Wing Fighter is a 3D shooter game with impressive visuals and an engaging story, accompanied by a memorable soundtrack and plenty of humor. Players can choose from various equipment and fighters for exciting air battles, but be prepared for grinding and occasional bugs, as well as annoying ads in the free version. Overall, it offers delightful gameplay and an amazing 3D air shooting experience.
Reviews
- monetization1,202 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its heavy reliance on ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the frequency and length of these ads—often exceeding 30 seconds—are seen as excessive and intrusive, leading to frustration and game crashes. Additionally, the high cost of removing ads, often around $30, is viewed as a cash grab, further detracting from the overall gaming experience.
“The monetization is extreme, the gameplay is incredibly unbalanced, and the levels are just way too long, which sounds good until you realize how that too is designed to push you towards ads and microtransactions.”
“One great part is you have the option of permanently purchasing no ads.”
“Really enjoy this game and in-app purchases are reasonable.”
“You will spend more time watching ads than playing the game.”
“The game is fun but the ads are way too many and after the last update the ads don't work.”
“The ads are long and unskippable but not necessary for meaningful progress.”
- graphics680 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received widespread praise for their quality and detail, often described as stunning, amazing, and top-notch. Many players appreciate the visual improvements over previous titles, noting that the graphics enhance the overall gameplay experience, despite some criticisms regarding repetitiveness and occasional graphical glitches. However, there are also mentions of the game borrowing heavily from other titles, particularly in terms of visual assets and design.
“The graphics are amazing and the game has a lot of different playstyles.”
“Great graphics, sound, and musical score and there are so many upgrades and free stuff to earn.”
“Awesome graphics, great controls, all around just a great game.”
“Decent game, but what bothered me were a few graphical issues: the smaller red ships have very low contrast with the background and it's easy to miss them when they're flying towards you.”
“Graphics is very primitive, much worse than on similar games.”
“After playing, I can confirm that this is really a copycat of a game I used to play called Sky Force Reloaded but with cheap budget graphics.”
- gameplay272 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, with many players appreciating the graphics and mechanics. However, frequent interruptions for upgrades and ads, along with a pay-to-win model, detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a sense of grind. While some find the gameplay addictive and reminiscent of classic titles, others criticize it for being repetitive and overly reliant on monetization strategies.
“The gameplay is fun and addictive, though the graphics are cool and this game takes me back to Siberian Strike; feels great.”
“Crazy weapons, challenging gameplay, and well-designed bosses.”
“Gameplay is fluid and easy.”
“The constant upgrading during gameplay is annoying too, just upgrade the ship automatically for god's sake.”
“This game could have been awesome... but interrupting play every 5-10 seconds with a menu choice completely disrupts the gameplay.”
“What a horrible gameplay experience this was.”
- story113 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of narrative depth and engagement. While the missions are described as long and challenging, they often feel repetitive and grind-heavy, leading to a sense of boredom. Additionally, the frequent crashes and reliance on ads for progression detract from the overall experience, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the gameplay.
“I am giving 5 stars because the game has kept me interested and trying still even though I am stuck on the 3rd mission for a week now.”
“It's challenging and I really like the fact that I can replay the missions even after I have completed them.”
“I enjoy upgrading my ship during missions.”
“Zero story, janky controls, insidious exploitive monetization and watching ads is a mission for some reason.”
“Not much in the way of a story but it would be nice if it has later.”
“This game is very heavily imbalanced, for two missions it's too easy, then suddenly the game decides to change how attacking works to add a challenge, but it happens to lower the damage as well, making it impossible to properly enjoy this game beyond level 2.”
- grinding92 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- -2 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is excessively grindy, requiring players to repeatedly farm levels and complete tedious tasks to progress, often leading to frustration. While some players find enjoyment in the gameplay and graphics, many express that the grinding feels pointless and is compounded by a reliance on ads and microtransactions for advancement. Overall, the consensus is that while the game has potential, the grinding aspect significantly detracts from the experience.
“I still enjoy the game overall, but I hope they can make it less grindy.”
“The grinding aspect can be tedious at times, but it also provides a sense of accomplishment.”
“Grinding in this game can be rewarding, as it allows you to fully develop your character and skills.”
