Ultrawings 2

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 88 reviews
  • story
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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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.

  • PC
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR2
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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews
story13 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Ultrawings 2 improves significantly on its predecessor with better graphics, more missions, and a wider variety of aircraft, making it a fun and engaging experience.
  • The game offers a great balance between arcade-style gameplay and flight simulation, making it accessible for new players while still providing challenges for experienced ones.
  • Many players appreciate the immersive VR experience, intuitive controls, and the variety of missions, including fun balloon popping and dogfighting challenges.
  • Numerous users have reported persistent issues with controller recognition, making the game unplayable for many, particularly on PCVR setups.
  • Some players feel that the game lacks depth and variety in its environments, describing them as bland and lifeless compared to other flight sims.
  • The absence of fully functional HOTAS support has frustrated many players who expected it, leading to disappointment and requests for refunds.
  • story65 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is enhanced by a variety of missions that include both air and ground combat, providing a more engaging experience compared to its predecessor. Players appreciate the diverse mission types, including balloon popping and dogfighting, although some missions can be frustrating due to glitches and difficulty spikes. Overall, the game is praised for its charming 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.”
    • “It seems most of the planes have their own unique weapons; the next one is like a WWII plane that comes with machine guns on the nose, and there are dogfighting missions.”
    • “A wonderful game, only played through the first plane's missions so far but it's been fantastic.”
    • “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.”
    • “Some missions will all but force you to hit something during braking.”
  • graphics15 mentions

    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 games, others criticize the simplistic art style and controls. Overall, the game is praised for its polished graphics and engaging design, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “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.”
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay of this title has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it as a shallow mobile game lacking depth and meaningful mechanics, while others appreciate its value, citing around 60 hours of single-player content and planned multiplayer modes. Overall, the game is seen as more suitable for casual players rather than serious flight simulation enthusiasts, who may find better options elsewhere.

    • “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.”
    • “Actually, when you consider the 2 planned multiplayer games of battles and races, there is way more than 60 hours of gameplay.”
    • “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.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its upbeat and fun nature, which complements the overall experience. Some users suggest muting the in-game tracks in favor of nostalgic soundtracks from other games, while others highlight the developers' commitment to enhancing the audio experience with future updates. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable for both casual players and those seeking a semi-realistic flight simulation.

    • “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 is 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.”
    • “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing frustrating glitches, particularly after mission completions. However, others report that the overall performance is solid, especially when using Quest 2 airplay for flying.

    • “Flying feels intuitive, and the game runs great via Quest 2 Airplay.”
    • “The game maintains a smooth performance even during intense action sequences.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay 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.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game is well-optimized, delivering great graphics and smooth performance even on lower-end PCs, making it enjoyable for a wide range of players. Users particularly praise its effective simulation and performance on the Quest 3.

    • “Graphics look great and will run smoothly on lower-end PCs.”
    • “Great fun and good performance.”
    • “The simulation is really good, enjoyable, and well-optimized for the Quest 3.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the game to be highly enjoyable and humorous, noting that it provides a fun experience that keeps them entertained 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.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    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.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “Loads of replayability here too!”
    • “The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
    • “With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more!”
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Play time

60hMedian play time
60hAverage play time
60-60hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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