Aces High II

koolaideprived · 11-27-2009, 08:50 PM

www.hitechcreations.com

Anybody playing? This game has been running since about 1999 in multiple versions and with one of the most dedicated player bases I have ever seen. I just recently went on their forums and recognized almost half of the user-names from 10 years ago. Originally it was Warbirds and only switched to the Aces High name a few years ago. I used to play under the tag thzone but will be re-upping as Terror as soon as my new joystick gets here tomorrow or Monday. I've always flown Luftwaffe airframes exclusively with a particular bias towards the FW-190.

The graphics aren't amazing compared to the most current platforms, but the gameplay is great. The airframe models are very true to life as is performance.

For any WWII air combat fans, I highly recommend giving it a try, the game is free to download and the only thing requiring payment is online play. You can fly offline as much as you like and get used to your preferred airframes before spending a dime. They have monthly scenario battles in which classic battles of WWII are modeled. Progressive battles also happen sometimes over a longer period of time. Both sides will start off with early war aircraft and have new airframes introduced as time goes on.

I used to spend hours searching for the perfect bounce.

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FunkerVogt · 11-27-2009, 08:52 PM

Ugh. Was anyone else thinking that this might have been about a follow up tune to Iron Maiden's masterpiece?

Hagbard · 11-27-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FunkerVogt

Ugh. Was anyone else thinking that this might have been about a follow up tune to Iron Maiden's masterpiece?

That was my first thought.

koolaideprived · 11-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Sorry. Didn't even make that connection.

Calebz · 11-27-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FunkerVogt

Ugh. Was anyone else thinking that this might have been about a follow up tune to Iron Maiden's masterpiece?

That was the one and only reason I clicked on this thread.

koolaideprived · 11-27-2009, 09:13 PM

We've barely broken the 50k member number in replies so far. Note to self, make more Iron Maiden related threads. If a mod could change the title to include "flight simulator" it might help these poor misguided schmucks out.

Vectors2Final · 11-27-2009, 09:19 PM

Never played.

Malfrag · 11-27-2009, 10:46 PM

There goes the siren that warns off the air raid.
Then comes the sound of the guns sending flak.

Essorcal · 11-28-2009, 12:14 AM

My dad was big into War Birds for years and i know he played Aces High for a bit not sure if he has played this one. They are definitely fun games though

Calebz · 11-28-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Vectors2Final

Never played.

Never even heard of it

11-27-2009, 08:50 PM	#1
koolaideprived Scooby Newbie Member#: 25936 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Waving from the Circus Train Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT WRB	Aces High II www.hitechcreations.com Anybody playing? This game has been running since about 1999 in multiple versions and with one of the most dedicated player bases I have ever seen. I just recently went on their forums and recognized almost half of the user-names from 10 years ago. Originally it was Warbirds and only switched to the Aces High name a few years ago. I used to play under the tag thzone but will be re-upping as Terror as soon as my new joystick gets here tomorrow or Monday. I've always flown Luftwaffe airframes exclusively with a particular bias towards the FW-190. The graphics aren't amazing compared to the most current platforms, but the gameplay is great. The airframe models are very true to life as is performance. For any WWII air combat fans, I highly recommend giving it a try, the game is free to download and the only thing requiring payment is online play. You can fly offline as much as you like and get used to your preferred airframes before spending a dime. They have monthly scenario battles in which classic battles of WWII are modeled. Progressive battles also happen sometimes over a longer period of time. Both sides will start off with early war aircraft and have new airframes introduced as time goes on. I used to spend hours searching for the perfect bounce. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-27-2009, 08:52 PM	#2
FunkerVogt Scooby Newbie Member#: 4585 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Northern NJ Vehicle: 2003 Mazda 6s	Ugh. Was anyone else thinking that this might have been about a follow up tune to Iron Maiden's masterpiece? Last edited by FunkerVogt; 11-27-2009 at 08:58 PM.

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11-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#4
koolaideprived Scooby Newbie Member#: 25936 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Waving from the Circus Train Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT WRB	Sorry. Didn't even make that connection.

11-27-2009, 09:13 PM	#6
koolaideprived Scooby Newbie Member#: 25936 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Waving from the Circus Train Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT WRB	We've barely broken the 50k member number in replies so far. Note to self, make more Iron Maiden related threads. If a mod could change the title to include "flight simulator" it might help these poor misguided schmucks out.

11-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#7
Vectors2Final NASIOC Supporter Member#: 15553 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: International Location: Pyeongtaek-Si, South Korea Vehicle: 10' Free Nexa!	Never played.

11-27-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
Malfrag NASIOC Supporter Member#: 14288 Join Date: Jan 2002 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Montreal, Poutinesburg Vehicle: - WARNING: DRUNK CANADIAN	There goes the siren that warns off the air raid. Then comes the sound of the guns sending flak.

11-28-2009, 12:14 AM	#9
Essorcal Scooby Newbie Member#: 138150 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Clemson, SC	My dad was big into War Birds for years and i know he played Aces High for a bit not sure if he has played this one. They are definitely fun games though