Posted on: November 14, 2020

8BitChris
Verified ownerGames: 1119 Reviews: 34
A beautiful gem with some rough edges
The Falconeer fascinated me ever since I saw the first screenshot. Giant Warbirds shooting lighting and fire on the backdrop of a vast ocean–this is the essence of why I love video games! And when the game finally released, I was not disappointed. It takes the gameplay of space shooters I love so much and puts it into a unique and mysterious fantasy world that is riddled with amazing set pieces that invite you to explore. But that isn't to say that I didn't experience some initial turbulence when taking off (pun intended). While the controls are similar to games like Freelancer or Everspace, the rather organic and "weighty" movement of your majestic mount takes some time to get used to. And that can lead to some deaths upon your first few missions which in turn make you realize that missions don't come with checkpoints. However I do forgive a lot of that considering that The Falconeer has been the work of largely a single developer–Tomas Sala–who has been very listening to feedback and implemented improvements within just the first week of release. That said, once you get used to the controls, it becomes a real joy to play with Gamepad or Keyboard & Mouse. Both work great in my opinion and once a mission does become a problem, there is always new side quests that can help you to get the funds for a weapon upgrade or certain Mutagens and Chants that increase certain abilities of your Warbird. Eventually I got completely immersed in this fantastic world, its factions and the many mysteries the Ursee might hold. The stylized visuals and the great music generate a wonderful atmosphere that greatly contribute to the aforementioned immersion. I really enjoyed my time with The Falconeer so far and I cannot wait to dive back in!
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