Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator

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Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator is a single player arcade shooter game. It was developed by Orange_Juice and was released on June 19, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In "Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator," players navigate a bullet hell/STG game set in an era of advanced flight technology, where they follow the story of a young aviator amidst the Guild's efforts to establish order in the skies. The game offers multiple endings and a unique bonus for players who own it on Steam. People's childhood dreams have become a reality, as they now reach for the sky and the memories of their journeys.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and engaging music, making it visually and audibly appealing.
It offers a unique gameplay mechanic with a missile-score-chain system that encourages aggressive play and increases replayability through multiple story paths and endings.
Players have reported that the game has helped them bond with others, providing a fun and memorable experience.

The difficulty level is harsh, making it challenging for newcomers to the genre, with some players feeling it is unfairly tuned.
The controls can feel awkward, particularly with the need to mash fire while moving quickly, which can lead to frustration and increased difficulty.
The scoring system is not well explained, leaving players confused about how to maximize their performance.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The gameplay is characterized by a steep learning curve, particularly for newcomers, but features engaging mechanics such as a missile-score-chain system and a rewarding loop that encourages aggressive play. Players utilize a combination of movement and shooting controls to master the game, alternating between different weapons and dodging to defeat enemies. While the gameplay is generally tight and enjoyable, some difficulty modes may detract from the experience by making enemies overly resilient.
- “Gameplay is quite good as well; you use WASD alongside two other keys to shoot and fire missiles/charge missiles. You build up combos with rockets, and your score gives you more lives. To effectively kill enemies, you must alternate between using your main gun, missiles, and sheer dodging ability to get by.”
- “It's a very rewarding gameplay loop that encourages a lot of aggression.”
- “- Difficulty modes seem to mainly make enemies bullet sponges, which drags down the gameplay.”
- “Definitely a hard curve for someone new to the genre, but the unique missile-score-chain mechanic and cute presentation kept me playing for the 5 hours it took me to get my first win.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's as tight as tight can be.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The game features a charming storybook art style and offers multiple story routes, enhancing its replayability despite a relatively short length. While the narrative may not be groundbreaking, it effectively develops its quirky characters and is more engaging than anticipated. Players should be prepared for a challenging experience, as the difficulty can be deceptively high.
- “If you like STG with many story paths, then you should try it; however, it is deceptively hard, which may also be a plus.”
- “It's short, sure, but fairly challenging and there's a crazy emphasis on replayability, since there are so many story paths, even if they're fairly similar.”
- “If you like STG with many story paths then you should try it; however, it is deceptively hard, which may also be a plus.”
- “In terms of story, the game is actually surprisingly more involved than one would expect.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with standout tracks noted for key bosses, including boss 3, superboss, and the final boss. The tunes effectively enhance the game's narrative and are primarily royalty-free.
- “Music is pretty good, with notable tracks including boss 3, superboss, final boss, and boss 4, among many others.”
- “Tunes serve the game's plot well and are mostly royalty-free music, if I'm remembering correctly.”
- “The music is quite good and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music feels generic and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and lacks any real emotional impact.”
- “The tunes are mostly royalty-free, which makes them feel uninspired and bland.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game features a charming storybook art style that captivates players, enhancing the overall experience with its visual appeal. However, the graphics are complemented by a challenging gameplay experience that may catch some players off guard.
- “It lured me in with its storybook art style and different story routes.”
- “The graphics are stunning and really bring the world to life.”
- “The cute art style adds a charming touch to the overall experience.”
- “It lured me in with its storybook art style and different story routes, but the graphics ultimately fell flat.”
- “The art style is cute, but it lacks the depth and detail I was hoping for.”
- “While the storybook art style is charming, it doesn't compensate for the overall lack of graphical polish.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its numerous story paths, despite their similarities, and presents a challenging experience that keeps players engaged. While it is relatively short, the emphasis on replayability makes it a standout title in the bullet hell genre.
- “Fun, replayable, and challenging; one of the best bullet hells out there.”
- “It's short, sure, but fairly challenging and there's a crazy emphasis on replayability, since there are so many story paths, even if they're fairly similar.”

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Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator is a arcade shooter game.

Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator.

Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator was released on June 19, 2020.

Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator was developed by Orange_Juice.

Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Flying Red Barrel: The Diary of a Little Aviator is a single player game.

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