Guns of Icarus Online

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 333 Ratings

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  1. BobDoleReigns
    May 24, 2016
    1
    Its not that goi isn't a fun game or doesn't try, it is simply that the developers do not care about or play their own game. Patches are consistently loaded with bugs and broken features or even worse intentionally remove well beloved and used features, the developers are openly semi-hostile to all nearly all input from the playerbase regarding their new issues (aka "working as intended-Its not that goi isn't a fun game or doesn't try, it is simply that the developers do not care about or play their own game. Patches are consistently loaded with bugs and broken features or even worse intentionally remove well beloved and used features, the developers are openly semi-hostile to all nearly all input from the playerbase regarding their new issues (aka "working as intended- the crash when you do X is supposed to prevent you from getting bored with playing the game uninterupted.")

    tldr; I don't regret buying the game but it absolutely does not live up to its potential    … Expand
  2. GameCentral
    Jan 14, 2018
    0
    Not worth investing in, neither in time or money. The game itself is mediocre, which wouldn't be too bad were it not for the playerbase. First off, there aren't many players - now, that's to be expected of a game like this, but the attitude of most of those remaining probably contributes to the decline. Out of the players that I met, only a couple of them were decent enough to play with.Not worth investing in, neither in time or money. The game itself is mediocre, which wouldn't be too bad were it not for the playerbase. First off, there aren't many players - now, that's to be expected of a game like this, but the attitude of most of those remaining probably contributes to the decline. Out of the players that I met, only a couple of them were decent enough to play with. The others were entitled and controlling, they even went so far as to encourage everyone in the match to report me for 'trolling' because I was bad.… Expand
  3. BuddhistGames
    Jan 14, 2018
    1
    The game has a great concept, BUT DO NOT BUY IT.
    The game is DEAD. Nobody plays it, therefore you will not find a game. I tried searching for a game with 3 other friends, and after 15 minutes had no luck. Even if you get a game by looking through custom matches, there's a high chance you won't be on the same team as your friends.
    ALSO, if you have no friends this game is not for you.    The game has a great concept, BUT DO NOT BUY IT.
    The game is DEAD. Nobody plays it, therefore you will not find a game. I tried searching for a game with 3 other friends, and after 15 minutes had no luck. Even if you get a game by looking through custom matches, there's a high chance you won't be on the same team as your friends.

    ALSO, if you have no friends this game is not for you.

    I really liked the idea, i was so ready to play, but i guess a lot of games match their price.    … Expand
  4. MinistryOfGamer
    Jan 14, 2018
    0
    Got it free through humble bundle. Lacking in players.
    I think part of the problem is the high level players can be quite nasty. Saltier than DOTA2 player.
    No wonder new players don't want to stick around to play. Types of users - just plain rude (swearing on mic) or unfriendly. - unforgiving to lower level player (raging because players "can't" do things as well as them) - just    Got it free through humble bundle. Lacking in players.
    I think part of the problem is the high level players can be quite nasty. Saltier than DOTA2 player.
    No wonder new players don't want to stick around to play.

    Types of users
    - just plain rude (swearing on mic) or unfriendly.
    - unforgiving to lower level player (raging because players "can't" do things as well as them)
    - just can't chill, and enjoy the game. No GLHF

    Having said that, there are some good player. But quite often it'll be quite nasty.
    If you're a high level GOI player, be nice to others.    … Expand
  5. MaxPlayer
    Jan 14, 2018
    0
    Most of the player base has been driven away by veteran players stacking lobbies, developers that dont play understand their own game and bias moderation. I wish a real game developer was responsible for this game.
  6. SirZeus
    Jan 14, 2018
    2
    Fun game but the community is lame. They hate you and scream at you if you're new. No wonder there's only about 200 active players. Did the tutorials, tried to play, got screamed at for having the audacity to be new.
  7. saomahjt56r
    Jan 15, 2018
    0
    Used to be a fantastic game, not sure what happened...Sort of.

    The gameplay is pretty solid, the mechanics are pretty solid. The community and developers...eh, not so much. People ask why there is no community or how they wish there was, well I'll tell you. I bought this game during its kickstarter (yes, it was on kickstarter!) and thoroughly enjoyed it for a good couple of years. But    Used to be a fantastic game, not sure what happened...Sort of.

    The gameplay is pretty solid, the mechanics are pretty solid. The community and developers...eh, not so much. People ask why there is no community or how they wish there was, well I'll tell you. I bought this game during its kickstarter (yes, it was on kickstarter!) and thoroughly enjoyed it for a good couple of years. But everything changed when the dev's attacked. Once they changed matchmaking and the entire overhaul of the UI, all the veterans (most of the community at the time) left.

    The reason being the matchmaking became poor (still is) and the communication dropped by about 150% down to -50% where you're communicating with yourself more than anything. Trust me when I say this game REQUIRES communication and is WAY more fun with a jokey, banterous team who also know what they're doing and can talk to each other. Sadly, you don't have that anymore, the community who supported them got betrayed and left and now it's empty and full of kids or 3/8 player lobbies with just bad game play...    … Expand
  8. ZeroDark30
    Jan 15, 2018
    4
    The GREAT BASTION of A Game !
    There is some fun in the actual game-play, but the real fun is in the lobby and during the matches! You will hear all sorts of colorful language especially from the crew to the pilot and pilot to the crew uncensored and RAW! I have heard of pilots causing nubs to almost cry cause they yelled at them constantly for not fixing the hull or the balloon properly.    The GREAT BASTION of A Game !
    There is some fun in the actual game-play, but the real fun is in the lobby and during the matches! You will hear all sorts of colorful language especially from the crew to the pilot and pilot to the crew uncensored and RAW! I have heard of pilots causing nubs to almost cry cause they yelled at them constantly for not fixing the hull or the balloon properly. But this is what makes the game so great. You can be your true self. I want to give it more stars but the game play is dead and boring. I got this on special since they released a new DLC that seems to have caused the already small player base to become smaller. What is the point of having a multiplayer game if very few people are online? This game requires thick skin so be prepared, and have fun.    … Expand
  9. VHS-Player
    Jan 15, 2018
    3
    As A Free Game 5 - But As A Paid Game 1
    This game is wonderful for stress management. After a hard day's work and nagging wife, their is nothing like yelling, screaming and training newbie players in the game to take out all of my stress. If I did this on any other online game I would get banned almost instantly and have to buy the game again or open another account. This game is better    As A Free Game 5 - But As A Paid Game 1
    This game is wonderful for stress management. After a hard day's work and nagging wife, their is nothing like yelling, screaming and training newbie players in the game to take out all of my stress. If I did this on any other online game I would get banned almost instantly and have to buy the game again or open another account. This game is better than any other game for that one reason. The players in this game makes the players in LOL look like boy scouts. So I give it 3 stars for stress management tool. The game play downright sucks. It is BORING and is probably why most people that buy this game most likely use it as an ANGER MANAGEMENT tool just like me. That is why I am subtracting 2 stars from a free 5 star game. The trick to never getting banned is to always have an excuse like training new players. They will never ban you if you use that excuse. Also join a Clan. because even if you are unlucky enough to get caught by a newb for harassment, your friends can gang up and yell at your accusers and the great thing is moderators will keep silent just make sure you look like you are "defending the game" or training new players lol. Good Times.    … Expand
  10. MotoSpeed
    Jan 15, 2018
    0
    Why do you have advertisement on a paid game? I buy this game and it have advertisement on the game to buy other another game. Why you do this? This game not good. You not have many players! Why me want to buy other alliance game for? I feel cheated! You sell half game with 20 players online! I thought USA honest, but me wrong. Muse just do anything to make money. Like big advertisementWhy do you have advertisement on a paid game? I buy this game and it have advertisement on the game to buy other another game. Why you do this? This game not good. You not have many players! Why me want to buy other alliance game for? I feel cheated! You sell half game with 20 players online! I thought USA honest, but me wrong. Muse just do anything to make money. Like big advertisement on a PAID Game. No morals!… Expand
  11. ThinkTank2049
    Jan 15, 2018
    0
    Trash in = Trash out.
    The moment you log on to your GOI account you can instantly tell that the developers made a cash grab. You can always tell that a game is dying when you have huge advertisements in game. That is never a good sign. Forget about the unforgiving player-base, or the Maximum of 25 players when you log in. (Keep in mind that it takes 5 people just to fly one ship) What    Trash in = Trash out.
    The moment you log on to your GOI account you can instantly tell that the developers made a cash grab. You can always tell that a game is dying when you have huge advertisements in game. That is never a good sign. Forget about the unforgiving player-base, or the Maximum of 25 players when you log in. (Keep in mind that it takes 5 people just to fly one ship) What bothers me the most is that I paid good money for a freemium game with advertisements. It really shows through the game that the developer do not care at all about their players. I would rather have a giant middle finger displayed on my Guns of Icarus login screen, at least that is a more honest and straightforward message from the developers. This is just my opinion of this game G'day.    … Expand
  12. Regulator2020
    Jan 16, 2018
    0
    This game is the same trashy game re-branded or reworked 3 times. First in 2009, then in 2012, now they just recycled content from GOI to create a up sell expansion. All of them scored low to very low on metacritic.

