Eagle Flight

A unique experience with plenty of replay value, Eagle Flight is as fun as it gets right now on PlayStation VR.

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"Eagle Flight" is a virtual reality game that allows players to experience flight as an eagle in the skies of Paris. The game features a single-player campaign and multiplayer mode, where players can compete or cooperate in various challenges. Explore a beautifully recreated Paris, 50 years after humans have disappeared, and soar through the city's landmarks and secret spaces.

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51%

Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Eagle Flight offers a unique and enjoyable VR flying experience, allowing players to soar over a beautifully rendered Paris.
The game features intuitive controls that make flying feel natural, with a good balance of challenge and relaxation.
Despite some technical issues, many players find the game to be a fun and engaging experience, especially in multiplayer mode.

The game requires the use of the Ubisoft launcher, which can be cumbersome and lead to frustrating setup issues.
Many players report persistent bugs, including crashes and issues with modern hardware compatibility, which detracts from the overall experience.
The constant prompts to tilt your head for turning can be intrusive and disrupt immersion, leading to discomfort and motion sickness for some players.

story
51 mentions
16 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered a secondary aspect, with players noting that while it exists and includes a series of missions, it lacks depth and engagement. Many missions revolve around repetitive tasks like flying through rings or collecting items, which can become tedious over time. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the challenge and replayability offered by the mission structure, even if the narrative itself is not particularly compelling.
- “The narration and storytelling are great.”
- “You'll get a solid story mode, free flight, and a sportful and entertaining multiplayer.”
- “Overall, the campaign consists of 23 story missions, each lasting 2-3 minutes to complete, and a lot longer to '3 star'.”
- “And while yes, there is a story and a campaign, many players (see global achievement statistics) cannot bring themselves to finish this.”
- “The main missions feel like side missions, and I beat the game in 2.5 hours.”
- “The story mode lacks a captivating narrative; it's mostly excuses to go do stuff in the city.”
gameplay
32 mentions
34 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its intuitive flight mechanics and enjoyable exploration, while others criticize it for being repetitive and simplistic. Although the game offers a fun and relaxing experience, many players feel that it lacks depth and compelling content, making it feel secondary to the overall design. Despite its flaws, the game is considered accessible and enjoyable for casual play, particularly in a VR setting.
- “The gameplay is fun.”
- “Gameplay is fluent and instinctive.”
- “The flight mechanics are so intuitive, and the environment so well-designed and full of surprises, that it's a joy to just soar around aimlessly, barreling through chimneyed rooftops and spooking giraffes.”
- “I still can't believe that after 8 years of people complaining, no one has done anything to fix this game-breaking mechanic.”
- “And they did a decent job of adding some gamification, but it is these separate mini-games in the world and doesn't flow well, making gameplay seem like a secondary concern.”
- “Unfortunately, the game underneath isn't nearly as strong as the mechanics it's built on.”
graphics
26 mentions
31 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cartoony and simplistic, which some players find charming and atmospheric, particularly in a VR setting. While many appreciate the art style and smooth performance, others express disappointment, expecting more realistic visuals from a major developer. Overall, the graphics are seen as visually pleasing, though opinions vary on their suitability for the game's price point and intended audience.
- “The graphics are slightly cartoonish, not too photo-realistic, but definitely atmospheric, so it's a joy to fly over this large chunk of Paris reclaimed by nature.”
- “So far I’ve put 86 hours into Eagle Flight and I’m sure I am going to put many more. This is pretty much a full bro game with tons of side missions and graphics so stunning I felt like I was actually flying. Ubisoft did so well with this one and I can’t wait for more.”
- “The combination of the visuals on the screen and the sound/music makes it such an amazing experience.”
- “Now it won't display the actual graphics.”
- “On top of that, the graphics are way too cartoonish.”
- “From a big game company, I expected AAA graphics, and instead got something a little more cartoony, and far less realistic.”
music
8 mentions
63 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its compelling and immersive quality, often compared to soundtracks from 'Avatar' and 'The Settlers.' Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the gameplay without being distracting, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging rhythms and fitting ambiance. Overall, the combination of music and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that players find enjoyable and memorable.
- “The soundtrack is awesome and reminds me of 'Avatar' and 'The Settlers'.”
- “I really love the game soundtrack - it's perfectly fitting, not distracting, and definitely not boring with its driving rhythms.”
- “With the music and narration, it feels like a David Attenborough bird program.”
- “I really love the game soundtrack - it's exactly the right music, not distracting and definitely not boring with its pushing rhythms.”
optimization
5 mentions
80 % positive mentions
-40 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised, with users reporting smooth performance even on lower-end hardware like the GeForce 1050 Ti, achieving high frame rates and good visual quality. Some minor stuttering issues were noted, potentially related to individual network conditions, but the game remains playable and enjoyable.
- “Very well optimized, I get 120 FPS with 240% supersampling like nothing!”
- “The performance is great even with bare minimum SteamVR specs.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my GeForce 1050 Ti, maybe exactly because the level of detail is not exaggerated.”
- “I noticed a little bit of stuttering while playing wirelessly on Air Link and Virtual Desktop. It's noticeable but still very playable, though it could be my Wi-Fi.”
- “The game suffers from frequent frame drops, making it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
- “Optimization seems lacking, as I encountered long loading times and occasional crashes during gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game offers solid replayability through unlockables and rankings for missions, encouraging players to improve their performance. However, the lack of progression in multiplayer detracts from its overall replay value, although the fun remains if more players are online.
- “There are unlockables and rankings for each mission and area, giving replayability and a hook to keep you wanting to improve.”
- “But the fun and performance are there, and it has replay value if more people were online.”
- “There is no progression to the multiplayer, which is unfortunate as it takes away from the replayability of the title.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes it hard to justify replaying the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play through it again.”
stability
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant bugs, with some users experiencing loading issues on specific hardware like the Vive Pro. While it generally runs well on certain setups, occasional lag has been noted, though it does not severely impact gameplay.
- “Runs great on my 970 i5 4690k - it does lag on occasion but doesn't break the game.”
- “Too bad the game is buggy.”
- “Buggy game that will not load on the Vive Pro.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its freedom and immersive quality, featuring slightly cartoonish graphics that enhance the experience of exploring a nature-reclaimed Paris. It is particularly appealing for newcomers to VR and those seeking a more atmospheric gaming experience.
- “There's a lot of freedom in this game, and I love the atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are slightly cartoonish, not too photo-realistic, but definitely atmospheric, so it's a joy to fly over this large chunk of Paris reclaimed by nature.”
- “Great for people who are new to VR or just want a more atmospheric game.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to the game's tendency to return them to the mission start screen after every five attempts, making it tedious to achieve goals like earning five stars, which can require numerous retries.
- “The game sends you back to the mission start screen after every five attempts, which is super annoying. If you're grinding for five stars, it can take you dozens of attempts to get it right.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for upgrades is excessive, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express a sense of disappointment regarding the emotional impact of the game, noting that it feels somewhat heartbreaking that the overall reception is mixed.
- “It's kind of heartbreaking that it's rated 'mixed'.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, which made the experience incredibly moving.”