Compared with Epic Plane Evolution or Sky Warriors, 1945 Air Force sticks closely to the old vertical arcade shooter formula, with squadrons of enemy planes, bullet dodging and large bosses. It comes from developer 1SOFT and was released on March 4, 2019. Google Play lists over 100 million installs and a 4.8 rating from about 4.3 million ratings. The game is free, runs on Android 7.0 or later, and carries an Everyone 10+ content rating.
First steps after installing the 1945 Air Force campaign
The campaign is the natural starting point. It has more than 900 campaigns spread across over 30 WWII battle zones, so there is plenty to work through before you need other modes.
Early on, spend time on the upgrade system. You can upgrade and customize your warplanes with weapons, shields and boosters, and the daily rewards and challenges give you a reason to return each day. The game works both online and offline, so the campaign does not depend on a connection, though PvP and clan features naturally do.
Sixty warplanes from six countries, plus PvP and bosses
The roster is the strongest point. There are over 60 aircraft, including fighters, bombers and stealth planes, from the United States, South Korea, Japan, Germany, Great Britain and the USSR. Named examples include the P-51 Mustang, Spitfire, B-17 Flying Fortress and Mitsubishi A6M Zero, with the KF-X and KAI T-50 Golden Eagle representing modern South Korean designs.
Modes go beyond the campaign. PvP dogfights, boss battles, stealth missions and limited-time special events are all included. A clan system lets players form a squadron and take on global challenges, and leaderboards track rank among pilots.
When Sky Warriors or Metalstorm may suit you better
If you want a flight simulator rather than a shooter, look elsewhere in the catalog. Airline Commander and Turboprop Flight Simulator are better matches for that taste, as is Flight Pilot. This game is built around shooting, upgrading and bosses, not realistic piloting.
Players who dislike ads or in-app purchases should also look around. The game contains both. Metalstorm and Sky Warriors are other options in the shooting space worth comparing.
1945 Air Force pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with over 60 warplanes from six countries
- More than 900 campaigns across over 30 WWII battle zones
- PvP dogfights, boss battles, stealth missions and clan play
- Works online and offline
- Rated 4.8 on Google Play from about 4.3 million ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- Includes in-app purchases
- Not a flight simulator, so it suits arcade fans only
- Contains ads and in-app purchases
Is 1945 Air Force safe?
1945 Air Force comes from 1SOFT and carries an Everyone 10+ content rating. It is free to start, but it shows ads and sells in-app purchases. Install it from Google Play, and look over the permissions on its store page before you tap Install.
How to install 1945 Air Force
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open 1945 Air Force when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
