Aquila Bird Flight Simulator
- December 27, 2020
- Graeme Scott
Get on SteamAquila Bird Flight Simulator is a realistic flight simulation game that allows players to take on the role of various birds of prey. The game features detailed environments, realistic flight mechanics, and a variety of missions and challenges to complete. With a focus on education and immersion, Aquila Bird Flight Simulator is a unique and compelling choice for fans of the flight simulation genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience of flying as a bird, especially in VR, which can feel exhilarating and majestic.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, adding new features like weather effects and multiplayer options, which shows promise for future improvements.
- The bird models and environmental effects, such as weather and day/night cycles, are visually appealing and contribute to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The flight controls are clunky and difficult to master, leading to a frustrating experience for many players, with issues like erratic movements and poor responsiveness.
- The game lacks meaningful content, objectives, and level design, making it feel empty and unengaging, which diminishes replay value.
- Technical shortcomings, such as low-resolution textures, limited customization options, and poor graphics settings, fail to meet the expectations of modern PC gamers.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for lacking proper level design and a coherent plot, leading to a general disinterest among players. While some reviews note the potential for future content in early access, the current narrative is minimal, with only a brief imaginative premise involving a young eagle.
“Copoka makes for a more interesting game as it has a short story and is a bit easier to fly your bird.”
“The game features no proper level design or game/story flow/plot, and while some game formats can be amenable to this, they must be truly exceptional, where this is not.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“In another review I've read 'no story' - that might be correct, but it's still in early access. I'm sure there will be additional content added later. For now, let's use our imagination: you are a very young eagle.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with poor handling and responsiveness that detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers feel that the lack of thorough gameplay testing has resulted in a control scheme that feels unpolished, though there is potential for improvement with adjustments and enhancements.
“Given a tweak or two, some cosmetic enhancements to the built world, and a bit more experience on my part so I stop cursing the control mechanics, I think it will displace DF in my affections within a few weeks.”
“VR and non-VR support for either type of gameplay.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“Given a tweak or two, some cosmetic enhancements to the built world, and a bit more experience on my part so I stop cursing the control mechanics, I think it will displace my current favorite in a few weeks.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism for being subpar, with users expressing a desire to listen to their own music instead of the built-in tracks. Overall, the limited sound options detract from the gaming experience.
“The built-in music adds a unique atmosphere to the game.”
“The sound and music create an immersive experience.”
“I appreciate the variety in the soundtrack, which enhances gameplay.”
“But that's the only sound besides the built-in music.”
“I'd like to listen to my own music because the built-in music is not so great.”
“I'd like to listen to my own music because the built-in music is not so great.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered adequate, providing a sense of wonder despite not being top-tier. However, the lack of resolution options and meaningful graphics adjustments has been noted as a drawback.
“The graphics are not the best, but they are good enough to give you that feeling of wonder.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