    https://secure.metacritic.com/company/muse-games Point of this review is that the game is just recycled garbage. I was curious to read some of the high 10 and 9 comments    This game is the same trashy game re-branded or reworked 3 times. First in 2009, then in 2012, now they just recycled content from GOI to create a up sell expansion. All of them scored low to very low on metacritic.

    https://secure.metacritic.com/company/muse-games

    Point of this review is that the game is just recycled garbage. I was curious to read some of the high 10 and 9 comments like the game is perfect, and there are no bugs, Everyone is friendly etc. After reading the reviews I had to wonder if these people ever played this game to give it 9 or 10 points. Then when I looked at many of the 9 and 10 point review I noticed something strange. Many of them only reviewed this game in 2012-14 then diapered. Seems very odd. Anyway the game sucks in short do not every invest any money into muse or their games. Knowledge is power check out the 9 and 10 reviews. Muse how about you actually spend time on making the game better instead of doing things half way for a once.    … Expand
  13. LotteLight
    Jan 16, 2018
    0
    This game plays like a demo. Horrible training and people can be nasty. Just wait for it to go free to play again. Do not buy this game you will waste money due to lack of players, bugs lags and very little updates.
  14. GameTronics
    Jan 16, 2018
    0
    Limited game play and general bugginess, lack of updates and nasty player base hold everything back.
  15. YumaLuna
    Jan 16, 2018
    1
    If you are a girl playing this game is Okay until you reject the advances of other players. They get mad at you and yell at you for doing everything wrong. I rate this 4 star cause my brother play with me as well and they treat him poorly. They yell at him say he no good. Laugh at him. He is only 10 years old and is lvl 1. Some American players need to grow up and act more mature.If you are a girl playing this game is Okay until you reject the advances of other players. They get mad at you and yell at you for doing everything wrong. I rate this 4 star cause my brother play with me as well and they treat him poorly. They yell at him say he no good. Laugh at him. He is only 10 years old and is lvl 1. Some American players need to grow up and act more mature. Developers seem to do nothing about this. So sad. This game is only as good as the game play. For my brother I can not give higher score.… Expand
  16. Motherof2
    Jan 17, 2018
    0
    I bought this game for my young daughter and thought nothing of this game until one night I came home to see my daughter crying on her bed. I thought it was typical teenage drama and that she had broken up with her boyfriend , But discovered later that it was because of a player pilot yelling at her through the mic that caused her to cry. I found out the story from my daughter thatI bought this game for my young daughter and thought nothing of this game until one night I came home to see my daughter crying on her bed. I thought it was typical teenage drama and that she had broken up with her boyfriend , But discovered later that it was because of a player pilot yelling at her through the mic that caused her to cry. I found out the story from my daughter that everything was okay with the game until one day she reject another player and that pilot player got mad and screamed at her through the microphone as other players did nothing! I reported this game but I later found out in the hidden in the negative reviews that this is normal and nothing is done about this. When i report they say they will look into the player, but I still see him play even today! I learned my lesson the hard way ! A game like this can cause emotional trauma that can stay with a person for a long time. Maybe Muse are understaffed or maybe they just don't care but the emotional damage is the same. As a parent I beg you to protect your children and do not buy or support any games from this company.… Expand
  17. TrilobiteG
    Dec 7, 2015
    6
    Guns of Icarus Online does provide some fun ship sailing adventure, but it needs massive improvement to it's fairly repetitive game-play and that on it's ugly looking textures.
  18. JengaJungle
    Jan 18, 2018
    1
    Yo here is the real lo down about this game. It is whack! I played for a few mins and I hear sum guy hollering at another player and then a shouting match starts. I was like are you for real ? Wow drama level 10! Peace out not worth the money or time. Dont think they can even pay people to play this game. Maybe for a good laugh at hearing people holler at each other like like try hardYo here is the real lo down about this game. It is whack! I played for a few mins and I hear sum guy hollering at another player and then a shouting match starts. I was like are you for real ? Wow drama level 10! Peace out not worth the money or time. Dont think they can even pay people to play this game. Maybe for a good laugh at hearing people holler at each other like like try hard gangsters . I was like where is the regulators at? Nobody stepped in! It was cray cray.… Expand
  19. WhiteToiletDemo
    Jan 15, 2018
    5
    Once you become a veteran it become too easy to kill nubs. This game is great for trolling but get boring very quickly and not many players are online anymore.

    -Great Graphics -Was Free to Play at one point. I would never pay money for this game. -Once you become a Veteran It is Fun To "Teach" New Players This is the few game that the moderators don't care about cursing or toxic    Once you become a veteran it become too easy to kill nubs. This game is great for trolling but get boring very quickly and not many players are online anymore.

    -Great Graphics
    -Was Free to Play at one point. I would never pay money for this game.
    -Once you become a Veteran It is Fun To "Teach" New Players This is the few game that the moderators don't care about cursing or toxic behavior because they understand that you have to break new players in. True American Freedom to say whatever you want to whoever you want and not get censored or punished. Trump Country for Trump Gamer.

    - Cons
    Very Low player base in the past there were many players at one point but after free to play
    Kick-starter backers got the short end of the stick since they paid full price for a game that became free.
    -Once in a very long while they may temp ban you if what you say is recorded and displayed to the public. They do care about PR but they know that sometime you have to get hard with the new players. But even "teaching new players gets boring cause many of them don't show up online anymore.

