Impossible Soaring

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Impossible Soaring is a single player action game. It was developed by Binary Jellyfish and was released on January 29, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Impossible Soaring" is a game that tests your flying skills through physics-based gliding. Get close to obstacles to gain points, while maintaining your energy to stay airborne. Nine distinct levels offer unique environments to explore, and leaderboards allow you to compete with other players. Your flying style is up to you, whether you play it safe or take risks for higher scores.

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Single-Player

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially for those who enjoy flight simulations.
The maps are enjoyable and diverse, providing a good variety of environments to explore.
Once players adapt to the controls, the game becomes rewarding and engaging, with a focus on improving personal scores and leaderboard rankings.

The controls are difficult to master, particularly for mouse and keyboard users, leading to frustration for many players.
The graphics and animations are considered subpar, with some players feeling they look unfinished.
The core gameplay loop can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited mechanics to keep players engaged over time.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has been criticized for being monotonous and lacking depth, with a core loop that involves minimal vertical movement and repetitive horizontal navigation, which detracts from the experience of a flying game. While some users see potential in the game, they note that the mechanics are underdeveloped and the controls require improvement, leading to a frustrating rather than relaxing experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a significant flaw that overshadows the game's charm.
- “Charming looks, fun gameplay, controls need a little improvement though.”
- “The point is, the game has potential, but it has questionable gameplay and rough graphics.”
- “This makes it less of a relaxing game and more challenging, which is counterintuitive to the gameplay loop.”
- “It is quite a boring game mechanically as is.”
- “You are not really incentivized to go up or down on most levels, so essentially the core gameplay loop of this game is, 'fly down at the beginning and then level out and fly left or right to try to stay close to something,' which is a horrible gameplay loop for a flying game.”
- “Conclusion: there's a severe lack of gameplay mechanics that would allow overlooking the many flaws of the game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players, including a AAA game artist, describing them as "somewhat terrible" and appearing "unfinished," despite the intention of a stylized aesthetic. While there is acknowledgment of the game's potential, the overall impression is that the graphics detract from the experience.
- “I will admit I am a AAA game artist, so graphics are important to me.”
- “The game has potential, but it has questionable gameplay and rough graphics.”
- “I unfortunately think the graphics are somewhat terrible.”
- “I am sure there may be the response of 'but it's stylized graphics!!' Well, ok fine.. but to me this style looks unfinished.”
- “The point is, the game has potential, but it has questionable gameplay and rough graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it harsh and annoying enough to mute, while others express a desire for better tracks to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing.”
- “Put some good music on and start soaring!”
- “The music elevates the entire gaming experience.”
- “The music is awful; I muted the music of the first level after about a minute because it was so harsh and annoying.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be challenging, particularly when it comes to collecting cosmetics. While obtaining a few items is relatively easy, acquiring the full set requires significant effort and time investment.
- “It's challenging for sure and grindy to get cosmetics.”
- “It's easy to get a few, but collecting all would be grindy.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a straightforward monetization model that avoids additional costs for players.
- “There are no in-game purchases, which makes the experience feel fair and enjoyable.”
- “I love that there are no microtransactions; it allows me to fully immerse myself in the game without distractions.”
- “The absence of in-game purchases is refreshing and keeps the focus on gameplay rather than spending money.”
- “There are no in-game purchases, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”
- “The absence of in-game purchases is a welcome feature, allowing players to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “It's great to see a game that doesn't rely on monetization through in-game purchases.”