Forever Skies

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 4,856 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Forever Skies is a really awesome addition to the genre, and one I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
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"Forever Skies" is a first-person survival adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world transformed by a mysterious cataclysm. Players explore the ruins of Earth from floating habitats, scavenging for resources, crafting equipment, and uncovering the secrets of the planet's past. Navigate the shattered skies and confront the challenges of survival in this desolate world.

  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,856 reviews
story312 positive mentions
optimization72 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique concept of exploration and survival in a post-apocalyptic world, with a focus on building and customizing your airship.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are visually stunning, creating an immersive experience that draws players into the game.
  • The developers are actively engaging with the community and regularly updating the game, showing a commitment to improving and expanding the content.
  • Currently, the game lacks sufficient content, with many players reporting that they can complete the available story in just a few hours.
  • The inventory management system is cumbersome, with limited storage space and low stack sizes for items, making resource management tedious.
  • Performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes, particularly in certain areas, detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • story1,362 mentions

    The story in "Forever Skies" is currently limited, with most players reporting completion times ranging from 4 to 15 hours, depending on exploration and playstyle. While the narrative is intriguing and sets a compelling backdrop for exploration, many reviewers express that it feels incomplete and lacks depth, often relying on fetch quests and minimal character interaction. As the game is still in early access, players are hopeful for future updates that will expand the storyline and add more content.

    • “Nice mystery that goes along with the storyline.”
    • “Wonderful ambiance, compelling storyline, addictive gameplay (for me), Forever Skies is a good game with its very own niche that I'm happy to see now filled.”
    • “The story is intriguing and the freedom of crafting your very own airship is something I really enjoy.”
    • “Also, it is extremely boring, you just fly from tower to tower, there is something huge missing from this game, it has a lot of potential but so far it is very boring and there is no story, what story they do have is extremely lacking and is very very short.”
    • “The optimization of the game is barely acceptable, the amount of bugs is slightly annoying, the story is lacking severely, the amount of content is bare bones, the drive for players to explore is minimal, and the enjoyment of a playthrough barely exists.”
    • “The story is short right now but the building is really fun and you can build your ship as big as you want.”
  • gameplay762 mentions

    The gameplay of "Forever Skies" has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its core mechanics, such as ship building and resource management, which draw inspiration from games like "Subnautica" and "Raft." However, criticisms include a lack of depth in survival mechanics, repetitive gameplay, and cumbersome inventory management, leading to a sense of tedium. While the game shows promise with its unique setting and engaging atmosphere, players feel it currently lacks sufficient content and polish, making it more suitable for those who enjoy early access titles with room for growth.

    • “The building/research mechanic of this game is muah!”
    • “This game has a very satisfying and addictive gameplay loop.”
    • “The gameplay seamlessly melds the thrill of first-person exploration with the depth of resource management and strategic planning.”
    • “The gameplay loop and progression are sort of lackluster and un-fun at the current stage.”
    • “There isn't much to do, there is a whole lot of grinding, movement is clunky, progression is slow, you have to navigate through multiple UIs, the mechanic that allows the stations to fetch resources from nearby chests doesn't work half the time.”
    • “The gameplay is dull and repetitive, the world feels empty (not in a good way).”
  • graphics378 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and atmospheric design, particularly during dynamic weather events. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, as many users experience performance issues, frame rate drops, and the need to play on lower settings to maintain stability. Overall, while the artistic style and environmental details are appreciated, the game's graphical performance requires further improvement to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are amazing with the day and night progression as well as through the thunderstorms.”
    • “The game itself captivated me from the get-go with its stunning visuals, richly detailed environments.”
    • “Forever skies has a brilliant atmosphere, beautiful graphics and a great crafting system.”
    • “The graphics are sort of strange and the saturation or brightness levels make the game hard to look at sometimes.”
    • “The graphics are not optimized and the developers state that it's only designed to run at 1080p at this time.”
    • “The performance is quite bad and the graphics aren't great either, like those screenshots make the game look way better than it actually does on the highest settings which is a bit sus.”
  • optimization308 mentions

    The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frequent frame drops and stuttering, particularly in demanding areas. It is currently only optimized for 1080p resolution, leading to frustration among users with higher-end hardware who still struggle to achieve stable frame rates. While some players express hope for future patches to improve performance, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization work before it can be recommended for a smooth experience.

    • “I hope they circle back to it and do some performance patches.”
    • “I’ll gladly reconsider once it is optimized sufficiently.”
    • “While it still has performance issues, it barely interfered with gameplay.”
    • “The reviews that chastise the optimization aren't wrong - it barely gets past 30fps and grinds to a halt during set pieces.”
    • “Main issue I have with the game is that the performance is awful; I have decent hardware and get maybe 15-20 fps at times.”
    • “The optimization of the game is barely acceptable; the amount of bugs is slightly annoying, the story is lacking severely, the amount of content is bare bones, the drive for players to explore is minimal, and the enjoyment of a playthrough barely exists.”
  • grinding196 mentions

    The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game. While some players appreciate the balance and find the resource gathering satisfying, many others criticize it as overly tedious and repetitive, particularly in the early stages. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable mechanics and frustrating grind, with potential for improvement through future updates.

