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Aces of Thunder

Released: 2/3/2026

Critics
68
vs
Users
57

Score Breakdown

67.7

Critic Average

3 reviews

57

Steam User Score

825 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+11.1

68 vs 57

Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
+11.1

Average of both sources

Review Disparities

Positive = critic higher than usersNegative = critic lower than users

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2/11/2026

Launch Window

Aces of Thunder delivers a unique and immersive World War-era aerial combat experience. Although the controls can sometimes feel challenging, the competitive atmosphere and engaging gameplay environment push you to complete missions and dive into even more matches. It’s a must-play experience for anyone who owns a virtual reality headset.

80

80/100

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2/10/2026

Launch Window

Quote not yet available

70

70/100

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2/9/2026

Launch Window

Aces of Thunder feels like it's missing some basics, like tutorials, feedback on hits, and an informative HUD. I know it's a sim, but what's the point of simulating me being in a plane and not knowing where to go? What kind of commander says there's enemies incoming, but with no further details, like direction? That, along with some frustrating issues with the controls and fiddly use of a DualSense while in VR just leaves me coming away from the game more frustrated than elated. If you've got the patience to get through the trial and error, you might enjoy this very realistic flight combat sim, but the multiplayer still won't be well populated without crossplay.

50

50/100

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2/9/2026

Launch Window

Quote not yet available

83

83/100

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