Airships: Lost Flotilla

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Airships: Lost Flotilla is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Zarkonnen and was released on January 23, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Airships: Lost Flotilla is a steampunk autoshooter where you battle relentless waves of enemies while navigating toward a safe harbor. Players destroy foes, salvage wreckage, and upgrade their ship to survive progressively tougher challenges. Fast-paced combat and strategic upgrades create an engaging survival experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience with a variety of ships and weapons, enhancing replayability.
The game features a unique progression system with unlockable ships and upgrades, providing depth and strategic options.
Great value for the price, with a charming aesthetic and enjoyable mechanics that cater to fans of the genre.

The game can be frustrating due to RNG elements and difficulty spikes, which may lead to abrupt run endings.
Some ships and upgrades feel unbalanced, making certain choices feel less viable compared to others.
The user interface and controls can be clunky, leading to confusion and difficulty in navigating the game effectively.

gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward yet engaging design, featuring a unique progression system with a variety of ships, weapons, and upgrades that enhance replayability. While it draws inspiration from titles like "Vampire Survivors" and "Brotato," it introduces distinct mechanics such as airship piloting and a fire repair system, although some elements, like the boarding mechanic, could use refinement. Overall, players find it enjoyable and accessible, offering good value for its price with a fun gameplay loop and hidden lore elements.
- “Fun gameplay, progression system is unique, the research system is nice if you are unable to do the task.”
- “The gameplay is relaxing yet engaging, with a decent variety of ships to experiment with, as well as a good selection of weapons and upgrades to customize your fleet.”
- “Great gameplay loop, never feels boring, a nice and simple art style, could probably run on an Atari.”
- “I feel like the game mimicked a lot of mechanics but did not do so in a way that meshes them together well.”
- “At the core of it though, I dislike the gameplay; when you are under threat, there's not really anything that you can do about it. When you aren't under threat, there's not really anything to do but fly at whichever arrow pops up and maneuver to pick up scrap.”
- “Mechanically, it's a fairly standard rogue-like autoshooter.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Air Chips: Los Tortillas" centers around Totopo, the last chip of his tribe, navigating a series of missions in a rogue-lite format that emphasizes survival and faction dynamics. While the game lacks a traditional narrative, players engage in a network of missions that influence their reputation and relationships with various factions, providing a sense of progression through gameplay rather than a structured storyline. Despite the absence of a deep narrative, lore pages can be collected, adding context to the game's world.
- “Air Chips: Los Tortillas is the thrilling story of Totopo, the last intact chip in his tribe's bag.”
- “To take an example, every mission isn't just a single map; rather, it's a rogue-lite network leading up to a boss.”
- “Your reputation and the attitude of members of different factions towards you depend on your actions and choice of missions.”
- “Because the game does not waste time with a story, you are immediately thrust into action.”
- “Although story is absent, you can still gain lore pages for your book.”
- “When completing the missions, I simultaneously feel dissatisfied with what loot I got, and lack a feeling of progress or achievement in overcoming.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as simplistic and crude, yet charming and enjoyable, fitting well within its fun gameplay and aesthetic. While not groundbreaking, the art style has a unique appeal that resonates with players, though some reviewers noted that it could benefit from optimization and refinement. Overall, the graphics serve the game well, complementing its content and mechanics without detracting from the overall experience.
- “Don't let the '2D art style' fool you, it's a pretty fun game!”
- “The art style is charming, vaguely similar to the devs' other game, and it carries over various aspects of that universe.”
- “I love the aesthetics of the game, including the design of factions and weapons.”
- “Other than that, the graphics and AI are a bit simplistic, but there is a surprising amount of mechanics and gameplay options available.”
- “Considering the basic graphics, it's a bit disappointing, so it could use optimization.”
- “Good game, set in the same universe as airships and expands the lore; graphics could use a touch-up though.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse selection of ships, each with unique playstyles, and a variety of enemies that keep gameplay fresh. Players appreciate the depth provided by unlockable content, challenging mechanics, and the ability to experiment with different strategies, ensuring that each run feels distinct. Overall, the combination of quick play sessions and numerous unlocks contributes to a highly engaging and replayable experience.
- “Amazing spin-off of the dev's first title, incredibly entertaining and very replayable, with many secrets to unlock and crazy weapon combinations to experiment with.”
- “The variety in airships adds replayability; the enemies are diverse, there is plenty of player choice in each run, and the great unlock system based on victories, along with the escort ships and ship captains, adds more possibilities.”
- “It is challenging, reasonably well balanced, and has enough replay value to keep you coming back for more.”
- “I enjoy that it can be played through in 35-40 minutes, but still has endless replayability.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its bombastic and epic quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players feel that while the existing tracks are good, there is a lack of diversity, and the absence of music in the main menu detracts from the first impression. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gameplay, despite some concerns about repetitiveness.
- “The bombastic musical score is a joy.”
- “Lots of fun to play, and the experience is really enhanced by the great soundtrack!”
- “The soundtrack is epic, with many different enemies to take down and elaborate build options.”
- “The lack of music in the main menu slightly hurts the first impression.”
- “The difficulty level can feel a bit uneven at times.”
- “For example, the burning effect is too powerful in my opinion.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by a captivating steampunk aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the blend of fast-paced action and tactical management, reminiscent of other popular titles, contributing to an engaging and immersive environment. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered a significant strength, complementing its content and gameplay mechanics.
- “A great auto-shooter roguelike with a nice atmosphere and a good amount of content for its price.”
- “Top-down shooter with roguelike elements, a steampunk atmosphere, and an extensive upgrade system.”
- “Airships: Lost Flotilla is a roguelike game with a mix of fast-paced action reminiscent of Brotato, combined with the tactical management elements and atmosphere of FTL.”
- “Top-down shooter with roguelike elements, steampunk atmosphere, and an extensive upgrade system.”
- “+ Steampunk atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that grinding can be bypassed by unlocking upgrades and items in real time, making the experience more accessible. Many found the process of collecting logbook pages enjoyable rather than tedious, indicating that the grinding aspect is well-balanced and engaging.
- “It took me 20 hours to find every logbook page, which was not tedious or a grind at all.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grind to be a major chore, taking away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and feels like a waste of time.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its fantastic humor, which contributes to its addictive gameplay, making it a standout experience for players seeking both fun and entertainment.
- “Fantastic funny game that's very addicting.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, drawing unfavorable comparisons to "Vampire Survivors" and suggesting that players feel the pricing strategy is exploitative rather than fair.
- “First impression: Vampire Survivors feels like a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the game's emotional impact is heightened by its diverse characters and challenging gameplay, which can evoke frustration and tension, particularly when faced with aggressive enemies and difficult controls. This combination creates a sense of struggle that enhances the overall emotional experience.