“You could be grinding for years and you still wouldn't be close to play-to-win players.”
“Grinding is mandatory.”
“The game is so grindy, and that's well before you even reach mid-game.”
- stability86 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues during ads, upgrades, and mission transitions, leading to lost progress and frustration. While some users note that the game runs well on certain devices, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs that make it nearly unplayable for many.
“Runs great on Pixel 8 Pro.”
“It looks great and runs smoothly on my phone.”
“Having fun so far, with no glitches.”
“This morning, all I did was click 'link to Google Play account' and now it freezes on a solid orange screen and I can't play at all.”
“Was enjoying this game, but now suddenly it freezes all the time making it unplayable.”
“The bugs in this game are beyond a joke. I've been losing out on completing levels because it reloads during gameplay, and it reloads or freezes during collecting equipment upgrades. This has been happening every day for the past 2 weeks, plus it keeps freezing during advertisements.”
- music38 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its catchy and nostalgic qualities, while others note its similarities to tracks from the game "Sky Force," leading to accusations of copyright infringement. Some users express a desire for the option to play their own music, citing glitches that prevent this. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered enjoyable, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.
“The music is awesome.”
“This game is awesome and I have so much fun playing it; I give this game a 9 out of 10, I love the music soundtrack.”
“Excellent arcade vertical shooter, crisp graphics, catchy music, neat weapons, I love it.”
“The only one probably (which is very small) is I would like to play my own music with this game, which I can't because it glitches off.”
“Most of the level design, enemy design, asset design, and even soundtrack design is lifted directly from that title.”
“One star for blatant copyright violations with multiple songs and sound effects from movies and other Google Play Store games.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, making it a great time killer. However, some players express frustration with gameplay issues that detract from the overall experience, suggesting that while the humor is strong, technical problems may overshadow it.
“A very funny time passer.”
“Funny game, good time killer and entertaining.”
“Very funny and interesting.”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, users express significant frustration with the game's optimization, citing issues such as poor performance on high-end devices, frequent crashes, and unresponsive controls. While some appreciate the fun gameplay, many feel that the graphics and performance need substantial improvement to match modern standards. The consensus indicates that the game is poorly optimized and requires urgent updates to enhance the user experience.
“Like the controls optimized for phone use.”
“Improve quality of graphics more and more like PlayStation 5, if possible with fast and smooth performance especially in complicated actions.”
“This game is fun; sometimes the ads and optimization will crash the game, but this is Tyrian lol.”
“Put performance on standard (which I shouldn't have to do since I'm on an S23 Ultra).”
“Also, even though I only beat the first level, I can see this game running into serious performance issues.”
“I have never downloaded a game so horribly optimized and coded.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a solid balance of difficulty and replayability, with players enjoying the challenge of experimenting with different loadouts and the addition of endless runs. However, some users express concerns about the impact of pay-to-win mechanics on the competitive aspect, which may limit replay value for those unwilling to spend money. Despite these issues, many players still find the game fun and engaging, highlighting its classic arcade style and enjoyable challenges.
“Definitely one of the better flying shooters, good balance of difficulty and replayability. Choosing and testing different loadouts to defeat the levels can be frustrating, but progress is made even if you don't make it far into a level. I enjoy that aspect as I don't want an easy game you can just plow through, nor do I want it to be too hard and progress stopped behind a paywall. This game gets the balance right.”
“I played this game about 5 years ago and it was a lot better, although now it has the replayability with the addition of endless runs.”
“Classic arcade style scrolling aircraft shooter with some extra perpetual upgrade elements to spice it up and add replay value.”
“I don't think the replay value is high if you're not willing to spend money, as the PvP aspect of the game is broken by those who have spent thousands of dollars to beef up.”
“Had it 2 years ago and it got too hard, but I still love the replay value. However, you must pay to get better upgrades, and I just don't want to pay to play.”
“I played this game about 5 years ago and it was a lot better. Although now it has some replayability with the addition of endless runs.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional attachment to the game, highlighting its unique mechanics and engaging design. However, the steep difficulty curve can lead to frustration, impacting the overall emotional experience.
“I am emotionally attached to this game.”