Flight of the Icarus

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"Flight of the Icarus" is a post-apocalyptic airship privateer game, where you must ferry goods through skies dominated by pirates and danger. Engage in frantic turret shooting, manage repair times, and unlock new weapons across 18 levels. This game offers a variety of enemies, weather effects, and a survival mode for added challenge. Plus, unlock a special cap in Guns of Icarus Online with purchase.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 366 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game has a unique steampunk theme and offers a fun, albeit simple, gameplay experience.
There are multiple paths and a survival mode, providing some replayability.
The game can be enjoyable for a short period, especially for fans of the genre.

The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive and lacks depth, making it boring after a short time.
The removal of multiplayer features has significantly diminished the game's appeal.
The game is plagued with bugs and poor mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.

story
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
79%
14%
The story of "Guns of Icarus" is described as simple and mysterious, which initially intrigues players, but ultimately falls short due to a lack of depth and content. Many reviewers criticize the game for its minimal plot and repetitive gameplay, with some noting that it feels more like a rail shooter with linear missions rather than a rich narrative experience. While there are hints of lore and character development, the overall execution leaves players wanting more, leading to a sense of boredom and frustration.
- “The plot of the game is good, simple, and mysterious, which is what hooked me on looking forward to Guns of Icarus.”
- “Guns of Icarus has almost no plot, but is full to the brim with story.”
- “It would, nonetheless, be a mistake to focus only on what the original Guns of Icarus doesn't have, without appreciating what it does so well; and if you prefer just to shoot down waves of enemies, or if you really like a somber story told in postcards, you might actually like it a little better.”
- “A great idea and beautiful theme with an interesting backstory is let down by an incredibly small amount of content.”
- “There's no story, no explanation for the world, nothing.”
- “It needs a lot more story, mechanics, and variety before it's worth anyone's time, and the team has given up on it, so I strongly discourage you from buying it.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
44%
24%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the concept and micromanagement aspects, while others criticize it for being repetitive, buggy, and lacking depth. Many noted that the game loses its appeal quickly, with limited mechanics and a short playtime, making it feel unpolished and not worth the investment. Overall, while there are moments of fun and excitement, the gameplay struggles to maintain engagement and suffers from technical issues.
- “Incredible gameplay, great co-op with your friends, and not to mention setting the graphics to 'fantastic' will blow your mind.”
- “The gameplay here consists almost entirely of running from gun to gun trying to shoot down wave after wave of World War I style fighter planes and still have time to repair your airship, but it does take some tactical strategy to succeed.”
- “Soundtrack is brilliant, and gameplay is a fun example of micromanagement especially if you are only playing solo.”
- “It's buggy to all hell, the gameplay is repetitive and boring, and there's no story.”
- “This game is three years old, has terrible graphics and equally bad gameplay, and is not the game you're looking for.”
- “I thought that a steampunk dirigible future would be right up my alley, but the gameplay is simply not engaging enough to hold my interest.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
35%
29%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated and unpolished, with many reviewers noting that they were only acceptable at launch but now fall short of modern standards. While some players appreciate the game's artistic elements and weather effects, the overall consensus is that the graphics are poor, buggy, and detract from the gameplay experience. Comparisons to its sequel highlight a significant gap in graphical quality, leading to recommendations for other titles with better visual presentation.
- “Incredible gameplay, great co-op with your friends, and not to mention setting the graphics to 'fantastic' will blow your mind.”
- “The graphics are surprisingly good for a game that is only 85 MB, but the music is a little too somber for my tastes.”
- “Despite its mediocre graphics, it's still visually appealing, especially the weather effects.”
- “The graphics look poor and there's practically no sound (the thunder and guns are the only sounds that come to mind actually).”
- “This game is three years old, has terrible graphics and equally bad gameplay, and is not the game you're looking for.”
- “I bought this game thinking it was Guns of Icarus Online hoping that I could play with my mates, but the poor graphics quality made it bad even during the campaign.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The music and soundtrack of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the brilliant and well-synced tracks that enhance the post-apocalyptic theme, while others note a lack of variety and a somber tone that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the soundtrack is considered decent, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding its brevity and mood.
- “Soundtrack is brilliant, and gameplay is a fun example of micromanagement especially if you are only playing solo.”
- “Decent soundtrack (good music).”
- “There is also less variety of music in this game, and the graphics aren't quite as polished.”
- “The graphics are surprisingly good for a game that is only 85 MB, but the music is a little too somber for my tastes.”
- “The music track was short but synced well with the idea of fighting across a post-apocalyptic wasteland.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
The game offers some replayability through multiple paths and equipment choices, but overall, it is considered limited, leading to mixed opinions on its value. While some players find it enjoyable enough for a short experience, others feel that the lack of substantial replay value and multiplayer options detracts from its longevity.
- “The game has multiple paths, so there's a lot of replayability.”
- “There is some replayability in choosing different routes and getting different equipment, loading out the Icarus in different ways, but it's pretty limited.”
- “It's $5 at the time of this posting; it may be a little much for such a short game with limited replayability, but it's honestly a fun little game and worth picking up on sale.”
- “There is some replayability in choosing different routes and getting different equipment, loading out the Icarus different ways, but it's pretty limited.”
- “Which gives it poor replayability.”
- “The game has no replay value and its multiplayer doesn't seem to exist.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and mechanics, leading to frustrating experiences during the campaign. While some players report not encountering glitches, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and repetitive gameplay, making it difficult to recommend.
- “But as it is, it's really buggy, and going through the campaign you have two choices: a route so easy you don't need to man a gun even once, or so hard you're crying and pleading with the glitchy repair zones to please let you finish repairing so you can get back on the guns, only for your ship to get blown up because you couldn't run around the ship fast enough.”
- “Cool concept, and lovely still artwork presented along the campaign, but not polished at all and really buggy with poor mechanics.”
- “It's buggy to all hell, the gameplay is repetitive and boring, and there's no story.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with reports of performance issues even during development, affecting smooth gameplay. Additionally, the progression system, which allows players to unlock weapons and armor based on performance, may be hindered by these optimization problems.
- “Throughout the campaign, you unlock weapons or armor based on your performance that you can take into later campaign levels.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with users appreciating the absence of microtransactions and additional downloadable content (DLC). This approach has been highlighted as a significant benefit, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “No microtransactions, thank you!”
- “No microtransactions, thank you!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, expressing frustration over the lack of meaningful rewards and progress. While some are not opposed to grinding itself, they desire a clearer sense of advancement through their efforts.
- “It is a boring, grindy mess with little reward.”
- “And again, grinding is not something I am against, but I need to see the grind advancing me.”