FPV Air Tracks
- May 23, 2016
- Flyleap Studios
"FPV Air Tracks" is a first-person view racing game that offers a variety of tracks and environments. Players control drones and compete against each other or AI opponents in high-speed races. The game features realistic physics and graphics, providing an immersive and thrilling experience for FPV racing enthusiasts.
Reviews
- The game is free and offers a fun experience once the controls are properly configured.
- Graphics are appealing and the game has potential for drone enthusiasts, especially with a customizable track editor.
- It can serve as a decent simulator for learning FPV flying skills, especially for those familiar with drone controls.
- The controls are janky and difficult to set up, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There are frequent ads, including an unskippable casino ad at startup, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many users, and lacks proper support from the developers.
- graphics11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and realism, often described as superior to other FPV games and simulations. Users appreciate the fast performance and loading times, although some note that the game lacks content and polish in other areas. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are not enough to compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
“Good graphics, performance is excellent.”
“It runs and loads fast, the graphics are nicer than a lot of other FPV games/sims and it runs perfectly with my Spektrum DX8. I like the realistic look of the area and the quad.”
“Multiplayer works great and fast, graphics are awesome and physics are getting better.”
“But unfortunately, the visuals are the only thing I can say something good about.”
“Lacking content, graphical fidelity, and UI polish right now, but this game will appease many drone enthusiasts.”
“You need to tweak the settings a little if you're shooting for pure realism, but it's definitely better than DRL out of the box physics-wise and absolutely destroys it graphics-wise.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its intrusive advertisements, including casino-themed ads that appear upon startup and during gameplay, leading to a frustrating user experience. Players report significant delays due to mandatory ad viewing, which detracts from the overall quality of the game.
“This game displays a casino advertisement webpage when you log in, that should give you a great idea of the quality you're dealing with here.”
“First thing that happens when you load it up is you get hot girls and casino ads, then when you try to play, the FPV doesn't fly.”
“Also upon startup, I had to wait about 2-3 minutes on an advertisement!!!”
- stability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and lag issues, leading to a frustrating experience. While some acknowledge that it is mostly bug-free in certain aspects, the overall consensus is that the game is janky and unstable, making it difficult to recommend.
“Their PID control work is extensive, and the game is mostly bug-free.”
“The game runs smoothly without any major glitches or crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay feels; it allows for a more immersive experience.”
“Just save yourself the troubleshooting time and skip this steaming pile of rubbish.”
“Laggy, buggy, and not very realistic.”
“Hilariously buggy, even for a tech-savvy guy like me.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as straightforward and unremarkable, lacking any standout features or innovations.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the story is either unclear or lacking depth, with some users questioning its coherence and engagement. Overall, it seems to fall short of expectations, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative development.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's graphics and performance are excellent, though there is a desire for further optimization and additional content to prevent it from becoming stagnant like other early access titles.
“Good graphics, performance is excellent.”
“I hope it will get optimization and new content soon and doesn't end up as a graveyarded EA game.”
“I hope it will receive optimization and new content soon, and doesn't end up as a graveyarded EA game.”
“The game desperately needs optimization; performance issues are ruining the experience.”
“It's frustrating to see such potential wasted due to poor optimization and frequent crashes.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its amusingly buggy nature, providing a comedic experience even for those with technical expertise.
“Hilariously buggy, even for a tech-savvy guy like me.”