Silverwing
- June 14, 2022
- Synthetic Vector Studios
Get on SteamSilverwing is an action flight game where you build an array of powerful spaceships to combat enemies across space and a diverse set of planet landscapes. Use your piloting skills and a 6 degrees-of-freedom flight system to defeat enemy fighters, bombers, turrets, and capital ships. Play through a fully voiced 20+ mission campaign with multiple endings based on your mission choices. As you progre…
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun arcade combat experience with both space and planetary engagements, making it accessible and enjoyable.
- Customization options for ships and equipment enhance replayability, allowing players to carry upgrades into new games.
- The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older space shooters, with entertaining story elements and humorous moments.
- The game feels unpolished and clunky, with some controls requiring significant tweaking to feel right.
- Mission types can be repetitive and lack variety, often boiling down to simple 'shoot and destroy' objectives.
- There are technical issues, such as crashes when using certain peripherals, and the absence of a map or HUD can make navigation challenging.
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as decent and entertaining, adhering to familiar genre tropes without being groundbreaking. While the main plotline consists of 20 missions completed in about 6.5 hours, players appreciate the engaging narrative more than in similar titles like Elite Dangerous. However, there are suggestions for enhancing the story experience through additional lore, mission selectors, and improved UI elements.
“The story was entertaining, which makes it better than Elite Dangerous in that way.”
“More UI notes and text like descriptions of what different difficulties do, text descriptions and lore on your enemies/things you find in the main story, etc. The tongue-in-cheek tone would work well there and add some narrative engagement.”
“All of this praise said, I have to say the mission types are a bit bland.”
“The story was decent - nothing groundbreaking but solid for the tropes of the genre.”
“[*] More UI notes and text like descriptions of what different difficulties do, text descriptions and lore on your enemies/things you find in the main story, etc. The tongue-in-cheek tone would work well there and add some narrative engagement.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Replayability is considered high due to the variety of ships and upgrades available, along with the ability to carry upgrades into new games, encouraging players to explore different strategies and experiences.
“Replayability seems high because there are many ships and upgrades for each ship, as well as an option to carry upgrades to a new game.”
“The variety of choices in character builds and story paths makes each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and side quests, I find myself coming back to explore different outcomes every time.”
“Replayability is severely lacking; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The game offers a few different paths, but they all feel too similar to warrant multiple playthroughs.”
“While there are some customization options, they don't significantly change the gameplay experience, making replaying feel redundant.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features humorous moments, particularly highlighted by amusing random announcements in the hangar, which add a lighthearted touch to the experience.
“There were some funny moments along the way, especially when you were in the hangar and random announcements came over the speakers.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the gameplay lacks depth due to the absence of procedural generation, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in games from larger studios.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and fun that keeps you coming back for more.”
“I love how the mechanics are intuitive yet offer a lot of depth, allowing for both casual play and strategic thinking.”
“The variety of gameplay options and the seamless integration of different elements make for a truly immersive experience.”
“Nothing was procedurally generated, which always bugs me about games from bigger studios. The gameplay might be fun enough, but it lacks depth.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The combat system is overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement over time.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its quality and the clever inclusion of voice-over easter eggs as a delightful addition.
“The music is great, and the voice-over easter eggs are amazing... nice touch!”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
