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WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber

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User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber is a simple, fun, and addictive arcade game with good graphics, but it is severely hampered by frustrating AI planes that constantly kamikaze into the player and a lack of customization options and content.

⚠ Not updated in 33 months, this app may be abandoned
4.6★ lifetime (1,352) Free + in-app purchases since 2023 by Hockenheim Pty Ltd recent negative 24% 105 reviews across 4 regions
Kamikaze AI Fun & Addictive Gameplay Lack of Customization/Settings Historical Inaccuracies Abandoned Development
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber is a free-to-play arcade game where players control a warplane to bomb ground targets and engage enemy aircraft. Reviewers praise its engaging gameplay and retro aesthetic, but frequently criticize the aggressive, kamikaze-style enemy AI and limited game modes and settings. The game has not been updated in over 33 months, suggesting it is abandoned.

What users like

  • Engaging and fun arcade gameplay that is easy to pick upR4R5R16R17
  • Good graphics and art style, with a retro 1940s propaganda film aestheticR32R67R76
  • Offline play is supported, making it suitable for travelR69R78
  • Premium unlock is a one-time purchase ($2.99-$4) and removes ads, offering good valueR17R56R64R83
  • Offers a variety of planes and enemies, adding to replayabilityR5R16

What users complain about

  • Enemy planes and helicopters frequently kamikaze into the player, leading to frustrating and unavoidable deathsR2R6R7R9
  • Lack of settings and customization, especially for controls, which can be poorly placed or hinder visibilityR1R10R11R13
  • Limited content, with only one game mode/level and requests for more maps, missions, or objectivesR1R32R47R68
  • Issues with game progression, including inability to save progress, score calculation bugs, and difficulty leveling upR19R24R27R38
  • Game boundaries instantly kill the player, which is seen as too harshR1R25R54R63
  • Inclusion of helicopters in a WW2 game breaks historical immersionR8R15R61R68
  • Some premium planes are too slow and become unplayable due to the kamikaze AIR30R33R35R39
  • Game can crash or restart unexpectedlyR45R85

Latest update · v1.12

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

- performance improvements

Recurring themes

Kamikaze AI negative
The most prevalent complaint is that enemy planes and helicopters are programmed to deliberately crash into the player's aircraft, leading to unfair and frustrating deaths. This issue is reported across many reviews and is often cited as the primary reason for low ratings and game deletion.R2R6R7R9
Lack of Customization/Settings negative
Users frequently request more settings, particularly for controls, which are often described as poorly placed, covering the screen, or not suitable for left-handed players. There's also a desire for more game modes and missions beyond the single 'defend the city' objective.R1R10R11R13
Fun & Addictive Gameplay positive
Despite its flaws, many reviewers find the core gameplay loop to be fun, challenging, and addictive, making it a good time-killer. The simple, arcade-style action is a major draw.R4R5R16R17
Historical Inaccuracies negative
Several users point out the anachronistic presence of helicopters in a World War 2 game, which detracts from the historical theme.R8R15R61R68
Abandoned Development negative
The game has not been updated in over 33 months, leading to concerns about lack of support for reported bugs and desired features. The developer's notes for the last update mention 'performance improvements,' but recent reviews still report crashes and long-standing issues like the kamikaze AI remain unfixed.R19R39R85

Who it's for

This game is for players looking for a simple, casual, and challenging arcade-style bomber game to pass the time, especially if they enjoy retro graphics and don't mind repetitive gameplay R4R5R16R17. It is not for players who expect historical accuracy, extensive customization, varied game modes, or a fair AI experience R1R6R8R10.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the kamikaze AI and lack of updates. This contrasts with the high lifetime rating, suggesting a decline in player satisfaction over time, likely due to the game being abandoned while core issues persist. The confidence is high for the themes identified as they are consistently mentioned across many reviews.

