ROGUE FLIGHT

83%
Game Brain Score Based on 99 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • music
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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."

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

83%
Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Rogue Flight delivers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic rail shooters like Star Fox 64, with tight controls and exciting combat.
  • The game features a fantastic soundtrack and stunning visuals, capturing the essence of 80s and 90s anime aesthetics.
  • It offers replayability through multiple routes, customization options, and a roguelike mode, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
  • The game is relatively short, with some players completing it in around 4-5 hours, leading to a desire for more content and variety in levels.
  • Enemy and boss variety is lacking, with many encounters feeling repetitive and not offering enough challenge or unique patterns.
  • Some gameplay mechanics, like the drift system, can feel overpowered, making the game easier than intended and reducing the overall challenge.
  • gameplay45 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, stylish aesthetics, and engaging combo system, while others criticize it for being bland and lacking variety in levels and enemy designs. Although the game offers a nostalgic throwback to classic rail shooters, it struggles with certain mechanics that feel more spammy than tactical, and some players found the overall experience to be short and unexciting. Despite these criticisms, many enjoyed the smooth gameplay and unique features, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.

    • “The core gameplay and visuals are great, the arrow has a really satisfying set of weapons, and a very unique melee attack that I've never seen before.”
    • “A great retro style rail shooter with some good gameplay and an honestly amazing soundtrack.”
    • “It's a short experience (I completed all paths in roughly 4 hours of gameplay) but honestly, at 20 dollars, I feel like the game delivered on its premise and I enjoyed each minute of dodging and weaving between enemy ships and attacks.”
    • “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.”
    • “None of the patterns are visually impressive nor are they interesting to deal with, and the gameplay lacking excitement absolutely kills the mood the game is attempting to go for.”
    • “In many scenarios, I'd be willing to look past the gameplay portion being lacking if it was trying to do something unique or different, but what's here is a sub-standard shmup with poor stage design and even poorer boss design.”
  • story44 mentions

    The game's story is compact and engaging, appealing particularly to fans of the "Star Fox" series, though some players wish for an option to skip early missions to avoid repetitive gameplay. While the narrative features branching paths and interesting characters, it is considered somewhat short, with players noting that the overall experience—including art, music, and voice acting—is impressive. The game offers a straightforward yet immersive storytelling approach, enhanced by varied stage designs and a retro mode for added enjoyment.

    • “If you also happen to be a fan of a short but sweet simple story that plays itself straight and serious, and synthwave with rock instrumentals, 90s anime, this game is a must play.”
    • “A technically fantastic on-rail shmup with a surprisingly decent story and likable characters.”
    • “The overall experience (the story so far, the art and music, the voicework!) is all phenomenal.”
    • “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 two 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 three times each - which is six repeated missions.”
    • “And also it might be good if stages had transitions to new areas like other games because it can help with telling the story and immersion.”
    • “From what I have seen, it doesn't change the story or stages at all.”
  • music43 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising the soundtrack as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Described as a "banger," the music captures a nostalgic 90s sci-fi anime vibe and includes engaging vocal themes, contributing to the game's fast-paced and visually spectacular action. Players appreciate the effort put into the music and atmosphere, often citing it as a key reason for their purchase and enjoyment of the game.

    • “The soundtrack is a banger and you can tell everyone who worked on this put their heart and soul into it.”
    • “Fast and intense and short and sweet, brimming with that 90s sci-fi anime vibe, with a fantastic soundtrack to boot.”
    • “With strong inspiration from classic anime of the 1980s and 1990s, yet with a solid identity of its own, Rogue Flight is determined to wow you with its exciting gameplay, amazing art, and incredible soundtrack.”
    • “Honestly, I bought this game purely from the music and overall aesthetic that I saw in the trailer.”
    • “There are a few treats in there like a [spoiler] music player and a retro mode that changes all of the music, voice overs, and some of the visuals in the story.”
    • “Luckily there is a fix for this, in the settings tab you can change the difficulty to 2 harder levels (or 2 easier ones if you just want to chill to the music and story).”
  • graphics40 mentions

    The game features a striking 80-90s anime aesthetic that resonates well with fans of classic shooters, drawing clear inspiration from titles like Star Fox and Afterburner. Reviewers praise the vibrant visuals, smooth gameplay, and nostalgic art direction, which collectively enhance the overall experience, despite some criticism regarding the gameplay's depth. The UI and soundtrack further complement the retro vibe, making it a visually appealing tribute to the era.

    • “The game delivers tight controls, exciting combat, flashy visuals, and a nostalgic vibe that's hard to resist.”
    • “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.”
    • “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!”
    • “Honestly, I bought this game purely for the music and overall aesthetic that I saw in the trailer.”
    • “There are a few treats in there like a music player and a retro mode that changes all of the music, voiceovers, and some of the visuals in the story.”
    • “UI is beautifully 90s as well, with a 'fighter plane console' aesthetic to it.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    The game offers moderate replayability, primarily due to its short length and the opportunity to maximize various modules, which enhances the overall experience. Additionally, its nostalgic elements and arcade-style gameplay provide ample reasons for players to return for more.

    • “Game itself is fairly short with moderate replayability.”
    • “Trying to max out each of the modules adds a lot of replay value.”
    • “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 of nostalgia, throwback references, and many hours of replay value.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is characterized by a linear approach to its branching narrative, offering limited choices that can feel restrictive. While the fast-paced action and visual presentation are impressive, some audio mixing issues detract from the overall experience. Overall, the performance quality is strong, but the narrative structure may leave players wanting more depth.

    • “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.”
    • “The 'branching narrative' is less a cool world map where differing mission performance will send you to different stages, and more a linear choice partway through each run where you pick between 2 easy stages, 2 hard stages, or 3 of the previous with one new one.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its exceptional quality, with users highlighting the music as a standout element that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The music and atmosphere are amazing.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express a strong emotional connection to the experience of watching "Yukikaze," particularly highlighting the impact of the "Red Threat" trim, which evokes feelings of exhilaration and immersion, akin to piloting a fighter jet in combat.

  • grinding2 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.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck, indicating a high level of stability and performance. Overall, players are enjoying a seamless gaming experience.

    • “So far, I'm really enjoying the game; it runs great on the Steam Deck.”
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