    Bottom line: If you want to play a rare gem of a game with true Uncensored freedom to say whatever you want and act tough to teach the new recruits how to play and not get a lifetime ban this game is for you.    … Expand
  20. Maxximos
    Jan 18, 2018
    1
    This game is not fun to play at all. No players, No cooperation just yelling, Super long waiting times. Its a small miracle that this corporation is still alive. Also I did not like the fact that they decided to place advertisement in a paid game. Not cool.
  21. CookiesandCream
    Jan 15, 2018
    5
    Guns of Icarus Online has not improved much from the same title as the 2009 version that got 4.7 on metacritic found here http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guns-of-icarus. This game can be fun -ish to play but not in the way you are thinking. To make the game fun you will need to join a group or else all of the higher level players including a few community helpers will verbally harassGuns of Icarus Online has not improved much from the same title as the 2009 version that got 4.7 on metacritic found here http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/guns-of-icarus. This game can be fun -ish to play but not in the way you are thinking. To make the game fun you will need to join a group or else all of the higher level players including a few community helpers will verbally harass you this part is not fun as I found out the hard-way as a beginner. But then you join a group and they will protect you from abuse and this will make you less of an easy target. So the veteran players will move on to another new player that hasn't joined a group yet. This will all make sense when you join the game and see what goes on in a match. But by all means do not make buy this game at full price. Wait for it to go free to play again since the game desperately need new players and muse appears to be turning a blind eye to the negative aspects of the game in order to increase membership. So remember join a group to protect yourself and make the game fun-ish. As for getting a match that will be hard since at the time of this writing only 25 members are online.… Expand
  22. poepx
    Aug 24, 2013
    4
    I really love the concept of this game, but the game-play is flawed. The game is simple too plain for three different classes. Every ship can carry 4 people, often a captain, gunner and 2 engineers. I played engineer most of the time, since they need them the most. As an engineer you can have 3 tools, wrench for repairing and rebuilding, buff-hammer and something to put the fire out. YouI really love the concept of this game, but the game-play is flawed. The game is simple too plain for three different classes. Every ship can carry 4 people, often a captain, gunner and 2 engineers. I played engineer most of the time, since they need them the most. As an engineer you can have 3 tools, wrench for repairing and rebuilding, buff-hammer and something to put the fire out. You simple running around whacking on the ship-part that needs to be repaired, rebuild, buffed or extinguished. This gets so boring, so fast. The tactics as an engineer is nihil. One engineer repairs one part of the ship the other whacks on the other parts. You can play with all your buddies and fly with multiple ships in deathmatch 2v2 or 3v3, but i can't think of a reason ever recommending this game to a buddy.… Expand
  23. TheRubixGamer
    Jun 21, 2013
    5
    This game is a great idea but for me it quickly got repetitive and rather boring as I found my self repairing the same thing over and over again. If you can get a decent group of friends together the game can be alot of fun and you can have some great moments when you and your buddy's ambush another air ship.
  24. Chnmmr
    Jul 23, 2013
    3
    A game that could have been great but ruined by the learning curve and incredibly rude player base. The tutorials teach you the bare minimum with no information about how the different matches work. The player base must be the second rudest I've come across (beaten only by Eve Online.) People yell at you for repairing things, for not repairing things, for buffing things, for notA game that could have been great but ruined by the learning curve and incredibly rude player base. The tutorials teach you the bare minimum with no information about how the different matches work. The player base must be the second rudest I've come across (beaten only by Eve Online.) People yell at you for repairing things, for not repairing things, for buffing things, for not buffing things. I've had strings of profanity thrown at me for daring to buff a gun that someone was using. Not at all the welcome a person on their 1st or 2nd match needs.

    Appearance wise, the game is nice enough and has some scenic moments. The graphics clip often and the sound can skip when too much is going on.

    In short the game is not release worthy and not welcoming to new players. Keep away.    … Expand
  25. Bezet
    Nov 23, 2012
    5
    I have been following the development of this game and was quite optimistic about it. However I started to have bad feelings about it when I launched the Beta version of it - very laggy, gameplay was glitchy and not as exciting as I hoped. Despite this I still was hoping that these problems would be fixed. Unfortunately, I was left disappointed. The final version is less laggy, alas itI have been following the development of this game and was quite optimistic about it. However I started to have bad feelings about it when I launched the Beta version of it - very laggy, gameplay was glitchy and not as exciting as I hoped. Despite this I still was hoping that these problems would be fixed. Unfortunately, I was left disappointed. The final version is less laggy, alas it still has a lot of problems. The gameplay hasn't really improved, you get bored quite quickly, there's not much space for strategy. Overall, it's okay but could have been so much better.… Expand
  26. UntoldAv3nGer
    Aug 2, 2013
    0
    This game proved to be unplayable. I started it up assuming it was going to work but it kept trying to connect to the server. Then I troubleshooted. I turned of Windows Firewall, opened the right UDP ports, re-installed the game, and I tried to get in the lobby probably 15 times overall. I looked on the forums. I sent an email to the developers about it (who care about their customers andThis game proved to be unplayable. I started it up assuming it was going to work but it kept trying to connect to the server. Then I troubleshooted. I turned of Windows Firewall, opened the right UDP ports, re-installed the game, and I tried to get in the lobby probably 15 times overall. I looked on the forums. I sent an email to the developers about it (who care about their customers and respond to everyone) but they were unable to help me. They wanted me to do a bunch of stuff in order to see what the problem could be. I have never actually played the game and it has caused me at least an hour of trouble. I don't have ANY time for that, and I never want to set foot on a game made by these people ever again. A game needs to work- and this game won't. Unacceptable. This game deserves my zero star rating.… Expand
  27. AWG
    Jun 21, 2013
    5
    Dropped after a couple of hours of hitting things with a hammer and graphics glitches. Maybe it's because I've never been bitten by the "Steampunk" thing, maybe it's because none of my Steam friends play it, maybe it's because this is just a bad game. Not that I care very much anyway.
  28. Adrian8520
    Jan 19, 2013
    10
    Truly immersive graphics and audio grabs the player and thrusts them into the middle of a explosive steam-punk universe that many gamers have been craving for. This game shines when it is played with friends as crew.
  29. Sfaxon
    Nov 2, 2012
    8
    Great game if you have a bunch of friends who would also want to team up with you and man an warship of the skies! 1) Co-Op: Cooperation is a must. Captians have to talk the other teams Captians to organize attacks. Engineers and Gunners will often spot an enemy long before the Captain sees it. And of course when the ship is damaged sometimes everyone has to chip in an repair. Lots ofGreat game if you have a bunch of friends who would also want to team up with you and man an warship of the skies! 1) Co-Op: Cooperation is a must. Captians have to talk the other teams Captians to organize attacks. Engineers and Gunners will often spot an enemy long before the Captain sees it. And of course when the ship is damaged sometimes everyone has to chip in an repair. Lots of frantic shouting over the games voice communication normally leads to success. A great game if you have a bunch of friends that want to man a steampunk combat airship with you.

    2) Graphics: Very good at making yo feel like you are flying. Lots of cool smoke and cloud effects. Could use a little work here and there but overall very convincing and good. 3) Gameplay: There are three classes to choose from Captian (Pilot), Engineer, or Gunner. Obviously the Pilot is very important for the success of the ship. He/she has to constantly evaluate where the best place is for the ship. It helps if you have a crew that communicates... ie hey move the ship to the left a little so I can actually hit an enemy (since the guns have limited movement), or hey there is an enemy below us (since the Pilot can't see everything). Altitude advantage and knowing where your guns are is important. The Engineer is very meh for me... you run around trying to repair stuff or buff stuff. The Engineer can man guns but he has limited types of ammunition o choose from. Still... good engineers can really increase a ships survivability. The gunner is just raw fun. Point and shoot at stuff. Use cool ammo and make stuff blow up! Regardless of what class you play, EVERYONE has to chip in to help the ship succeed. Voice chat (already provided) is great in this game. There are also a large variety of guns and ship classes with different pros and cons. 4) Interface/match making. This aspect needs some work. It would be nice to be able to just form a party with a group of friends and join an available match. Also there are some glitches where you will exit out of match (you can rejoin though. Overall, for $20 its great for some cheap thrills with friends. You can just hop in for a thirty minute romp. Or you can play all night. Its a casual game but has some depth too. Its very novel and fun. As long as the developers keep working on it (and they seem to be) this game will grow into something awesome.    … Expand
  30. stedic
    Oct 31, 2012
    9
    I created a Metacritic account today just to provide a review for this game because Guns of Icarus Online is that Great of a title. You don't have to be an aviation nut (I am), you don't have to enjoy steampunk (It helps) and you certainly don't have to dedicate hours (which I sometimes do) to enjoy this title. It's the type of game that you can log in for 30 minutes and leave with someI created a Metacritic account today just to provide a review for this game because Guns of Icarus Online is that Great of a title. You don't have to be an aviation nut (I am), you don't have to enjoy steampunk (It helps) and you certainly don't have to dedicate hours (which I sometimes do) to enjoy this title. It's the type of game that you can log in for 30 minutes and leave with some great memorable game experiences.

    I've been beta testing since August, and I have to say, impressed is an understatement. The Muse Games team has a real gem of a game and here's why:

    1. Voice Feature. Sounds simple, but really, how many games do you play today that has a push to talk feature built into the game? This voice feature really enhances the game experience and promotes dialogue among strangers. This is worth it's weight in gold.

    2. Continual improvements. While this game just left Beta, that doesn't mean the team is slowing down, they are constantly adding new content, new maps and are focusing on producing a persistent DLC adventure mode. 3. Balancing. Ships feel well balanced, as does the logistics, the development team is doing a great job of addressing player concerns on a case by case basis. There is room for improvement, but as is, the game feels polished and engaging. The one point I'd dock is for lack of an ability to fire on another ship with a blunderbuss or a pistol. I hope they re-evaluate there position on this, but as it stands, this is a ship-to-ship strategy game.

