ROGUE FLIGHT

Rogue Flight is a well-made, perfectly-priced arcade-style 3D space action shooter that serves as an open love letter to 80’s and 90’s anime/shmup era fans, offering plenty nostalgia, throwback references and many hours of replay value.

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"Rogue Flight is a breathtaking arcade space combat game with bullet-hell gameplay, an engaging story, and a fantastic soundtrack. A new mode, Caravan Mode, will be added, offering fast-paced, action-packed combat with waves of enemies, aiming for high scores in two intense minutes. This game is a must-try for fans of the shoot 'em up genre, with its perfect blend of adrenaline, strategy, and replayability."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

98%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

music27 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Rogue Flight is a visually stunning homage to classic rail shooters, featuring a vibrant 80s anime aesthetic and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with tight controls and a rewarding combo system that encourages players to master their skills and explore different playstyles.
The game offers a surprising amount of content for its length, including multiple routes, unlockable upgrades, and a New Game Plus mode that adds replay value.

The game is relatively short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to concerns about its overall value at full price.
Boss battles can feel repetitive and lack variety, with some players finding them less engaging compared to the rest of the gameplay.
There are issues with enemy variety and level design, as some stages can feel monotonous due to limited enemy types and the need to replay levels multiple times to experience all story routes.

music
46 mentions
59 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as "fantastic" and "a banger," effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. The combination of engaging rock themes, catchy opening and closing songs, and a nostalgic 80s-90s anime aesthetic contributes to an immersive atmosphere that keeps players hooked. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal and complements its fast-paced action.
- “The soundtrack is great, and the intro and outro songs absolutely nail the vibes.”
- “Fast and intense and short and sweet, brimming with that 90s sci-fi anime vibe, with a fantastic soundtrack to boot.”
- “The music and atmosphere are amazing.”
- “I like the art style and music, but the gameplay gets repetitive after a few routes.”
- “Honestly, I bought this game purely from the music and overall aesthetic that I saw in the trailer.”
- “The soundtrack is a banger.”
story
44 mentions
30 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with emotional depth and multiple branching paths that encourage replayability. While some players find the narrative short, it effectively complements the gameplay and enhances the overall experience with good voice acting and visuals. Overall, the story serves as a compelling backdrop that motivates players to explore different endings and routes.
- “The story is also surprisingly satisfying, with good emotional heft and multiple paths that really encourage you to play through the campaign multiple times along with new game plus.”
- “Amazing visuals; great gameplay and a simple but yet engaging story.”
- “The overall experience (the story so far, the art and music, the voicework!) is all phenomenal.”
- “You'll experience all of the game's mechanics in the first 10 minutes, and the story doesn't do much to keep things interesting.”
- “The game asks you to repeat levels to get through the full story with all the endings.”
- “It's worth playing if you're a fan of Star Fox, though it would be nice if there was an option to skip the first 2 missions before the level split because seeing the true ending, assuming you clear each route on your first try, will have you play those missions 3 times each - which is 6 repeated missions.”
gameplay
43 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of simple yet engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic rail shooters like Star Fox, featuring a straightforward aim-and-shoot approach with some unique elements such as ship customization and combo systems. While many players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic, vibrant visuals, and strong soundtrack, some criticize the gameplay for being repetitive and lacking depth, with uninteresting enemy designs and mechanics that feel more like fluff than innovation. Overall, the game delivers a fun, albeit brief, experience that appeals to fans of the genre, despite some shortcomings in variety and complexity.
- “Cool anime style cutscene, really nice retro visual design, interesting level design, simple yet unique gameplay mechanic, and amazing soundtrack to immerse yourself in.”
- “The gameplay is a refreshing throwback to simpler on-rails spectacle shooters the industry seems to have forgotten: you just hop on a killer spacecraft, graze iconic sci-fi scenery at lightning speed, dodge raining lasers, unleash a missile barrage, blast bosses' cores, and have a good time.”
- “An excellent throwback game similar to the rail shooters of old: Star Fox, Afterburner, Space Harrier, etc. The game offers great visuals and art style, fun gameplay, a soundtrack, and plenty of modes!”
- “You'll experience all of the game's mechanics in the first 10 minutes, and the story doesn't do much to keep things interesting.”
- “I like the art style and music, but the gameplay gets repetitive after a few routes.”
- “A highly stylish shooter that has some killer aesthetics and great voice acting, but unfortunately is tied to an incredibly bland and ultimately boring gameplay experience.”
graphics
35 mentions
40 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of Rogue Flight are widely praised for their vibrant 80s anime aesthetic, reminiscent of classics like Star Fox 64 and Afterburner, which enhances the overall nostalgic experience. Reviewers highlight the game's stunning visuals, engaging art style, and effective use of post-processing effects that evoke a vintage VHS feel, making it a standout in the indie game scene. While the gameplay may become repetitive, the combination of flashy visuals, smooth controls, and a captivating soundtrack creates an enjoyable and immersive experience.
- “The aesthetic is gorgeously inspired by 80s sci-fi anime like Macross and Legend of the Galactic Heroes, with a post-processing effect as if it was an old VHS.”
- “The 80-90s anime aesthetic is ingrained into every facet of this game's art direction, and its influences from games like Star Fox are quite clear.”
- “The game delivers tight controls, exciting combat, flashy visuals, and a nostalgic vibe that's hard to resist.”
- “Honestly, I bought this game purely from the music and overall aesthetic that I saw in the trailer.”
- “With poppy visuals and responsive controls that manage to keep everything readable and in your hands even in the most enemy-saturated segments.”
replayability
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability despite its short length, primarily due to its arcade-style combat that encourages players to achieve high scores and combos. Players find value in maximizing modules and engaging in repeated playthroughs for improved performance and health regeneration. Overall, the combination of short gameplay and rewarding mechanics contributes to a strong incentive for replay.
- “The game is rather short, but it has good replay value.”
- “The arcade-style combat has a huge amount of replay value and really encourages trying to rack up huge combos, for both points and health regeneration.”
- “Game itself is also fairly short with moderate replayability.”
- “Trying to max out each of the modules adds a lot of replay value.”
optimization
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is well-optimized, with no reported performance issues, allowing for a smooth and visually impressive experience. However, the narrative structure is somewhat linear, limiting the depth of player choice despite the fast-paced action and strong audio-visual elements.
- “I also never had any performance issues, which is always a plus.”
- “The action is fast-paced and a visual spectacle, all accompanied by a good soundtrack and good voice performances.”
- “Good performances from the cast across the board too, so there's also that.”
stability
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly on both laptops and Steam Decks, despite the latter being labeled as "unknown" for compatibility at the time of review. Users report an enjoyable experience with no significant issues.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck even though it's listed as 'unknown' at the time of this writing.”
- “So far, I’m really enjoying the game; it runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “Runs great on a laptop.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's story to be emotionally impactful, offering satisfying depth and multiple narrative paths that enhance replayability. Additionally, certain moments evoke strong feelings, as evidenced by personal connections to specific scenes and experiences within the game.
- “The story is also surprisingly satisfying, with good emotional heft and multiple paths that really encourage you to play through the campaign multiple times along with New Game Plus.”
- “I watched Yukikaze, and the 'Red Threat' trim made me feel like I flew B503, shooting down JAM.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional music that enhances the overall experience.
- “Great music and atmosphere.”
- “The music and atmosphere are amazing.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly during boss battles, which can feel repetitive and drawn out.
- “Boss battles are a bit tedious.”