Pegasus: Broken Wings

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Pegasus: Broken Wings is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Astronomic Games and was released on September 15, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Follow a new set of events involving Pegasus-5 crew with them being stuck in a city under curfew after a terrorist attack and getting entangled in a massive conspiracy. Stick close to your allies, build romantic relations, and make important choices.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Improved visuals and cutscenes compared to its predecessor, enhancing the overall experience.
Diverse and memorable characters with multiple romantic options, adding depth to the narrative.
Engaging story with themes of political corruption and personal relationships, providing a unique take on the cyberpunk genre.

Gameplay feels monotonous and lacks depth, with limited skill progression and choices that often feel irrelevant.
The story is disjointed and fails to carry over meaningful elements from the previous game, leading to a less engaging experience.
The RPG Maker engine limits the game's graphics and performance, making it feel dated and unpolished.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its unique plot and non-linear structure, while others find it disjointed and lacking depth compared to previous titles. The incorporation of dating elements adds variety, but some feel that the storytelling has become repetitive and less engaging, with important characters taking on minor roles. Overall, the narrative explores relevant themes such as totalitarianism and societal control, but its execution leaves some players wanting more coherence and depth.
- “Visual sci-fi novel story with romancing options - perfect for those cold winter nights.”
- “The story was keeping you entertained, waiting for what is going to unfold next, who is behind all this and more.”
- “The story is very Deus Ex-like and explores themes such as totalitarianism, power abuse by transnational entities, police brutality, discrimination, activism, and economic aid to businesses during lockdowns - you'll find it very relatable if you haven't lived under a rock for the past couple of years.”
- “The plot is all over the place, and unlike their other games, what skills you pick at the start is it.”
- “One small issue I have with the story is the fact that two very important characters from the previous gameplay have a rather minor role now, which is a little disappointing as you get familiar with the characters.”
- “The story felt weak and too short to split between two different characters.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the improved visuals and new art style that enhance the experience, while others criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, which struggles with fullscreen display and lacks modern HD support. Overall, while there are notable upgrades from its predecessor, the dated technology still hampers the overall graphical quality.
- “An enjoyable follow-up game to Pegasus-5 Gone Astray with improved graphics.”
- “The new art style probably adds to the experience; you get new 3D models in the cutscenes.”
- “The artwork is a nice update, not that the old artwork was bad either.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The graphics look kind of terrible.”
- “This also highlights my second issue - RPG Maker is dated and can only offer so much in terms of gameplay and graphics.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for its low quality, featuring repetitive 2D retro pixel art typical of RPG Maker titles, which detracts from the overall experience. Players noted that while the game focuses on narrative choices, there is often a significant gap between these choices, leading to a lack of engagement. Additionally, the dated RPG Maker engine limits both gameplay variety and graphical quality, resulting in a disappointing experience for those familiar with the characters and story.
- “These were all of my opinions as far as the gameplay goes.”
- “One small issue I have with the story is that two very important characters from the previous gameplay have a rather minor role now, which is a little disappointing as you get familiar with the characters.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is mostly narrative choices, but there is a lot of space between those choices.”
- “This also highlights my second issue - RPG Maker is dated and can only offer so much in terms of gameplay and graphics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is generally well-received, featuring a mix of relaxed and retro music that complements the gameplay effectively. While it may not be groundbreaking, players appreciate the well-crafted audio that enhances the overall experience.
- “Oh another thing; the music is very good and well placed.”
- “+ great background music alternating with retro music”
- “The game offers a decent soundtrack with music that matches the situation.”
- “The whole thing is accompanied by relaxed music.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The presence of multiple endings significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
- “Don't forget that there are multiple endings, which is a huge plus for replayability.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that lead to different outcomes, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “With its branching storylines and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple endings feel more like a gimmick than a reason to replay.”
- “Once you've experienced the story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The gameplay mechanics don't change enough between playthroughs to keep it interesting.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes, highlighting a smooth gameplay experience during extended play sessions.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered multiple crashes that forced me to restart my progress.”
- “The stability issues make it frustrating to enjoy the gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional connection to the characters Edan and Ethyra, feeling deeply immersed in their experiences despite the game's linear narrative structure. The storytelling effectively meets expectations, enhancing the emotional engagement throughout the gameplay.
- “Despite having a story on rails, two runs made me feel both in Edan and Ethyra's skins, and nothing went against my expectations there despite the constraints.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.