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Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire - Review

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    [​IMG]RPGFan reviewed Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire:
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    Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire Review

    Having never played the classic Skies of Arcadia back in 2000 on the Dreamcast, the promise of similar sky pirate hijinks in Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is intriguing. The developers are proud to present their creation as retro-inspired, and the character design, setting, and feel all hearken back to that acclaimed RPG. The game does not measure up to these grand influences, however. A combination of poorly-executed systems, uninspiring combat, and a bevy of glitches serve as a storm warning. So buckle in and batten down the hatches. There are choppy skies ahead.

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    When all is said and done, the negative headwinds are too strong for Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire to navigate successfully. The earnest story and varied, if simple, setting assets can't make up for the obtuse systems and vapid, repetitive combat. The raft of graphical glitches and plotting bugs only adds to the terminal altitude loss. For the very committed, there may be enough content and exploration for a week or so. But with many better retro RPGs available, from indie to triple-A, the turbulence on deck is too great to warrant a recommendation to hire Glenn and his crew this time.

    Score: 63/100
     
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