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Is Sky Force Anniversary worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want scrolling, boss-focused combat
- Pairs who want a local two-player shooter
- Players who enjoy upgrading a ship and rescuing pilots during missions
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than repeated shooting and boss fights
- Players who prefer varied non-combat activities over missions centered on flying, fighting, and rescues
- Players looking for online co-op rather than local play
Our take on Sky Force Anniversary
The ship’s upgrades span shields, guns, missiles, lasers, mega-bombs, and magnets, making equipment progression a defining part of each run through the scrolling battlefield.
What is Sky Force Anniversary?
Sky Force Anniversary is a scrolling shooter with solo play and local co-op for two players.
Fly through levels with missions, face boss battles, and rescue civilians and downed pilots. The ship’s shields, guns, missiles, lasers, mega-bombs, and magnets can be upgraded. Weekly tournaments use unique levels and let players compete against others, with rewards for winning and rescuing pilots. In-game achievements contribute to the final score. The game uses 3D environments, voiceover, and an electronic soundtrack.
How Sky Force Anniversary plays
- 01Ship upgrades
- Improvements cover defensive gear, several weapon types, bombs, and magnets.
- 02Pilot rescues
- Saving downed pilots can earn extra stars.
- 03Weekly tournaments
- Competitions take place on unique levels and include rewards for winning and rescuing pilots.
- 04Local co-op
- Two players can play together on the same local session.
- 05Score achievements
- In-game achievements add to the final score.
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Sky Force Anniversary: platforms & release
Is Sky Force Anniversary worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want scrolling, boss-focused combat. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than repeated shooting and boss fights.
Where can I download Sky Force Anniversary?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Sky Force Anniversary's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Sky Force Anniversary on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
