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"The Skies is a post-apocalyptic MMORPG set in a player-driven world with a non-linear storyline. Engage in a sandbox experience with a thriving economy, where your actions shape your character and the world. The game is currently in Early Alpha, allowing players to participate in open testing and provide valuable feedback."

The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot
The Skies screenshot

35%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,828 reviews
graphics40 positive mentions
story32 negative mentions

  • The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique post-apocalyptic experience reminiscent of Fallout.
  • The crafting system is detailed and allows for a variety of gameplay styles.
  • The developers are responsive and actively working on updates and bug fixes.
  • story
    259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story and quest system have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing the narrative as bland and unengaging. Users report numerous bugs, broken quests, and a lack of clear direction, making it difficult to progress or understand objectives. While some appreciate the potential for a non-linear storyline and the game's atmosphere, the overall execution is criticized for being poorly designed and lacking depth.

    • “The complex and emotional story had me in awe.”
    • “The array of side quests and interesting diversions is massive.”
    • “Non-linear storyline for an MMO that's a giant plus, in my opinion.”
    • “The story isn't engaging at all.”
    • “There didn't seem to be a main storyline, but an overdose of tedious and unimportant quests that arguably weren't worth the reward.”
    • “Absolutely horrendous graphics, very weird and incoherent dialogue at the very beginning of the game, absolutely no direction in story or quests (you have to run around yourself and find one, no chain quests. also practically no story), can be crazy laggy, can't turn while sprinting, and no sort of tutorial.”
  • graphics
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated, reminiscent of titles from the late 1990s to early 2000s. While some appreciate the detailed landscapes and find the visuals acceptable for a free-to-play title, others criticize the clunky animations, graphical glitches, and overall lack of polish. Overall, the consensus suggests that significant improvements are needed to enhance the graphical experience.

    • “The graphics are smooth and the large post-apocalyptic map is very detailed.”
    • “Graphics is very modern and pretty; my eyes are glad to see such landscapes.”
    • “This game is awesome with cool graphics, and there's some bugs too, but that doesn't matter; the game is still awesome.”
    • “Graphics look like I made the game with a Commodore 64!”
    • “The game is crap, pure 1982 graphics.”
    • “Graphics are pretty awful for a game coming out these days, and the load times... wow does it take a long time to log in.”
  • stability
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous players reporting a plethora of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many describe it as "unplayable" in its current state, citing issues like freezing, broken quests, and erratic NPC behavior. While some acknowledge that it is an early access title and express hope for future improvements, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires substantial fixes before it can be considered enjoyable.

    • “So far, I am really enjoying this great game. I am crafting clothes, and it's very fun. The gameplay is flawless at the specs below using ultra settings at 2K, with very few to no glitches. It took a few minutes to figure out how to log in until I changed servers to EU, and it worked perfectly.”
    • “Runs great on my PC, which isn't too expensive.”
    • “This game is so buggy and not playable, but overall it looks like a good structure. Don't spawn hordes of dogs everywhere, fix it.”
    • “Just plain bad, full of glitches, terrible gameplay and graphics from 10 years ago.”
    • “In its current unfinished state, it's just buggy and laggy with game-breaking glitches.”
  • gameplay
    103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant bugs and janky mechanics that hinder the overall experience. While some appreciate the potential for fun and engaging gameplay, particularly in crafting and combat, others criticize the lack of tutorials and the unfinished state of the game, leading to confusion and frustration. Overall, the game shows promise but requires substantial improvements to its mechanics and stability to fully realize its potential.

    • “The gameplay is golden middle between MMO and shooter.”
    • “The visuals are gorgeous and the gameplay is stunning; I've never seen team play handled this well. Props to the developers for making a game this good.”
    • “Gameplay is amazing, as well as the graphics and storyline.”
    • “Just another open world MMORPG that has been left to rot by its shady developers, which is a real shame considering the gameplay and the beginning mission wasn't too bad. However, there are quite a few bugs that need to be fixed.”
    • “This game was left unfinished by its developers with serious bugs and gameplay issues.”
    • “The gameplay is a little bit buggy; everything is partially slow and not quite understandable.”
  • optimization
    61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates, lag, and stuttering, even on high-end systems. While some updates have shown efforts to improve performance, the consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized and riddled with bugs, making it difficult to recommend for those with lower-end PCs or seeking a smooth gaming experience. Overall, significant optimization work is still needed to enhance playability and enjoyment.

    • “The game is pretty well optimized.”
    • “There is clearly effort going into the game, with new content frequently gracing the patches, systems being expanded at a respectable rate, and a greater focus on optimization (albeit with a somewhat marginal effect on my system).”
    • “With the recent updates to the game improving performance and such, I say the devs are trying.”
    • “Badly optimized; an i5 with 2GB DDR3 GPU was not enough.”
    • “The optimization is awful; with a decent gaming rig, I'm only getting around 15 fps on the lowest settings.”
    • “Garbage optimization; literally unplayable.”
  • grinding
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that the time spent farming for gear and resources outweighs the rewards. While some appreciate the multiplayer experience and the challenge posed by aggressive enemies, many express dissatisfaction with the lack of a compelling storyline and the overwhelming number of unimportant quests. Overall, the game is perceived as a grind-heavy experience that leans towards pay-to-win mechanics, making it less enjoyable for those who prefer a more streamlined gameplay experience.