Frequently asked

Are there in-app purchases in WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber?
Yes, WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber offers in-app purchases, primarily a premium unlock that costs around $2.99 to $4, which grants access to all planes and removes ads R17R56R64R83.
Can you play WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber offline?
Yes, WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber can be played offline, making it suitable for situations without internet access, such as trips R69R78.
Why do enemy planes crash into you in WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber?
Enemy planes and helicopters in WW2 Warplane Fighter Bomber are programmed with an AI that frequently attempts to kamikaze into the player's aircraft, which is a major source of frustration for many players and often leads to unavoidable deaths R6R7R9R10.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 105 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R4] 5/5 · US Fun!: Been looking for a filler game to pass time and this one is super fun and challenging.
  2. [R5] 5/5 · US It’s pretty good.: I’ve been playing this for days, it’s a challenge but a fun one you can overcome. The repetitive gameplay can be annoying but it offers diversity in planes and enemy’s making it more rewarding to survive.
  3. [R16] 5/5 · US Gameplay: At first, the game was a tiny bit difficult but after a few minutes of playing, I understood how some vehicles have different hp like then tank having to take two bombs instead of one, how there are some aircraft and not just trucks, cars, or tanks, and how there is a nice variety of planes to use. I recommend this game to anyone who likes fast yet slow games, and also strategies on how
  4. [R17] 5/5 · US Perfect: Everything I wanted in a causal game. Reminds me of a game from my childhood on the Mac. It is difficult to be good in this game but then I realized the PURCHASE, (not subscription!) was only $4. This made it an easy buy and opened a lot of other planes. Really like this game and want more like it.
  5. [R32] 4/5 · US ONLY 1 LEVEL: The game is really fun, and the graphics are AMAZING!! But the game only has 1 level and I would like to have multiple levels
  6. [R67] 5/5 · US Misspelled “Helicopter”: Other than that, this game is a blast. Really love the art direction feeling like 1940s propaganda film damage.
  7. [R76] 5/5 · GB Really Well Done: About the Game: -I’m surprised that this game is actually quite fun, not like the other games. I like the idea of graphics which is the recording of that time I believe, that is also good cause it makes you feel like you’re in the WW2. -The gameplay is not that hard, I got the hang of it in just like 20 minutes, more or less. Even though there is basically 2 controls, and at th
  8. [R69] 5/5 · GB Great game please some updates tho: Love it’s so fun just to play if you go on trips or anything it so satisfiy good thing is that you don’t need Wi-Fi ti play and it it not laggy or easy it actually quite hard witch is good love it 5 stars
  9. [R78] 5/5 · GB .: It’s a Good game, recommended no Wi-Fi game
  10. [R56] 5/5 · US This game is awesome: I have been non stop playing this ever since I got it. There are ads but they are few and far between. Although there is stuff locked behind a paywall it’s not like most of the game is it’s just premium planes. I do recommend getting this game and when I get the chance I will 100% I get the premium planes.
  11. [R64] 5/5 · US Easy to pick up and fun to play: I love this game and it is a ton of fun to play, it’s a great side scrolling arcade bomber. It doesn’t say in game clearly but the 2.99 premium unlock also does away with the ads. My only complaint is that there isn’t controller support, and sometimes virtual on screen joysticks are frustrating for me.
  12. [R83] 5/5 · GB Great game: Super graphics and mechanics and there’s definitely an element of skill. No idea how the ultra high scorers manage to avoid kamikaze planes for so long. Worth £2.99 to unlock all the planes - the developers deserve the modest renumeration 👍😎
  13. [R2] 1/5 · US Pros and cons of: There is only 2 reasons I don’t like this game but the rest is great. 1, I wish there was a ad I could watch to revive and continue playing when I die. 2, the ai planes try crashing into you which is pretty irritating if you want to successfully achieve a high score.
  14. [R6] 1/5 · US Bad game: Your game sucks every time a plane appears it turns into Kamikazee. It will literally ran into you for no reason you could be a real life pilot and it’s still not loose cause these these AI suck fix your AI
  15. [R7] 3/5 · US Just make them shoot: The game would be better without the kamikaze planes or the helicopters that spawn directly in front of you.
  16. [R9] 3/5 · US Stop it with the helicopters!: Great game I really like it, but all the other planes try to kamikaze crash into you. And because the camera is so zoomed in and non adjustable (why?) you never see them coming it's especially bad with the helicopters which hover just off screen above you so if you pull up to do a tight loop it seems like it spawns in an inescapable sacrifice maneuver.
