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Shooty Skies

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88% User Score Based on 503 reviews

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Shooty Skies is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Mighty Games and was released on March 6, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"Shooty Skies" is an endless-arcade shooter game where players dodge bullets, shoot enemies, and defeat bosses while collecting over 200 pilots across 20 terrains. The intensity can be adjusted from a casual to a challenging experience, and players can earn achievements and complete daily missions. With various weapons and power-ups, players must survive as long as they can in the skies.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 503 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Fun and addictive gameplay that captures the essence of classic arcade shooters.
  • Colorful graphics and a variety of characters and enemies make for an engaging experience.
  • The game is free to play, allowing access to enjoyable content without mandatory purchases.
  • Many portions of the game are broken due to server issues, making it feel abandoned.
  • Microtransactions are prevalent and can be expensive, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game lacks depth and can become repetitive quickly, with some mechanics feeling frustrating.
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of vibrant visuals and engaging sound effects, making it enjoyable despite its basic mechanics. Players appreciate the fast-paced, addictive nature of the bullet-hell/shoot-em-up style, which is easy to learn but challenging to master, featuring various enemies and a unique weapon charging mechanic. However, some users note issues with glitches and a grindy gameplay loop that may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is excellent; it's engaging and very addicting.”
    • “The gameplay can be quite fast-paced, but I appreciate that; it's a tricky challenge that requires vigilant attention, and the additions of a permanent upgrade system + daily quests make this game so much more captivating than I remember it being when I played it on mobile.”
    • “Easy controls, fun gameplay, lots of enemies, boss fights, and lots of weapons and power-ups!”
    • “The gameplay mechanics seem an afterthought.”
    • “Very solid game with great sound and visuals, but ruined by a terrible grindy gameplay loop that encourages the player to delve into microtransactions.”
    • “Yes, the game is 'free' and I assume you can unlock everything with normal play, but that probably takes more time than the game has to offer while still staying fresh and keeping you involved... the gameplay isn't that good.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant, colorful aesthetics and charming designs, reminiscent of arcade classics like Crossy Road. While some reviews highlight the immersive realism in certain titles, others appreciate the cute voxel art style and smooth performance across platforms. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it engaging and enjoyable despite some criticisms regarding gameplay depth and sound quality.

    • “In addition, Shooty Skies really draws you in and inserts you into the action of World War II with the realistic enemies and incredibly detailed graphics that look almost real and make the experience extra-immersive.”
    • “Playing it feels really uplifting due to the very colorful graphics and the cheerful soundscape.”
    • “Charming graphics, fun music, wacky characters & bosses.”
    • “The game visuals and the game itself are incredibly shallow... think of them as the too-bright, colorful, thin plastic cabinet dress theme on a poker machine at the casino.”
    • “The sound is generic at best and not often that, with nothing special in terms of music and what seemed like stock sound effects that often clashed discordantly with each other and the visuals in the game.”
    • “While graphics options are limited, the game runs at a butter smooth 60 fps on my AMD Radeon R9 200.”
  • monetization
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the prevalence and high cost of microtransactions, which often feel exploitative and detract from the overall experience. While some users appreciate that certain microtransactions are cosmetic and optional, others find the grindy gameplay loop encourages spending, leading to frustration. Overall, the game's mobile origins are evident, and while it offers a solid gameplay experience, the aggressive monetization strategies leave a negative impression on many players.

    • “It's a mobile game that really wants me to in-app purchase, but it's a competently executed one.”
    • “There are in-game purchases if you want, but nothing is required to play.”
    • “Yeah, it's a mobile port with microtransactions, but they're all purely cosmetic and the core gameplay is solid.”
    • “Many of the game's offensive microtransactions are still intact and way too expensive given the game's current state.”
    • “It looks like some kind of low poly arcade game, but everything, absolutely everything including playtime is gated behind microtransactions.”
    • “Very solid game with great sound and visuals, but ruined by a terrible grindy gameplay loop that encourages the player to delve into microtransactions.”
  • story
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as lacking traditional narrative elements, with some players appreciating its unique feel despite the absence of immersive dialogue. While the action and gameplay are engaging, the focus on daily missions and achievements can detract from the overall experience, with some players finding the quest system frustratingly difficult. Overall, the story aspect is minimal, but the fast-paced gameplay and character unlocks keep players entertained.

