Sky Force Reloaded
- November 29, 2017
- Infinite Dreams
- 5h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Sky Force Reloaded" is a modern take on classic arcade shoot 'em ups with immersive environments, intense effects, and superb gameplay mechanics. The game features 15 stages with challenging missions and intimidating bosses, and various difficulty modes to test your skills. Rescue missing operatives, collect in-game rewards, and prepare for an action-packed experience. No information available on the release date or developer/publisher.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and gameplay, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
- The game is challenging yet rewarding, with a fair progression system that allows players to advance without mandatory purchases.
- Highly addictive with a variety of upgrades and power-ups, keeping players engaged for hours.
- The reliance on grinding the same levels repeatedly to earn stars for upgrades can become tedious and frustrating.
- Frequent crashes and bugs, especially after watching ads, disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Limited multiplayer options and the requirement to have friends for certain features can hinder enjoyment for solo players.
- graphics1,018 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning detail, vibrant colors, and smooth performance. Reviewers highlight the impressive visual effects and animations, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and engaging. However, some players have noted issues with graphics optimization on certain devices, suggesting a need for improvements in this area.
“Stunning graphics with great sound effects, plus lots of ship upgrades to help you win on later levels.”
“The graphics are excellent, with great detail, color, and sound.”
“This game not only has one of the best graphics I've seen, but the gameplay is second to none too.”
“The shooting isn't satisfying, the graphics need improvements.”
“Game crashes after the iDreams logo showing a black screen or doesn't load any graphics with sounds and touch still working.”
“Disappointingly, the graphics in the actual game were just very regular.”
- monetization466 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 82 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after every game session. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal and find in-app purchases reasonably priced, others feel that the ads disrupt gameplay and can lead to technical issues, such as freezing or black screens. Overall, while the game offers a free-to-play model with optional purchases, the balance between ads and gameplay experience remains a contentious point among players.
“Sky Force is probably my favorite mobile game. It is quick to load, has nice visuals, great audio, challenging gameplay, and feels fresh. It is not pay-to-win; although I bought a few things from the store (like no ads and some upgrades), I did not feel forced to do so, which is great.”
“Great game - very balanced with a fair monetization scheme that does not limit game progress.”
“Microtransactions are fairly priced, optional, and the game is fun even if you don't pay.”
“Ads after every single game is expected at this point, but this game takes it one step further by semi-hiding the close button on the ads so you can't close them easily.”
“However, this is one of those free-to-play games that's almost impossible to advance through at anything close to an entertaining pace due to the fact that they expect you to make in-game purchases, which, after watching all the 30-second ads they throw your way...”
“I paid for ads removal a while ago and suddenly I go to play it again and I'm watching ads... not cool.”
- gameplay383 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging level design, and polished controls, making it enjoyable and addictive for players. However, some users express frustration with repetitive gameplay, excessive ads, and pay-to-win mechanics that can hinder progress. Overall, while the graphics and sound are often highlighted as top-notch, the gameplay experience can be marred by grindy elements and monetization strategies.
“Smooth graphics and performance, polished mechanics, well designed levels that are fun to replay.”
“The gameplay, graphics, music, all of it is simply top notch!”
“This game has excellent gameplay reminiscent of arcade games of the genre, very smart design when it comes to objectives and power ups, and best of all: non-predatory microtransactions.”
“Gameplay gets boring and old when you spend hours replaying the same level.”
“The slow pacing of the game makes the gameplay feel more like a chore.”
“Actual gameplay has taken a backseat to revenue generation and cash extraction from the end user.”
- story178 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often described as non-existent, with players primarily focused on completing missions rather than engaging with a narrative. While some enjoy the challenge of replaying missions to earn upgrades and medals, many find the repetitive nature of the gameplay and lack of a compelling storyline to be a drawback. Overall, the game is praised for its graphics and mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of depth in its storytelling.
“The story behind this was amazing!”
“The story is interesting too, I loved the first one, but this one is even better!”
“Very balanced story of the game and growing, which makes it interesting to play till the end.”
“There's no point in disabling the stage 5 barrier if an EMP missile is just gonna keep chasing you and making the mission much harder than it already is.”
“The only reason it's getting four stars is because the story is identical to the 2014 one; the countdown timer before you get your planes back is ridiculous and the fact that you need medals to advance to the next stage.”
“Beautiful and responsive menus, attention to detail, funny/thoughtful descriptions of cards in the game and a minimal (almost non-existing) story to boot.”
- grinding146 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly when upgrading aircraft and progressing through levels. While some players find the grind rewarding and enjoyable, many express frustration over the excessive time required to achieve upgrades, leading to boredom and a potential loss of interest in the game. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, providing a sense of achievement for some while overwhelming others with its demands.
“Unfortunately, this game requires an extreme amount of grinding.”
“The game was fun initially, but the upgrade economy is far too grindy; the game requires me to finish the same level far too many times in order to make one small upgrade.”
