Airborn
- July 24, 2020
- Still Not Sure
Get on Steam"Airborn" is a single-player action game with excellent music and immersive VR gameplay. Soar through the air, performing incredible aerial maneuvers while battling a never-ending onslaught of robotic enemies. Unlock perks, customize your loadout, and complete missions to become the ultimate weapon and take down colossal war machines. With its intuitive control scheme, players can enjoy the thrill of flight without experiencing motion sickness.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The flight mechanics are intuitive and provide a thrilling sense of speed and freedom, making players feel like superheroes.
- The game features smooth controls and satisfying combat, with a fun soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- There is a good level of challenge and replayability, with perks to unlock and a leaderboard for competitive play.
- The game lacks content, with limited enemy types and environments, making it feel repetitive after a short time.
- There are issues with the user interface and controls, which can be confusing and may require adjustments for better usability.
- Some players experience frustration with the lack of updates and new content, leading to a feeling that the game is incomplete.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by intuitive and satisfying flight mechanics that provide a fun and engaging experience, especially once players acclimate to the controls. While the game features a straightforward arcade-style combat system, some players find the mechanics a bit clunky, particularly the need to alternate between flying and shooting. Overall, the game offers rewarding gameplay with a focus on aerial combat, though it may feel limited in scope and depth for some players.
“Very pretty to look at and fun as hell to play once you get the hang of the flying mechanic!”
“Needing to choose between boosting or shooting for each hand at any given time makes for some really interesting gameplay decisions, and boosting toward an enemy then switching to your guns and demolishing it while flying toward it just feels cool as heck.”
“The flight mechanics are intuitive and satisfying, and although it's easily compared to Iron Man VR, it's so much more comfortable to hold your hands out ahead of you rather than 'pushing' the boost behind you.”
“In general, you will not be introduced to every type of enemy and game mechanic and just placed in the center of the battleground, which can be a bit confusing in the beginning.”
“Mechanics are too clunky, being forced to constantly choose between flying or shooting. There's no fully fleshed out game here; a lot of staring upward is not good for the neck, and it feels like a tech demo that gets old really fast.”
“The upgrades feel more like accessibility features or configurations, which feel like they should be part of the core gameplay.”
- music18 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its energetic and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as intense, rhythmic, and reminiscent of 80s synth music, perfectly complementing the fast-paced action and fluid movement. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment, with some players even purchasing the soundtrack separately.
“The music adds to the awesome atmosphere, and you can notice how much you improve with each run.”
“Intense and rhythmic, great action loop, fantastic soundtrack, repeatable and challenging.”
“The movement is fluid, flying around shooting enemies feels awesome, and the visuals and music are fantastic.”
“The music is solid (please do more!).”
“(extra bonus point for the very 80s shoot-'em-up synth music.)”
“(the soundtrack may have also helped with my delusions of badassery too?)”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is notably lacking, with no single-player campaign or engaging narrative elements present. Players have criticized the absence of interesting locations and memorable content, indicating that the experience is primarily focused on arcade-style gameplay rather than a rich story. Overall, those seeking a narrative-driven experience may find this game unsatisfactory.
“I found it to be a thrilling and immersive experience on my quest using virtual desktop.”
“Beware though: as of yet there's a tutorial and a single game mode, so if you need all kinds of story this might not be the game for you.”
“The game is lacking content on every single aspect: there are not many types of enemies, very few weapons, no single-player campaign nor story, and the levels are empty with no memorable landmarks or decorations.”
“No interesting locations, no story, no meta-game with upgrades and loot.”
“Beware though: as of yet there's a tutorial and a single game mode, so if you need all kinds of story, this might not be the game for you.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their stylized art and effective visual design, enhancing the gameplay experience with fluid movement and engaging visuals. However, some users reported occasional graphical lag, particularly during intense moments like boss fights, which may be attributed to individual hardware performance. Overall, the visuals are considered appealing, though some find them a bit sparse.
“The concept is very simple and the visuals are highly stylized, but the combination of superman-style flight and gunplay -- inside a giant dome -- is really effective.”
“The movement is fluid, flying around shooting enemies feels awesome, and the visuals and music are fantastic.”
“Graphics are great.”
“Hit the first boss and it lagged out graphically, killing me, but that may have just been my rig.”
“The concept is very simple and the visuals are highly stylized, but the combination of superman-style flight and gunplay inside a giant dome is really effective.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by an impressive musical score that complements the immersive experience, making players feel a sense of progression with each attempt. Users appreciate the focus on atmospheric and simulation elements, distinguishing it from typical shooter games.
“The music adds to the awesome atmosphere, and you can notice how much you improve with each run.”
“I never download shooters; I prefer more atmospheric simulation VR experiences.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replay value primarily focused on achieving higher scores and unlocking new abilities through repeated play. While it may not have extensive replayability, it provides a solid experience for VR flying enthusiasts.
“It's meant to be played multiple times, and the replayability is in the form of completing achievements to get new abilities and trying to get a higher score.”
“The game is designed for multiple playthroughs, but the replayability feels limited as the achievements don't significantly change the experience.”
“While it's intended to be replayed, the lack of meaningful differences in each run makes it feel repetitive.”
“I found the replayability to be lacking; once you've completed the achievements, there's little incentive to play again.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users are highly impressed with the game's optimization, describing it as exceptionally well-tuned and efficient.
“The optimization in this game is top-notch, making every action feel smooth and responsive.”
“I love how well-optimized the gameplay is; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end systems.”
“The developers have done an incredible job with optimization, ensuring a seamless experience for all players.”
