Flyout
- November 17, 2023
- Stonext Games
- 44h median play time
Get on Steam"Flyout is a single-player simulation game that offers players the freedom to build and design their own aircraft with detailed modeling tools and realistic physics. The game features delightful visuals and a variety of configurable components, but is reported to have bugs that may impact gameplay. Players can test their designs on a procedurally generated earth-sized planet, with wing shape, fuselage drag, and engine performance all affecting flight behavior."
Reviews
- The game offers incredible freedom and customization for aircraft design, allowing players to create almost anything they can imagine.
- The flight physics are realistic and rewarding, providing a satisfying experience once players learn the mechanics.
- The community is active and helpful, with many resources available for new players to learn the game.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and use effectively.
- There is no undo function in the editor, which can lead to frustration when mistakes are made.
- The game lacks in-game tutorials, requiring players to rely on external resources to learn how to use the editor.
- graphics31 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and detail, offering a significant improvement over similar titles like SimplePlanes and Kerbal Space Program. While the visuals are stunning, especially at high altitudes, players note that the game is resource-intensive and requires a capable PC to run smoothly. Overall, the graphics contribute to an immersive sandbox experience, though some users hope for further enhancements in the future.
“The graphics are incredible, and most importantly the game lets you be as creative as you want to be.”
“Visuals are stunning especially at high altitudes and the physics are quite realistic.”
“Although the game is currently lacking in missions, AI variety, and the ever-so-anticipated multiplayer, the finesse and detail with aircraft-building combined with DCS-level graphics and complex flight physics is honestly worth it.”
“Make sure that your computer is at least a bit above the minimum requirements, as this game is very resource-intensive and the graphics settings will only get you so far.”
“My PC can run AAA games, but not this game on the lowest graphics apparently.”
“I think that is the biggest graphical improvement that the game would benefit greatly from.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this game is praised for its impressive physics and mechanics, offering a deep and engaging experience for players interested in building and flying aircraft. While the learning curve can be steep and some mechanics may feel cryptic, mastering them leads to rewarding gameplay. As an early access title, it shows promise with its powerful building tools and realistic flight dynamics, though it currently lacks some quality of life features and varied mechanics.
“Fly Out is a thrilling game that offers a perfect blend of aerial action and engaging gameplay.”
“From the moment you take off, the smooth controls and fluid flight mechanics make the experience enjoyable.”
“The mechanics are industry-leading, but you do have to know how to take full advantage of them to make this purchase worth it.”
“Tldr: the game isn't bad, it fills in a niche market albeit being a very bare bones simple game with zero quality of life features when struggling with the mechanics.”
“The editor is very powerful, but it still feels very rough around the edges with finicky mechanics and some not very intuitive behaviors.”
“The mechanics are industry-leading, but you do have to know how to take full advantage of them (and have the time to do so) to make this purchase worth it.”
- optimization24 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report good performance even on older hardware, others experience significant issues, including crashes and loading problems. The graphics and physics are generally praised, but there are calls for further optimization, particularly for lower-end systems and specific components like engines. As the game is still in early access, players are hopeful for improvements in performance and bug fixes in future updates.
“Performance, even on a pretty old and not that powerful PC is really good, graphics are nice and I'm sure there will be more content in the future.”
“The graphics are great, the physics work, it seems to be rather well optimized, and I've yet to run into a show-stopping bug.”
“Bugs are few and far between, the game is so well optimized that my work laptop can run it without the game looking bad and my gaming PC with mid-tier hardware can run it at max without an impact on performance.”
“I've sadly had heavy performance issues and the game kept crashing when I exited build mode and went into flight mode.”
“However, two of the issues I've encountered are a lack of a simple 'undo' and no serious attempt to address the issue of why it's impossible to get past the loading screen (performance issues? Issues with Unity? Who knows?) means that Flyout is one of those games that I'll come back to in six months.”
“My only complaint is the bugs and optimization, but those are guaranteed to come later along the development road.”
- stability17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly when attempting to load or test aircraft. While many appreciate the game's potential and fun aspects, the lack of updates and persistent glitches detract from the overall experience, leading some to recommend waiting for further development before purchasing.
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is; I can play for hours without any issues.”
“The performance is impressive, with consistent frame rates and no lag.”
“A sad, buggy abandonware. It is a pity because the idea is good: a complete freeform 3D editor in a computer game, and decent physics, so almost any aerial or ground vehicle can be made and tried in it.”
“I really love this game and think it has enormous potential; however, in its current state, it's a buggy mess and no updates were released in the last 5 months, which is a shame.”
“This game is great, but whenever I build my plane or jet and click launch, my screen always glitches, or my game crashes or freezes on the loading screen.”
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The current state of the game's story is minimal, as it lacks missions and narrative elements, with players expressing hope for future additions like cargo missions and AI challenges. As it stands, the game is in early access and focuses more on sandbox-style gameplay and aircraft building rather than a structured storyline or quests. Users are looking forward to the potential for a more developed story and mission system in future updates.
“An undo/redo feature would be nice and some sort of career mode with quests and tech tree progression.”
“☑ no story”
“I hope missions will become a thing in the future, and more airports will be added.”
“Gameplay feels like what a sandbox flight simulator should have, no quests or any missions yet as it is an early access game.”
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the absurdity of creating outlandishly designed aircraft, with players enjoying the comedic potential of their creations. However, the community's response to humor can be polarizing, as some users have faced bans for sharing jokes, leading to frustration with the game's moderation. Overall, while the game offers a platform for funny and creative designs, the complexity and community dynamics may detract from the enjoyment for some players.
“Funny plane game but with realism.”
“By this I mean you can make aircraft that are stupidly overperforming, planes that will be hilariously UFO-like.”
“Make funny-looking aircraft of your wildest dreams and give them the weirdest paint job imaginable.”
“It looked fun, so I joined the Discord server for a week or two. When I looked in the general chat, I saw a dark joke (not racist, homophobic, or anything like that). It wasn't against any rules, so I said it was funny, and a mod said it wasn't funny and was going to ban him. I replied that humor is subjective and ended up getting permanently banned from the Discord.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to achieve desired results. While the level of customization is praised, the user interface and building mechanics are criticized for being counterintuitive and lacking helpful features, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It is tedious, time consuming, and all around difficult to line this wheel up here, or flip that wing over there.”
“The building system can be tedious at times, but in the end, your aircraft will be extremely detailed as this game's level of customization is wild.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized for being exploitative, with players feeling that it serves as a cash grab despite the absence of microtransactions. Many believe the game has potential but currently lacks sufficient value for its price, leading to disappointment among users.
“The game offers a fair monetization model, allowing players to enjoy the experience without feeling pressured to spend money.”
“I appreciate that there are no microtransactions, making it easier to focus on gameplay rather than constantly being prompted to buy extras.”
“The monetization system is transparent and player-friendly, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the game without breaking the bank.”
“It's a shame, I hope the game gets improved. It has potential, but in my opinion, right now it's a half-baked early access cash grab.”
“So, if you play this game, it's a good way to empty your bank account, even though there are no microtransactions.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's infinite replayability due to its creative freedom, allowing for endless possibilities and unique experiences with each playthrough.
“The variety of choices and outcomes makes every playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back to explore new possibilities.”
“You can create anything, so it's basically infinitely replayable.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
