Piloteer
- September 25, 2015
- Fixpoint Productions
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Reviews
- The game is fun and serves as a great time killer, providing a relaxing yet challenging experience.
- The flying physics are well-executed, and players can quickly get used to the controls with practice.
- The game has a charming aesthetic and a whimsical soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from significant glitches, particularly with landing mechanics and mission functionality, leading to frustration.
- Some players have reported crashes and issues with the game menus, indicating a lack of polish.
- The missions can be overly difficult due to bugs, making it hard to achieve 100% completion without excessive effort.
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is seen as engaging and enjoyable, with players expressing a desire for more missions to enhance their experience. However, technical glitches related to missions have negatively impacted the overall enjoyment, detracting from its initial promise.
“The game had potential, but the glitches with missions completely ruined the experience.”
“The story was intriguing at first, but it quickly fell apart due to poor execution.”
“I found the narrative to be disjointed and lacking depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor stems from the comical challenges of controlling a jetpack, where players often crash repeatedly while attempting to perform tricks, leading to a lighthearted and entertaining experience. The repeated failures and exaggerated scenarios create a fun atmosphere that keeps players engaged despite the frustrations of mastering flight.
“This game is a bit fun and funny, as you try and fail repeatedly to control flight with nothing but left-right jet thrusters.”
“Using the left and right arrow keys, you try to demonstrate to the media how easy flying a jetpack is by completing progressively more challenging tricks and courses, and likely crash hilariously 50 times before successfully landing once.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly undermined by frequent glitches, particularly during missions, which detract from the overall experience and prevent it from reaching its potential.
“The game had potential, but the glitches with missions completely ruined the experience.”
“The game had potential, but the glitches with missions completely ruined the experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming aesthetic complemented by a whimsical piano score, creating a visually appealing and soothing atmosphere that helps alleviate frustration during challenging moments.
“The game features a lovely aesthetic, complemented by a whimsical piano score that calms your rage when you fail.”
