Aerial Destruction
- May 18, 2017
- Devdan Games
Get on SteamAerial Destruction is a helicopter game featuring a semi-realistic arcade gameplay with colourful graphics where the goal is to destroy armies of bio-engineered mutants during a complete single player campaign followed by multiple missions. Each succesful battle give you the ability to unlock a new helicopter which comes with a new tactic and weapons, expanding the possibilities when storming t…
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Reviews
- The game is a fun and simple arcade-style helicopter shooter that provides a good time-waster experience.
- It's easy to control and offers a straightforward gameplay loop, making it accessible for casual gamers.
- For the low price, it delivers decent entertainment value, especially for those who enjoy aerial destruction games.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and performance issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players have reported bugs and glitches that can make missions frustrating and unplayable.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a quick loss of interest.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story of the game revolves around perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can lead to missed opportunities. However, players have reported significant gameplay issues, such as mission failures due to technical glitches and unclear objectives, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers a fun premise with helicopter missions and upgrades, the execution is marred by performance problems and frustrating mechanics.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It has upgrades when you kill enemy units and there is a last mission where you need to protect your base for as long as possible, but it is better to wait for maximum upgrade before playing it.”
“And, after the first start of the game, I played a whole hour, two full missions.”
“I can imagine how the game could be fun, but sadly the game has some issues: performance is horrible, missions might fail because you are out of combat but have no idea why or where you are supposed to be, if you pick the wrong helicopter you might not be able to complete missions, sound is very interesting at times, only 3 helicopters with upgrades, short gameplay, and relatively easy missions (only the last mission was a bit of an issue for me but mostly due to the slideshow).”
“Can't even complete missions because enemies clip into other objects and can't get to them or get stuck in some impossible-to-see place, causing the mission to fail.”
“Got to mission three; arrhhhhhh!”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players enjoying the smooth and immersive mechanics, particularly for aviation enthusiasts, while others criticize it for being repetitive and boring, with issues like lag and frustrating enemy visibility. Although updates have improved framerate and control mechanics, many still find the core gameplay lacking excitement and engaging elements, such as fun flying mechanics and satisfying shooting. Additionally, the slow ammo refilling process detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction among some players.
“Updates seem to have fixed the framerate issue as the gameplay is very smooth.”
“The gameplay is smooth and immersive, providing hours of entertainment for aviation enthusiasts.”
“Its major problem is the core gameplay is just boring, killing wave after wave of repetitive enemy types, which are for some reason mutants who can drive tanks, cars, and fire guns. I didn't play it long enough to find out if they had learned to fly.”
“My biggest gripe was the refilling of ammo, which you have to land at base for, and it takes a fair amount of time to fill up, making the gameplay even slower.”
“Great smash-up with guns gameplay, but some annoyances as enemy tanks would blow up and down upside down, making them difficult to see. The game wants them destroyed, but how can you destroy things that are very hard to see?”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being subpar, with many users noting issues such as low-quality visuals, poor animations, and frequent clipping. Despite these shortcomings, some players still find the game enjoyable, highlighting its affordability and decent gameplay mechanics. Overall, the visuals are described as lacking depth and polish, reminiscent of a low-budget production.
“Many graphics and game options.”
“The flying physics and visuals are pretty simple, but the game offers a decent experience overall.”
“The visuals are less than stellar, but I appreciate the price I paid for this title.”
“I bought this 2 years ago, played at 1080p, and gave up due to the lackluster graphics.”
“The flying physics and visuals are pretty simple; in my short playthrough, I saw lots of clipping, my units just standing around getting shot, etc. The weapons are pretty bland too, not too much in the way of feedback or punch.”
“It looks like a B-movie game, with bad animations and poor graphics despite using a great engine like Unreal Engine.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some users report a stable experience with no serious glitches, others highlight the presence of bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment, describing it as a fun but basic demo rather than a polished product.
“Very basic and buggy game.”
“While being fun, it feels like a buggy fun demo of a larger game.”
“Game is a little buggy but it was a good time waster.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting poor performance and low frame rates, even on capable hardware. Issues such as mission failures without clear reasons and subpar visual optimization detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay fully. Additionally, the limited variety of helicopters and inconsistent controls further contribute to the game's optimization problems.
“The game runs smoothly on my system, showcasing impressive optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized for various hardware configurations, allowing more players to enjoy it without performance issues.”
“The optimization in this game is commendable, as it maintains a stable frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
“The one downside is its visual optimization, which is kind of the point to a game like this. I have a GTX 570 and it runs at only 20+ frames.”
“I can imagine how the game could be fun, but sadly it has some issues. Performance is horrible, missions might fail because you are out of combat but have no idea why or where you are supposed to be.”
“I don't think the game is optimized; the heavy bullets do more damage than missiles, as the explosion damage of the missiles is very small.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing quality, providing a soothing backdrop that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the option to turn off the music, indicating a desire for customization in their gameplay. However, some technical issues, such as camera sync and FPS lag, were also mentioned, suggesting that the music's impact may be affected by these factors.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“The camera sync, the massive FPS lag, the overpowered upgrades, and even an option to turn off music and the little colored boxes have been added or fixed.”
