# A.C.E.S. — Aerial Dogfighting Game

> Fast-paced line-drawing aerial dogfighting game with missions and leaderboards. (iPhone/iPad app by Dirk Eichhorn.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dirk Eichhorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/396409107)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 20 App Store ratings · 34 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104/reviews.md

## What is A.C.E.S.?

A classic fast-paced line drawing game. Use your finger to plot flight paths for you squadron of A.C.E.S. and clear the skies of enemy planes! 

* The game features three challenging missions, powerful airplanes to unlock, and boss battles!

* Use your Game Center account to participate in global leaderboards and compare scores with your friends.

Start your propellers, Ladies and Gentlemen, and take control of the skies!
 

---------- HINTS ----------

- Double tap your planes for a short speed boost! 

- End a flight path right on the tail of an enemy plane to follow that plane. Your own fighter will then try to close in and get in a good firing position. Watch your angle, though! Your pilot can't lock on a target if you don't approach it from behind!

- You can deploy newly unlocked planes in the profile screen. You always start a stage with Spades and Diamonds. Clubs and Hearts will join the fray after a while.

## Key features

- Line drawing flight path plotting
- Three challenging missions
- Unlockable powerful airplanes
- Boss battles
- Global leaderboards
- Speed boost functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 34)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aces/id396409104/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2020-11-06, version 1.2*

I love the fact that you unlock new things

### 5/5 — Great

*2020-03-29, version 1.2*

Good controls hard game but easy to play

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2019-02-16, version 1.2*

Very cool game try putting a campagin like bomber escort or something

### 4/5 — Good but

*2019-02-12, version 1.2*

There’s one problem,once you lose just one plane it’s over

### 5/5 — Australian

*2018-11-10, version 1.2*

Very fun old fashioned game. Reminds me of the long forgotten flight control, 5/5!

### 5/5 — Fly

*2015-01-24, version 1.1*

Great game!  Love it!

### 3/5 — Ganz nett

*2012-03-11, version 1.1*

Nur ich bin der Meinung, dass es wirklich zu schwer ist um auch mal länger spielen zu können. Meist ist nach wenigen Minuten, ehr einigen Sekunden wieder Schluss...

Bin nicht so begeistert, wie die Anderen hier.

### 5/5 — Sehr schön

*2011-12-31, version 1.1*

Bitte auch iPad Version Universal App.
Sonst Top

### 1/5 — Fun but constantly crashing

*2011-11-06, version 1.0.2*

Please debug it!

### 1/5 — Glitchy

*2011-10-26, version 1.0.2*

The game is terribly glitchy. If you press the screen without touching a plane the game glitches out and you are taken to the iPhone home screen.

## Frequently asked questions about A.C.E.S.

### What is A.C.E.S.?

A.C.E.S. is a fast-paced line-drawing game where players plot flight paths for their squadron of aircraft to clear the skies of enemy planes. It features missions, unlockable planes, and boss battles.

### How do I play A.C.E.S.?

You use your finger to draw flight paths for your planes. Double-tapping a plane provides a speed boost. Ending a flight path on an enemy plane's tail allows your fighter to pursue and get into a firing position.

### Are there any in-app purchases or ads?

Based on the provided information, the game does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a free-to-play experience without additional costs or interruptions.

### What are the key features of A.C.E.S.?

Key features include three challenging missions, powerful airplanes to unlock, boss battles, and the ability to compete on global leaderboards using your Game Center account.

### Can I compare my scores with friends?

Yes, you can use your Game Center account to participate in global leaderboards and compare your scores with your friends. This adds a competitive element to the game.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-10-26

Party like it's 2011!
 
Seven years after it's last update, it was time to dust off the tomes and cast some necromancy hacks on this venerable App Store dinosaur - and to bring it back to life once more!
 
Version 1.2 is a maintenance update focusing exclusively in restoring the classic gameplay for current generation devices. This includes:
 - 64bit support 
 - Support for iOS 12
 - Very basic support for different iOS device screen sizes… by adding big fat black bars where needed :)
 
So grab your aviator goggles, fire up the piston engine, and take the Old Lady for a spin!

### 1.1 — 2011-11-22

- Fixed crash bug.
- New default game mode: losing a plane no longer ends the game; you can now play to the last plane in your squad!
- Classic game mode is now "ACE mode". You can switch it on or off in the mission screen.

### 1.0.2 — 2011-01-03

New features: 

- High resolution graphics now used on iPads. Make sure to hit that 2x-button and enjoy the no-more-ness of blurry pixels!

- Added support for custom background music from your personal library. Just double tap the home button and swipe right to access your iPod controls. Start, skip or pause any track while playing A.C.E.S.!

### 1.0.1 — 2010-11-19

- Reduced memory footprint and improved stability
- Fixed a bug that could cause high scores to be displayed incorrectly
- Miscellaneous game balancing improvements
- "Game over" screen can now be skipped by tapping

### 1.0 — 2010-10-25

No release notes.

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