THE SKIES

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THE SKIES is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Skies Technologies and was released on November 12, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

The Skies Reborn is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG in which you follow your own path or join other players to conquer the wasteland. In this innovative sandbox you create your own adventure in a player driven economy. Your actions will result in the development of both the world and your character. The story of the game is set at the beginning of the 21st century, when solar activity has increased …

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19%Audience ScoreBased on 69 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has potential and offers a robust crafting system with accessible quests for both solo and grouped players.
Some players find enjoyment in the game's atmosphere and humor, particularly in its chaotic moments.
It's free to play, which allows players to try it without financial commitment.

The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and connectivity issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
Graphics and overall design quality are criticized as being low, with many assets appearing outdated or poorly implemented.
The community is described as toxic, with language barriers and negative interactions affecting the overall experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its lack of depth and engaging delivery, with players noting poorly designed NPC interactions and a lack of immersive quest design. While there are humorous moments and a robust crafting system, the overall narrative experience feels shallow and unpolished, detracting from the game's potential.
- “The robust crafting system and funny moments in quests add good flavor.”
- “In the first 10 minutes of gameplay, I was told that 'the Russians' undressed me when I was unconscious and that one of the NPCs pretends sticks covered in poop are candy.”
- “The quest NPCs are not animated and only respond by turning around and yelling one standard phrase, even the NPCs for the main quests.”
- “Boxes flying through walls or cars, and you can loot and talk to the quest NPCs through all the walls.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are highly inconsistent, ranging from low-quality, crude models to some visually appealing elements. Many players report issues with glitches and loading problems, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphical quality is seen as a significant drawback, with some users expressing frustration over poor execution and technical issues.
- “Graphics-wise, it looks pretty.”
- “The graphics are a mix of styles, with some low-poly models and others that show a lot of effort.”
- “Graphics are either really bad or because of the latency they just haven't loaded in yet.”
- “Graphics are terrible; the menu starts off in Russian, you can get stuck forever in the room you spawn in, and it's just awfully glitchy.”
- “Graphics seem to be all over the place, from some really crude low-poly stuff to some models that look like they tried to put effort into.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay has been criticized for poor combat mechanics, overshadowing the ambitious content and narrative elements. Users express frustration with the lack of engaging gameplay, suggesting that the developers have not prioritized the essential feel of combat, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The day that developers realize that the feel of the combat in a game is the most important factor in the game's success will be the day that games stop this cycle of delivering poor gameplay with an ambitious amount of content behind it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a post-apocalyptic setting that blends humor with a trashy aesthetic, creating a unique and engaging experience for players.
- “The atmosphere is a captivating blend of post-apocalyptic elements, infused with moments of humor and a touch of trashy charm.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you in a richly detailed world that feels both haunting and oddly entertaining.”
- “Every corner of the environment contributes to a unique atmosphere that keeps you engaged and intrigued throughout the experience.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a cash grab, reflecting a low-budget, Eastern European game quality that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Typical Eastern European low-budget game trash plus cash grab.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could be enjoyable without them.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including bugs and frame rate problems, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the AI performance is noted as lacking, further contributing to the game's instability.
- “This game is simply buggy and not stable.”
- “Definitely needs some work; the AI isn't very smart, it's a bit buggy, and there are some FPS issues.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of post-apocalyptic atmosphere and trashy elements, with players noting that the robust crafting system and amusing quest moments contribute positively to the overall experience.
- “The robust crafting system and funny moments in quests add good flavor.”
- “By atmosphere - post-apocalyptic, sometimes funny, trashy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized, with players reporting poor performance even on high-end hardware, such as achieving only 45fps on an 8700k/2080ti setup. Additionally, the combat mechanics and story delivery have been described as uninspiring, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Optimization is terrible; I'm using an 8700k and a 2080ti, and I'm getting at best 45fps.”
- “Combat is very lackluster, and the story delivery is not interesting at all.”