Freefall Tournament
- June 15, 2018
- y8.com
Get on Steam"Freefall Tournament" is a fast-paced, team-based online game where players pilot futuristic aircraft in intense aerial combat. Featuring a variety of game modes, customizable loadouts, and a robust progression system, it offers a rich and engaging experience for players looking to test their skills in high-speed combat. The game's unique movement system, which allows for fluid motion and acrobatic maneuvers, adds an extra layer of depth and strategy to the already frantic battles.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay experience with unique classes and abilities.
- Many players have nostalgic memories associated with the game, recalling it as one of their favorites from earlier years.
- The transition to Steam has improved performance compared to the browser version, making it smoother to play.
- The game is currently plagued with bugs, hacks, and a dwindling player base, making it feel abandoned.
- There is a significant grind to unlock characters, which can be frustrating for new players and those who have played the game before.
- Despite its potential, the game lacks updates and new content, leading to a stale experience for long-time fans.
- optimization6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that while the game is enjoyable, its optimization is lacking, leading to lag issues even on capable PCs. However, the Steam version offers improved performance compared to the free browser version, with smoother graphics and higher framerates, though some still experience subpar optimization.
“Performance is much smoother compared to the free website version.”
“The game is nice and fun, but the problem is that it's not optimized at all; I have lag, and my PC can handle 2021 games with no problems.”
“Optimization must be terrible for my PC to not have that smooth, butter-like experience.”
“The reasoning behind the payment for this Steam version is the increase in performance compared to what you would have in a browser.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and easy to learn, particularly highlighting the enjoyable gravity mechanics and well-designed heroes and skins. However, some users note a lack of map variety and gameplay options, despite the overall smoothness of the experience.
“The game is extremely fun to play once you master the game's gravity mechanic as well as your average classes that can be compared to TF2 and other types of games.”
“Gameplay is smooth and very fun.”
“Positives are: gameplay is very good and easy to learn, and hero design is good as well as the skins.”
“Map variety and gameplay options are lacking.”
“Don't let my gameplay hours fool you, I've been there since the start of it all (2012).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized as being subpar, with some users describing them as an "eyesore" even when settings are maximized.
“The graphics are an eyesore, even on the maximum quality.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's story provides some background information, but it is not a central focus, with the writing taking a backseat to other gameplay elements.
“There is some background information; however, the story and writing are not the focus of this game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“The plot is predictable and fails to engage, leaving little incentive to progress through the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with experiences varying significantly based on the community's engagement and activity levels, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“6/10: The game becomes very tedious depending on the community.”
“The grinding feels endless and often lacks meaningful rewards.”
“I spent hours grinding, only to feel like I made no progress at all.”