    4. Graphics and Audio. Pump that settings up to high and fly your way through a very beautiful world. Muse has created some very interesting environments that allows for some very fun gameplay options. When your in there world, you feel immersion, excitement and drama.

    5. Developer Team. Very small but very connected to the community, they listen and they respond to the tester team, they continually improve the game and they keep a very transparent policy when it comes to artistic direction, technical specs and resolving issues. I see this team growing along with there wonderful concept of a game.

    Now go buy the game and see what I'm talking about. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  31. YoloWarrior
    Jan 19, 2018
    1
    30 Mins of waiting for a game. Played maybe a few times but the game is complicated and the player that have been playing for years are very rude. Very unbalanced game and Rude players in the game. Muse does nothing about the rude behavior so it grows. Not worth spending money on a game that will go free to play for survival. Only 20 players online! If you buy this game you will feel30 Mins of waiting for a game. Played maybe a few times but the game is complicated and the player that have been playing for years are very rude. Very unbalanced game and Rude players in the game. Muse does nothing about the rude behavior so it grows. Not worth spending money on a game that will go free to play for survival. Only 20 players online! If you buy this game you will feel cheated when you can not get a game.… Expand
  32. DavidTruthSayer
    Jan 19, 2018
    0
    This game is has hardly anyone playing it. Muse has a horrible track record of producing inferior games. The gameplay is loaded with advertisement to buy their other alliance game. This game feels cheaply made. You fly around shoot or ram or die game over. As for the social atmosphere of the game there are no forms of protection from predatory players. The players are troll tastic! TheyThis game is has hardly anyone playing it. Muse has a horrible track record of producing inferior games. The gameplay is loaded with advertisement to buy their other alliance game. This game feels cheaply made. You fly around shoot or ram or die game over. As for the social atmosphere of the game there are no forms of protection from predatory players. The players are troll tastic! They judge quickly and are very tribal minded. Maybe that is why they have problems with player retention. http://steamcharts.com/app/209080 So even if you do purchase the game, you will feel angry when you find out you have hardly anyone to play against.… Expand
  33. Dragonwhisper
    Jan 19, 2018
    0
    I have to agree with famous vetted critics like XGN that the game was a decent idea executed very very poorly. Bug, lag, and balance issue plague the game and troll and cancerous players are what kill the game. If express any dissatisfaction with the game, the player base will send you and your friends hate mail. Check out the GOI forums to see how baddy things can get. These will beI have to agree with famous vetted critics like XGN that the game was a decent idea executed very very poorly. Bug, lag, and balance issue plague the game and troll and cancerous players are what kill the game. If express any dissatisfaction with the game, the player base will send you and your friends hate mail. Check out the GOI forums to see how baddy things can get. These will be the player that you will be playing with. Not very fun getting told off while learning this complicated game.… Expand
  34. Redpill
    Jan 19, 2018
    0
    The Metacritic rating for these games tend to be dead right except this one. This game is way too high when it comes to user score. I have to agree with many of the recent critics that this is really a Stress Management tool disguised as a game. The players while playing the game can curse, and make racial slurs. They say anything they like to each other with no one monitors on theThe Metacritic rating for these games tend to be dead right except this one. This game is way too high when it comes to user score. I have to agree with many of the recent critics that this is really a Stress Management tool disguised as a game. The players while playing the game can curse, and make racial slurs. They say anything they like to each other with no one monitors on the voice chat. The game has large advertisement to up sell the customers when they log in. The tutorial is lacking and matchmaking is a joke. You will get pitted against a Diehard Veteran player while your side has only new players. The old players fix that matches so all of the experienced players are on one side. No amount of teamwork will get you to win. The game takes many many hours to learn. Not worth the money, time and energy.… Expand
  35. Nutcracker2018
    Jan 20, 2018
    0
    If I got the game for free I wouldn't care. I payed money for this a few years ago and still hate it. I regret putting the little time and money I did in to this game. It was free because it was dead. It died because it's bad. Simply put, atl+f4 made for the best Guns of Icarus experience I've ever had. Uninstalling the game was more gratifying than the game-play.
  36. GordothEnodious
    Aug 5, 2020
    3
    Hello everyone, I am the most impressive Gordoth Enodious, a classy gentleman who has played the best Steampunk game in the world (Arcanum) and I am talking about another steampunk game on this day. That game is Guns of Icarus.

    Simple review details - I rank games on an out of 10 basis, granting up to 3 points in 3 categories, as well as a last, single point from my own self, depending    Hello everyone, I am the most impressive Gordoth Enodious, a classy gentleman who has played the best Steampunk game in the world (Arcanum) and I am talking about another steampunk game on this day. That game is Guns of Icarus.

    Simple review details - I rank games on an out of 10 basis, granting up to 3 points in 3 categories, as well as a last, single point from my own self, depending on my experience with it. Also, I am a gameplay designer and a writer so I got the credentials to talk ****

    Gameplay

    Guns of Icarus is an interesting game, in the sense that it is based around being played by a team of people, who need to communicate a lot so as to operate an airship and keep it afloat, while also firing their weapons at other teams like themselves.
    There are 3 types of playable classes - Gunners, Engineers and Pilots.
    The Pilots can navigate the airships and wield one tool. Most of the game, for a Pilot, is spent moving the ship about and battling the controls whilst praying that the relatively unresponsive vessel at their hands does move in a manner somewhat similar to what the player wants. Ship mobility is very, very limited, in the sense that it is very difficult and quite lacking in enjoyment. The movements appear to be simulating a realistic manner of motion for a floating air-bubble based airship, but the sheer fact of the matter is that this aspect of the game is very, very unappealing, even though I could see myself enjoying it a lot more if there was around 25% extra maneuverability added to the navigation of an airship.
    The Gunners have 4 ammunition options and get bonuses to how well they can man the guns of the ship, while wielding 2 tools. Playing as a Gunner is one of the more enjoyable things the player can do whilst experiencing Guns of Icarus Online, as the gunplay, even though not inclusive of handheld firearms, is quite decent. There are different types of guns, each having their own type of firing, with different projectiles and varying missile speeds. Gunners need to focus on shooting down the enemy ships.
    The Engineers have 4 tools and can sprint around the ship. The Engineer’s main task is to keep all the facilities of the airship operational, so as to avoid losing some, or all, of the ship’s ability to move, fight or even stay afloat. Engineer gameplay revolves around them running around the ship and applying different solutions to damaged machinery, be it through extinguishing fires or repairing said machinery by banging it with a hammer.
    All three of the playable classes need to work in unison to keep the ship operational and to wipe out enemy ships. The game is very good on paper, but the fact of the matter is that the implementation could have used a lot more work.

    The dependency on teamwork, the flaws in each class’ opportunities to perform and the evident lack of balance when it comes to the impact of each class make this a very disappointing experience. It’s good in concept, but it is not executed all that well. 1/3

    Presentation
    The game is a 3D, First Person walking simulator with First Person Shooter Turret Section influences. As such, it features a 3D world with well done modeling and nicely applied textures. The music is very lackluster, as there felt to be just 3 or 4 tracks that looped on and on, but the title screen song is quite nice, reminiscent of that wondrous melody that plays when one boots up Arcanum.
    The theme of the game is quite nice, as I personally enjoy it greatly. Steampunk is close enough to fantasy and distant enough from modernity that it is a meld of both, although Guns of Icarus is, as hinted at by its name, much more inspired by modernity than it lets on. The look of the game is relatively stylized, which is not a bad thing, but the environments are just dreadfully drab and boring. A desert. A ruined city. A coast with crashed ships. And each has one color associated with it. Orange for the desert. Dark green for the ruined city. Muted blue for the coast with crashed ships. 2/3

    Story
    he story of Guns of Icarus goes as follows:
    Industrial revolution began but mankind is bad so they did war and everything went to **** But there’s like a bunch of factions that remained and now they are going to war with each other again. There is no story to speak of, none whatsoever, although, in defence of the game, it is, supposedly, a Simulation game… But also an Adventure game. Alas, a tiny amount of story, when the premise is what it has been so far, would not do any good, as far as I am concerned. 0/3

    Legendary Point
    Does this game-- No.
    It does not. It could have - if the gameplay was a bit smoother, if there was more to it. Alas, there ain’t much more to it.

