- April 24, 2023
- Carry-On Games
Verisim Skies
Platforms
About
"Verisim Skies" is a single-player action game set in the Nomis Galaxy, where players assume the role of the Champion of The Red Zone, leading the assault on The Green Zone to avenge a terrorist bombing that was linked to the Skyddan Government. The game features a cinematic Story Mode with 9 unique missions, and an Arcade Mode for players seeking standalone challenges. The engaging story begins in the year 5494, following a devastating attack on the capital planet of The Red Zone, Korva.











- The game offers a well-polished experience that is accessible for newcomers while still providing enjoyable elements for veterans.
- It features a unique cinematic narrative and engaging story presentation, complemented by a great soundtrack and impressive boss designs.
- The gameplay is satisfying with a good variety of levels and visuals, making it a fun experience for both beginners and casual players.
- The overall difficulty is quite low, which may not satisfy veteran players looking for a challenge.
- Gameplay systems are considered bare-bones, lacking depth in scoring and unique mechanics, leading to limited replay value.
- There are moments of downtime and pacing issues, with some players feeling the story lacks a strong initial hook.
- story15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The game's story is a standout feature, offering an engaging narrative that is well-integrated with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience. While some players found the initial hook lacking, many praised the emotional depth of the characters and memorable moments throughout the story mode. The combination of well-choreographed fights, epic orchestral music, and unique storytelling elements contributes to a fluid and immersive shmup adventure.
“The story definitely keeps you immersed in the action, and the well-choreographed fights are fun to go through.”
“The story mode is where this game really shines, and there are some extremely memorable moments in this game (which I won't spoil!) and great bosses throughout.”
“Honestly, this was a blast; the storytelling and characters portrayed throughout the game are full of emotion and weave an interesting narrative.”
“A story that's kind of a nothingburger, trying to allude to things and be interesting but without an initial hook to draw someone in.”
“Although one might think one type of weapon wouldn't be enough, the main story makes up for it and then some, well written shmup action adventure that makes you want to keep playing until the story plays through.”
“The game is also very fair too, I was able to 1cc story mode my first try, and then arcade mode thereafter but I didn't score enough to trigger the arcade TLB.”