    • “The devs tried, but it's still grindy trash.”
    • “You spend about 1 hour farming the required material to craft your new piece of equipment in order to advance, but then they tell you that it will take 45 minutes to craft your boots... after 5/6 hours you can actually advance to the next quest... yep, don't play this game unless you want to idle for a day.”
    • “They won't increase map size, the game is abandoned, and you can tell that they made it so you spend too many hours farming in the current map (or pay real money) to get the best gear.”
  • humor
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding the voice acting and NPC interactions amusingly bad, leading to unintentional laughs. While some glitches and bugs add to the comedic experience, the overall execution is often described as hilariously poor, making it entertaining, especially when played with friends. However, the humor can be overshadowed by frustrations with gameplay mechanics and bugs.

    • “The voice acting is either meh or just downright hilarious - the game would be better with no voices at all, but you can skip through the bad voiceover.”
    • “I was hanging out with my friends, it’s really funny to play it with friends.”
    • “Tutorial quests are alright, voice acting literally makes me burst out laughing.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive post-apocalyptic design, reminiscent of titles like Fallout and Borderlands, with a stylish aesthetic that captivates players. Reviewers highlight the engaging wasteland environment, rich with detail and life, making exploration enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience. Despite some bugs, the atmosphere effectively draws players in, creating a compelling and dynamic world.

    • “Atmosphere was created so well, pulls you in and doesn’t let you go.”
    • “It has an amazing atmosphere and good basics of MMO FPS, feels like Mad Max had a baby with Fallout 2.”
    • “The atmosphere is great and the map is just a joy to explore.”
    • “The post-apocalyptic atmosphere is decent.”
    • “Decent atmosphere that really gives the apocalyptic vibe.”
    • “The game is almost identical to Fallout in atmosphere, a wasteland, a character that's completely who/what you make him/her, crafting, scavenging, a story, and a 'living world' as in the NPCs will actually get up and do things such as stir food on the oven, walk around, sit, etc.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization model is free-to-play, which some players appreciate, but it also includes microtransactions that have led to concerns about pay-to-win mechanics. While there are no intrusive ads, the presence of microtransactions has drawn criticism, with some players fearing the game may be a cash grab rather than a genuine effort to create a quality experience. Overall, the monetization strategy has sparked mixed feelings, balancing potential accessibility with worries about fairness and quality.

    • “That being said, it is a free-to-play title, so this balances things out somewhat, but microtransactions are in the game.”
    • “No ads (from what I saw) that are consistently trying to sell you paying.”
    • “Please don't go microtransactions or pay-to-win; these styles are slowly dying in today's gamer age. You are the next thing, don't cling to the past.”
    • “I heard rumors that the devs set this up in early access for a quick cash grab and moved on to another game, identical in all aspects; to release again in early access.”
    • “Not even worth downloading, the trailer just hypes the game too much for what it truly is, and the game has microtransactions which means it's pay-to-win for sure.”
    • “Please don't go microtransactions or pay-to-win, these styles are slowly dying in today's gamer age... you are the next thing, don't cling to the past.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, fitting the overall setting and enhancing the experience, though some users noted that certain tracks felt cheap or reminiscent of other games. Overall, the soundtrack is considered satisfactory and complements the game's character, story, and combat elements.

    • “The music suits the overall setting.”
    • “Character, story, combat, RPG, weapon, world physics, costuming, sound, music, addictive bosses, and gratuitous violence elements are pretty much all spot on.”
    • “Downloaded ... started .. read the word authorize for a few minutes with some cheap music that sounds like it was stolen from War Z .. 4 times and nada .. well worth the time to download!”
    • “The music and sounds are okay too.”
    • “+soundtrack”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's current state severely hampers its replayability, as players are unable to even access the main menu due to persistent server issues and disconnections. Many users express frustration over the lack of functionality, suggesting that the game needs significant improvements before it can be considered enjoyable or worth revisiting. Some hope for future updates to enhance playability and potentially increase replay value.

    • “This game needs to be more playable!”
    • “The devs seem to have no idea how to create a more playable game.”
    • “Maybe later the game will be more playable, and then I will re-review it.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a complex and emotionally resonant story, enhanced by powerful voice acting that evokes strong feelings, including tears. Players report a deep connection to the character's experiences, particularly in exploring themes of identity and existence in a unique narrative context.

    • “The complex and emotional story had me in awe.”
    • “The voice acting truly brought tears to my eyes, and the dialogue from my character made me feel deeply connected to the experience.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development received mixed feedback, with one user expressing frustration over technical issues that hindered gameplay, resulting in a low score. However, they appreciated the custom character design, indicating potential for personalization in character development.

    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth; it feels like a missed opportunity.”
    • “The progression system is confusing and doesn't provide a satisfying sense of development for the characters.”

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14h Median play time
25h Average play time
6-50h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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