
Review · Action · PC
HIS (Heroes In the Sky)
By the LumiKin editors
Reviewed: 23 May 2026
PC
GameUS · 2015
LumiScore
48/100
Caution
Growth (BDS)
41
Risk (RIS)
43
Daily limit
60min
Age guidance
17+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.46 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.17 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.65 | |
Heroes In the Sky (HIS) offers an intense multiplayer air combat experience that may foster spatial awareness, strategic thinking, and quick reaction times. Players can engage in cooperative missions with up to 8 players, potentially developing teamwork and communication skills. The historical setting based on World War II might also spark an interest in history.
Design risks
| R1 | Dopamine pressure | 0.50 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.25 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.50 | |
HIS incorporates several mechanics that could promote excessive play, such as variable rewards, infinite play loops, and competitive social comparison. The game's 'pay-to-win' elements, currency obfuscation, and prompts to spend could pressure players into making in-game purchases. The emphasis on aerial combat during WWII involves frequent violence, though it is somewhat trivialized due to the nature of the game. There's also a risk of competitive toxicity in the large-scale multiplayer battles.
Heads up
- Monthly spendTypical real-money spend by engaged players: $0–20/mo.