“If you don't purchase stars to upgrade your ship, you will be grinding for months and months, playing the same stage over and over again, just to get strong enough to finish the game.”
- music99 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its fantastic and nostalgic quality, while others express a desire for improvement or variety. Many users appreciate the ability to mute the in-game music and play their own, indicating that the soundtrack may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the music is often described as fitting and enjoyable, complementing the game's graphics and gameplay effectively.
“Fantastic soundtrack and sound effects.”
“The music is absolutely beautiful and just so addicting.”
“The graphics and music complement each other, making you pleasantly nostalgic about the boss levels in the older generation games!”
“I really enjoy this game, but lately there is an ad for Angry Birds that makes the music play in the background.”
“The music from the Angry Birds commercials often keeps on playing after the commercial is over.”
“Great game, but why does it play the Angry Birds music from time to time.”
- replayability50 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting the variety of difficulties, unlockables, and different gameplay paths that keep the experience fresh. While some players noted a decline in replay value after reaching end-game content, the majority found the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, making it a great choice for both casual and competitive play. The stunning graphics and smooth controls further enhance the replay experience, solidifying its status as a highly replayable title.
“Immerse yourself in its stunning graphics, smooth controls, exciting bosses, and considerably high replay value... if you can make it to the end.”
“There are always different paths to take and different ways to play the game that keep it fresh and give it an extremely high replay value for each level.”
“The replay value keeps you coming back and there's variety - far from linear level progression to get the best results.”
“Power-ups add little to your attack, levels lose replayability after the 3rd-4th playthrough and it takes way too long to level up.”
“Can't reset the game, has no replay value.”
- stability39 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing, especially during ads and critical gameplay moments. While some players have experienced smooth performance, the majority highlight persistent glitches that disrupt their experience, making the game frustrating and unenjoyable. Overall, the stability issues detract from what could otherwise be an engaging game.
“Optimized really well, runs great.”
“No glitches, superb graphics, relatively easy to progress... excellent gameplay!”
“No bugs, no glitches; that's why I love this game.”
“One struggle are the controls of the plane; it seems to appear rarely, but when it happens, the plane freezes mid-air and does not move for 1 to 2 seconds, and that's really it.”
“The latest update has caused an error, so now when I watch the ads for the free gift, the ad plays and then the screen goes black and the game freezes.”
“Game just suddenly started working again; I can run the game once after downloading, but subsequent times the game just freezes on the company logo page.”
- optimization28 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth graphics and performance, with many users reporting no lag or stuttering, even on lower-end devices. However, some players have experienced issues such as micro-stuttering and frame rate drops after updates, indicating that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are inconsistencies that need addressing, particularly on certain Android devices. Despite these concerns, the majority find the game satisfying to play with polished mechanics and well-designed levels.
“Smooth graphics and performance, polished mechanics, well designed levels that are fun to replay.”
“Optimized really well, runs great.”
“The game is incredibly well optimized and runs well on my device 100% of the time.”
“The game became more unstable.. I'm facing micro stuttering a few times but it wasn't in the previous version.. also the game suddenly became 90fps to 60fps locked one time while playing.. lol did you guys optimize or add bugs?!”
“Did not find an Android device that will run it without any stuttering though.”
“However, the latest update proclaims 'optimizations' but I experienced skipping frames in nightmare mode on some levels, my device is Pixel C; before the update, it was quite smooth.”
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the funny dialogues, entertaining mechanics, and humorous character interactions. While some reviews note that the humor can occasionally distract from gameplay, many find it adds to the overall enjoyment, making the game a standout in the mobile genre. Overall, the combination of wacky elements and thoughtful comedic details contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“One of the best games I have played, great graphics, awesome originality, funny dialogs, and a great upgrade/card/technician system.”
“The hilarious dialogue and entertaining mechanics make this a must play for mobile games if you ask me.”
“Beautiful and responsive menus, attention to detail, funny/thoughtful descriptions of cards in the game and a minimal (almost non-existing) story to boot.”
- emotional11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with players appreciating the graphics and the developer's responsive communication, which fostered a sense of connection. However, frustrations arise from gameplay mechanics, such as touch controls obscuring visibility and bugs affecting performance, leading to a lack of immersion and emotional engagement with the game world. Overall, while there are moments of enjoyment, technical issues detract from a fully emotional experience.
“The developer's nice response to my angry review made me feel bad lol.”
“This is a very good plane game; I like it. I like the touching mechanic, whatever it's called.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, effectively drawing players in with its spectacular design, while maintaining a serious tone that complements the gameplay. Players appreciate the balance between engaging mechanics and the overall ambiance, enhancing their experience without distraction.
“Live and breathe; really drawing you in with a spectacular atmosphere.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for its lack of variety, with users finding the character designs to be poorly executed and unappealing.
“The only two character designs are absolutely atrocious.”
“Character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving little room for growth.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes it hard to connect with the characters.”
