FreeFly Burning

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FreeFly Burning is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ZGold and was released on August 23, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Fly the spherical drones, pass the levels in different modes, set new records!

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique concept of piloting a spherical drone through mission-based arcade challenges.
Accessible arcade-style flight controls that appeal to newcomers.
One mission offers a highly challenging test of skill and patience, praised by some players.

Controls and physics feel imprecise and frustrating, causing repeated failures and impatience.
Poor optimization, visual design, and audio quality result in a lackluster presentation.
Mission structure and content are very limited, leading to repetitive and short gameplay with low replay value.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
69%
23%
The story of Freefly Burning is minimal and loosely connected, resulting in an episodic feel without a strong narrative backdrop. Players primarily engage with the game through mission challenges rather than a compelling or deep storyline, which may limit long-term interest. Overall, the lack of depth and cohesive storytelling detracts from the game's appeal.
- “Compelling storyline - engaging narrative.”
- “However, because these missions are loosely connected and lack a broader narrative framework, the experience can feel episodic.”
- “The absence of a strong contextual backdrop means that motivation to progress stems primarily from challenge completion rather than story-driven curiosity.”
- “I didn't enjoy this one to be honest, it lacks depth and story for me.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay offers a unique blend of accessible arcade flight mechanics and mission-based action within functional, destructible environments, providing casual enjoyment for drone enthusiasts. However, while some praise its balance and design, others find the mechanics imprecise and the overall experience lacking refinement and sustained engagement.
- “The environments are functional and designed to accommodate the game’s flight mechanics, featuring structures, terrain, and destructible elements that serve gameplay purposes.”
- “Ultimately, Freefly Burning stands as a small-scale indie experiment that blends arcade flight mechanics with mission-based action.”
- “Performance or gameplay falls significantly below the passing mark.”
- “This balance between accessibility and imprecision defines much of the gameplay experience.”
- “Ultimately, freefly burning stands as a small-scale indie experiment that blends arcade flight mechanics with mission-based action.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with poor performance, lag, and unrefined controls significantly detracting from the experience. While Steam achievements encourage players to improve their performance, the lack of smooth gameplay and technical polish hampers overall enjoyment.
- “Steam achievements add a layer of replay incentive, encouraging players to optimize their performance and meet specific milestones.”
- “Without narrative hooks or expansive customization options, replay value largely depends on a player’s willingness to refine performance within existing challenges.”
- “A very simple and plain drone simulator; the concept and idea behind the game are nice, but the game lacks optimization, as it doesn't run smoothly and feels laggy.”
- “Feels like a drone simulator with bad controls, bad physics, and no optimization.”
- “A very simple and plain drone simulator. The concept behind the game is nice, but it lacks optimization, doesn't run smoothly, and feels laggy.”
- “Optimization is awful.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics are functional and allow for easy navigation, with adjustable settings ensuring accessibility across various hardware, though they lack high-detail artistry or advanced effects. While some users praise the visual aesthetics as stunning, overall the graphics are considered acceptable but not standout, fitting the game's indie and budget scope.
- “Visual aesthetics - stunning graphics.”
- “While the visual design allows for clear navigation and interaction, it does not emphasize high-detail artistry or advanced graphical effects.”
- “Adjustable graphics settings help maintain accessibility across different hardware setups, aligning with its indie scope.”
- “Graphics, sounds, and concept are all acceptable for a $1 game, but it just doesn't add up to being fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music is generally understated and serves as a subtle background accompaniment, contributing to the game's atmosphere without being overwhelming. Some users noted its resemblance to the Fortnite soundtrack and appreciated its quality and uniqueness.
- “Nice music, good looking, good movement mechanics, very unique, many levels, and I think I was cheap too.”
- “The soundtrack remains understated, providing background accompaniment without drawing significant attention.”
- “I was told the music is from Fortnite.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Replayability is largely driven by players' motivation to improve their performance in existing challenges, as the game lacks narrative depth and extensive customization. Overall, its longevity depends on repeated skill refinement rather than varied content.
- “Without narrative hooks or expansive customization options, replay value largely depends on a player’s willingness to refine performance within existing challenges.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the atmosphere for its immersive and captivating environment, noting it successfully creates an atmospheric experience reminiscent of a drone simulator.
- “Immersive atmosphere with a captivating environment.”
- “It's like a drone simulator but with a strong atmospheric vibe.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game relies on microtransactions and in-game purchases, which are a central part of the experience.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the map's design, noting its frequent partial use as an amusing and unexpected feature.