    Conclusion
    3/10. It's a disappointment with a promising concept, and I do not recommend it.
    Check out my tumblr, better reviews. 5k andy lel bby mode    … Expand
  37. Nucleon
    Dec 15, 2012
    7
    Okay - Good points: Great, romantic, steam punk high adventure, naval-like battles with magnificent flying machines, creative weaponry and an emphasis on teamwork, producing exiting combats on spectacular backgrounds. Lots of space for strategy. Epic music, too. Bad points: Half-developed game on a background that just screams for more; ankle-biting bugs regarding animation andOkay - Good points: Great, romantic, steam punk high adventure, naval-like battles with magnificent flying machines, creative weaponry and an emphasis on teamwork, producing exiting combats on spectacular backgrounds. Lots of space for strategy. Epic music, too. Bad points: Half-developed game on a background that just screams for more; ankle-biting bugs regarding animation and communications; lack of a user-friendly tutorial, and finally, an accessory store that takes real-world money - but on the last point's defense, these items are purely decorative, and bestow no in-game bonus of any other kind. 7/10 for all the potential; the introduction of adventure modules would probably give it more value.… Expand
  38. ldub
    May 25, 2015
    7
    As long as they can continue development and work on balance issues Guns of Icarus was money well spent. It's a shame I found this one so late because it already feels to be slipping.
  39. Kracket
    May 6, 2013
    5
    It's an interesting game and it can be enjoyable when you're with a lot of friends. There just isn't enough here. New maps and other game modes are great, but when the basic controls of the game are too basic, the game never goes anywhere.
  40. Ian277
    Sep 11, 2013
    7
    this game is fun for a bit. can get repetitive playing alone. if you have friends to play with it is fun. i can only stand to play maybe 2 hours at a time. at 20$ im not sure it's worth it unless you got it on sale for 7$ or whatever it was.
  41. Budget_Security
    May 28, 2016
    7
    Pros:
    -Some of the best multiplayer gameplay mechanics ever, its even better than Left4Dead.
    -No pay-to-win, and no level bonuses, so newcomers have same capabilities as veterans. -A friendly mature community, mostly (at least better than CoD etc.) -easy to learn, difficult to master. -epic battles with up to 32 players divided across 8 airships (4v4). Cons: -Indie game (low    Pros:
    -Some of the best multiplayer gameplay mechanics ever, its even better than Left4Dead.
    -No pay-to-win, and no level bonuses, so newcomers have same capabilities as veterans.
    -A friendly mature community, mostly (at least better than CoD etc.)
    -easy to learn, difficult to master.
    -epic battles with up to 32 players divided across 8 airships (4v4).

    Cons:
    -Indie game (low budget feel), with some rough edges.
    -How much fun you have depends very much on who you play with - you will meet some totally incompetent players on the same ship as you, who can ruin the fun. Example: 12 year olds who take captain role and don't know how to fly and disconnect the first moment the ship inevitably starts to lose.
    -If you like to be able to "go it alone" without relying on others, this game is not for you. Teamwork or die.
    -The tutorials for beginners could be better. You will have to learn a lot of things the hard way.
    -Dated graphics (but it still "looks and feels good").
    -Small player base - only about 200 concurrent gamers in the evening.
    -Games often take a long time to start (waiting in lobby for other players to ready up).

    A friend recommended this. I had modest expectations and the game has exceeded them.
    I used to only play RedOrchestra2 online, but I liked this game enough that I have added it to my regular online gaming diet.

    This is a severely underrated game that deserves a much bigger player base. Its great to play with your friends, otherwise its still decent, but not as good.    … Expand
  42. Solomoncrunch
    Nov 25, 2012
    9
    Such a great game. A few of my friends and I got the game at the same time and are having a blast. The game is super easy to learn, and is some of the coolest gameplay I've ever seen. Teamwork is a must, so if you don't have buddies to play with, it might not be the best game for you. My only complaint is that the in-game costumes for your character cost real money.
  43. Jehoshua
    Nov 26, 2012
    9
    This game is loads of fun with friends. We spend hours just playing this game when we all have free time, and its great. Clothing is a little over priced, and I'd like to see more ships and more guns, but this would only be icing on the cake. A solid game through and through.
  44. KingofSomalia
    Jul 23, 2013
    7
    Very fun game, especially if you have friends to play it with! Some of the in-game stuff is kind of expensive but it is mainly meant to make your character look nice (so not mandatory at all) BUY THIS GAME
  45. Captain_Chaos
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    I've barely gotten to play it for lack of buddies who own it, but Guns of Icarus struck me as an interesting game. The lovely steampunk asthetic combined with a reliance on a unique team synergy for success sets it apart from almost any other First Person game out there. I'd love to dig into it more.
  46. awkm
    Jan 30, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game. It deserves all the support it can get. Great mechanics, a lot of action, superior teamwork. Most importantly, devs are in constant communication with players.

    Metacritic's score does not do justice to the game. In fact, I think their policies are opaque and skewed. There are tons of great reviews out there for this game and they're not even here. Screw Metacritic and    Fantastic game. It deserves all the support it can get. Great mechanics, a lot of action, superior teamwork. Most importantly, devs are in constant communication with players.

    Metacritic's score does not do justice to the game. In fact, I think their policies are opaque and skewed. There are tons of great reviews out there for this game and they're not even here. Screw Metacritic and GET THIS GAME NOW!!!    … Expand
  47. Banhammer0
    Nov 10, 2013
    7
    Steampunk-style airships battle each other in team fights on a fairly limited amount of maps. There is no PvE mode, only competetive modes. Each ship has crew of 4 players on it, with different roles (gunner, engineer, pilot and one is additionaly a ship's captain). Co-op part of the game is done very well, victory usually depends on a good cooperation between crew members and shipSteampunk-style airships battle each other in team fights on a fairly limited amount of maps. There is no PvE mode, only competetive modes. Each ship has crew of 4 players on it, with different roles (gunner, engineer, pilot and one is additionaly a ship's captain). Co-op part of the game is done very well, victory usually depends on a good cooperation between crew members and ship captains. Surprisingly large amount of people use microphones and are actually willing to coop, so playing with randoms is perfectly viable if you don't expect to win every time. You can also play with bots in your team, and they are quite decent. Learning how to play it's quite easy and controls are pretty intuitive, so it's easy to pick up.
    There are various types of ships and captain can customize ship's weapons to his liking's, which is a good thing, but it could have been deeper than just weapons...You can also customize your character with special equipment (like special ammo types for gunner) which makes the game a bit more interesting, and customize looks of your character with a huge selection of masks, helmets, costumes and what not, however keep in mind that FOR MOST COSMETICS YOU HAVE TO PAY WITH REAL CASH those that are free don't look hideous so you can enjoy it without paying. Also all usable items are unlocked for free, without paying.
    Technically game is quite good, very stable and with almost no glitches. Graphics look a little dated, and there are silly things like not being able to see other ships' crew members, which makes you fight ghost ships that steer themselves.
    The game's main problem is lack of content. Even though devs are pumping content patches every now and then (over the course of 3 months it was hmm I think 1 ship and 1 new map, so not much .
    It is getting bored really quickly, because there are about 4 maps in this, not counting the tutorial map which is just a huge empty desert. There is not enough equipment and ship types/weapons to keep you interested for long. It all becomes extremely retentive after a few days/weeks deepening on your repetitiveness tolerance. Having a friends as your crew certainly would help increase the fun though.

