Cloud Cutter

About

"Cloud Cutter" is an adrenaline-pumping, aerial combat game set in a beautifully stylized world. Soar through the skies on customizable aircraft, engage in intense dogfights, and master a variety of weapons and abilities. With its thrilling gameplay and stunning visuals, "Cloud Cutter" offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of action-packed flight games.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and excellent sound effects, creating an immersive experience.
Gameplay is addictive and reminiscent of classic shoot 'em ups, providing a nostalgic feel for fans of the genre.
The game offers varied levels and unique enemy designs, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.

The music is considered underwhelming and does not match the intensity of the gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and performance problems, which can hinder enjoyment.
There is a lack of progression systems, upgrades, and customization options, making the gameplay feel limited and repetitive.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
18%
8%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty, detail, and fluid animations, with many reviewers highlighting the modern 3D visuals and crisp design. While the overall aesthetic is considered excellent, some players expressed disappointment over certain graphical elements lacking gameplay impact. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout in the shoot 'em up genre.
- “The graphics are incredible, the sound effects sound great.”
- “Cloud cutter is the shoot ‘em up type of game with excellent modern 3D graphics, addictive gameplay and great replayability.”
- “This game is the shit, the graphics are super crisp and it's a lot of fun with 2 players.”
- “I just wish some of the terrain objects such as hills, towers, industrial cranes, the windmills from the 6th level, etc. would have a real gameplay effect, instead of being purely graphical geometry that your plane and bullets simply clip through.”
- “The graphics are nice, but they don't contribute to the gameplay experience as much as I hoped.”
- “While the game looks good, the lack of interaction with the environment makes it feel less immersive.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling it detracts from the overall experience. Critics argue that the soundtrack is too somber and fails to match the game's energetic and heroic themes, suggesting that a more upbeat, classic arcade style would enhance the gameplay. While some appreciate the sound effects and overall audio design, the consensus is that the music does not live up to the game's potential.
- “If you are a fan of Skyforce, buy this game. It is very addictive, the graphics are beautiful, and the music is great. As someone already said, it’s a kick-ass shooter!”
- “Beautiful graphics, beautiful sounds, and music.”
- “With beautiful graphic design and great music.”
- “The music is completely underselling the experience of the rest of the game.”
- “Yet the music just kind of ambles along or feels almost depressing to listen to while the sound effects of all the guns, jets screaming in, AA blasting, helicopters coming in, subs surfacing, CWIS blazing... they all sound fantastic.”
- “The dark music in the background makes the game way too serious.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
69%
19%
The game's story is largely absent, with players noting a lack of context or personality throughout the missions. While the gameplay is reminiscent of other shoot 'em up titles, the absence of a narrative or engaging setting leaves a feeling of emptiness, making the experience feel repetitive and uninspired. Overall, the focus seems to be on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling.
- “You will be looking after many missions in different locations.”
- “I only played the first mission so far - but I'm a huge fan of these types of games - specifically I play a ton of Sky Force Reloaded and Anniversary on Xbox (used to play the DOS game Raptor back in the early 90s) and yeah, just in having completed the first mission with this game I think it's safe to say it's along the same lines as those titles.”
- “I don't need anything like a story, but there's zero context or personality.”
- “Just seems really silly to be in a dead section of a mission (no enemies on screen for 5+ seconds) and you're just firing rounds into nothingness.”
- “Just 90 minutes if you don't want to repeat missions on harder difficulties.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
21%
21%
The gameplay of Cloud Cutter is characterized by its addictive nature and excellent modern 3D graphics, offering a shoot 'em up experience with great replayability. While players appreciate the immersive and intense gameplay, some express a desire for terrain objects to have a more significant impact on gameplay rather than serving merely as visual elements. Overall, the game features interesting and unexpected gameplay ideas that enhance the experience.
- “Awesome gameplay that is very addictive.”
- “Cloud Cutter is the shoot 'em up type of game with excellent modern 3D graphics, addictive gameplay, and great replayability.”
- “At first, I was killed often, then I got immersed in intensive gameplay and finished the game in a few sessions.”
- “This is not a desirable mechanic and would require nothing more than a checkbox to turn on and off.”
- “I just wish some of the terrain objects such as hills, towers, industrial cranes, the windmills from the 6th level, etc. would have a real gameplay effect, instead of being purely graphical geometry that your plane and bullets simply clip through.”
- “- core gameplay”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the difficulty levels and star challenges that offer additional playthroughs, many find the short length of the game limits its overall replay value. However, titles like Cloud Cutter are noted for their addictive gameplay and strong replayability despite their brevity.
- “Cloud Cutter is the shoot 'em up type of game with excellent modern 3D graphics, addictive gameplay, and great replayability.”
- “Although relatively short, replayability was lacking for me due to a few factors.”
- “Although offering some replayability with difficulty levels and star challenges, the playthrough is very short.”
- “Although relatively short, replayability was lacking for me due to a few factors.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional impact of the game is significantly diminished by its music, which fails to enhance the overall experience. The nostalgic references to classic 1990s games highlight a longing for a more fitting soundtrack that could elevate the game's emotional resonance.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impressive graphical detail and fluid animations, with users reporting no performance issues.
- “Graphically detailed, fluid animations with no performance issues.”
- “Graphically detailed, fluid animations with no performance issues.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a straightforward monetization model, completely avoiding loot boxes and microtransactions, which many players appreciate as a refreshing change from current industry trends.
- “There are no loot boxes, no microtransactions, no obligatory nonsense.”