    • “One of those rare games that you enjoy right from the start - great game - love the newness of the airship - flying it is smooth - game flows nicely - you need a thing to build a thing to make a thing - keeps you busy but not grindy - looking forward to some combat - especially with the zapper gun auto one for sure - co-op - and story which is kind of lacking - more things to do on all those buildings and mountains - keep it up devs you got a winner here!!!”
    • “I am on easy because I like building and exploring, not the tedious junk.”
    • “I actually really like the concept of this game and want to enjoy it, but at the moment it is too grindy and tedious.”
    • “There isn't much to do, there is a whole lot of grinding, movement is clunky, progression is slow, you have to navigate through multiple UIs, the mechanic that allows the stations to fetch resources from nearby chests doesn't work half the time.”
    • “You'll spend so much time grinding for materials to catch and prep food that you're hardly playing the game, which at this point is just flying around to cookie cutter spires picking up the same old supplies.”
  • atmosphere156 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and a hauntingly beautiful world that shifts from serene exploration to eerie tension. Players appreciate the unique post-apocalyptic setting, which effectively combines elements of survival and environmental storytelling, creating a captivating experience reminiscent of titles like Subnautica. However, some users note that while the atmosphere is compelling, the gameplay can feel limited at times, with a desire for more content and quality-of-life improvements.

    • “The sound design, from the hum of the airship engines to the eerie silence of desolation, fully immerses you in this atmospheric adventure.”
    • “This game is extremely atmospheric with good music and ambience; the world has a sort of haunting beauty to it, all around you is a sea of swirling dust and mutated insects pocked with crumbling skyscrapers jutting out of the abyss below you.”
    • “The desolation and loneliness is so well felt in the atmosphere.”
    • “Unlike Subnautica, the game is literally 90% atmosphere.”
    • “Haunting post-apocalyptic atmosphere, flying in your zeppelin above the smog, scavenging what you can and boiling moths for sustenance... it's already worth the asking price, and there's more to come.”
  • stability76 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly when using DX12 settings, leading to crashes and performance issues. However, some users have noted that the game runs smoothly and is relatively bug-free for an early access title, with only minor glitches reported. Overall, while there are stability concerns, particularly on certain platforms, many players find the game playable and enjoyable despite its early access status.

    • “Incredibly smooth and bug free for early access.”
    • “I'm impressed by how smooth and bug free it is for an early access.”
    • “For early access, there are several hours of low-stress bug free gameplay here... cannot wait to see where the devs go with it.”
    • “A buggy crashing mess.”
    • “However, this game for me is laggy and buggy so much, that it's difficult to play at all.”
    • “There are bugs and glitches like with the medical bed just consuming all of the resources and not giving any results, or being stuck in textures or just outright falling through and dying.”
  • music74 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the immersive experience with soft, ambient tracks reminiscent of titles like Subnautica and Dying Light. However, many players express a desire for a broader variety of music, as the current soundtrack is perceived as minimal and repetitive, often cutting out unexpectedly. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, there is a consensus that more diverse tracks would significantly enhance the experience.

    • “Great atmosphere and music, very addictive gameplay loop, devs who seem to be working hard and listening to feedback - what's not to love?”
    • “The views are beautiful, the music is soft and appropriate to the relaxing exploration, and the moments off of your airship do a good job of making you feel curious but also, a bit tense.”
    • “This game is extremely atmospheric with good music and ambience; the world has a sort of haunting beauty to it, all around you is a sea of swirling dust and mutated insects pocked with crumbling skyscrapers jutting out of the abyss below you.”
    • “However, if we're only a few months away from launch, I really hope there are some more music tracks, as I think it only has one and it's not worth remembering.”
    • “The music was more just ambiance than actual music, but often it was just silent if I wasn't flying or off of the ship doing something.”
    • “Another major complaint is the music.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky elements, such as the absurdity of floating metal piles and the comically small battery on the handheld extractor. Players appreciate the clever easter eggs and amusing notes from the developers, which contribute to a lighthearted experience filled with unexpected laughs. Overall, the game's humor effectively enhances the gameplay, making frustrating moments more entertaining.

    • “I do find myself often laughing at little easter eggs and fun notes left by the dev team.”
    • “The battery on the handheld extractor is hilariously tiny.”
    • “So the radar has to be inconveniently far away, or at a funny angle.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game's replayability is noted to be surprisingly high compared to similar titles, with developers making effective decisions to enhance playability. There is optimism that future updates will further improve the experience and address any disorienting elements players may encounter.

    • “They're doing a really great job of making the right decisions with regard to what to add or modify to make the game even more playable now.”
    • “I remain optimistic that the developers will work their magic and introduce improvements that render the game more playable.”
    • “However, I remain optimistic that the developers will work their magic and introduce improvements that render the game more playable and alleviate the disorienting effects that maybe some of us are experiencing.”
    • “Replayability is surprisingly higher than the above mentioned games.”
    • “They're (so far) doing a really great job of making the right decisions with regard to what to add/modify to make the game even more playable now.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, likening their experience to the immersive feelings evoked by Subnautica. The sense of danger from storms enhances the survival aspect, while the journey with the "far from home" characters fosters a deep engagement with the game's world and narrative, leaving players eager for what lies ahead.

    • “The far from home folks will take you places, make you emotionally engage with those places, and leave you wondering where they'll take you next.”
    • “Reminds me a lot of playing Subnautica for the very first time and how drawn in to the world the devs made me feel.”
    • “The only really dangerous events were the storms, and I liked them because they made me feel like I am actually in a survival game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    Reviewers express concern about the game's monetization strategy, fearing it may prioritize short-term profits over long-term player engagement and support. There is a desire for the developers to focus on quality and sustainability rather than resorting to cash grabs.

    • “Let the game cook a while longer, assuming the devs aren't charging for a cash grab just to abandon the game.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
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