    • “The tense action, thrilling storyline, and nerve-rattling jumpscares will provide hours of fun.”
    • “The story and plot development is simply amazing, and the complete lack of immersive dialogue gives this game its own fresh feel.”
    • “The gameplay can be quite fast-paced, but I appreciate that; it's a tricky challenge that requires vigilant attention, and the addition of a permanent upgrade system and daily quests makes this game so much more captivating.”
    • “☑ no story”
    • “Steam version is dead as daily missions don't work anymore.”
    • “- how ridiculous it is for certain mission-related achievements to be near impossible without yearly dedication!”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is a mixed bag, with some players praising the catchy soundtracks and enjoyable themes that enhance the overall experience, while others criticize the lack of music during gameplay and the use of generic sound effects. Many agree that keeping the music on is essential for a more immersive experience, although some players opt to play their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game, contributing to its charm and appeal.

    • “It is important to keep music and sound on while playing, as it's a big part of the experience.”
    • “The creativity of the enemy and character designs are fantastic as well and the soundtrack.”
    • “Great fun, looks good, sound effects and music are great, I have the catchy shooty skies theme tune stuck in my head, plays very well & there are so many different characters to unlock or purchase.”
    • “The sound is generic at best and not often that, with nothing special in terms of music and what seemed like stock sound effects that often clashed dischordantly with each other and the visuals in the game.”
    • “Terrible music.”
    • “One of this game's flaws is the lack of music during gameplay with the default character; however, the menu music is pretty good.”
  • grinding
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to unlock characters and items, especially through the gacha system. Many reviews highlight that without spending real money, players face a tedious grind to earn necessary resources, leading to frustration with the gameplay loop. While some appreciate the engaging elements and aesthetics, the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being a major drawback.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “Getting characters can be incredibly difficult without grinding due to the 'no duplicates' version of the gacha machine costing 5000 coins to use, and the duplicate-based version costing 500.”
    • “If you don't want to pay, you have to do a lot, and I mean a lot of grinding.”
    • “Very solid game with great sound and visuals, but ruined by a terrible grindy gameplay loop that encourages the player to delve into microtransactions.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it cute and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the funny visuals and sounds. The comedic elements, combined with engaging gameplay mechanics like character unlocks and daily challenges, contribute to an overall fun experience.

    • “But some of them are funny and enjoyable.”
    • “Otherwise, it's a funny cat shoot 'em up game.”
    • “I like the fact that you can kill whatever is in your sight, and the unlockable characters are pretty funny. It's a nice game.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game is well-made and free of major glitches or crashes, but some experience stability issues, including freezing on the loading screen and buggy hitboxes during missions. While the game is enjoyable, these stability concerns detract from the overall experience.

    • “This game is well made, with no glitches or crashes, making it a stable experience for players.”
    • “I appreciate the stability of the game; it allows me to focus on enjoying the fun characters and trying to beat my old high score.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions, which enhances the overall enjoyment.”
    • “It freezes on the loading screen...”
    • “The collecting missions have the worst hitboxes and visual glitches.”
    • “Missiles are buggy.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance even on lower-end computers, making it accessible to a wider audience. However, some users note that the Unity engine may not be fully optimized, leading to potential issues on certain systems. Overall, it is designed for portrait orientation, enhancing the experience on smartphones.

    • “This is optimized for portrait screen orientation, like smartphones.”
    • “Not to mention it's the only game my computer can handle. This game needs more attention; it's simple but really fun. Even if you have a low-end computer, it shouldn't be that laggy. I have a low-end computer and it runs smoothly.”
    • “400 total pilots to earn (some of which have funny visuals or sounds), great weapons grinding and performance, clear hitboxes, dailies to keep you engaged.”
    • “It's clear that this game's unoptimized Unity engine doesn't showcase its poor optimization.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers praise the character development for its fantastic creativity in both enemy and character designs, highlighting the appealing voxel-style aesthetics. The accompanying soundtrack also enhances the overall experience.

    • “The creativity of the enemy and character designs is fantastic, as well as the soundtrack.”
    • “Fascinating voxel-style character design <3”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Shooty Skies is praised for its vibrant graphics and engaging arcade feel, drawing comparisons to the aesthetics of Crossy Road. Players appreciate the game's lively and immersive environment, which enhances the overall shooting experience.

    • “Shooty Skies is a shooting arcade game with great atmosphere and graphics.”
    • “I've played Crossy Road, and this one doesn't stray far from it in terms of atmosphere and aesthetics.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express strong emotional reactions to the game, with some feeling so negatively impacted that they vow never to play it again. This suggests that the game elicits intense feelings, whether of disappointment or frustration.

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19h Median play time
13h Average play time
5h Main story
12h Completionist
2-24h Spent by most gamers
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Shooty Skies is a casual shooter game.

Shooty Skies is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

The main story can be completed in around 5 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 12 hours to finish. On average players spend around 13 hours playing Shooty Skies.

Shooty Skies was released on March 6, 2018.

Shooty Skies was developed by Mighty Games.

Shooty Skies has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Shooty Skies is a single player game.

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