    Overall this is a decent game with a great price (I bought it for about 5 I think). Grab it if you like steampunk and co-op PvP games that are challenging but easy to pick up     … Expand
  48. TheAdmiral
    Jan 1, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Airships battles in a steampunk setting and a focus on coordinated teamwork. Does that sound interesting? Well let me tell you more. There are 3 character classes, pilot, gunner and engineer, each which a primary role. Respectively: steering the ship, manning the guns, and repairing damaged parts. Now, when you start playing a match, you can't switch classes anymore (for obvious balancing reasons), but fortunately you get the option to multitask. You can freely run around the ships while you fly and are not stuck doing the same thing every time. If there's no need for repairing, an engineer can for instance quickly man a gun. Each class gets to choose 3 skills or tools for its own specialization, and one for the other two types. For instance, when being an engineer, you can pick 3 engineer perks, one gunner perk and one pilot perk. That way you're never completely useless taking over another role briefly, something which I really like. Now let's talk about the ships, seeing as they're the stars of this game. Each vessel is customizable to a certain degree. There a 6 different types of ship you can choose from. They range from quick but frail to sturdy but sluggish and several variations in between. They're all layed out differently as well, forcing you to learn the pro's and cons and how to get around on each one if you want to get good at the game. This isn't just important for defensive purposes like knowing the best route around the ship to get to a damaged part, but also to know what to aim for as a gunner, and what to steer clear from as a pilot. The goldfish for instance has its heaviest gun on the front. So you have to either try and stay at its side or be able to decommission the main cannon to stay out of harm's way. That brings me to the ship customization. There are a fixed number of weapon slots on each ship, predetermined for heavy or lighter gun types. While you can't just put any heavy cannon randomly on your ship, you do get to choose between various different guns for each slot. A fun setup for instance, is getting a lighter ship and having a heavy lumberjack cannon on the front, which does extra damage to balloons and also put some flamethrowers on the side. That way you can swoop in, cripple your enemy's vessel by forcing them into a descend, and then turn up above and around them and burn the ever living hell out of their ship. This will set their equipment on fire so any repairs are hampered, forcing them to keep plummeting and smash into the ground underneath! This is especially handy to take down the very sturdy but sluggish galleon type ship, as their main guns are on the lower sides and they would have a hard time aiming upwards at you while you burn them. It is well balanced however. This approach isn't going to be that effective when you take on more agile ships. People who complain that this game's not very tactical clearly don't have a grasp of the mechanics. In fact, if you fly into battle with no clue as to what you're doing, you're going to get crushed. But despite the learning curve, it's still tons of fun. Especially when you have a good crew going and have a mic. Another plus is that there's a built in voice chat with two channels: one for your own ship's crew, and one for all ships on your team. Pretty damn handy. I do have some very minor gripes with the game. It tends to crash to desktop every so often. However, the loading times are incredibly short and there's even a quick re-join button on the main menu that gets you right back into the match. If you crash it might literally only take 30 seconds to get back to your crew. Another thing is that the spawning might get a little glitchy for a few seconds, graphically. I think it has to do with the way the game loads. I've had the odd ship part glitching out too, but nothing too terrible. Actually, I've encountered very few game-breaking bugs overall. Another low note is the character progression, there isn't really much to say right now. Since the latest update you can level up your classes by doing various challenges. However, the only thing that you can unlock right now are costume pieces, which means that if you're going into the game as a complete newbie, you're going to have all the abilities and tools that a veteran player has. I can't think of anything more fair than that. I kind of regret not having the possibility to create a more personalized character model though. While you can also buy costumes from the (real) cash shop, there's very little in terms of facial editing. I ended up getting a (admittedly awesome looking) gas mask for my male avatar, because of it. The developers also promised to keep adding more content in the future and up 'till now, they've definitely kept their promises. You can also often see them online in the regional chat in the main lobby, actively conversing with the players. Concluding: I definitely recommend this one!… Expand
  49. Enricksolt
    Dec 2, 2012
    9
    I've never heard of this game before, until yesterday, and i'm in love. The steampunk art-style is well designed and fit perfectly, remind me of Treasure Planet. The felling of the guns are good and the felling of driving the ship is even better.
    Except few bugs this game is perfect, find a couple of friends to play with, open Teamspeak and have fun.
  50. MegzHartie
    Jan 29, 2013
    10
    A fantastic game where 4-player crews can fight other ships in the steampunk skies of a far off future. My favorite class in the Engineer, where it's your job to keep your ship in the air and put out almost every fire (and there will be fire, trust me). You can either compete with out crews by capturing points on the maps or just shooting each other out of the skies. If you're a fan ofA fantastic game where 4-player crews can fight other ships in the steampunk skies of a far off future. My favorite class in the Engineer, where it's your job to keep your ship in the air and put out almost every fire (and there will be fire, trust me). You can either compete with out crews by capturing points on the maps or just shooting each other out of the skies. If you're a fan of co-op, steampunk futures, airships or all three, this is the game for you.… Expand
  51. Todayshero
    Nov 24, 2012
    8
    The Good: Steam punk, coop/competitive play, stats tracking

    Neutral: Heavily skill based The Bad: Bugs, bugs, bugs, crashing Guns of Icarus is probably one of those love or hate type games. It has a great theme to it and the air battles are loads of fun. The downside to it is it is online only and the practice version of the game is pretty basic and doesn't give you the complete    The Good: Steam punk, coop/competitive play, stats tracking

    Neutral: Heavily skill based

    The Bad: Bugs, bugs, bugs, crashing

    Guns of Icarus is probably one of those love or hate type games. It has a great theme to it and the air battles are loads of fun. The downside to it is it is online only and the practice version of the game is pretty basic and doesn't give you the complete feel of a battle, so what might work in practice... might get you killed in the actual battles.

    Being a heavily skill based game it can feel the teams are extremely lopsided at times, often I've found teams to be 0 and 5 in a duel match and you throw in a Captain who doesn't understand all their skills and when and how to use them they might be doing more harm to your air ship than the enemy is.

    Speaking of Captains, it's a tough two-sided coin, a Captain needs experience to be any good and in order to do so they're going to have to man a ship online at some point, and this can be a frustrating experience for the crew as well, constantly out of range, getting themselves in death traps, etc.

    All this doesn't break the game and I think gives the game a lot of great depth, but a more casual player may find this game a bit rough, at least if they find themselves in the captains spot.

    My main problem with the game is the crashing, my game crashes typically once every round, if I'm playing with a friend this isn't to bad because the game loads very fast (Thank you Muse games! Seriously, thank you!) so I might crash but I'll be back on the ship in a matter of seconds, literally.

    A great game overall and I enjoy it, I wish there was more suspenseful moments in it though, since you never really get the feeling your are being barraged with thousands of rounds, even falling off the ship is inconsequential since seconds later you are back on board doing whatever it is you do.    … Expand
  52. MarshallBanana
    Jan 30, 2013
    9
    As a Steampunk fan, it doesn't get much better than the retro-futurism of Guns of Icarus Online. While not High Victorian gaslight fiction, the post-apocalyptic setting has plenty of exploding airships, intricate Gatling guns, and dapper aeronauts clothed in leather and canvas. The pace is hectic, and the amount of coordinated teamwork necessary for victory makes for a satisfyingAs a Steampunk fan, it doesn't get much better than the retro-futurism of Guns of Icarus Online. While not High Victorian gaslight fiction, the post-apocalyptic setting has plenty of exploding airships, intricate Gatling guns, and dapper aeronauts clothed in leather and canvas. The pace is hectic, and the amount of coordinated teamwork necessary for victory makes for a satisfying multiplayer experience. Playing with friends, with voice chat enabled, is very enjoyable. The firefights are intense, but its also nice to sit back and watch the scenery go by in the calm before the storm. The artwork that surrounds you is detailed and full of atmosphere. Little touches, like film grain and post processing effects, really add to the experience and make it feel like you are part of an old film. It's a little rough around the edges, but a fun time overall.… Expand
  53. Arzarch
    Jan 30, 2013
    10
    An incredibly beautiful project and original gameplay. Guns of Icarus Online one of my favorite releases from the past few months. It's incredible to see such a highly polished game produced in Unity. I always login to play a quick match, but find myself addicted for hours, screaming at my crew and having a complete blast! If you have 3 gamer friends and need a great game to play, thisAn incredibly beautiful project and original gameplay. Guns of Icarus Online one of my favorite releases from the past few months. It's incredible to see such a highly polished game produced in Unity. I always login to play a quick match, but find myself addicted for hours, screaming at my crew and having a complete blast! If you have 3 gamer friends and need a great game to play, this game is a must.… Expand
  54. goku0405
    Dec 18, 2012
    10
    graphics are beautiful! good 3D, nice composite, animation is really stylish! when i just started it was not easy to get into, but later it gets addicting!! when you play with friends it's the best!
  55. StanleyWong1
    Jan 31, 2013
    10
    AWESOME GAME!
    Finally, a game that relies on teamwork and strategy, like an action packed game of chess. Super addictive and thrilling. So many interesting maps and play modes. Love the stylized art and animation.
    HURRY UP AND JOIN MY CREW!
  56. Wolfmoon2682
    May 25, 2013
    10
    The official score for this is waaaay too low! I haven't had this much fun working together with my team since the L4D games! No lie! This game is flying way under the radar! I score this as a perfect 10, yes it has some bugs to be worked out but in this day in age, by the time most of you read this they would have been worked out.

