1995 · Synergistic Software · Action · Simulation

Carrier Aces

Nintendo exclusive

Carrier Aces is a 3rd person flight simulator that takes place during World War II. The game is also entirely split screen, with a second player or the computer opponent taking the controls on the second half of the secreen. Players control an aircraft pilot of either the United States or Japanese Empire. Based aboard an aircraft carrier, the player can engage in the following missions: 1vs1 dogfights, strafing runs on enemy ships, dive bombing on enemy ships, torpedo runs on enemy ships and carrier landings.

Released: 1995
Platforms: SNES
Genres: Action Simulation Strategy
Developers: Synergistic Software
Publishers: —
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Third person
Themes: Action
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Carrier Aces (キャリアエース; "Carrier Aces") is a flight simulation game released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995.

Keywords

world war ii - ww2
flight simulator
flight

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

Players control an aircraft pilot of either the United States or the Japanese naval aviations during World War II. Based aboard an aircraft carrier, players can do numerous missions in an effort to help the war effort. Campaign modes allow for all aircraft to have their own statistics and allow players to carry certain types of aircraft into the combat zone.

All aircraft come equipped with a throttle, a speedometer, an altimeter, a compass, and a fuel tank.

Reception

On release, Famicom Tsūshin scored the game an 18 out of 40. Electronic Gaming Monthly gave it a 6.4 out of 10, commenting that "Carrier Aces does a great job of putting you in the cockpit of a classic fighter, and the strategy and two-player elements are a nice touch." GamePro praised the game for its variety of missions, well-balanced split screen, and engaging sounds, though they complained that the dogfighting is too difficult.