Sky Cannoneer

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Sky Cannoneer is a single player and multiplayer tactical strategy game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Element Games, LLC and was released on February 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An arcade classic reimagined -- build up your fortifications, place your cannons, and fire at the enemy forces! Improve your Battle Haven with powerful upgrades, including new types of Forts, Technologies, Superpowers, and Summons.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Sky Cannoneer is a solid and enjoyable spiritual successor to the classic Rampart, featuring engaging gameplay and a variety of upgrades and strategies.
The game offers a great retro feel with impressive graphics and sound, along with meaningful gameplay changes through upgrades and varied battle types.
It successfully blends action and strategy, providing quick missions that are fun to jump in and out of, with a surprising depth in progression and replayability.

The game can become extremely frustrating, particularly in levels where the AI has overwhelming advantages, leading to a sense of imbalance.
There is a lack of clear instructions or directions, which can make the gameplay experience confusing for new players.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive, with only brief moments of action followed by building phases, leading to boredom.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, showcasing a modern interpretation of classic gameplay with impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth and enjoyment that the updated graphics bring to the game, making it feel fresh and engaging.
- “It's a really fun game that takes the spirit of a game like Rampart and realizes what it would be like 30 years later with awesome graphics and a ton of depth to play through and enjoy.”
story
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The story is presented through quick, bite-sized missions that allow players to easily engage with the narrative, making it enjoyable to jump in and out of the game.
replayability
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Players find the game offers significant replayability, particularly through the pursuit of achievements and the challenge of achieving three stars on all levels, even for those who are midway through the campaign.
- “I'm a little over halfway through the campaign, but there's still quite a bit of replayability with achievements and 3-starring all of the levels.”