Flappy Arms
- January 3, 2018
- Improbable Industries
Get on SteamIn "Flappy Arms," players flap their arms to fly through a procedurally generated city, avoiding obstacles to beat their high score in this VR party game. Intuitive controls, third-person view for spectators, and optional comfort settings make it accessible for all. Compete with friends and players worldwide via online leaderboards.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Flappy Arms offers a fun and engaging experience, especially for its low price, making it a great addition to any VR library.
- The game features responsive controls that require players to realistically flap their arms, adding a unique physical element to the gameplay.
- It's a great party game that is easy to pick up and can provide hours of entertainment, especially when played with friends.
- The visuals lack variety, with repetitive scenery that can quickly become dull and tiresome.
- The music can become irritating due to its repetitive nature, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are limited goals and challenges, which may lead to a loss of interest after a short period of play.
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered lacking, with some reviewers noting a need for more visual variety. However, the clean and charming visuals are praised for their effectiveness in the VR space, making text easy to read and enhancing playability. Overall, while the graphics may not be the strongest aspect, there is potential for improvement in future updates.
“Credit should also be given to the clean, charming visuals that work wonderfully in the VR space where there is no strain in reading any text.”
“Maybe the dev will update and add more fun visuals, because the game works.”
“This might be a good game if there were just a little bit more variety to the visuals.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is engaging and effectively enhances the gameplay experience, providing a rhythmic beat that aligns with the level's pace. While some players find the soundtrack repetitive, its catchy nature keeps them immersed, often leading to memorable moments even in their dreams. The short reset time between attempts further amplifies the addictive quality of the music, encouraging players to keep trying.
“While the music can become repetitive, it does serve a useful function in terms of providing a beat to flap to.”
“The music tempo also keeps pace with the level scrolling, so as it speeds up you can adjust your wacky flapping to the beat.”
“The reset time between dying and restarting is so short that I frequently find myself stuck in a just-one-more-try loop, and the soundtrack has been making guest appearances in my dreams.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Flappy Arms features deeper-level mechanics that enhance gameplay, allowing for enjoyable sessions lasting up to an hour, especially when played with friends. However, despite its functional mechanics, the overall experience is rated poorly, with a score of 3/10 indicating significant shortcomings.
“What makes Flappy Arms stand out as a worthy successor are the deeper-level mechanics.”
“One could easily get half an hour to an hour of fun gameplay out of this and longer with friends.”
“Rate 3/10. Really poor effort, but at least the mechanics work.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being accessible and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for showcasing VR to friends. Players find it hilarious to watch and compete, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“Super easy to get into, great for showing friends VR, and hilarious to watch and compete!”
