Pacific Fire immerses players in a turn-based strategy game set during World War II in the Pacific theater. Players lead forces from various nations, including the United States and Japan, from 1941 to 1945 through 12 historically accurate campaigns. Key events like the Pearl Harbor attack and the eventual surrender of Japan are featured. Gamers can command an impressive array of military resources, including 80 aircraft types and 50 warships, while developing strategic tactics to overcome a skilled adversary in their quest for victory.