FPV Kamikaze Drone
- December 15, 2023
- HFM Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"FPV Kamikaze Drone" is a thrilling first-person view drone racing game set in a destructible environment. Players take on the role of a kamikaze drone, navigating through challenging courses while avoiding obstacles and battling opponents. The game features a unique destruction physics system, allowing for dynamic and exciting races.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience of piloting FPV drones in a combat scenario, making it engaging and fun.
- For its low price, the game provides good graphics and realistic drone physics, which enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The developers are actively updating the game, showing potential for future content and improvements, which keeps players hopeful.
- The game currently has limited content, with only a few missions available, leading to a repetitive experience after a short playtime.
- Many players report bugs and issues with controls, particularly with controller compatibility and keybinding, which can hinder gameplay.
- There are concerns about the game's political implications and its association with Russian developers, which may deter some players from supporting it.
- story187 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around players taking on the role of a drone pilot executing high-stakes covert operations, with missions that include infiltration and reconnaissance. However, players have noted a significant lack of content, with only a handful of missions available, leading to a repetitive experience. Many reviewers express hope for future updates that will introduce more missions, improved AI, and potentially a mission editor to enhance gameplay variety.
“With a unique proposition that puts the player in command of a drone in challenging missions, the game stands out for its creative design and engaging gameplay.”
“The narrative is presented through missions and dialogues, providing a context for the tasks to be performed and helping to keep the player immersed in the experience.”
“The game includes a variety of missions ranging from infiltration and reconnaissance to high-risk operations, requiring players to have both piloting and strategic skills.”
“There are only 6 missions, so 2 missions for each dollar.”
“The game may be fun, but I do not recommend purchasing for the 6 missions even on sale.”
“Right now, there is not a lot to do; there are like six missions, with one of them being the tutorial.”
- gameplay49 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique drone mechanics and customization options, offering a fun and engaging experience, particularly with the FPV kamikaze drone concept. However, many players note a lack of variety and repetitive missions, which can lead to boredom over time. While the controls are generally smooth and responsive, there are calls for additional gameplay features, maps, and mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“Brilliant, the controls feel smooth and responsive and the gameplay itself is enjoyable.”
“With a unique proposition that puts the player in command of a drone in challenging missions, the game stands out for its creative design and engaging gameplay.”
“The drone upgrade and customization system adds a layer of depth to the gameplay, allowing players to adjust and improve their machines to face new challenges.”
“Beyond that, the controls and gameplay are pretty garbage.”
“The gameplay gets super boring way too quick since there's no variety at all and it becomes a chore to try and find the last few infantry.”
“No real gameplay, just a few missions to fly your drone into specified targets.”
- graphics47 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their realism and immersive quality, particularly in creating an intense atmosphere for drone piloting. While some users highlight the detailed environments and modern aesthetic, others criticize the graphics as unoptimized or lacking in quality, suggesting that they rely too heavily on filters and effects. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good for the price point, but there are calls for improvements and better optimization.
“The game’s aesthetics are modern, with graphics that help create an intense and immersive atmosphere.”
“Technical and visual aspects: visually, the FPV kamikaze drone impresses with its detailed and realistic graphics.”
“Attractive visual design: the graphics are detailed and modern, creating a visually impressive and immersive atmosphere.”
“Realistic camera feed graphics if you want your game to look like a gore video, and doesn't take up much space.”
“Try getting close to literally anything and you see that the graphics are awful.”
“This is a game very close to modern warfare, although the graphics quality is very rough.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including crashes and low frame rates, particularly on the Steam Deck and mid-range PCs. While some players appreciate the game's visuals for its price, they emphasize the need for substantial improvements in optimization, especially given its early access status.
“Game looks cool for its price and runs smoothly.”
“Cool game, but requires better optimization, especially for the Steam Deck.”
“In some missions yes, because it's still in the early access stage and the optimization will probably improve in the future.”
