Missions that force you to replay dialogue? Come on, we’re in 2020, games should Whole lot of consistency with the thrills. Moments and The Falconeer can really shine in places… there just isn’t a It was a bit of a shame, especially since the completion of side missions is tied to getting some of the best gear in the game, meaning you have no choice but to perform some mundane tasks over and over if you want to get the best stuff.ĭon’t get me wrong, some of the main missions do have some spectacular Whilst there’s plenty of missions to complete in the game, a lot utilise similar objectives that can see you do a lot of the same things over and over – especially in the side missions, which could be a little lacking when compared to the main story missions. Whilst the flying and aerial combat mechanics themselves remain enjoyable, there is an air of repetition to be found in the gameplay. There’s definitelyĪ learning curve there, but with a bit of experience and the upgrades you canĮarn in the game, it shouldn’t take long for players to find themselves a top-shotįalconeer that is taking part in some gruelling encounters. The same goes for the mines that you can drop on seaborneĮnemies, which require pin-perfect precision to accurately hit. Reticule and the fire button, but have to pursue foes and carefully line up Ensuring you’ve got enough ammo by flying through surges of lightning? Ok, this is the first time I’ve had to do that before and it feels atmospheric and brilliant here, but you get my point that you’ve got to manage your weaponry carefully.Įither way, combat in The Falconeer does feel good,īut it will take some getting used to. Timing your attacks carefully to consider the shifting direction of foes? Check. Chasing down targets to ensure you’ve got them in your sights? Check. Whilst flying is easy to get to grips with, combat brings with it nuances that those who have enjoyed the dog-fighting genre previously will be familiar with. Just feels so damn good to do throughout, and honestly, I never tired of simplyįlying around and soaking in the sights of the world. Movements such as a speed boost or barrel-roll by filling up their energy bar. With it smoothly manoeuvring around with ease and able to pull off an array of special Actually flying your bird feels blissful throughout, Weave through the air and cross paths with the many enemies that want to bring theĪdventure to a swift end. Skies of The Great Ursee, with the player piloting their Warbird as they The Falconeer’s gameplay all takes place within the It’s difficult to pick sides as you work your way through each job throughout the campaign and it certainly does more than enough to keep players engaged until they reach the story’s conclusion – even if there were some moments where things could be a little bit more convoluted than they needed to be.

It’s a surprisingly deep narrative, with plenty of lore to be found across each of the factions that really helps build a meaningful world in the game. How tensions have risen across The Great Ursee and will, hopefully, be able toįind a way to bring peace to the seas before everything boils over. Work toward and varying levels of prosperity that help them stand out from one another.Īs you learn more about each faction and the folk that control them, you’ll see Throughout the game’s campaign, with each having their own different goals to You’ll work with the four different factions

The player taking control of the titular Falconeer and soaring through the Known as The Great Ursee that is inhabited by four warring factions, with The Falconeer takes place in a water-filled world

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