Airship Knights X TGED Collab
"Airship Knights" is a role-playing game that offers an intriguing story and splendid gameplay, set in a stunning sky-bound world. The game features stunning visuals and plenty of humor, but be prepared for lots of grinding and numerous ads. As the game's description says, "Set sail for the sky! Board the Airship and leave for this Idle RPG adventure."
Reviews
- The game features cute pixel art and engaging voice acting, making it visually appealing and enjoyable.
- It is generally considered free-to-play friendly, with many players appreciating the generous rewards and gacha rates.
- The storyline is humorous and entertaining, providing a light-hearted experience for players.
- The game has been plagued with bugs and crashes, especially after updates, making it unplayable for many users.
- Players have reported issues with the nickname creation process, often being unable to proceed due to arbitrary restrictions.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, leading to a loss of interest over time.
- story172 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it cute and humorous, while others criticize it for being formulaic or poorly translated. Some appreciate the engaging characters and voice acting, noting that the story adds depth to the idle gameplay, though there are complaints about a lack of background for certain characters and occasional plot holes. Overall, while the story is generally seen as enjoyable and entertaining, it could benefit from improvements in translation and coherence.
“The story is engaging and the characters are awesome.”
“The story is really funny and witty.”
“I love the story, design, and gameplay.”
“The story doesn't make sense and the layout is confusing and messy.”
“The story is formulaic and even a little insufferable.”
“The story is weak and the translation is terrible, making it hard to feel invested in the characters.”
- gameplay79 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, cute graphics, and engaging story, while others criticize it for being repetitive, grindy, and lacking innovation. Many users appreciate the idle game format and its accessibility, but express disappointment in the limited gameplay depth and frequent reliance on in-app purchases. Overall, it seems to be a decent choice for casual players, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex or varied gameplay experiences.
“The gameplay is simple and easy to get used to, would definitely recommend it.”
“Gameplay is easy-going, it doesn't force you to speed learn the tutorial, which gives you a relaxing vibe.”
“Super fun and simple mechanics, challenging stages, and strategy-centered.”
“Then you're thrust into repetitive gameplay, pop-up ads to purchase in-app packs, and you learn that an 11 recruit pull does not guarantee a 3-star character.”
“Gameplay is banal and uninspired; the story has little to no substance, and the mechanics seem to all be thrown in haphazardly.”
“Boring and repetitive gameplay.”
- humor63 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the storyline, dialogue, and animations to be genuinely hilarious and engaging. While some reviews note that the humor can be hit or miss, the overall consensus is that the game successfully combines funny moments with cute art and enjoyable voice acting, making it a fun experience. However, a few players expressed a desire for deeper character backstories to enhance the comedic elements further.
“The dialogue and animations are hilarious.”
“This game is hilarious, the characters are funny, it's voiced, the art is dope and they have ethical pricing practices.”
“The story is really funny and witty.”
“Well after a dumb, unfunny opening, the game got boring, so I uninstalled it in five minutes. Try harder next time.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“I expected some clever humor, but instead, it was just a series of tired clichés that didn't land.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the cute and appealing art style, particularly the pixel graphics and character designs. While some users noted that the graphics have a nostalgic or old-school feel, others expressed a desire for more modern visuals akin to popular titles like Genshin Impact. Overall, the graphics are described as nice, clean, and enjoyable, contributing to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
“Great graphics and gameplay.”
“I really love the art style of this game!”
“The graphics are pretty and nostalgic.”
“Graphics optimization and settings to turn off some visual effects would be nice.”
“The new collaboration characters don't fit the game's art style at all and are generally creepy looking...”
- monetization51 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around optional ads that players can choose to watch for rewards, which many find beneficial for progression. However, some users express frustration over the length of certain ads, with some exceeding 60 seconds, and the necessity to watch multiple ads daily to advance effectively. While the game is generally considered free-to-play friendly, there are concerns about the heavy reliance on ads for resources and the potential for microtransactions to enhance the experience.
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel overly aggressive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for those who don't want to spend money.”
“The in-game purchases are optional and don't hinder the overall experience, which is a refreshing change from many other games.”
“You can't get the rewards if you close the ads before they're finished, even when the exit button pops up after 30 seconds.”
“It's a major con you can't advance without paying up or watching ads after ads after ads.. I would give it zero stars if I could.”
“Boring, repetitive, heavy pay-to-win, at least 10+ must-watch ads each day (ship boosts, spins, daily gem mail).”
- grinding13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable and rewarding, with many appreciating the lack of a restrictive stamina system and the ability to grind while offline. However, some users note that certain mechanics, like the return home feature and delays in interactions, can make the experience feel tedious at times. Overall, while grinding is a core element of the game, it is often described as enjoyable and not overly burdensome.
“With its lighthearted story and theme, lack of a restrictive stamina system, and not overly grindy game mechanics, it feels comfortable to play and doesn't feel like too much of a chore.”
“Returning just makes the quest even more tedious.”
“The game is actually good but my only complaint is the grinding time.”
“After all of that grinding you almost reset everything?”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and black screens that significantly hinder gameplay. Despite some players finding temporary solutions, such as adjusting settings, many still experience persistent bugs that render the game unplayable. Overall, the game's stability issues remain a major concern for the community.
“Goes black screen, and freezes, and exits by itself.”
“Crashes my Razer 2 phone very badly, freezes it completely and the only way for me to reset the phone is to hold down the power and volume buttons for 10 seconds.”
“Doesn't even launch, freezes every time when I see the woman with the robe.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a desire for improved optimization, citing bugs and performance issues as significant concerns. While some have noted that fixes have been implemented, there is a consensus that further enhancements, particularly in graphics settings and overall performance, are needed for a more enjoyable experience.
“I will wait for the next patch for optimization and hope I can enjoy it because it looks like a game I would play for hours.”
“Super funny dialogues and really good optimization.”
“The problems are bugs and performance issues.”
“Graphics optimization and settings to turn off some visual effects would be nice.”
“It has been fixed, but please, more optimization.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the soundtrack while others report issues such as music disappearing during gameplay and the need to restart the app to restore it. Additionally, there are requests for an offline mode that would allow players to enjoy the music while grinding for items. Overall, the music is appreciated, but technical problems detract from the experience.
“I love the art style and I can't wait to see more characters from the game. It would also be nice if you could help us low internet players with a far-fetched offline mode where we can grind items and listen to music.”
“Loving the soundtrack, I'll update this once I have enough playtime.”
“And not just that, watching an ad removes the game's music and background, and the only way to get it back is by reopening the app.”
“The music and sound just disappeared while playing; I needed to restart to get it back.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is praised for its appealing designs and intriguing lore, though some players feel that the delivery of these elements is lacking, particularly for free-to-play or low-spending users. Overall, it is considered one of the best idle games, with a generous approach to player engagement.
“Best idle game I've played so far, with nice character design and lore. The game is really generous to its players.”