“Very poor quality without any optimization.”
“Was hoping for better Steam Deck performance; I was getting a bit less than 30 fps.”
“It is heavily unoptimized even for a computer with 64 GB of RAM and a decent graphics card (RX 6800 XT).”
- stability13 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be unstable and buggy, particularly in multiplayer modes, with issues such as freezing, glitches, and unoptimized performance. While some players appreciate the active updates from developers, many express frustration over the game's current state, noting that it feels unfinished and lacking in content. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern for users, impacting their overall experience.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
“Nice game but insanely buggy.”
“The game is buggy on multiplayer and all you get is a knife; you can run back and forth in a knife fight for the whole game. At least give us a handgun or AK to shoot so I'm not running around all game with a guy trying to knife me.”
“The game is buggy, not optimized.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, with many highlighting the comedic elements of gameplay, such as the amusing interactions with drones and vehicles. While the humor is consistently praised, some users note that its novelty may wear off after extended playtime, yet it remains enjoyable overall. Overall, the game is described as both immersive and hilariously entertaining, earning high ratings from players.
“Having to run and pick up the drones creates a hilarious dynamic.”
“However the game is immersive and funny, it's worthy for 1 dollar!”
“Funny as hell tho 10/10”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while the new multiplayer mode offers hours of fun with friends and some enjoyable mechanics, many players feel that the lack of varied content, such as random enemy placements and environmental changes, limits long-term engagement. Some find it highly replayable and fun, while others criticize it for being too easy and repetitive, leading to a lack of motivation to play again. Overall, the potential for improved replay value exists, but current offerings are seen as insufficient by many players.
“Great replayability, never seems to get boring.”
“Fun, I like it and it is very replayable; can't wait for more missions!”
“However, to give the game replay value, a random generation system of enemy placement, buildings, trenches, etc. would be awesome.”
“All in all, it is too easy that I don't want to play it anymore, and to be honest, it has no replayability.”
“At this time, the AI is absolutely brain dead and there's no real replayable content because they all spawn in the same spot.”
“This game has good potential, but it is lacking in replay value.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its energetic soundtrack and well-chosen sound effects that enhance the atmosphere of tension and excitement. While some players appreciate the absence of a traditional soundtrack, opting instead for immersive audio from the game environment, others suggest incorporating intense electronic music to elevate the experience further. Overall, the music effectively complements the gameplay, though opinions vary on the need for additional background tracks.
“The soundtrack and sound effects are well chosen and complement the game's action.”
“There's no soundtrack, which is a good thing in a way, since the only thing you hear is the drone, the enemies, and the explosions.”
“The music is energetic and helps to create an atmosphere of tension and excitement, while the sound effects reinforce the feeling of immersion and authenticity while piloting the drones.”
“You have to play this bumping some Ukrainian drone murder music like isolate.”
“We need some intense Eastern European electronica music as an overlay to turn on and off.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive and realistic, effectively simulating the experience of a battle as both a drone operator and a soldier. Its modern graphics and detailed visual design enhance the intensity, while energetic music and authentic sound effects contribute to a heightened sense of tension and excitement.
“The game's aesthetics are modern, with graphics that help create an intense and immersive atmosphere.”
“Attractive visual design: the graphics are detailed and modern, creating a visually impressive and immersive atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere surrounding the game is realistic and immerses you into a battle-like scenario as both a FPV drone operator and a soldier on foot.”
“The music is energetic and helps to create an atmosphere of tension and excitement, while the sound effects reinforce the feeling of immersion and authenticity while piloting the drones.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game is extensive, often requiring significant time investment, with some humorously suggesting that it feels like needing a second life to achieve their goals, such as farming for specific items like a drone.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is widely criticized as exploitative and overly focused on profit, leading many to label it a "cash grab."
“This game feels like a dumpster fire cash grab.”
“The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
“I can't believe how much they want you to spend just to enjoy the game.”
