Joy Flight

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Joy Flight is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Nic Schubert and was released on November 30, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Joy Flight is an open world VR flight game where players will explore, unlock runways with daring landings and complete missions across a large chain of islands!

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Single-Player

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65%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

Joy Flight is a free-to-play VR arcade flying game that offers a simple and relaxing experience, making it accessible for casual players.
The game features a large open world with 29 islands to explore, and players can enjoy flying through targets and collecting points.
Despite its flaws, some players found it fun and enjoyable, especially for those looking for a light-hearted flight experience.

The game suffers from poor controls and physics, making it difficult to fly and often leading to frustration.
Many players reported issues with motion sickness and sensitivity of the controls, which detracted from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for its low-quality graphics and monetization practices, including a cash shop that feels exploitative.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while the game functions adequately across various VR platforms, players have expressed frustration with the lack of height adjustment and centering issues that disrupt immersion during missions. Overall, the story aspect seems overshadowed by technical difficulties related to positioning in the game environment.
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as low-quality and mismatched, which detracts from the game's appeal. However, others appreciate the simple, cartoony style and find it suitable for a relaxing arcade flying experience, complemented by pleasant scenery and a fitting soundtrack. Overall, the visuals may not satisfy all gamers, but they can be enjoyable for those seeking a straightforward aesthetic.
- “It's great for a cartoony flight simulator if you enjoy beautiful scenery and simple graphics.”
- “The graphics are simple but very nice, with a soundtrack to match.”
- “This isn't bad either if you want a very simple, relaxing arcade flying experience with low-poly visuals.”
- “The graphics aren't great... a bunch of mismatched models, low poly junk that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
- “The visuals are very simplistic and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The low poly graphics feel outdated and do not meet the expectations of modern gaming.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "joy flight" has been criticized as exploitative, with users labeling it a poorly designed cash grab that heavily relies on a mobile app-style cash shop and manipulates the Steam marketplace.
- “Joy Flight is a poorly made and badly monetized cash grab, a VR-exclusive 'arcade flight' game that seems to have been designed to exploit the Steam marketplace. It's also infested with a nasty mobile app-like cash shop.”
- “The monetization in this game feels predatory, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases that disrupt the overall experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that the game locks essential features behind a paywall, making it difficult to enjoy without spending extra money.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the simple yet appealing graphics with a fitting soundtrack.
- “The graphics are simple but very nice, with a soundtrack to match.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and well-designed, offering a mix of challenges and enjoyable mechanics that keep players invested. Users appreciate the fluid controls and the variety of gameplay elements that enhance the overall experience.