- September 21, 2023
- Revolution Industry
- 14h median play time
Airship: Kingdoms Adrift
Platforms
About
In "Airship: Kingdoms Adrift," players delve into a story of politics and conflict following the Sky War. They can customize and pilot 25 distinct airships, assemble a crew of 25 unique officers, and explore a vast archipelago for trade and resources. The goal is to build a powerful industrial empire and command a formidable fleet, shaping the future of the Kingdom.









- The game features extensive ship customization, allowing players to tailor their airships to their preferred playstyle.
- Combat is engaging and offers a variety of strategies, making battles exciting and rewarding.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates to improve the game.
- Travel times between locations can be excessively long, leading to tedious gameplay and a sense of wasted time.
- The story lacks meaningful player agency, with the protagonist often feeling like a passive observer rather than an active participant.
- The user interface can be clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and management cumbersome.
story
344 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging yet overly linear and lacking player agency. While some appreciate the well-crafted world and memorable characters, others criticize the reliance on fetch quests and the feeling of being a passive observer in the narrative. Overall, the story is seen as a significant aspect of the game, but it often detracts from the gameplay experience due to its length and lack of meaningful choices.
“The game presents a rich and engaging story set in a well-crafted steampunk universe.”
“The lore and backstory add depth to the game, and the characters you encounter are well-developed and intriguing.”
“I didn't expect to be so engrossed in the story, but boy, was I pleasantly surprised.”
“The story feels so tacked on; it should have been a good way to give some guidance in the early game, but it is about 50-60 hours too long.”
“Your choices seem pretty limited, and it’s frustrating when you’re hoping to impact the world around you, but the story keeps pushing you in one direction.”
“The story really drags it down, and is a prime example of a game where the story gets in the way of the otherwise good gameplay.”