The Falconeer

The Falconeer: Warrior Edition includes everything released so far, with stunning visuals on PS5 and even prettier visuals than before.

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"The Falconeer" is an open-world air combat game set in a fantastical world of floating islands and ancient cultures. Soar through the skies on the back of a giant warbird, battling hostile faqs and completing missions for hire. Experience a unique and immersive world with a rich backstory and dynamic environment, where your choices and actions have real consequences.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 207 reviews

story47 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a unique art style that creates a beautiful world to explore.
The flying mechanics are enjoyable, providing a sense of freedom and excitement during aerial combat.
The developer is highly interactive with the community, showing dedication to improving the game based on player feedback.

The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, especially when using mouse and keyboard, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story can be confusing and lacks clear direction, making it difficult for players to become fully immersed in the narrative.
The game can become repetitive, with missions often feeling similar and lacking variety in objectives.

story
256 mentions
18 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as engaging and rich in lore, focusing on morally complex factions and political intrigue, though it can feel tedious at times due to repetitive missions and a lack of mid-mission checkpoints. While some players appreciate the depth and world-building, others find the narrative presentation lacking, with a slow start and occasional plot holes. Overall, the game offers a unique storytelling approach that may appeal to those who enjoy exploration and character-driven narratives, despite some criticisms regarding pacing and mission structure.
- “The story is pretty good.”
- “The lore, setting, and story are great, and I am enjoying the fluid combat.”
- “The story carries nicely through all chapters.”
- “The story of this game is a giant sequel bait.”
- “But almost 2 hours in, it feels like 50% of the game is skipping hardly interesting (and not all that well voiced) dialogue, flying slow escort missions, and then getting to redo all of that when you accidentally flunk the end-combat part of a mission, because there seem to be no mid-mission checkpoints.”
- “The story is lacking, but at least it's not intrusive.”
gameplay
63 mentions
29 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable aerial dogfighting mechanics and a unique flying system, though it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth in mission variety. While some players appreciate the minimalist design and artistic style, others find the controls and mechanics poorly explained, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a mix of fun flight dynamics and engaging story elements, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay experiences.
- “The combat was very nice and there are many cool mechanics for it.”
- “Gameplay is a mix of Star Fox 64 with open world mechanics, having a bit of RPG in the mix with a level system that increases the bird's stats as the player levels up.”
- “Falconeer is a truly enjoyable example of interactive art with compelling gameplay and mechanics.”
- “If multiple missions and mission segments consist of a delivery quest that basically goes 'hold button to straight up skip travel time' twice per mission, then I don't know what to tell you - other than that, even with the built-in 'skip flying gameplay' fast forward, it doesn't respect my time.”
- “The majority of gameplay consists of flying in a straight line through a beautiful but monotonous seascape.”
- “One side mission I was on I suddenly needed to fire a rocket pod to proceed with no warning beforehand I would need to... I had one but had already used it earlier in the fight... which is just another part of the super poor tutorial and mechanic info this game has, hell the game doesn't even teach you how to land!”
graphics
57 mentions
63 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and unique art style, creating a beautiful and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers highlight the effective combination of visuals, music, and world-building, noting that the aesthetic appeal is a significant draw, even if some find the gameplay lacking. Overall, the graphics are considered impressive, especially for a solo developer, with a distinct charm that resonates with players.
- “The visuals are absolutely stunning, and the FPS is flawless.”
- “The world is just tons of fun and visually gorgeous, with a really distinct art style.”
- “The aesthetics are gorgeous and the world is full of small details that make it vibrant.”
- “There is an open world, but little to nothing to actually do outside of quests, so there is no real reason to bother exploring (aside from the views, which are lovely to look at, but for me personally aesthetics will only get a game so far).”
- “Graphically, the sea is pretty, the fog and clouds are lovely and actually quite impressive (but overabundant), and everything else is rendered in the plastic style that's become the 3D version of pixel art.”
- “Graphics: quite unusual.”
music
34 mentions
68 % positive mentions
24 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its atmospheric qualities and unique compositions, including tribal and harmonic elements. The soundtrack is described as both relaxing and immersive, effectively complementing the visuals and gameplay, although some players noted a desire for more variety. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Immediately drawn in by the art style, the story, and the amazing music.”
