Sky Knights
- July 27, 2017
- Mudpike
- 2h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun, addictive gameplay with a surprising amount of tactical depth.
- Great community support and active developer engagement.
- Easy to learn but hard to master, making it enjoyable for both casual and competitive players.
- The player base is low, making it difficult to find matches at times.
- The game has been in early access for a long time with limited updates and content.
- Requires a persistent online connection, which can lead to frustrating disconnections.
- gameplay80 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its accessibility and depth, offering a mix of easy-to-learn controls and challenging mechanics that reward skill and strategy. Players enjoy the adrenaline-filled dogfights and the variety of aircraft, with solid multiplayer options enhancing the experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between casual fun and competitive play, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned flight sim enthusiasts.
“The core game mechanics and controls are rock solid, fun, and very easy to pick up and learn.”
“Its controls are intuitive, its gameplay is fast-paced, and it has a surprising amount of depth.”
“The gameplay is compelling, and the developer's attention to detail (mechanics, community feedback, and visual style) is amazing.”
“5 for NATO and 5 for the Warsaw Pact (4 of them unlockable through rather challenging time trials), which, although fine for gameplay, isn't as much as I'd like to see.”
“Straightforward gameplay that is easy to pick up, but difficult to master.”
“Gameplay is solid, action is relentless, combat is unforgiving.”
- music36 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its strong inspiration from the Top Gun soundtrack, effectively capturing the nostalgic 80s vibe without infringing on copyrights. While many players enjoy the energetic and thematic tunes that enhance the gameplay experience, some express a desire for a broader variety of tracks, as the repetition of songs can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, particularly for fans of flight films and retro arcade styles.
“The soundtrack is excellent as it does a good job to sound similar to the Top Gun soundtrack without directly copying the songs, bravo.”
“For the flight film nerd (I am one), the references from above mentioned movies add a lot to the game, and the soundtrack is spot on!”
“Its a fun retro arcade style top-down dogfighting game with (at the time of this review) 3 aircraft classes and an awesome soundtrack if you're a fan of Top Gun.”
“The aesthetic is cartoonish with a soundtrack that appears to have been lifted directly from Top Gun.”
“Music is very much Top Gun inspired but not too similar to get smashed with a copyright infringement notice.”
“Atmosphere and music are a+, the whole minutes to learn, longer to master thing holds true here.”
- graphics32 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a cartoonish and artistic style, reminiscent of titles like Borderlands, with smooth performance and a retro arcade vibe. While many players appreciate the unique aesthetic and satisfying visuals, some feel that there is room for improvement in terms of polish and visibility. Overall, the art style is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Graphics have a Borderlands-like look to them while keeping it very nice looking, and it runs very smoothly.”
“Visually artistic with a distinct yet familiar art style with cell shading.”
“It's not trying to be super realistic with visuals, but its own unique style works extremely well.”
“The visuals are another area which leaves much to be desired.”
“The aesthetic is cartoonish with a soundtrack that appears to have been lifted directly from Top Gun.”
“With some polishing in graphics/visibility, this will be an arcady team shooter for everyone :)”
- story12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story mode, which has led to criticism regarding the absence of a campaign or mission-based scenarios. While players appreciate the gameplay, they express concern that the repetitive nature of missions across similar maps may lead to fatigue. However, some enjoy the game for its straightforwardness, especially those with limited time for lengthy narratives.
“Some kind of campaign of mission-based scenarios should have been added, but it seems it is going to end up in the early access curse.”
“I guess people soon get tired of flying the same type of missions on three different yet similar maps.”
“For some reason, I still enjoy playing this game; I guess mostly because I don't have time anymore for long storyline games.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its excellent performance and user-friendly mechanics, making it easy for players to engage with. The upgrade system adds depth, allowing players to enhance aircraft performance through modifications earned in matches, which significantly enhances the overall gameplay experience and encourages continued play.
“There are modifications you can get after winning a PvP (or PvE) match, which you can use to strengthen the specified aircraft's performance or destroy them for spare parts, allowing you to upgrade a modification of your choice.”
“Unlocking upgrades is good fun, and they really make a difference in aircraft performance, making you want to play more even on your own.”
“It is fun to play (against bots and/or other players), performance is excellent, and it is very easy to get the hang of it.”
“Unlocking upgrades is good fun and they really make a difference in aircraft performance, which makes you want to play more even on your own.”
“There are modifications you can get after winning a PvP (VE) match, which you can use to strengthen the specified aircraft's performance or destroy them for spare parts, allowing you to upgrade a modification of your choice.”
“Which all have their own special weapons and performance, allowing them to play their own role within the game.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its great theme and exceptional music, contributing to an immersive experience. The combination of these elements enhances the gameplay, making it engaging and memorable.
“Atmosphere and music are A+, the whole minutes to learn, longer to master thing holds true here.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, indicating that it can feel repetitive or tedious.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“There are moments when the grinding becomes excessive.”
“I found the grinding aspect to be quite tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, noting that matches against the AI are well-balanced and consistently enjoyable, making each playthrough a fun experience.
“Replayability - even against the AI, each game is well balanced and a blast to play.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model that does not include any microtransactions, which has been positively noted by users.
“Also, there's no microtransactions.”
