Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

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Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is a single player role playing game with a anime theme. It was developed by Octeto Studios and was released on October 10, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics like Skies of Arcadia. Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming aesthetic, with great character design and 2D animation that evokes nostalgia for classic JRPGs.
The story is engaging and filled with heartwarming moments, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Combat mechanics are fun and strategic, with a variety of abilities that can be customized, providing depth to the gameplay.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including janky controls, audio glitches, and unresponsive menus that detract from the overall experience.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, especially in battles where the lack of variety in abilities and slow pacing can lead to frustration.
The 3D graphics do not match the quality of the 2D art, resulting in a disjointed visual experience that undermines the game's ambitious design.

story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The story of the game is described as intriguing and charming, with a mix of classic JRPG elements and heartfelt character interactions, though it suffers from predictability and some mechanical issues. Players appreciate the vibrant art style and world-building, but note that fetch quests and inconsistent pacing can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the narrative engaging enough to keep them invested, with potential for deeper exploration as the game progresses.
- “The story is interesting and the world building looks promising.”
- “Characters are charming, and the story is heartfelt.”
- “The story so far is pretty interesting and intriguing, and the dialogues will have the characters changing expressions using portraits, which I found really fun and keeps you focused on the conversation.”
- “The story so far is okay, very predictable at some points.”
- “Please, I really want to continue the story, but it's so hard to continue.”
- “I'm not going to include the story as a positive or a negative, it's just very inconsistent where I am at roughly 10+ hours into the game.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
31%
16%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique aesthetic, vibrant colors, and charming character design, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli and classic animation styles. Reviewers highlight the beautiful 2D art and lively visuals that enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature for fans of JRPGs. While some players found the graphics dizzying, the majority appreciate the developers' passion and effort in creating a visually appealing game.
- “This game has an interesting and unique aesthetic, really great character design and 2D animation. The menus and UI are fantastic, and the opening movie is a delight.”
- “One of my favorite things about Sky Oceans is how it balances this beautiful, almost relaxing art style with a pretty intense storyline.”
- “Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire reminds me a lot about the classic JRPG, Skies of Arcadia. The unique art style graphic itself is the game highlight; I was basically drawn in by the art style before playing the story.”
- “It's good but sorry, not for me, there's something with the graphics that makes me dizzy.”
- “From its retro style graphics, animation, gameplay, and adventure, you'll feel as if you're playing an old classic from the Dreamcast/GameCube era.”
- “Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire reminds me a lot about the classic JRPG, Skies of Arcadia; the unique art style graphic itself is the game highlight (I was basically drawn by the art style before playing the story).”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
Gameplay is characterized by a slow start and some mechanical issues, but it features enjoyable turn-based combat reminiscent of classic JRPGs, which becomes strategic as players learn character skills. While the world and music are praised, the lack of character expression and some repetitive elements detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as decent to fair, with a mix of fun and frustration.
- “The combat mechanics are fun and remind me of classic JRPGs (the good ones).”
- “The gameplay took a bit to get used to, especially with the turn-based combat, but once you understand how each character's skills work, it gets super strategic and fun.”
- “From its retro style graphics, animation, gameplay, and adventure, you'll feel as if you're playing an old classic from the Dreamcast/GameCube era.”
- “Gameplay is very slow in the early portions.”
- “I've been playing through this game with my stream community, and we've been delighted at the world and the music, but the gameplay and bugs have let it down so incredibly much.”
- “Now, this game is cute and definitely has some fun aspects, cute characters, fun art, and an intriguing story so far, but the game is also bogged down by some poor mechanical choices.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players praising the incredible soundtrack and its overall quality, rating it around 7 to 8 out of 10. However, some users noted that the music's impact can be diminished by gameplay issues and bugs. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point of the game.
- “Also, a very important note: the soundtrack is incredible.”
- “Music: 8/10”
- “Good soundtrack.”
- “I've been playing through this game with my stream community, and we've been delighted at the world and the music, but the gameplay and bugs have let it down so incredibly much.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marred by numerous bugs and glitches, including item and menu issues, unreliable ally targeting, and sound problems, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players report only minor problems, the prevalence of these issues suggests that the game requires further development and patching to achieve a smoother experience. Overall, many users feel that the game is not yet ready for release and needs more time to address these stability concerns.
- “From infinite item glitches, enemies that won't stop healing every single turn erasing all your progress and dragging out the fights, accidental sequence breaking by following developer-placed breadcrumbs, ally spell targeting being unreliable (heal Glenn, but it goes on anyone else for some reason), adding a pilot blocks the use of the equipment and arts interface until you reload, some equipment simply will not equip on some airframes despite no notation of it, and the absolutely infuriating menu glitch where any menu selection automatically jumps down two selections for some reason, this game needs way more time in the oven.”
- “Some examples include: the controls are janky, in-game sound often overlaps which then glitches, then dies out and you end up playing a completely silent game, the sound effects of what you're walking on doesn't match (walk on grass but hear metal instead), treasure chests either do not give you loot, don't show up, and continue to show as unopened when you scan.”
- “Before buying, I'd heard about a few bugs and glitches, and as of writing there are indeed some, but I think this is the kind of fix that the devs will be able to work out in a patch.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features captivating character design and 2D animation, which have garnered significant praise from players. Many reviewers express a strong attachment to the characters, particularly Glenn, highlighting the effective character development that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the character design is rated highly, with a score of 9/10.
- “I've been following this game for some time because of the character design, and now that I got to play it, I fell completely for Glenn and company.”
- “This game has an interesting and unique aesthetic, really great character design and 2D animation, the menus and UI are fantastic, and the opening movie is a delight.”
- “Character design: 9/10”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, as significant hours are required to properly equip pilots. While the initial battles are enjoyable, they quickly become repetitive, leading to a desire for features like an auto-battler or speed-up option to alleviate the monotony. Overall, the grinding detracts from the overall experience, making the game feel dull and lacking in engagement.
- “You can't outfit your pilots properly unless you spend hours farming so that you can buy them stuff.”
- “As fun as the battles are at first, they become tedious and repetitive towards the end, and this game would seriously benefit from an auto-battler (for the easier fights) or at least a speed-up button.”
- “Really wanted this to be good because I loved Skies of Arcadia, but this is deadly dull, with empty towns, no characterization, and tedious combat... definitely not worth it.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its concept and visuals, but many users feel that significant optimizations are needed, particularly in interaction mechanics, to enhance the overall experience. Some players express a willingness to revisit the game if improvements are made.
- “I may try this again in the future if this game is overhauled with loads of optimizations.”
- “Good idea and beautiful art, but the interaction should be optimized a lot.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring charming characters and a heartfelt story that creates a fun and heart-warming experience for players.
- “It's a fun little experience filled with heartwarming moments and cool characters.”
- “Characters are charming, and the story is heartfelt.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic situation where the alliance's primary focus is on the player, adding a comedic twist to the narrative of refugees establishing a base and embarking on missions. This blend of absurdity and adventure contributes to a lighthearted tone throughout the gameplay.
- “It's funny that the alliance is mainly interested in you... after a successful escape, you and a few other refugees from Blossom Town set up a base in a remote location, from where you set off on various missions with your carrier ship 'Nimbus'.”

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Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is a role playing game with anime theme.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 19 hours playing Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire was released on October 10, 2024.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire was developed by Octeto Studios.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire is a single player game.

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