FPV SkyDive : FPV Drone Simulator
- May 31, 2021
- ORQA
- 9h median play time
Orqa FPV.SkyDive is a Free-to-Play Drone Racing And Freestyle Simulator, and your gateway into the world of FPV drones. Experience an immersive & realistic flight simulation through the eyes of an FPV pilot. Practice your skills and participate in races, challenges or your own freestyle sandbox tricks as you master your flying skills in both single-player and multi-player.A Realistic Simulatio…
Reviews
- Great free simulator for beginners to practice FPV flying with realistic controls and physics.
- High-quality graphics and smooth performance, even on lower-end PCs.
- Offers a fun and engaging experience with multiple maps and modes, making it enjoyable for both new and experienced pilots.
- Many features and additional maps are locked behind paywalls, limiting the free experience.
- Controller calibration can be difficult, and some users report issues with controller support.
- Physics can feel unrealistic at times, with complaints about throttle sensitivity and lack of proper crash mechanics.
- graphics54 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the immersive visuals and high-resolution textures, especially for a free title. However, some users note issues such as flat graphics, graphical glitches, and a lack of shading, suggesting that while the game performs well on lower-end systems, it still has room for improvement compared to other simulators. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, with some breathtaking moments, but they may not meet the expectations of serious drone pilots seeking a premium experience.
“The immersive graphics and dynamic weather conditions make every flight an adventure, while the intuitive controls cater to both novice pilots and seasoned pros.”
“The graphics were nothing short of breathtaking, and the controls were incredibly intuitive.”
“Probs the best free FPV sim, graphics are amazing and the work that went into the maps is amazing for a free sim.”
“The graphics are pretty flat with very little shading or real feel.”
“Graphics were terrible.”
“Not recommended for a serious drone pilot, nor those looking for a premium drone flight experience, as there are too many graphical bugs and stability issues.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is mixed, with some users praising its lightweight design and smooth performance even on lower-end hardware, while others report significant performance issues and a need for better graphics settings. Overall, while there are elements of good optimization, many players feel that the game still has untapped potential and requires further improvements.
“You can adjust the flight characteristics, paint your drone in your favorite colors, and even upgrade parts to enhance performance.”
“The movement system is so fluid and polished; even on a mediocre laptop, this game runs smoothly.”
“Once you have the graphics settings right for the best performance, this becomes a realistic sim.”
“Heavily unoptimized; it has potential.”
“But still unoptimized.”
“Also, the performance is pretty bad.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its mechanics, making it suitable for learning acrobatic flying without damaging equipment. However, users have reported significant navigational issues and a lack of key assigning options, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the core gameplay remains enjoyable and engaging.
“I would love more drone options, but besides that, the play mechanics are very good and perfect for learning acro better without destroying my FPV.”
“Fun little game to get used to the mechanics of flying and how much/little movement is needed to go zoom.”
“Key assigning isn't implemented yet as well as other important settings, but aside from that, actual gameplay is very good and entertaining.”
“This game has huge navigational and gameplay issues, but when you contact support they will make you wait 3-5 days and just keep responding to 'calibrate your controller' and then a detailed description of how to arm a drone... like I don't know how, I have been flying FPV drones for 10 years... fix your game.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the application failing to launch, the game freezing during sessions, and overall poor performance, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite its potential, the game's stability problems significantly detract from enjoyment.
“Freezes my PC when I try to close it; I have to reboot every time.”
“Tried to use it with a new Steam Deck, but the application does not launch and freezes at loading user data.”
“Amazing game, but it freezes every 5 minutes and crashes. There's no way around it; as soon as I start enjoying my freestyle session, it freezes.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as nice, but it lacks variety and customization options, leading to a repetitive listening experience.
“Give this a play to some music.”
“Nice music.”
“Music.”
“Also, it's worth noting that there are no settings for the music, which makes it pretty boring since it's always the same.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as hilariously challenging, with players appreciating the comedic potential of the gameplay, especially when executed well. Some users even suggest that a playful twist, like revealing hidden rootkits, would enhance the comedic experience, highlighting the game's ability to blend humor with difficulty.
“Hilariously difficult.”
“It would be so funny if in the next update you guys revealed that you had installed rootkits on all of our systems and now owned our entire lives just to totally troll us.”
“Funny when played properly, but a good game overall (if you can fly).”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express strong emotional reactions to the game's controls, with one reviewer feeling frustrated to the point of wanting to cry. Additionally, the experience is marred by technical issues, such as crashes, which further detract from the overall emotional engagement with the game.
“The controls are so bad I want to cry!”
“Which leads me to say a heartfelt: 'nope!'”
“That was the second impression; I was able to control some basic stuff without even touching a menu, like FOV, camera angle, etc. As I arrived at the end of the map, the game just crashed.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features a significant amount of microtransactions, which some users feel detracts from the overall experience, despite the game's quality.
“Pretty good game, but there are too many microtransactions.”
“Just be prepared for microtransactions.”
“The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an almost unrealistic commitment, akin to needing a second life to manage it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Replayability is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the variety of choices and outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. Some games offer different character paths or branching storylines, enhancing the incentive to revisit the game. However, a few users noted that certain titles may lack significant changes in gameplay mechanics, which could limit long-term replay value.