Air Brawl

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Air Brawl is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Landfall and was released on November 5, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Air Brawl" is a multiplayer dogfighting game where players pilot colorful aircraft in fast-paced aerial combat. The game features a variety of customizable planes, each with unique weapons and abilities, and intense matches with up to 16 players. The objective is to destroy enemy planes and be the last one standing.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,352 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game features tight and responsive controls, making flying and combat enjoyable once players get used to them.
Air Brawl offers a variety of unique planes and weapons, allowing for diverse gameplay and strategies.
It's a fun game to play with friends, providing an entertaining experience during multiplayer matches.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches and often resulting in playing against bots.
The controls can be challenging to master, leading to frustration for new players.
The game feels unfinished and lacks updates, which has contributed to its decline in popularity.

gameplay
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
47%
7%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its tight and responsive flight mechanics, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer modes. However, many players note that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, and issues such as a lack of player base and balancing problems detract from the overall experience. While the mechanics are praised for their originality and ease of use, some players express frustration with the game's unfinished feel and the need for better matchmaking and variety in gameplay modes.
- “Absolutely fantastic gameplay, even enjoy playing with bots.”
- “The flying mechanics, once you get used to them, are some of the best I've ever seen.”
- “Air Brawl is a fast-paced arcade dogfighter that focuses on tight and responsive flight controls and game mechanics that reward skillful flying.”
- “There are multiple planes to choose from and several game modes, such as capture the flag, team deathmatch, and flagmaster, but the gameplay becomes repetitive and dull very quickly.”
- “The multiplayer is not very fun either, as it appears to lack any advanced matchmaking mechanics such as matchmaking by level or any other kind of skill points, leading to you playing against super advanced players while just beginning a game.”
- “The devs also completely abandoned the game, making it feel unfinished, which led to repetitive gameplay.”
graphics
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
36%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the colorful visuals, appealing art style, and smooth performance, especially for a low-spec game. While some users note that the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are generally considered sufficient and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. However, a few critiques mention the need for graphical polishing and improvements in controller support.
- “The artwork is simply eye candy and the exhilarating sense of speed is enough to make me play this game again and again.”
- “It has amazing graphics for such a low specs game and is so much fun to play.”
- “The game has beautiful visuals, solid response, and a wide variety of weapons and planes to fit a certain niche.”
- “The graphics are nothing special and the bots are extremely unbalanced, but by far the biggest issue is the lack of players.”
- “It's heart-wrenchingly obvious that this is a cheaply made indie game made in Unity (graphics-wise).”
- “The graphics aren't good, but it's fun to play.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
66%
13%
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some praising the quality of the tracks, particularly the main menu theme, while others lament the limited number of short tracks available during gameplay. Many players express disappointment over the absence of music during matches, which detracts from the overall atmosphere, and suggest that the game would benefit from additional sound work or the option to include custom soundtracks. Overall, while the music is appreciated, its implementation is seen as lacking.
- “Absolutely a great game, a lot of weapons and planes to choose from, great music, the controls are really simple, and overall really having fun.”
- “The graphics are simple and yet nice to look at, the music is fine too and doesn't annoy you when you fly.”
- “- [b]dynamic soundtrack[/b] that changes when you start fighting your enemy.”
- “A missing feature is music during gameplay, and that's nonsense considering the epic and bad@$$ soundtrack you can hear in the game menu.”
- “The music cuts in and out at seemingly random intervals, and the game crashes on rare occasions.”
- “My only issue with the game is the lack of music - it makes the atmosphere a little dull and monotone.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance and no crashes, there are frequent bugs and glitches, such as clipping through walls and control issues. Despite these problems, the game runs well on a variety of systems, especially considering it is free, but players should be prepared for some frustrating moments due to its buggy nature.
- “I don't play on a high-performance computer, but the game runs great, and it's nice to see a free game like this!”
- “The game is bug-free from what I've seen, the controls are well done, and the plane is easy to fly.”
- “Runs great; I've never seen it under 150fps on max with my GTX 760, and I think 150 is the cap—more than enough for 99.99% of people.”
- “There are also tons of small glitches, including clips, and the player has the ability to go under the map.”
- “But when I was playing, there were lots of bugs/glitches, including flying through walls, losing control of your plane out of the blue, and the controls were just downright annoying.”
- “This game has a lot of potential but it's really buggy, the controls are very weird and sometimes don't even work; also, the joystick controls don't work.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some users noting a lack of a substantial narrative, while others mention a brief story experience that can be completed in about 10 to 20 hours if focused on the main plot. Overall, the presence and quality of the story seem to vary significantly among players.
- “no story”
- “few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story]”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny, particularly in its quirky mechanics and playful design elements. The comedic aspects enhance the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable despite minor bugs and UI quirks. Overall, the game is described as a hilarious shooter that keeps players entertained.
- “It's a funny shooter with various planes, weapons, utilities, and game modes.”
- “You can set your FOV to 179 and it looks very funny.”
- “A very funny game!”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
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Overall, the game's optimization is commendable, with many players reporting smooth performance even on lower-end hardware. While some users experienced occasional stuttering or framerate drops, these issues were generally minor and did not significantly detract from the gameplay experience. The use of the Unity engine appears to be well-executed in this case.
- “On the bright side, it is very well optimized.”
- “Performance is smooth.”
- “Runs smoothly at the highest graphical settings on my laptop, despite the integrated graphics card.”
- “Some framerate issues like stuttering on occasion or low framerate for no apparent reason.”
- “I've had some stuttering on race maps but only for about a second each time.”
- “Let's talk about performance.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game is noted for its high replayability, akin to titles like CS:GO, offering a challenging experience that keeps players engaged. However, some users feel that the lack of an active player base diminishes its replay value, suggesting that a price reduction could help attract more players and enhance the overall experience.
- “ Infinitely replayable.”
- “- Incredibly high replay value.”
- “Just like CS:GO, it looks easy when you see people playing it, but it's actually really hard. I think that a controller input would make the game more playable, but even if it's hard, if you liked Snoopy vs. the Red Baron (it sounds weird, but it's a hidden gem), Air Brawl is the competitive edition.”
- “The game is good, and I won't give it a negative recommendation just because people aren't playing it. It needs to have replay value, and that's something it just doesn't have because of the player base. I think the base price of the game needs to be cut in half.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Players express mixed feelings about grinding in the game; some feel it requires excessive time investment, likening it to needing a "second life," while others appreciate the absence of traditional grinding mechanics, such as leveling up or earning in-game currency for upgrades, which allows for a more streamlined experience.
- “There's no grinding levels, no need to earn in-game money to buy better weapons, none of the tiresome chores to complete or ridiculous hoops to jump through to advance through the game.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its cohesive design and impressive graphics, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users feel that the lack of music contributes to a dull and monotone ambiance.
- “The graphics are great and fit the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “It has extremely tight controls, top-notch game feel, and a cohesive atmosphere.”
- “My only issue with the game is the lack of music; it makes the atmosphere a little dull and monotone.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting a disconnect due to its low-quality graphics and technical issues, which detracts from the overall experience.