  17. [R1] 4/5 · US 👍: GREAT GAME don’t get me wrong but I hate how if I accidentally pause it it restarts and I don’t really like the fact there’s a boundary And I’d like there to be more settings/game modes like maybe one that you start with max bombshell and everything just starts coming at you, or maybe some missions of sorts. Again great game just could use some tweaks
  18. [R10] 2/5 · US It’s ok at best: I would love to meet the moron that worked on this game and programmed the enemy planes just to run into you. Fun game but terribly inconsistent on what upgrades show up and the control button is in a horrible spot. Your thumb covers all incoming enemies while steering. Fun game but made by people with little common sense
  19. [R11] 4/5 · US Simple game: Great simple game just needs to fix the button layout. The IOS island covers up the bombing buttons so you miss a lot of your shots.
  20. [R13] 1/5 · US Could’ve been one of the best games on the AppStore: With one major flaw and no way to fix it I deleted the game within my first 5 minutes of playing. My plane controlling finger is in the way of everything I need to see. So with no way to see what was to come the game was in my opinion, unplayable. Good luck
  21. [R47] 4/5 · US Needs Upgrades: This is an amazing game. There needs to be upgrades on individual planes and maybe even a custom load-out for each plane. I think you should include another map too.
  22. [R68] 5/5 · US Solid game to pass time: This game isn’t bad by any means, it’s fun if you have a couple hours to kill. A good WW2 (with helicopters?) arcade game. Would be nice to have a sandbox mode of some sort. Only complaint is that the AI plane’s strategy almost always seems to collide into you. It’s how you die 95% of the time. Maybe just make the AI try to avoid you more efficiently?
  23. [R19] 3/5 · US Can not save progress?: Hello, I can not save my progress, the game takes time to load and then informs me it will not save my progress? Is it being worked on?
  24. [R24] 2/5 · US Bad-ish: One bug please let the score add up so people can get planes more easily
  25. [R27] 3/5 · US Adds: Too many adds and to hard to level up
  26. [R38] 4/5 · US Score: I am new so don’t make fun of me but when I scored 300 by booming and I did more the next but I got 180
  27. [R25] 2/5 · US The other planes: This game is so much fun but I have 2 problems with it one is the map barrier it should not instantly kill you as two the other planes are god dam kamikazes it makes the b17 completely unusable.
  28. [R54] 3/5 · US Couple of problems: First and foremost I would like to say that this is a genuinely good game, and it's interesting to see some of the developers previous games sort of meshed together. However, I've noticed a couple of issues. The main one is only having one life. This in of itslef isn't so bad, but because of the zoomed in perspective on most of the planes and the ai's strange behavior, it makes
  29. [R63] 1/5 · US Some issues: I like this game but I lost my high score because I barley flew out of the barrier. I suggest making the barrier set a 5 second timer for the player to get back into the playing field. The ai planes are also a problem since I got the b17 for $3 dollars and I keep on dying because my bomber is to slow and the planes ram into my plane. I hope this problem will get fixed
  30. [R8] 4/5 · US Why: Why are there helicopters in World War II?
  31. [R15] 1/5 · US Tired of the suicide planes.: WW2 helicopters huh! Really can’t stand that the plane and helicopter are just suicide aircraft. 100% of the deaths are to them. They come from the sides so fast you can’t dodge.
  32. [R61] 4/5 · US Pretty fun thing to do when bored: The title sums it up pretty much, but I have a few questions, like, why are there helicopters in this, and why do the planes purposely crash into you? It’s pretty fun to grind and get a high score, but it kinda breaks the illusion of WWII
  33. [R30] 3/5 · US SUICIDE PLANES: ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLAY WITH THE SLOW PAID PLANE, enemy planes literally kamikaze to you. Its ridiculous, fix this, or give me my money back.
  34. [R33] 2/5 · US Problems.: So I recently bought premium got all of the cool planes, but with the really big plane its too hard to actually get past the enemy planes and helicopters, maybe have an ai settings or something because the game is impossible to actually get a good score in. Please update this or i will be refunding my purchase
  35. [R35] 5/5 · US Planes: The game is great but I hate that I paid three bucks just so my b-17 can get rammed by any and all planes
  36. [R39] 1/5 · US FIX THE AI: Update: Jan 21. Litteraly loved this game but months later when I play again still same issue. AI will crash planes into you and kill you instantly so if you buy the planes and use the big boy, too bad you won’t get far with it it’s too slow to outrun or move them.
  37. [R45] 2/5 · US Wth: I don’t understand why the game randomly restarts when my plane is full health and no enemies have reached the city
  38. [R85] 5/5 · CA Nice game: Really fun but keeps crashing

Synthesized from 105 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store