Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies is a turn-based strategy with aircraft, which takes place during the Pacific War. The is a direct sequel to the game Ace Patrol.

The player will have to take control of one of the game nations and pilot available aircraft during the completion of combat missions. There is no direct control over the aircraft, all maneuvers and battles are turn-based. Sid Meier noted that despite the strategic component, players can quickly master the game because of a plain interface and a simple visual style.

The game boasts more than 180 missions, among which are famous battles like Pearl Harbor. All units in the game can be upgraded, improving their skills, and supplying new equipment. There was a mechanic, so-called Ace skills, thanks to which, the main pilot can teach the familiar skill of his wingmen. In the game there is a multiplayer, in it, the players complete turns one after another.