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Sky Battles

47%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
47% User Score Based on 68 reviews

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"Sky Battles" is an action-packed game where you pilot your plane to battle giant robotic monsters and engage in online multiplayer dogfights. The game features eight unique bosses, customizable planes with various weapons, and in-game power-ups. Play across ten original missions, collect gems to level up, and participate in multi-platform multiplayer matches against PC, Mac, and mobile players.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game has a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic arcade games, providing a unique experience for players.
  • Some players found joy and hope through the game during difficult times, highlighting its potential for emotional impact.
  • There are interesting boss fights and unique abilities that add excitement to the gameplay.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making the game frustrating and difficult to play.
  • The graphics and overall quality are subpar, resembling outdated games from the mid-2000s.
  • There is a lack of clear objectives and instructions, leaving players confused about how to progress.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance leads to personal growth. While the initial mission leaves players with questions about the plot, such as the motivations of an evil organization, the overall narrative is engaging and entertaining.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Some story, I wanna know why these things are here, like some evil organization unleashing their superweapons (would explain the choppers).”
    • “I've only played the first mission, but so far I'm very entertained.”
    • “Some story, I want to know why these things are here, like some evil organization unleashing their superweapons (would explain the choppers).”
    • “First mission, no clue what to do.”
    • “Sure it is, whichever story is better than no story.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are described as decent but not cutting-edge, reflecting a console-like quality despite being on PC. While some users appreciate the improved 3D graphics compared to past titles, others note that it lacks the polish and sophistication of major releases. Overall, the visuals are functional but may not satisfy those seeking top-tier graphical fidelity.

    • “I have never seen such graphics.”
    • “It is improved 3D graphics from the past.”
    • “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
    • “Its not gonna have all the top of the line graphics or controls like all the major companies have, so don't dismiss it just because you can't get past a few levels.”
    • “Controls are easy to use (I recommend a controller first, mouse second), graphics are decent, objectives are clear, difficulty isn't too easy or too hard for me.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with poor handling and responsiveness that detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers note a lack of polish and apparent gameplay testing, leading to slow and frustrating controls, making it difficult to recommend the game.

    • “Can't wait to fight more bosses! I'll be uploading a video of my gameplay here: https://www.youtube.”
    • “It's janky and unsatisfying to play, and any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
    • “It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
    • “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
    • “Slow, frustrating, uncontrollable gameplay, useless options menu, don't buy it...”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as relaxing and soothing, providing a calming experience for players. However, there are complaints about the lack of sound options, such as the inability to stop or adjust the volume of the music.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “No sound options to stop the music or reduce the volume.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy has been criticized for relying on low-quality reskins of GameMaker Studio templates and poorly executed Unity engine games, which users perceive as cash grabs rather than genuine offerings.

    • “They've pushed a bunch of GameMaker Studio template reskins onto Steam as cash grabs, but this time they got their hands on some poorly made 3D rendered third-person vehicle arcade shooter slapped together by abusing the Unity engine.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users describing it as a "buggy mess." This indicates significant technical issues that detract from the overall gaming experience.

    • “This game is a buggy mess!”
    • “This game is a buggy mess!”

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