Under One Wing
- February 28, 2019
- Harmorise
Get on Steam"Under One Wing" is a flight simulation game where players experience large-scale dogfights with iconic warplanes. The protagonist, Junichi, arrives at Shouou Academy and moves into a dorm filled with female tenants who all have a passion for Fairy Fight. Together with his new housemates, they form a team to compete in the prestigious Fairy Fight tournament. Along the way, they uncover secrets and develop relationships that deepen their bond.
PC
Reviews
- Under One Wing features captivating artwork and charming character designs that enhance the overall visual experience.
- The game offers a unique setting with an engaging story that combines romance and aviation, appealing to fans of both genres.
- The characters are likable and well-developed, with each route providing emotional moments and enjoyable interactions.
- The pacing can be inconsistent, with some routes feeling rushed or lacking depth in character development.
- Many players found the dialogue choices to be inconsequential, reducing the impact of player decisions on the story.
- The game requires an external patch for uncensored content, which some players felt should have been included in the base game.
- story51 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for its captivating and charming elements, featuring likable characters and beautiful artwork, though some reviewers noted pacing issues and predictability. While the unique setting of a plane academy adds an interesting twist, the execution of certain character routes and the impact of player choices received mixed feedback, with some feeling that the narrative fell short in depth and coherence. Overall, it offers an enjoyable experience, particularly for fans of aviation and light-hearted romance, despite some criticisms regarding plot holes and uneven storytelling.
“With its captivating story, charming characters, and gorgeous artwork, it offers an unforgettable experience.”
“If you are interested in World War II planes, or planes in general, this visual novel will be perfect for you. But even if you aren't especially looking for that, but a great romance story, then you will also really enjoy this game.”
“The story and characters are very cute and enjoyable, even when they're not.”
“The pacing feels so off in so many places, with a decent amount of the story being rather predictable, leaving no real suspense.”
“Personally, I felt that each of the routes had many plot holes or pacing jumps which took away from the experience for me.”
“If there's anything to complain about, it's that the individual routes don't address every plot thread brought up in the common route, and as a result, there are some pretty jarring jumps between each route.”
- music15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to fit the overall mood and enhance the experience. However, some users noted a lack of variety and occasional mismatches with specific scenes, leading to inconsistent vibes. While the soundtrack is enjoyable and complements the visuals, issues with sound editing and voice acting detract from the overall quality.
“It's got good music, the characters are likable, and the story is one where you just check your brain at the door and enjoy the experience that's supposed to let you forget about the problems of the real world for a little while.”
“The soundtrack was great and the visuals were clean.”
“There is quite an assortment of music in this, to suit the scenes.”
“The music is fitting for the general setting of the game, but there isn't enough variety to fit the setting for certain scenes, so the vibes for them become off.”
“The sound editing is more than lacking - the voices aren't even the same volume, the music halts out of the blue and won't resume until you reach one point, and the voice acting of the person that does Nahoko is plain awful.”
“The music, though limited, fits the mood well.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their captivating art style and clean visuals, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some users express disappointment with the lack of dynamic visuals during certain combat scenes, feeling that they detract from the excitement. Overall, the artwork is considered fantastic, complementing the game's engaging story and soundtrack.
“With its captivating story, charming characters, and gorgeous artwork, it offers an unforgettable experience.”
“Amazing art style.”
“The visuals and sound were all great, with the story being good as well.”
“I really don't like the lack of visuals for fairy fights because they should be exciting, but I'm staring at the same three images with hardly any effects to convey that, and there's just some lame dialogue plastered onto them.”
“It has a slightly unique art style.”
“You included the long-canopy Mitsubishi Dinah, which almost equals it concerning the aesthetics.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a light-hearted tone with occasional adult jokes, making for some enjoyable moments, though it may not fully meet all players' expectations. Characters are generally likable and funny, with standout comedic elements from specific characters like Mimari and Hikari, while others, like Nahoko, feel underutilized despite having humorous moments. Overall, the writing includes well-crafted disputes that contribute to the game's comedic appeal.
“The general story and writing is pretty light-hearted, but the characters will crack some adult humor out of nowhere.”
“All the characters are pretty likable and funny, outside maybe one prominent character in Mimari's route who was written to be unlikable.”
“Hikari's route made me laugh and I love her.”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Under One Wing" is highlighted by its heartwarming narrative and wholesome love stories, which evoke feel-good moments throughout the gameplay. While it may not reach the emotional depth of some other visual novels, it offers genuine and touching experiences that resonate with players, especially as the story takes a more poignant turn later on. Overall, it is praised for its charming characters and uplifting themes.
“Whether you're a fan of aviation or simply looking for a heartwarming visual novel, Under One Wing will sweep you off your feet and leave you longing for more.”
“That's by far the most wholesome route.”
“A genuine and wholesome visual novel full of characters that can only be described as angels.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development is generally considered decent, with modern and beautiful character designs that enhance the overall experience; however, some users note that certain CG elements appear mismatched, detracting from the cohesion of the characters.
“The character designs are great, but some of the CG seems really odd and does not match the rest.”
“+modern and beautiful character design”
“Character development is decent enough for each character.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; they didn't evolve in any surprising ways.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally well-received, though some users noted an initial adjustment period to Nahoko's voice, which may come across as stuttering. However, this did not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more diverse gameplay options, particularly a romantic storyline involving the charming and introverted airplane mechanic, indicating that the current gameplay may lack depth in character interactions.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting that the abundance of consecutive h-scenes at the start of a heroine's route can feel tedious and detracts from the overall experience, although some may appreciate this focus.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really took away from the enjoyment.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
