Aggressor
- July 28, 2021
- Flashpoint Studios
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Reviews
- The game has great potential with a wide selection of aircraft and enjoyable flight physics.
- The visuals and damage modeling are impressive, providing a satisfying experience during dogfights.
- Recent updates have improved many mechanics, making the game more enjoyable and worth considering for fans of flight sims.
- The controls are difficult to master, with many players finding them unplayable and lacking customization options.
- The game feels incomplete with limited content, including only a few missions and a lack of meaningful progression.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues, leading to frustration and a sense that the game may be abandoned.
- story44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, featuring only a handful of missions primarily focused on tutorials and basic combat scenarios, which leaves players wanting more content. Many users express frustration over the limited mission variety and the lack of depth in the campaign, with some missions feeling overly simplistic or poorly designed. While there is potential for future updates and additional content, the current state of the story is seen as lacking and in need of significant improvement.
“Love the game but needs more missions, but the game just dropped so yeah, but I can't wait to see where it goes. I think it has a lot of potential.”
“The lack of content in the campaigns (2 training missions, then 1 for us and 1 for USSR) is made up by custom battles where you can play around with AI.”
“So far it has been fun and the mechanics are pretty solid, but the one problem is that on the gunnery mission you get instantly shredded as soon as you're in range and there's not much you can do to avoid it. I still recommend you buy the game since, in the creator's defense, it was released today.”
“The lack of thought put into the few missions that are made really had me feeling off about this game.”
“When I say missions, I don't mean things like a DCS campaign; I mean you spawn behind 2 enemy bombers, you shoot them down over the course of 45 seconds, then the mission is over.”
“There's no controls customization, almost no UI, and like... 2 missions.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique low-poly art style and impressive lighting effects, which offer a refreshing change from typical air combat games. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and destruction physics, others find the visuals somewhat basic and the game mechanics a bit janky. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, contributing to the game's retro vibe and immersive experience.
“Very epic game, the graphics are incredible!”
“Well, its unique low-poly graphics and beautiful lighting are a change from the many air combat games out there.”
“The visuals are very nice, and the crash physics are good too.”
“But I spent my entire time before refund trying to figure out the game and how it works, and... it's both just arcadey enough to remind me of my fun times in War Thunder, but also just a bit too jank to play as a semi-realistic game, as you would expect from the graphics.”
“Although the visuals look basic, aircraft physics are simulated to a moderate degree.”
“This game only lets you rely on visuals, so you have to get up close just to see if the plane you're shooting is not an ally.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game shows promise with solid mechanics and impressive visual effects, but it suffers from several issues, including a lack of diverse missions, confusing missile locking mechanics, and subpar AI behavior. While the mission builder and weapon variety are appreciated, players have noted bugs and optimization problems that hinder the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game has potential, especially with future updates aimed at improving gameplay features.
“From a gameplay standpoint, I really love the effects and physics of the game.”
“Visual effects, flight mechanics, combat, damage models, all beautiful, amazing, and simple!”
“Gameplay: dogfights & lots of planes!”
“It's mechanics need a little work, there are only a couple missions (all of them are 'tutorial' type missions) and new modes are still in development.”
“Esc menu doesn't work, absolutely no info about any mission, bad plane controls for such precise gameplay, stupid AI, a lot of different bugs, not optimized.”
“I'm not filled with confidence that this is going to turn out well, it's a neat look but honestly that decision is a little mind-boggling considering the videos on the store page showing you gameplay with stuff you can't even use for no other reason than they didn't really think through the whole progression thing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing design of the aircraft, which often resemble real jets but feature comically modified appearances and names. Additionally, the exaggerated in-game currency prices for these planes add a layer of absurdity, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
“It was pretty funny seeing my plane look like a torpedo with a rotor on it.”
“All of the aircraft in the game, which resemble real jets but have modified and sometimes humorous names, have in-game currency price tags that are beyond what you can earn from the few available missions.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with many users reporting severe bugs that render it unplayable.
“Super buggy to the point I can't even play the game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress.”
“I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is minimal, as players do not unlock significant content through grinding, and the differences between planes are primarily limited to speed rather than unique features.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the monetization strategy of the game appears to be a cash grab, indicating a lack of genuine effort from the developers to provide value to players.
“It's clear the devs gave up on this as a cash grab.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game when every feature is locked behind a paywall.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, providing players with numerous opportunities to revisit and enjoy the experience.
“It has tons of replayability.”
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for its poor audio quality at high speeds, resembling a distorted sound reminiscent of a 1999 video camera, and the broken volume options further hinder the listening experience, making it difficult to enjoy the music amidst overwhelming noise.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that there are concerns regarding the optimization of aircraft performance, with some players feeling that early US planes underperform significantly, while the USSR's La-7 is perceived as overpowered, leading to an imbalance in gameplay.
“The optimization of aircraft performance is a crucial aspect of gameplay, as it can significantly impact the balance between different nations' planes.”
“I appreciate how the game fine-tunes aircraft performance, making each plane feel unique and strategically important.”
“The attention to detail in optimizing aircraft capabilities really enhances the overall experience and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“Aircraft performance: This is more of a pet peeve, but it feels like the US with their early planes severely underperform, while the USSR, specifically the La-7, overperforms to the point of being too overpowered.”
