Piloteer
- September 25, 2015
- Fixpoint Productions
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Reviews
- The game offers a challenging yet rewarding learning curve, allowing players to master jetpack controls with practice.
- It features a charming aesthetic and a whimsical piano score that enhances the overall experience.
- The game is fun and serves as a great time killer, making it enjoyable for short bursts of play.
- Landing mechanics are inconsistent, leading to frustrating experiences where players may die due to unpredictable landings.
- The game suffers from glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, including issues with missions and game menus.
- Some objects in the game can cause players to get stuck, further complicating the already challenging gameplay.
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and enjoyable, with players expressing a desire for more missions to enhance the experience. However, technical glitches related to missions have negatively impacted some users' overall enjoyment of the narrative.
“The game had potential, but the glitches with missions completely ruined the experience.”
“The story was disjointed and failed to engage me throughout the gameplay.”
“I found the plot predictable and lacking depth, making it hard to stay invested.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor stems from the comical frustration of repeatedly failing to control a jetpack, leading to numerous hilarious crashes while attempting to complete increasingly difficult tricks and courses. Players find amusement in the absurdity of their struggles, making the experience both fun and entertaining.
“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.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized due to frequent glitches during missions, which significantly detract from the overall experience and undermine its initial promise.
“The game had potential, but constant crashes made it unplayable.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay and made it frustrating.”
“Frequent freezes and glitches turned what could have been an enjoyable experience into a nightmare.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their lovely aesthetic, complemented by a whimsical piano score that adds to the overall calming experience, even during challenging moments.
“The game features a lovely aesthetic that captivates the player.”
“The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gameplay.”
