# Pacific Fire — Deep, realistic WW2 strategy

> Turn-based WW2 strategy wargame in the Pacific Theater. (iPhone/iPad app by Geoffrey Ayre.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-fire/id1490567635 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Geoffrey Ayre](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490567634)
- Category: Games, Strategy
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 152 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 164 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-fire/id1490567635/reviews.md

## What is Pacific Fire?

Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Take command of US, Japanese, British, Australian, New Zealand, Chinese and Dutch forces in the Pacific and Southeast Asia from 1941-1945.

Experience the entire war in the Pacific through 18 historically accurate campaigns, from the attack on Pearl Harbor to the Empire of Japan's surrender. Command squadrons of more than 230 types of aircraft, from iconic warbirds like the A6M2 Zero and P-38 Lightning to less well-known types like the CAC Boomerang and Vickers Wellington. Control the seas with more than 280 types of warships including submarines, battleships and aircraft carriers.

Pacific Fire is powered by a detailed and realistic simulation of WW2 air, naval, and ground combat. Fight against an intelligent AI which constantly adapts its strategy to ensure every game is challenging and unique. Challenge a friend in hotseat multiplayer (pass-and-play).

Pacific Fire contains no in-app purchases or ads of any kind, and an internet connection is not required to play. Buy the game once and get access to all current and future content. 

The game features 18 campaigns, including:
- Pacific Fire: Fight the whole of WW2 month-by-month on a map spanning from India to the west coast of the US.
- Centrifugal Offensive: Command Imperial Japanese forces invading the Philippines, Singapore, and the Dutch East Indies at the beginning of WW2.
- Coral Sea: Fight the first battle between aircraft carriers in history, and experience the battles for Guadalcanal and the Kokoda Track.
- Yamamoto's Gambit: Devise a strategy to lure the US Pacific Fleet into a decisive battle with the Kido Butai, and change history at the Battle of Midway.
- Central Pacific: Lead the US Pacific Fleet and US Marine Corps seize strategic islands and liberate the Philippines in 1943 - 1944.
- Operation Downfall: Command a massive Allied invasion of the Japanese Home Islands in this alternate history campaign.

## Key features

- Turn-based strategy
- Pacific Theater WW2 setting
- 18 historical campaigns
- Detailed air, naval, and ground combat
- Adaptive AI opponent
- Hotseat multiplayer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-fire/id1490567635/reviews.md

### 4/5 — The Best One out Of the 3

*2026-06-11*

The reason I think Pacific Fire is the best one at all of the games is because it’s the only one where you’re actually fighting for the base or province and we’re both enemy forces and your forces could hold And bring in more troops, I also really like how some troops are given a boost to defending, and other are given boost to attack. Update?!?! Don’t forget us!!!

### 4/5 — Great, but…

*2026-03-14*

This game reminds me of the NES game Pacific Theatre of Operations.  I enjoy being able to move forces around and create a strategy.  My only issue is trying to save the longer scenarios.  For the full scenario it’s not often I can spend an hour directing troops and ships.  Being able to save what I’m doing would be great.

### 2/5 — Locks Up Repeatedly

*2026-03-11, version 1.800*

Complete waste of money

### 5/5 — Great game but one glitch on iPad mini

*2026-01-24, version 1.800*

I love these games but the iPad mini version wont let me play in landscape

### 3/5 — Almost Finished

*2025-06-25*

I played this game for a few weeks— it has many good qualities— but what created great frustration and why I gave up playing it is because it doesn’t allow you to save the game mid turn. The game only saves when you finish your turn. Not playable especially if you’re playing some of the larger scenarios. Developers… get back in there and finish this game!

### 5/5 — love the game

*2025-04-22, version 1.800*

i love the game how it is, but it would be kind of cool to add a way to choose which units get sent in as your reinforcements, and possibly make the ships destroyed at pearl harbour get brought back in when they were historically refloated and have them sit for repair, maybe even add messages (like how red fire has) just a couple suggestions from a player

### 5/5 — Love it

*2025-04-05*

This and blitzkrieg fire are the best games of this genre to play. Very detailed and a lot of fun. Thanks for the many updates.

### 5/5 — Great game well done

*2025-02-21*

Really plays well and is very realistic. Have played about ⅓ of the scenarios and have not really seen anything wrong with the units or overall game play.   Still learning the fine points.

### 5/5 — Very versatile

*2025-02-20*

I really like the latest update that takes it down to the battalion level for ground forces. The fuel shortage for naval forces is really great as is the revised movement in and around sea areas. Very crunchy! I like it!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-02-07*

Definitely the greatest series of pocket strategy games lately, ive followed thhe series since its release and i have very few complaints.
Would love to see a game set in the age of muskets, American revolution, Napoleonic wars, Civil war?

## Frequently asked questions about Pacific Fire

### What kind of game is Pacific Fire?

Pacific Fire is a turn-based strategic wargame that simulates World War II in the Pacific Theater. Players can command various nations and engage in historically accurate campaigns, controlling air, naval, and ground forces.

### What are the key features of Pacific Fire?

Key features include 18 historically accurate campaigns, command over 230 types of aircraft and 280 types of warships, detailed simulation of air, naval, and ground combat, an adaptive AI, and hotseat multiplayer.

### How much does Pacific Fire cost?

Pacific Fire is a premium game that you buy once. There are no in-app purchases or ads, and you get access to all current and future content with a single purchase.

### What platforms is Pacific Fire available on?

The provided data does not specify platform availability, but it is described as a mobile application. An internet connection is not required to play.

### Can I play Pacific Fire with friends?

Yes, you can challenge a friend in hotseat multiplayer, also known as pass-and-play. This allows two players to take turns on the same device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.800 — 2025-02-05

New in 1.700:
- Improved graphics
- Improved realism of naval movement simulation
- 55 new aircraft, 105 new classes of warships, 12 new tanks
- Increased map detail with hundreds of new bases
- Added many new nations, including French and collaborationist Chinese forces
- Added fleet oilers and ship resupply system
- Added sea mines, minelayers, and minesweepers
- Added guerillas and resistance forces
New in 1.800:
- Several bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.700 — 2024-10-24

- Improved graphics
- Improved realism of naval movement simulation
- 55 new aircraft, 105 new classes of warships, 12 new tanks
- Increased map detail with hundreds of new bases
- Added many new nations, including French and collaborationist Chinese forces
- Added fleet oilers and ship resupply system
- Added sea mines, minelayers, and minesweepers
- Added guerillas and resistance forces

### 1.602 — 2023-09-02

A small update to improve the AI and fix some issues. A much larger update is coming soon!
- AI improvements
- Added 1 new aircraft
- Added 5 new classes of warships
- Minor graphical improvements
- Fixed several bugs

### 1.601 — 2022-04-23

- All campaigns are now playable from both sides.
- Added option to play as a single nation.
- Added hotseat multiplayer.
- Added in-game encyclopedia and stats display.
- 44 new types of aircraft.
- 39 classes of warships.
- Expanded Pacific Fire & Turning Tide campaigns to include mainland Asia and the USSR.
- Added paratroopers.
- Added engineer units capable of building runways and ports. Aircraft may only rebase to a location if a suitable runway exists. Ports increase ship repair speed.

### 1.510 — 2021-11-21

- New graphical effects for cutscenes
- Combat balance adjustments
- Several bug fixes

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## More apps by Geoffrey Ayre

- [Blitzkrieg Fire](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blitzkrieg-fire/id1583453042)
- [Red Fire - Cold War Strategy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-fire-cold-war-strategy/id6474898517)

All apps by Geoffrey Ayre: https://appshunter.io/developer/1490567634

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