Polywings
- October 3, 2016
- Mariano Larronde
Get on SteamPolywings is an indie flying game with short and challenge missions, atmospheric music and low poly graphics.
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Reviews
- Terrific graphics and a charming low-poly art style that captures the essence of fun and challenge.
- Relaxed and enjoyable flight mechanics, making it accessible for players of all skill levels.
- The developer is friendly and has created a nostalgic homage to Pilotwings 64, with potential for future updates.
- The game has been abandoned by the developer, leading to concerns about its future and lack of updates.
- Controls can be fiddly, especially with gamepad support, which may not work properly for all users.
- Limited content and uninspired gameplay, with repetitive missions that may not hold players' interest long-term.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid flight mechanics, offering a relaxing experience, though it is described as somewhat slow and uninspired, primarily involving flying through rings and shooting turrets with a clunky aircraft.
“The flight mechanics are actually quite good.”
“The gameplay is a little slow, but it's a good game just to chill out and relax.”
“Uninspired gameplay has you flying through rings and shooting turrets in a heavy, clunky biplane that sinks more than it soars.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their terrific quality and impressive art style, which many users find to be a strong foundation for future developments.
“The controls are a little fiddly, but the graphics are terrific!”
“I loved the art style; it's an amazing starting point, and I'm looking forward to seeing more.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be highly entertaining, highlighting its humor as a key aspect that enhances the overall experience.
“It's a great game, funny to play.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of Polywings due to its extensive customization options for planes, characters, and maps, allowing for endless creative possibilities. However, some note that once all content is explored, the experience may feel complete, potentially limiting long-term engagement.
“Allow players to build their own planes, customize their characters, and create stories and maps to go with them, giving Polywings an infinite replayability rating. Once you're done, it's never really over.”
“The endless possibilities for customization and creation mean that every playthrough can feel fresh and unique, making you want to dive back in time and time again.”
“With so many different ways to approach the game, each session feels like a new adventure, ensuring that replayability is a core strength of the experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is characterized as a charming tribute to Pilotwings 64, featuring accessible, arcade-style gameplay with short missions focused on flying through rings, shooting targets, and landing on runways.
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, with users highlighting the soundtrack as well-made and enjoyable.
“Great soundtrack, actually! It's really well made!”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game, making each moment feel unique.”
