#THE FALCONEER REVIEWS ZIP#
Having to zip out the way of enemy fire and shoot within small windows is exhilarating it amazes me that this game was created by one individual. You also have help in the skies thanks to your partner who will fire at will once you’ve given them the go-ahead. It can be challenging keeping track of who you are shooting at, but there’s definitely a satisfaction to gunning down that one enemy that just won’t die. Whilst you can lock on to rival warbirds, zeppelins, pirate ships, or flying manta rays, the way they move differs from one to the next. Games within this genre require focus, especially when you are trying to shoot down an enemy. Whilst piloting your warbird is a joy, combat is a bit trickier. You can land on multiple perches, and depending where you are, side missions can open up that offer extra Splinters (money) to add to your fund. The Great Ursee is also filled with different settlements, relics to uncover, and more. No matter where you are or what time of day it is, the weather is stunning. Days can turn into night, providing some glorious sunsets and canvases of stars in the sky. Storms unsettle you and keep you on the edge of your seat, whilst the calming waters offer moments of serenity. You can get swept up in wind traps, fly into whirls of air, and literally ride the lightning. You can’t swap them on the fly, instead you have to fly through thunderstorms or Volcanic power sources to switch between lightning and fire ammo.įlying is sublime in The Falconeer, and it’s so easy to glide across the skies. You have weapons that provide different types of firepower, and they are all charged in a variety of ways. Missions involve escorting ships across the waters, taking out a mix of different enemies, collecting packages, and more, utilising every trick in The Falconeer handbook to do so. You can pick your appearance and which warbird you want to control, then throughout each chapter there is a mission path that unlocks the mysteries of the story and reveals each faction’s plans to succeed. With each chapter, you’ll meet plenty of different characters that help to build a rich and fascinating lore, with voice-acting that illuminates the beliefs and motivations of these people. The Freebooter Rebellion is a fallen civilisation who are finding a way to rise from the ashes, The Civilian Freehouses has united a number of communities to build local trade, The Northern Imperium are the most wealthy and powerful in The Great Ursee, and The Mance Order seem a bit like the Jedi and Sith of the Star Wars universe, who hold the key to the greatest technology out there. There are four factions that all have a story to tell. You often question who is in the right, even when playing through just the first chapter. The poor try to fight back against the rich, scrambling to gain control and wealth so they don’t diminish into obscurity, whilst the rich dominate the world with their gigantic airships and piles of riches. You play through different chapters that offer a different viewpoint to the economical and political climate that rule a vast body of water known as The Great Ursee. Not only does it feel so good to play, the story is incredibly in-depth which is something I wasn’t expecting. Whilst many of the missions have an air of repetition about them, the gorgeous environments and silky smooth gameplay makes your time playing The Falconeer a joyous one.
Being at one with the air and the sea and spending time flying around as a majestic warbird feels like a perfect escape. There’s a divine freedom in The Falconeer that offers catharsis to the constrictions placed upon us during these difficult times.
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