Players Like...

❤ Immersive Flight Controls

Players praise the highly responsive and intuitive virtual HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle and Stick) controls, which allow them to manipulate the throttle and joystick using their motion-tracked hands. This provides a natural and engaging flying experience, effectively translating the sensation of piloting a high-performance jet.

❤ Challenging and Rewarding Gameplay

The core gameplay loop revolves around mastering the game's technically demanding race courses. Players must navigate tight, winding tracks at high speeds, carefully managing their aircraft's speed, altitude, and G-forces to avoid crashing. While the learning curve is steep, the sense of accomplishment from shaving milliseconds off lap times or successfully completing a challenging section of a track is highly rewarding.

❤ Simulation-Focused Realism

The game aims for a simulation-oriented approach to its flight model and physics, realistically simulating factors like aerodynamics, G-forces, and stall conditions. This requires players to adapt traditional racing techniques to the constraints of an aircraft, drawing comparisons to the gameplay experiences of Ace Combat and Project Wingman.

❤ Versatile Control Options

The game supports multiple control schemes, catering to a wide range of players. In addition to the intuitive virtual HOTAS controls, the game also offers full support for physical HOTAS setups and gamepad controls, allowing players to choose their preferred method of piloting the aircraft.

❤ Online Multiplayer Excitement

While the player base can be small at times, the online multiplayer races provide a thrilling experience when matches are found. Reviewers highlight the excitement of competing against other pilots, with the ability to use various power-ups and weapons to gain an advantage. The game's spectator mode further enhances the multiplayer experience, allowing players to observe and interact with the ongoing races.

❤ Customization and Replayability

Players can tailor the racing experience by adjusting various settings and options, including the damage model, power-up items, and the number of laps or respawns. The game's leaderboard system and emphasis on lap time optimization provide an incentive for players to continuously refine their skills and chase personal bests, contributing to the game's overall replayability.