# Pacific Wings

> Casual

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id445844946](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id445844946)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id445844946`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sprakelsoft GmbH
- **Category:** Casual
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (57 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-23
- **First published:** 2011-07-01
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pacific-wings/id445844946)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sprakelsoft.com/privacypolicy.htm](https://www.sprakelsoft.com/privacypolicy.htm)

## Description

Pacific Wings is a retro-style vertical scrolling shooter with touchscreen controls, three weapon upgrades, and a variety of enemies. Set during the Battle of Midway in 1942, you pilot an American P-38 against Japanese aircraft in arcade-perfect retro graphics.

A mobile hit with millions of installs, the game is available on the App Store now, and the original experience lives on as Pacific Wings Classic for fans of the classic version.

## Rankings

- #176,164 — Overall

## Review summary

Pacific Wings is widely praised for its nostalgic arcade vibe, faithful to 1942/1943, and its free-to-play accessibility. Players find the gameplay addictive and increasingly challenging, with several noting the enjoyable retro feel on mobile. Positive feedback also highlights updates that introduce new weapons and a restart-after-video option. The main recurring criticism centers on touchscreen controls: they can be sluggish and finger occlusion can obscure the plane, impacting visibility and precision.

### Pros

- Nostalgic faithful arcade feel reminiscent of 1942/1943 and classic arcade titles.
- Free to play with no paywalls.
- Addictive and engaging gameplay with a tough but fair progression.
- Timeless arcade appeal that translates well to mobile with a touchscreen experience.
- Updates add new weapons and a restart-without-loss option after watching a video.

### Cons

- Touchscreen controls can be unresponsive and finger placement can obscure the plane, reducing visibility and aiming accuracy.

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