The WhatsNext verdict
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge remains a superb choice for players who want fast, accessible dogfights wrapped in a charismatic pulp adventure. Play it for the flying, the atmosphere, and the multiplayer spirit, not for simulation depth or a sprawling campaign.
What it does best
Arcade dogfights with terrific momentum and impact
A swashbuckling dieselpunk adventure in the sky
Flight combat fused with pulp action-adventure
A standout early Xbox Live dogfighting game
What might put you off
Very arcade-like flight controls
A short and repetitive campaign
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What you are walking into
Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge combines thrilling aerial combat with the swashbuckling style of a Hollywood action-adventure movie. Set in an alternate 1930s world of gunship diplomacy and sinister intrigue, Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge lets gamers pilot powerful aircraft against nefarious air pirates and behemoth war zeppelins. As the daring air pirate Nathan Zachary, leader of the infamous Fortune Hunters, players take off on a high-flying adventure, filled with daring escapes and damsels in distress.
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