    I love this game so much i created an account to give    The official score for this is waaaay too low! I haven't had this much fun working together with my team since the L4D games! No lie! This game is flying way under the radar! I score this as a perfect 10, yes it has some bugs to be worked out but in this day in age, by the time most of you read this they would have been worked out.

    I love this game so much i created an account to give Muse their much deserved props! 64 is a terrible score for such an innovative well designed game. With adventure mode on the way, and plenty of other things the future for this game and it's developer is very bright indeed! The classes work well, the controls are tight, the visuals are very nice, and it also runs perfect on a low end system such as mine.

    The music is nice and ques in and out when it seems to fit the situation best, all of the sound effects are spot on. Communication in this game is the key to victory. Captains will have to talk to their crew, and the crew will have to relay enemy positions to the captain. Captains can even talk with other captains using the C key to keep the team up to speed and coordinate attacks and defense.

    I could go on and on about the things that make this game an absolute blast to either pick up and play for 20 minutes, or set aside a weekend with some friends for non stop competitive mayhem! This game has my FULL support and respect! Well done muse!    … Expand
  57. timed
    Jul 25, 2013
    10
    Just bought it during a Steam sale. I regret not buying it sooner, even at full price. Such an amazing concept very well executed. The community is awesome, so many people have mics.
  58. shadowlordxx
    May 20, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic team based game. The way you have to work together with your drew to win against your opponents is done very well. The graphics are beautiful, this game achieves an amazing feel of a steampunk world. The community is also great, people are very friendly and willing to help teach you to improve. Playing with friends is a major plus but not necessary. The developers alsoThis is a fantastic team based game. The way you have to work together with your drew to win against your opponents is done very well. The graphics are beautiful, this game achieves an amazing feel of a steampunk world. The community is also great, people are very friendly and willing to help teach you to improve. Playing with friends is a major plus but not necessary. The developers also listen to the players and are always working on more content for the game. The only this that has kept me from giving this a 10/10 is that there are some improvements that could be made to the lobby system, like the ability to make parties with friends and queue up together, but that is it really.… Expand
  59. Reldasekul
    Aug 11, 2013
    10
    Guns of Icarus is a modern masterpiece tackling a style of game play that few have ever tried and most have failed. The game is imersive and beautiful with very in depth mechanics, definitely a game to be played with friends for some all out fun.
  60. Blackhamer
    Jun 6, 2013
    8
    Awesome steampunk setting with great team-work potential. The airship battles are great especially if you have a good crew. They require some strategy though, so don't heistate to read game's wiki.
    It's delicious and creamy with cherry on top if you can get your friends to play it I unfortunately could not because my friends are not into steampunk (I'm not either, or I wasn't untill I    Awesome steampunk setting with great team-work potential. The airship battles are great especially if you have a good crew. They require some strategy though, so don't heistate to read game's wiki.
    It's delicious and creamy with cherry on top if you can get your friends to play it I unfortunately could not because my friends are not into steampunk (I'm not either, or I wasn't untill I played this game). There are microtransactions but they are ONLY comsetics so don't worry about it and you get some of them for achievements. Graphics are pretty decent, airships look very detailed and interesting. It bored me after some time because of not much content atm (though they're producing new monthly) and because each match with random players is a roulette you can find friendly, experienced crew members or retarted kids with no brains and girly voices. Luckily it's usually the 1st case. Give it a try, don't hate steampunk untill you try it     … Expand
  61. lostinspace
    Aug 8, 2013
    10
    I absolutely love this game and no matter what critics think i will always love it. its got great unique game play. The Co op is brilliant with friends or alone and no matter what position you pick the game you play will be completely different.
  62. davidkimyy
    May 18, 2014
    8
    I bought this game when it was first released in 2012 Oct and after I played some few rounds I have not played this game since. The biggest reason why I did not played this game after is because it requires some serious team communication to even destroy a single ship. Back than I did not have any friends who played this game so maintaining a ship and trying to fight was not so smooth.I bought this game when it was first released in 2012 Oct and after I played some few rounds I have not played this game since. The biggest reason why I did not played this game after is because it requires some serious team communication to even destroy a single ship. Back than I did not have any friends who played this game so maintaining a ship and trying to fight was not so smooth. However recently this game went on sale for $7.50 for 4 copies of the game so i bought two 4 pack bundle and played with 7 of my other friends controlling the 2 ship. I got to say when you have a team communication with your crews and captain of other ship in your team you can have some major fun in this game. It is worth the money you paid for. When you are in the middle of battle screaming for orders from captain and all the explosions happening around you, you will be seriously immersed in this game. Now if you will be playing this game with your friends it is no doubt 9 or even 10/10 but I have got to say it can get frustration and even seem very unfair and brutal if you play by yourself with uncoordinated team. So my final verdict is 8.5 out 10… Expand
  63. NachbarsLumpi
    May 7, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A very good Indie-Steampunk-Teambased Game. It´s easy to find Teams and if you have a Headset, it´s easy to communicate. The Ingame-Voicechat is easy to use and mostly works, if u have experienced Players, which understand the game.

    The Game is easy to learn, but hard to master!    … Expand
  64. Willj119
    Aug 4, 2013
    10
    I find this game thrilling and addictive to play. I am really looking forward to the promised adventure mode. Every game is different from the last which is a really good aspect of the game. This game is best if you have a couple of friends to take to the skies with you as it make the co op side of the game much easier. It doesn't matter if you don't have friends to team up with the gameI find this game thrilling and addictive to play. I am really looking forward to the promised adventure mode. Every game is different from the last which is a really good aspect of the game. This game is best if you have a couple of friends to take to the skies with you as it make the co op side of the game much easier. It doesn't matter if you don't have friends to team up with the game has a great integrated voice chat system which makes co op 10 times easier. The great thing about each class (pilot gunner engineer) is they can do the other classes jobs i.e a pilot's and gunners can repair but they do not have a ll the tools so they may not be able to deal with a fire for example. The game looks great.… Expand
  65. Bronado
    Aug 6, 2013
    10
    The moment I saw this game, my head nearly exploded. It is the ultimate combo of steam-punk, team-play, role-play, and shoot 'em up. The general idea of the game is already enough to make most people to at least try it out. I hope the developers can create more amazing games such as this one.
  66. Zoidster
    Nov 2, 2013
    10
    This game deserves so much batter that just a 64! It is just great in any way! The teamplay is really well implemented via the voicechat and the different chat-rooms.
    If you search for a game which requires a ton of teamplay and communication you are welcomed to a friendly community with the most easy start you can have in a team-game.
  67. darkcerb
    Jul 25, 2013
    8
    A terrific, immersive co-op/competitive game.

    You and three others crew an airship of your choice. I can't think of a better way to endorse this to others. You're in an airship...as a crew against other player teams and there airships. The physics of all the ships and there guns work intuitively match making is quick and painless, I can only think it's launch was dodgy given the    A terrific, immersive co-op/competitive game.

    You and three others crew an airship of your choice. I can't think of a better way to endorse this to others.

    You're in an airship...as a crew against other player teams and there airships. The physics of all the ships and there guns work intuitively match making is quick and painless, I can only think it's launch was dodgy given the lukewarm reactions from so called "professional" critics, but when have they ever mirrored the views of gamers in general?

    Again a steampunk airship game.    … Expand
  68. klawhammer
    Mar 26, 2013
    9
    Very original game.

