Swiss developer Blindflug Studios announced that it will launch a Kickstarter campaign for a new game titled field of aces.
As the name suggests, airplanes are involved, but this is a different type of simulator compared to those that let you play the role of a pilot like Microsoft Flight Simulator. The game focuses on building and managing an airbase during World War II while taking care of the needs of your pilots and collecting all kinds of fighters and bombers from the era.
You can check out the announcement trailer below, while the campaign will be launching soon. on kickstarterwhere you can sign up to be notified when it does.
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If you want more information about field of acesyou can also read an official description from the developer below.
Plan, Build and Shape Your Own WWII Air Base Build and manage your personal home for your planes and crew members. Total freedom of how you want to build. You will plan and place each wall.
Take care of your pilots and crew Experience the personal stories of your airbase crew members. At your base, each person matters and has their own personality. The game is heavily inspired by the daily life of airbases in remote locations and how it feels to live there, through good times and bad.
Prepare for missions, dispatch pilots, and defend attacks Immerse yourself in World War II and experience your battles from the perspective of your airbase crew. It is your responsibility to ensure that everyone is physically and mentally prepared for their duties.
Collect and manage iconic WWII aircraft. Enjoy a variety of accurate combat aircraft. A joy for aviation fans who know the difference between a Hurricane and a Spitfire. But consider: bigger planes will need bigger infrastructure. So make sure you can house some of the most impressive WWII aircraft.
In the style of the Franco-Belgian bande dessinée. The game is built from the ground up to resemble a living, breathing comic, bringing to life the style of these timeless pieces of art. From Bergèse to Hergé, attention to detail and love of old master blueprints is what we look for.