Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators
- February 26, 2021
- Kenisoft Game Studio
Get on Steam"Airstrife: Assault of the Aviators" is a modern take on the vertical shoot 'em up genre, featuring a realistic approach to aerial combat. Players must manage their plane's health on each side and evade bullets and missiles using aileron rolling. With ammunition and missiles that deplete, enemies coming from all directions, and a beautifully hand-drawn world to explore, this game offers depth and challenge to fans of the shoot 'em up genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun to play with friends, especially on a big screen, and offers a cooperative mode.
- Players enjoy the ability to create and upgrade planes, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The game features a nostalgic atmosphere reminiscent of classic 90s games, with interesting graphics and challenging gameplay.
- The graphics and effects are considered subpar, and the stages can be boring.
- The controls are not user-friendly, and there is a lack of key remapping options.
- The user interface is criticized as being atrocious, and the game can feel unbalanced at times.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, complemented by enjoyable music and impressive graphics. While the plot and combat mechanics are straightforward, the challenge posed by numerous enemies adds depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, players find the storyline fascinating, enhancing their immersion in the game.
“We control the plane, improve it, dodge bullets, and all this with a fascinating storyline, pleasant music, cool mechanics and amazing graphics.”
“A simple game in terms of plot and combat, but a difficult game due to the many enemies attacking you, which makes the game interesting.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users praising them as "amazing" and reminiscent of classic styles, while others found them lacking and far from satisfactory. Overall, the visuals are noted to complement the game's engaging mechanics and storyline, but opinions on their quality vary significantly.
“Interesting graphics from the old days, challenging game requiring attention.”
“We control the plane, improve it, dodge bullets, and all this with a fascinating storyline, pleasant music, cool mechanics, and amazing graphics.”
“But the graphics and effects are far away from okay.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and enhancing the overall experience, complementing the engaging storyline and impressive graphics. Players appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the immersive atmosphere while navigating through gameplay mechanics.
“We control the plane, improve it, dodge bullets, and all this with a fascinating storyline, pleasant music, cool mechanics, and amazing graphics.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is engaging and dynamic, allowing players to control and upgrade their plane while dodging bullets. The experience is enhanced by a captivating storyline, enjoyable music, impressive mechanics, and stunning graphics.
“We control the plane, improve it, dodge bullets, and all this with a fascinating storyline, pleasant music, cool mechanics, and amazing graphics.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its captivating and pleasant atmosphere, creating an immersive experience that players find hard to leave.
“The game has a very pleasant atmosphere; you don't want to leave it.”
