Ultrawings 2

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"Ultrawings 2" is an open-world aerial adventure game for VR, where you earn money by completing various missions to purchase new aircraft and islands. The motion control system allows you to fully interact and control your aircraft, with improved physics for realistic flight. The game features tons of hand-crafted missions, including popping balloons, touch and go landings, aerobatics, spot landings, and destroying enemy drones.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

story13 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Ultrawings 2 offers significant improvements over the first game, including better graphics, more aircraft, and a wider variety of missions, making it a fun and engaging experience.
The game is accessible for new players while still providing challenges, with intuitive controls that allow for enjoyable gameplay in VR.
The immersive experience, combined with charming graphics and engaging missions, makes Ultrawings 2 a standout title for VR flight simulation enthusiasts.

The Steam version suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor HOTAS support and controller recognition problems, making it unplayable for many users.
The environments are criticized for being bland and lifeless, lacking the detail and immersion expected from a modern flight simulation game.
Many players have reported frustration with the game's controls and mission design, leading to a sense of tedium and dissatisfaction with the overall experience.

story
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The story in "Ultrawings 2" is enhanced by a variety of missions that incorporate both air and ground combat, providing a more engaging experience compared to its predecessor. Players appreciate the diverse mission types, including balloon popping and combat scenarios, which contribute to a sense of progression and challenge. Overall, the game is praised for its cartoonish art style and intuitive flying mechanics, making it a fun and immersive flight simulation experience.
- “Ultrawings brings pleasant graphics with a nice, clean style, just enough realism to make the game compelling, and a nice, upbeat attitude with fun missions and music to play with.”
- “The missions are mostly the same, balloon pop, timed ring course, landing challenge, etc. They are different in that there is now a sort-of storyline which adds air and ground combat.”
- “A wonderful game, only played through the first plane's missions so far but it's been fantastic so far.”
- “The missions are mostly the same: balloon pop, timed ring course, landing challenge, etc. They are different in that there is now a sort-of storyline which adds air and ground combat.”
- “The other thing is that missions are finicky and can be frustrating.”
- “Review - it's just the same as Ultrawings, only with more planes and missions.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the sequel show significant improvements over the original, featuring more detailed environments, a vibrant and cartoony art style, and smoother performance on lower-end PCs. While some players appreciate the colorful visuals and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles, others criticize the overly simplistic design and controls. Overall, the game strikes a balance between appealing aesthetics and enjoyable gameplay, with a polish that evokes a Nintendo-like quality.
- “Great improvements on graphics compared to the original.”
- “Ultrawings brings pleasant graphics with a nice, clean style, just enough realism to make the game compelling, and a nice, upbeat attitude with fun missions and music to play with.”
- “It feels like it has almost a Nintendo level of polish, and the graphics are honestly pretty great for the cartoony look it's going for.”
- “Graphics are nowhere close to screenshots; controls suck.”
- “I'm not enjoying the time spent in the overly simplistic art style created for the world.”
- “From the moment you load it up, it looks and feels identical to the first one, except for a few graphic tweaks.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as a shallow mobile game lacking depth and meaningful mechanics, while others appreciate its smooth performance and value, citing around 60 hours of single-player content and additional multiplayer modes. Overall, the game is seen as a poor alternative to more established flight simulators, with many recommending players seek better options.
- “The maps are reminiscent of the PS2 era but feature high, sharp textures with 90fps smooth gameplay.”
- “If you are looking for a flying game that has great gameplay and is great fun to play, this game is for you.”
- “When you consider there are about 60 hours of gameplay in single-player mode, the price of the game is a bargain at £19.50.”
- “There's just no real reason to waste your time for now as the game is about as deep as a puddle in both gameplay mechanics and content.”
- “Hopefully they are planning some real gameplay; otherwise, I have no idea why you would pick this over any other flight sim.”
- “After playing it for a bit, it's safe to say that it's a joke mobile game designed for toddlers. Do not waste your money to support this kind of pathetic devs.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as pleasant and upbeat, enhancing the overall experience with fun missions and engaging gameplay. Some players suggest muting the in-game music in favor of nostalgic soundtracks, while others appreciate the developers' commitment to adding more content. Overall, the music complements the game's clean graphics and semi-realistic flight simulation, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “I love the music, and the developers are busy working on more good stuff to add to the game-- multi-user dogfights & racing DLC.”
- “Ultrawings brings pleasant graphics with a nice, clean style, just enough realism to make the game compelling, and a nice, upbeat attitude with fun missions and music to play with.”
- “The music is perfect, the voice acting great and small details like reverberating echoes when you fly under bridges and through tunnels are a really nice touch.”
- “In-game music feels like you're playing a worms game, like you're 5.”
- “Mute the in-game music and play the Pilotwings 64 OST.”
- “Postcard sundowns, late night TV music and most importantly, more concrete landscapes!”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for the Quest 3, delivering enjoyable simulations with impressive graphics that run smoothly even on lower-end PCs, ensuring a fun experience with good performance.
- “The simulation is really good, enjoyable, and well-optimized for the Quest 3.”
- “Graphics look great and will run smoothly on lower-end PCs.”
- “Great fun and good performance.”
stability
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The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing frustrating glitches after completing missions, while others report smooth performance, particularly when using Quest 2 airplay for flying. Overall, stability appears to be inconsistent, leading to a divided user experience.
- “Flying feels intuitive, and the game runs great via Quest 2 Airplay.”
- “The game maintains a smooth frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “Granted, I'm not the best with troubleshooting, but I do have quite a few games, and this one holds the title of being the most irritating waste in my library.”
- “I've just experienced two glitches after completing missions; both occurred at the landing.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
atmosphere
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Reviewers note a significant enhancement in the game's atmosphere compared to previous versions, highlighting a more immersive and engaging environment.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The haunting soundtrack and stunning visuals create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
humor
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Players find the game to be highly enjoyable and humorous, noting that it provides a fun experience that keeps them engaged throughout their playtime.
- “This game is a blast! I enjoyed every moment, and the humor kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I had a great time playing; the jokes and funny moments made it even more enjoyable.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud while playing.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of dog fighting drones in the game tedious, citing poor plane handling and obstructed visibility due to an overly intrusive cockpit design.
- “Dog fighting drones in the stallion was really tedious, with the plane handling poorly and vision being blocked by the unnecessarily obtrusive cockpit.”