Volo Airsport
- December 4, 2014
- Ramjet Anvil
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and immersive experience, allowing players to enjoy the sensation of flying in a wingsuit.
- Despite being in early access and lacking content, the physics and mechanics are well-executed, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
- At a low price point, it offers good value for those interested in a unique flying simulation, with potential for future updates and improvements.
- The game is discontinued and no longer being developed, leaving it feeling unfinished with limited content and features.
- Controls can be clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult for players to navigate effectively, especially in VR.
- Many players have reported technical issues, including crashes and poor performance, particularly on VR setups.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as challenging with well-executed mechanics and impressive physics, though some players may find the controls frustrating due to the high skill requirement. While the game currently lacks variety with only a single map and limited gameplay systems, it shows potential for expansion and improvement. Overall, the gameplay experience is considered exemplary, making it worth recommending despite its current limitations.
“While I struggle to recommend tech demos, I cannot recommend this one enough as the gameplay is exemplary, so I'd encourage people to purchase this as it will enable the developers to keep expanding on it.”
“The game's physics and mechanics are amazing, the controls are well done, and playing with a controller is key.”
“While the mechanics of the game have been dialed almost to perfection, the rest of the game is still very much in its infancy.”
“With a single map and no real gameplay systems beyond the checkpointed routes.”
“That effort can be considered more than this game is worth considering the lack of different maps and/or variety in gameplay.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the beautiful maps and good physics, others note issues like graphical artifacts and a lack of detail in certain areas. The game's minimalist design is praised for enhancing the immersive experience, though some users feel that the graphics could be improved, especially on lower slopes. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the visuals are appealing, particularly in the context of a wingsuit simulator.
“This game is the best wingsuit simulator you'll find, good physics, good graphics.”
“In the trailer it shows good graphics and there was no letdown there.”
“Beautiful map and graphics.”
“I noticed graphical artifacts at times, as well as going under the world when crash landing.”
“Graphics could improve on lower slopes.”
“The graphics are mediocre.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with users criticizing the lack of quality and variety compared to the trailer, describing it as "lame" and insufficient. Some players expressed a desire for an option to add their own music, highlighting that a good soundtrack could enhance the emotional experience of gameplay. Overall, the absence of a compelling soundtrack detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I found nothing better after a stressful day than to put my headphones on, play some sweet music, and fly the stress out!”
“At one point last night, while chasing contours on the new alpine map, I actually found myself wiping a tear from my eye. This feeling is so true with good music in the background.”
“Drop in some music on headphones and fly.”
“The VR sickness feeling from the lag even on the lowest settings was horrible, and there was no great music like the trailer, just lame music in the background. This needs a lot of work.”
“The soundtrack is absent from what I can tell, so play something with it.”
“And an option to have soft music in the background in addition to the wind.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a substantial narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics like flying and completing missions. Players express disappointment over the absence of a captivating story, suggesting that the experience is more about the thrill of flight than any narrative depth. Overall, the consensus is that while enjoyable, the game does not deliver a meaningful story.
“As an enthusiast that looks for a game about wingsuits, I appreciate the thrill of realistic flight. While it's not story-based and long, it is captivating and moment-taking.”
“What's the story?”
“There is no story.”
“As an enthusiast that looks for a game about wingsuits, I was hoping for a thrilling experience focused on realistic flight rather than a long, story-based narrative.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game has been criticized for being lacking and uninspiring, leading some users to suggest that it may not be worth playing.
“There is no atmosphere... don't bother.”
“The game feels lifeless and lacks any immersive environment.”
“I expected a rich atmosphere, but it was flat and uninspired.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game exhilarating, particularly during high-speed maneuvers through challenging environments, which evoke a thrilling sense of adrenaline and excitement.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the game offers various configurations that enhance its playability on smaller devices, contributing to its overall replayability.
