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About Ground of Aces – The World War II Airbase Builder
Ground of Aces puts you in charge of a remote World War II air base at the war’s outset. You must design every wall, house iconic fighter planes and keep pilots and crew ready for missions and attacks. The game mixes adventure, simulation and strategy while letting you shape a personal airfield.
Its visual presentation imitates Franco‑Belgian bande dessinée, drawing on artists such as Bergèse and Hergé. This comic‑book style frames the daily life of an air‑base crew and gives aviation fans a distinctive illustrated backdrop.
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Base Construction
You plan and place every wall of the air base, creating a personal home for planes and crew. The description states you have “complete freedom of how you want to build,” so layout decisions rest entirely with you.
Because each structure occupies space, larger aircraft demand larger hangars. The source notes that “bigger airplanes will need bigger infrastructure,” meaning you must allocate sufficient room before acquiring bigger planes.
- Start with modest hangars and expand only after confirming aircraft size.
- Leave open corridors to avoid rebuilding walls when adding new facilities.
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Aircraft Management
Ground of Aces includes a variety of accurate World War II fighter airplanes, from Hurricanes to Spitfires. The description highlights “accurate fighter airplanes” for aviation aficionados.
The same text explains that “bigger airplanes will need bigger infrastructure,” so you must match hangar dimensions to each aircraft you intend to house, ensuring proper storage.
- Check each plane’s size before constructing a hangar.
- Prioritise iconic fighters early to experience their distinct models.
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Crew Stories
Every person on your base has a personality and a personal story, reflecting the lived experience of air‑base crews in remote locations. The source says you will “experience personal stories of your air base crew members.”
You are responsible for making sure each crew member is physically and mentally prepared to fulfil duties, as the description notes you must “make sure everybody is physically and mentally prepared.”
- Read each crew member’s story to understand their background.
- Monitor physical readiness indicators before dispatching pilots.
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Comic Book Visual Style
The game is built to look like a living comic book, drawing inspiration from Franco‑Belgian bande dessinée artists such as Bergèse and Hergé. The description explicitly mentions “the style of Franco‑Belgian bande dessinée.”
Attention to detail mirrors the love for planes found in classic comic art, giving the experience a timeless aesthetic that influences both art and UI elements.
- Adjust camera comfort settings to view panels clearly.
- Explore background details for hidden visual references.
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Platform Support
Ground of Aces runs on Windows and macOS; Linux is not listed as supported. The platform list confirms Windows = true, macOS = true, Linux = false.
Features include single‑player play, camera comfort, custom volume controls, the ability to save anytime, and family sharing. It also notes “Playable without Timed Input,” allowing you to progress at your own pace.
- Use custom volume controls to balance music and engine sounds.
- Enable camera comfort if you prefer smoother navigation.
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