Wacky Wings VR
- January 16, 2017
- Pocket Money Games
Get on Steam"Wacky Wings VR" is an arcade-style game that takes you on a thrilling ride through diverse virtual worlds. Players must navigate through obstacles, collect coins and fuel, and improve their plane's speed and maneuverability. Unlock new wings, including drones, helicopters, dragons, and time machines, and try out two unlockable game modes: Blitz Mode and Endless Mode. VR comfort features are included to ensure a smooth gaming experience.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive arcade experience with intuitive controls and a variety of flying vehicles to unlock.
- Randomly generated levels and multiple game modes, including Blitz and Endless modes, provide great replay value and keep the gameplay fresh.
- The graphics, while simple, are colorful and engaging, and the game features smooth animations and responsive controls that enhance the VR experience.
- Some levels can feel unbalanced, with certain ones being too easy while others present frustratingly difficult challenges.
- The requirement to achieve gold medals in all levels to unlock additional modes can be tedious and may deter some players.
- The graphics are limited to a retro style, which may not appeal to everyone and could feel outdated compared to other VR titles.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that offer great value, with the ability to switch between immersive first-person and third-person views, enhancing the overall experience. Players find the gameplay soothing and engaging, allowing for extended play sessions without discomfort. Overall, the game provides a rewarding and detailed experience that keeps players invested.
“There is also the option to fly in 1st or 3rd person mode which can be activated via controller during gameplay.”
“Overall great value with lots of detail and rewards for gameplay!”
“Pretty immersive, soothing gameplay - can play forever.”
“Where is the very simple mechanic text justice work!!!”
“Mechanics of the game -”
“Oh - and I livestreamed my gameplay from pickup to putdown (in two chunks) - first session was almost 4 hours of me standing, playing the game (you don't have to stand, I like to stand).”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the experience by dynamically syncing with the gameplay, increasing in tempo as players speed up through randomly generated levels. Each world features unique soundtracks that complement the diverse environments and obstacles, contributing to an engaging and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the audio design is praised for its quality and ability to elevate the fun of the gameplay.
“The tempo of the soundtrack also increases with the speed, which adds to the fun!”
“Actually, you speed up just a tad with each segment of the sewed-together endless stream, and a nice arcade music track plays, speeding up in sync with the increase of your flight speed as you hold on and build up as much speed as you can survive past.”
“The levels have a nice design and good artwork, with nice audio and music too.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a nostalgic Atari-style presentation enhanced by modern smooth animations, creating a visually appealing experience. Despite their simplicity and colorful design, the levels are well-crafted and complemented by good artwork and audio, contributing to the game's overall charm and challenge.
“Highly recommended! Don't let the simple, colorful graphic style fool you; this game can be challenging and really deserves more attention.”
“The levels have a nice design and good artwork, along with nice audio and music too.”
“The graphics are limited to an old Atari-style presentation, but with the modern flash and smooth animation of VR.”
“Don't let the simple, colorful graphic style fool you; this game can be challenging and really deserves more attention.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
"Wacky Wings" is praised for its high replayability, being described as addictive and fun, making it a standout title in the VR gaming market. Users strongly recommend it for its engaging gameplay that encourages repeated play.
“Wacky Wings is one of the most addictive, underrated, and replayable VR games on the market.”
“Overall, I strongly recommend it; it's a very fun game with lots of replay value.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vintage black and white aesthetic set during World War II, immersing players in a nostalgic yet intense environment as they engage in aerial combat to collect fuel.
“Set in World War II, the vintage black and white atmosphere immerses you in a unique experience as you use new controls to shoot down enemy planes and gain fuel for as long as you can.”
“The game attempts to create a vintage black and white atmosphere set in WWII, but it feels more like a gimmick than an immersive experience.”
“While the WWII setting has potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to draw players into the historical context.”
“The black and white visuals are striking at first, but they quickly become monotonous and detract from the overall experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments of heartbreak and frustration during challenging sections, which ultimately lead to a sense of triumph and relief upon overcoming obstacles.
“Before that, I had reached 30 once, followed by a heartbreaking 39, and then many more tries before I finally blasted through this section.”
