Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders

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Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by Atypical Games and was released on January 7, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders" is an action-packed, flight combat game set in World War II. Players can engage in thrilling air battles, flying a variety of historic aircraft while completing challenging missions. With stunning visuals and intense multiplayer options, Storm Raiders offers a rich and immersive flying experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 898 reviews

graphics83 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Excellent graphics and detailed aircraft from the WWII era, providing an immersive experience.
Smooth and responsive controls, making it one of the best simulators for aerial combat.
Offers a variety of gameplay modes, including single-player campaigns and online multiplayer.

Many in-app purchases are required to unlock additional planes and features, which can feel overpriced.
Frequent crashes and technical issues on various devices, making the game unplayable for some users.
The autopilot feature is unbalanced, giving an unfair advantage to players who use it.

graphics
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their excellence, detail, and realism, particularly in relation to aircraft design and historical accuracy. While some players noted minor issues such as color glitches or size on smaller screens, the overall consensus highlights the graphics as a standout feature, often described as breathtaking or near console quality. A few users mentioned that while the graphics are impressive, they may not match those of top-tier competitors in the genre.
- “Absolutely stunning graphics.”
- “The graphics are breathtaking, especially when beamed to TV and when coupled with a joypad this is as good as Android gaming can get.”
- “This developer has created what is currently the best, most realistic game I have seen; the game's graphics are just incredible.”
- “I wasted money on this game due to bad graphics.”
- “It has the worst graphics ever.”
- “Nice gameplay, but the graphics are so bad.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
20%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is generally praised for its accessibility, variety of control options, and engaging mechanics, particularly in dogfights and multiplayer modes. While many users appreciate the beautiful graphics and smooth performance, some note issues like dullness in dogfights, occasional crashes, and glitches affecting the experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is considered enjoyable and addictive, especially for fans of air combat simulations.
- “Beautiful graphics, smooth gameplay, and a lot of planes to choose from.”
- “The mechanics of play here are incredible in terms of ease of accessibility and difficulty curve.”
- “Gameplay is superb with an amazing amount of detailed authentic WWII planes.”
- “Gameplay during dogfights is a bit dull and should be more 'arcade' as the flight control.”
- “Decent graphics and average gameplay.”
- “A good base game accompanied with decent graphics, gameplay is quite easy to pick up with multiple control settings for personal tastes, but commonly crashes on startup which isn't anything major but certainly annoying.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
73%
10%
Players appreciate the game's graphics and fast-paced missions but express disappointment over the limited campaign story, calling for more missions and historical scenarios. Many reviews highlight the need for additional content, such as longer campaigns and diverse mission types, while also noting issues with mission difficulty and game stability. Overall, the story aspect is seen as a strong foundation that requires expansion to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I really like this game because I love the graphics and story.”
- “But the campaign story was too short.”
- “Please make more and longer story.”
- “Thanks for replying. The issues I have with your game 'Storm Riders' are as follows: tutorials have no controls at all, nothing, zero, nada on screen. If I attempt to go to any other mission, the game crashes, the screen goes off and on. Since there's no controls, I can't do any maneuver, but the worst thing is the screen that goes off and on.”
monetization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and the focus on pure gameplay, while others criticize the prevalence and pricing of in-app purchases, feeling they detract from the overall experience. Many users express frustration over the high costs of certain items and the competitive advantage provided by purchased upgrades, suggesting that the game would benefit from a more balanced approach to monetization. Overall, while some players enjoy the free-to-play model, others believe it undermines the game's value and fairness.
- “No ads!”
- “The multiplayer online play is fantastic and the in-app purchases - an evil invention in my view - are not too over the top.”
- “Free to play and in-game purchases are actually done by choice.”
- “In-app purchases after paying for the app!”
- “Another thing is that this game is actually a waste of money to purchase when there are tons of in-app purchases.”
- “I paid money for a plane with a giant ad on it?!?!?”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues with the game, including frequent freezes on the title and loading screens, sound glitches, and problems with downloading. Many have expressed frustration over these issues, leading to requests for refunds and resolutions. Overall, the game's stability is described as poor and buggy, rendering it unplayable for some users.
- “The game freezes on the opening screen; the plane stops spinning in the bottom right corner and I can't do anything. I paid for this game and I immediately want to be refunded for my purchase and I want this problem resolved.”
- “I bought this game and the download simply does not begin; it freezes at 0% and when I try to do something, it crashes.”
- “The sound in this game is broken; it glitches in and out and makes the game unplayable.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization varies significantly across devices; while it runs smoothly and is well-optimized for flagship Android phones, users report issues on newer devices and some lag on others. Overall, the experience is positive on compatible devices, but there are notable performance concerns on certain models.
- “It's a dirt-old game for iOS, but not for Android, and it has been optimized very well. Great graphics, great control, and even better gameplay content, plus it performs excellently on flagship Android devices.”
- “I haven't seen any performance issues on my Galaxy S5.”
- “Great game, runs smoothly on my Samsung S5.”
- “I love this game, but it is not optimized for the new phone :( the screen size isn't compatible.”
- “It's laggy and not optimized.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the music in the game, noting it as top quality and a strong aspect of the overall experience. However, some users suggest that improvements in gameplay mechanics and additional campaign missions would enhance the game further.
- “Visually it's excellent, with a consistent and high frame rate, with the music and sound effects also being top quality.”
- “The music in the game is decent, but it quickly becomes repetitive and lacks variety, making it less enjoyable over time.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the music doesn't quite match the quality of the gameplay and can feel out of place.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience; it feels like an afterthought rather than a key component.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect to be tedious, although they acknowledge that the flight controls, while basic, are still an improvement over many other games.
- “It gets tedious and the flight controls are basic, but still better than lots of alternatives.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the review stems from the irony of a newer game malfunctioning on a device where an older game runs smoothly, highlighting the absurdity of technology inconsistencies.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users generally find the game highly replayable, citing various elements that encourage multiple playthroughs, such as diverse gameplay options, branching storylines, and unlockable content. This variety keeps the experience fresh and engaging, prompting players to return for new experiences.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the variety of choices and character builds available.”
- “I keep coming back to this game because every run offers new challenges and experiences.”

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Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders is a casual shooter game.

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders was released on January 7, 2015.

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders was developed by Atypical Games.

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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