Glass Wings
- September 1, 2023
- Violet Angel Interactive
Get on Steam"Glass Wings" is a rhythm-based game where you guide a group of delicate creatures through various levels by matching button presses to the beat. The game features a visually striking art style and a variety of challenging tracks to master, with multiple difficulty options to suit players of all skill levels. As you progress, unlock new wings and characters with unique abilities to customize your gameplay experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a solid homage to the Mirror's Edge series, featuring enjoyable parkour mechanics and unique animations.
- For its low price, it offers a decent amount of fun and serves as a promising proof of concept for future development.
- The movement mechanics, including rolling and falling, feel satisfying, and the overall flow of the game is enjoyable once you learn its quirks.
- The movement can feel sluggish and inconsistent, particularly with vaulting and jumping mechanics, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The game lacks essential features like adjustable keybindings and a first-person mode, which could enhance the overall experience.
- Level design can be repetitive and lacks variety, with some sections feeling awkward and poorly optimized for smooth gameplay.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game draw inspiration from Mirror's Edge, featuring a clean aesthetic that some players find beautiful and evocative. However, issues such as flat colors, lack of depth, and suboptimal default settings detract from the overall experience, necessitating manual adjustments for better visual quality. While the visuals are generally praised, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed.
“The graphics and the levels are beautiful, and I have felt the Mirror's Edge spirit in this a lot.”
“The music is great, the visuals are clean and evocative of Mirror's Edge, and the controls are mostly slick and fluid.”
“I can tell the dev was definitely inspired by Mirror's Edge with the aesthetic they've gone with.”
“I can tell the dev was definitely inspired by Mirror's Edge with the aesthetic they've gone with, but the flat colors and lack of depth really hurt it in some parts.”
“Defaults to lower graphics settings than the Steam Deck is capable of - so it looks terrible until you go in and change it.”
“Defaults to medium graphics settings on a system capable of handling ultra - so it looks terrible until you go in and change it.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with a great quality that complements the visuals, reminiscent of "Mirror's Edge." However, players note a lack of variety and transitions between themes, leading to repetitive listening experiences. Suggestions include implementing a playlist feature to enhance the overall vibe and prevent monotony during gameplay.
“The music is great, the visuals are clean and evocative of Mirror's Edge, and the controls are mostly slick and fluid.”
“Personally, I would make a playlist of these songs to shuffle between them during the whole gameplay - it makes it much easier so you don't have to code a specific track for either level, and if you don't like the idea of shuffle, at least put them in a specific order to play in; it will certainly help the vibe.”
“The soundtrack was pretty alright, although there are no transitions between themes, which throws you off a little.”
“Add a little bit of music variety.”
“Personally, I would make a playlist of these songs to shuffle between them during the whole gameplay. It makes it much easier so you don't have to code a specific track for either level. If you don't like the idea of shuffle, at least put them in a specific order to play in; it will certainly help the vibe.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users reporting frequent stuttering, freezing, and crashes regardless of graphical settings. Many feel that the game requires further optimization, as it still places a significant load on the GPU even in less demanding levels.
“Occasional stuttering, freezing, and crashes regardless of the settings.”
“Needs a bit more graphics optimization.”
“Optimization could be better - even when levels are almost devoid of objects and textures, the game still puts quite a load on the GPU.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as brief, lasting less than an hour, but features enjoyable parkour mechanics that could benefit from additional elements like a vertical wallrun. Users suggest enhancing the experience with a playlist of songs to improve the overall vibe during play. Overall, it is seen as a promising proof-of-concept with potential for further development.
“I think adding a vertical wallrun would also be a great addition to add some extra depth to the already great parkour mechanics, but other than that, this is an amazing proof-of-concept that I hope continues to be developed.”
“Personally, I would make a playlist of these songs to shuffle between them during the whole gameplay - it makes it much easier so you don't have to code a specific track for either level, and if you don't like the idea of shuffle, at least put them in a specific order to play in; it will certainly help the vibe.”
“Granted, it's less than an hour of gameplay.”
“Personally, I would make a playlist of these songs to shuffle between them during the whole gameplay. It makes it much easier so you don't have to code a specific track for either level, and if you don't like the idea of shuffle, at least put them in a specific order to play in; it will certainly help the vibe.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that enhancing the game's features could significantly boost its replayability, making it more memorable and potentially justifying a higher price point, even without the addition of new levels.
“I honestly believe that if you implement these improvements, even without adding new levels, the game will become much more memorable and replayable for everyone.”
“The variety of choices and paths in the game makes each playthrough feel unique, encouraging me to dive back in for a different experience.”
“With multiple endings and character builds, I find myself coming back to the game time and again to explore all the possibilities.”
