Air Combat XF
- December 18, 2018
- Sonic-Alpha
- 4h median play time
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Reviews
- The game offers pure adrenaline fun and is easy to jump into for quick action.
- Graphics and audio are decent, with some nice plane models and a functional cockpit view.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on improvements.
- Flight controls are counter-intuitive and frustrating, with no option to customize mouse sensitivity or invert axes.
- The game has very limited content, with only six repetitive levels and a lack of difficulty settings.
- There are significant issues with control functionality, making the game feel unplayable for many users.
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely underdeveloped, with minimal mission briefings providing little context, which contrasts with the more engaging cutscenes found in the demo for the latest iteration, "Massive Air Combat." Players primarily focus on action rather than narrative depth, and while recent updates have added more missions, the overall storytelling remains sparse and lacks clarity.
“Minimal mission briefing is all you get as background story, unlike the demo for their latest iteration called Massive Air Combat; that one has a pretty nice cutscene and you get to fly a heavier aircraft.”
“Also, since the 2.20 update, there are 3 more missions, making it a total of 6.”
“There seems to be a backstory which isn't all clear, but in any case, the game is mainly about just jumping into the action.”
“Minimal mission briefing is all you get as background story, unlike the demo for their latest iteration called Massive Air Combat; that one has a pretty nice cutscene and you get to fly a heavier aircraft, but since it's a demo we get to see only one mission in the demo.”
“Only 3 short missions.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered decent, featuring some nice plane models and adequate visuals, though they do not stand out significantly. While the graphics quality is acceptable, it is not enough to compensate for other gameplay issues, and the mouse sensitivity being tied to graphics settings has drawn some criticism. Overall, the visuals are serviceable but lack the realism that some players expect.
“Graphics are decent; there are some nice plane models.”
“Graphics is okay too; it's not bad nor does it look funny.”
“Visuals and audio are at least half decent but not enough to make up for all the failings this game suffers from.”
“That is the yardstick by which I consider graphics quality to be adequate; some things need to look realistic.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has seen some adjustments since version 2.2, introducing more realistic physics and making it slightly more challenging, though players generally find it fair and not overly difficult. However, visibility issues with the radar can hinder the experience, and some users express frustration over the lack of mouse axis options, impacting their enjoyment. Overall, there is potential for fun gameplay, but certain elements need improvement.
“Since version 2.2, there were some physics restrictions introduced and gameplay tweaks that make the game a bit closer to reality and a bit tougher.”
“The gameplay isn't too hard, and you never really feel cheated or unfairly pitted against impossible odds.”
“I see potential for some fun gameplay.”
“Since version 2.2, some physics restrictions were introduced and gameplay tweaks were made, which make the game a bit closer to reality and a bit tougher.”
“Clearly, I haven't completed the game with only 0.4 hours of gameplay time as of this writing.”
“What's worse, though, is that the radar itself is too transparent, so when the background scene is bright, you can't see the radar, which led me to think there was no radar in the first place until later, after I scrutinized my gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered average, with some users expressing a desire for the option to mute the music independently from other sound effects.
“The music is enjoyable and adds to the overall experience.”
“I appreciate the option to turn off the music without affecting other sound settings.”
“The soundtrack really enhances the atmosphere of the game.”
“Oh, and I'd like to turn the music off without turning all the sound off.”
“Music is okay, I guess.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with users noting that while the graphics are acceptable, they do not contribute to a funny or engaging experience.
