DesertEagle of tech-gaming.com reviews the Wii exclusive, The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces. Scoring a B+, is this really a game that's easy to recommend?

Despite having had over three years to develop a diversified collection of software, there are still some noticeable gaps in the Nintendo Wii’s software library. Along with the deficiency of 2D platformers, gamers have suffered through a severe scarcity in the number of flight-simulations available for the system. Despite persistent rumors of an update to the beloved Pilotwings franchise, no sequel has been delivered, leaving Wiimote pilots sullenly grounded.

Fortunately, a solution exists in XSEED’s recently released The Sky Crawlers: Innocent Aces. Digital dogfighters are encouraged to look past the title’s drab (albeit reversable) cover art, and pensive source material, and take to the skies in one of the best air skirmishes of the last few years. Upon booting the title, perceptive players may immediately notice the game’s lineage. From the game’s gorgeous graphics, intuitive control schemes, and incorporation of a multitude of aircraft, it is clear that Sky Crawlers was developed by the Ace Combat team.

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