- “The music is wonderful, and the art style, while simplistic, is still beautiful in its own right.”
- “The music in this is highly unique and moving from action cues to tranquil sparse instrumentation when watching the stars.”
- “Also, the music is okay, but rather tame compared to what I expected after playing Divinity: Dragon Commander.”
- “Some sound effects were incredibly loud, while others were incredibly soft, and there were no separate settings for music and sound effects.”
- “The music in this is highly unique and moving, from action cues to tranquil sparse instrumentation when watching the stars.”
optimization
12 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, particularly for controllers, offering smooth performance and stability even on modest hardware, such as a decent gaming laptop. While it may not be as effective with keyboard and mouse controls, users report that adjusting settings can improve the experience. Overall, the game's performance is commendable, with high framerates and resolution, making it a standout for a one-man project.
- “I feel that also contributes to its odd charm though, and it should be noted that performance is incredible (some AAA should take note) and is perfectly stable.”
- “Performance: this game aims for smooth performance with high framerate and resolution.”
- “The game is optimized for controllers and doesn't work well with keyboard and mouse, but controls are relatively simple and easy to get the hang of even if you don't use controllers often.”
- “The world map is playing or running slowly.”
- “It took a bit to get the hang of, since I am on a computer and it's optimized for a controller, but if you turn the mouse sensitivity down and set the flight control (not camera) to mouse, it works pretty well.”
atmosphere
11 mentions
82 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning visuals, immersive soundtrack, and rich world-building, creating a contemplative and soothing experience. Players appreciate the combination of atmospheric music and art style, which enhances both exploration and combat, making it a memorable and engaging environment. Overall, the game is described as a visually captivating and meditative experience that effectively draws players into its world.
- “Either way, this gorgeously stylized, at times contemplative, mostly gently confusing, albeit enticing, meditative, and visually and atmospherically rich experience unfolds slowly but surely into something that I couldn't get out of my head at work today.”
- “Soaring through the sky on your warbird, taking in the atmospheric music, and I really like the art style of the game.”
- “I adore everything about this game, from its atmospheric soundtrack to its amazing visual aesthetics, and I am finding it an absolute joy to play.”
grinding
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge it brings, others feel it can become tedious, particularly when it comes to resource management like ammo. Although grinding is often necessary for progression, it is noted that it can be optional, allowing players to focus on story missions instead. Overall, the excitement of combat is sometimes overshadowed by the repetitive nature of grinding tasks.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “Pacing/missions-- in the beginning there is a bit of grinding to do to actually hold your own in some of the plot missions.”
- “The combat is exciting but can become tedious after a while.”
- “Grindy style of making gold which I like, however not for serious flight simmers.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game offers a moderate level of replayability due to its open-world design and diverse missions across major cities, which unlock new mounts and credits. However, the extent of replayability remains somewhat uncertain for players.
- “There is some replayability as the game is an open world with various missions in each major city, giving you access to new mounts, credits, or opportunities for doing business with other places.”
- “Very good game with a decent amount of replayability.”
- “There is some replayability as the game is an open world with various missions in each major city, giving you access to new mounts, credits, or passes for doing business with other places.”
- “I think there is some replayability, but I'm not sure how much.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics and aesthetics, but users report occasional glitches that detract from the experience. While the photo mode is user-friendly, the frequent button-related glitches can be frustrating. Overall, stability is a mixed aspect, with both positive and negative elements.
- “Every time you click a button, it glitches and disappears.”
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a nice aesthetic, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a standout character who comically embodies the traits of a drunken individual, providing a humorous and exaggerated portrayal that resonates with players.
- “My favorite so far is a drunk character who is hilariously exaggerated, clearly imitating someone who is grossly intoxicated.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and absurd situations that keep me laughing.”
- “I love the quirky characters and their witty one-liners; they add a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of the game is diminished by the abundance of rewards and the lack of challenge, which allows for easy progression and fast travel, ultimately detracting from the overall experience.