Time Ace (2007). Play online

Summary

Time Ace landed on the Nintendo DS in mid‑2007 as a throwback aerial‑combat title. Developed by the modest teams at Trainwreck Studios and The Farm 51 and released under Konami’s banner, the game leans heavily on the frantic dogfighting style of Konami’s own 1981 arcade classic Time Pilot. Using the dual‑screen layout, players steer a sleek plane through a series of fast‑paced missions that emphasize quick reflexes over elaborate storytelling.

Critically, the title received a lukewarm reception—Metacritic aggregates a 52/100 score from 19 reviews, characterizing the experience as mixed or average. Reviewers praised the nostalgic vibe but criticized dated visuals and limited depth, leaving Time Ace as a niche curiosity for DS owners who cherish retro‑inspired flight games.

Storyline

Time Ace follows the 1914 experiment of eccentric scientist Dr. Hugo Clock, who builds a time‑travel device hoping to stop the outbreak of World I and save millions. Before he can activate it, his treacherous assistant Dr. Klaus Scythe hijacks the machine, intending to steal weapons from every era and use them to dominate the world. The player assumes the role of a time‑agent tasked with chasing Scythe through pivotal moments in history, retrieving the stolen armaments and restoring the timeline. Each mission pits the hero against period‑specific foes while unraveling Scythe’s grand scheme. The game blends puzzle‑solving and action on the Nintendo DS, delivering a frantic race against history.