    I am no fan of the Unity engine but this game makes it look good. Teamwork, Teamwork and Teamwork. If you like to work with a team of people then this is the game for you. Lone wolf players really have no hope of getting anywhere in this game. The community is great at welcoming and helping new players. You will need some help and advice when you start playing this    Very original game.

    I am no fan of the Unity engine but this game makes it look good. Teamwork, Teamwork and Teamwork. If you like to work with a team of people then this is the game for you. Lone wolf players really have no hope of getting anywhere in this game. The community is great at welcoming and helping new players. You will need some help and advice when you start playing this game so make sure you jump on a crew that is using voice communication.    … Expand
  69. mornek
    Feb 23, 2013
    10
    Love it lots of fun. Good to see a new and original concept for a game. some annoying bugs which the devs are working on, other than that its a great game.
  70. TheWhiteRose000
    May 15, 2014
    10
    Played one game so far, and absolutely in love with it.
    Exactly what you want to expect in a airship battle game.

    Control your own airship, fly it the way you want to with a crew in a FPS style and setting.
    Do battle with random people and fight your way with friends.

    If I sound like I am advertising this game, then good got it from the Indie Bundle and absolutely loving it.
  71. tavish
    Jul 30, 2013
    10
    This is a fantastic co-op game with your buddies as you struggle to maneuver and rebuild your zeppelin. Even if you're playing with random people, I found that they were helpful and informative. A big complaint I have with this game is that the tutorial is pretty poor because they only teach you the very basics of the game, but with a little bit of digging and asking around you couldThis is a fantastic co-op game with your buddies as you struggle to maneuver and rebuild your zeppelin. Even if you're playing with random people, I found that they were helpful and informative. A big complaint I have with this game is that the tutorial is pretty poor because they only teach you the very basics of the game, but with a little bit of digging and asking around you could figure it all out. The lack of people is another issue, although it's not too much of a game issue it really can hurt a multiplayer only game, but even with the low amount of servers this I never find a problem in finding a game. I haven't experienced this myself or haven't realized it, but I found it worth mentioning that the developers play there game often and you can chat with them about the game, which is pretty cool. (Got that info from a friend who players the game.) About the low ratings, it's due to the fact that this game started off really buggy and glitchy but has since then been fixed and works perfectly fine. (at least to my knowledge.) In general, I really like this game and it's worth picking up, especially since it goes on sale a ton on steam. (Currently 66% off.)… Expand
  72. mcfmal
    May 15, 2013
    10
    Amazing game! Different ships, weapons, and character upgrades work together to make for many different strategies whether it is sticking back picking other ships off from a distance or running up and close in a speedy ship in hit and run missions or just bashing your way through on the tank of a ship absorbing damage but being a sitting duck compared to the more maneuverable and quickerAmazing game! Different ships, weapons, and character upgrades work together to make for many different strategies whether it is sticking back picking other ships off from a distance or running up and close in a speedy ship in hit and run missions or just bashing your way through on the tank of a ship absorbing damage but being a sitting duck compared to the more maneuverable and quicker ships. All the weapons and ships seem to be pretty well balanced, The important thing is that the four person crew works together. Voice chat is a plus and the in game voice chat makes that easy. Every now and then you get someone in a pick up game who refuses to work together but all in all the community seems to be very friendly and helpful in getting new players into the game and comfortable with the roles they choose. Combat is a good mix of frantic gunning repairing and piloting one minute then short breather and doing it all over again. Strategy lovers may enjoy the strategy and planning that goes in equipping their ship out with different combinations of weapons to meet different situations then the challenge of piloting their ship to get off the perfect broadside or hit and run strike on a heavier armed vessel.… Expand
  73. spikeybuddy
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    This game is a very good game, that would warrant a ten, if it wasn't for the fun that can be taken out of it by bad/ uncooperative teammates

    Graphics/sound The game looks and sounds marvelous, little details pop out in the visuals and the sound sounds authentic, this game has some of the best sound effects I have ever heard. Gameplay Piloting, gunning and repairing all work really    This game is a very good game, that would warrant a ten, if it wasn't for the fun that can be taken out of it by bad/ uncooperative teammates

    Graphics/sound
    The game looks and sounds marvelous, little details pop out in the visuals and the sound sounds authentic, this game has some of the best sound effects I have ever heard.

    Gameplay
    Piloting, gunning and repairing all work really well and are fun, and with the right team it can get even more fun, but bad or mainly uncooperative teammates can change that. With an uncooperative teammate on your team, it can ruin the game, because it depends so much on teamwork. if one person refuses to do their job, you're going to lose. But with the right teammates, you can have lots of fun evading and outgunning the enemy.

    Value
    The game has high value, you can play it quite a lot before getting bored with it

    final score
    8 out of 10, i would give it a nine or ten, but bad teammates ruining the game can be quite a problem, which is to big of a flaw to look over    … Expand
  74. jbb060
    Aug 11, 2013
    9
    Get a good crew together and there's nothing quite like it. It's a genuinely unique game, spectacularly presented and easy enough to pick up once you've read a short guide or two. Teamwork is a must though; playing on your own, with a crew that won't listen leads to nothing but frustration, but when you're working together, patching balloons up in the nick of time and knocking dirigiblesGet a good crew together and there's nothing quite like it. It's a genuinely unique game, spectacularly presented and easy enough to pick up once you've read a short guide or two. Teamwork is a must though; playing on your own, with a crew that won't listen leads to nothing but frustration, but when you're working together, patching balloons up in the nick of time and knocking dirigibles out the sky with a perfectly placed mortar volley, it's absolutely phenomenal.… Expand
  75. sydjanus
    Jul 24, 2013
    10
    I've been playing Guns of Icarus since shortly after it's beta, and seen it grow tremendously in that time. Although the game has a brutal learning curve, the reason that curve is so high has more to do with learning to co-operate with the small team crewing the ship with you then it does with the actual gameplay.

    Guns features outstanding visual, sound, and gameplay, and packages them    I've been playing Guns of Icarus since shortly after it's beta, and seen it grow tremendously in that time. Although the game has a brutal learning curve, the reason that curve is so high has more to do with learning to co-operate with the small team crewing the ship with you then it does with the actual gameplay.

    Guns features outstanding visual, sound, and gameplay, and packages them together in such a way that wining or losing comes down to team work first, and experience a close second. Every ship handles differently, and it took an investment of around 15 hours for me to get over the steep curve and really begin to enjoy flying the skies.

    I can honestly say that I have had more fun in one 45 minute match with Guns that anything else I have played, ever. When your team is really on, it's like winning a superbowl.

    I won't bother to review the 3 different classes, or how each ship differs, or what gun is the shiniest, all that really needs to be said here is this: If you are looking for an online, co-operative experience, you owe it to yourself to join this fantastic community.    … Expand
  76. Taneli101
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    Really great game, nice graphics, not too many bugs and it's really good to have a ship with friends and fight against other people! Also it doesn't cost alot,
  77. IcarusV
    May 16, 2014
    10
    I love it, addictive, fun and nice community just wish it had a single player campaign... The idea behind it is awesome just think I would be fun exploring more of the world...
  78. MrDudemeister
    Jan 10, 2014
    10
    Coop on the ship, teamplay with ships on own team, competitive gameplay against humans - what would you want more? A more polished engine, no lag spikes and such things, but for an indy game it's quite allright. The Devs of MUSE Games are awesome aswell. No new content for ages, but still the one game I play.
  79. GalaxxiAngel
    Jan 16, 2014
    8
    Guns of icarus is a very good co-op game that needs communication. The fact that you will be part of a crew of 5 ( i think ) is a very good factor. Communication in this game is the key to win. The Leader will pilot the ship whilst the powder monkeys will manage the guns and the engineers will repair any damaged parts. The only flaw of the game is there are different game modes but theyGuns of icarus is a very good co-op game that needs communication. The fact that you will be part of a crew of 5 ( i think ) is a very good factor. Communication in this game is the key to win. The Leader will pilot the ship whilst the powder monkeys will manage the guns and the engineers will repair any damaged parts. The only flaw of the game is there are different game modes but they are all identical (You just have to destroy destroy destroy) Its not a boring game at all, but it gets a bit repetitive. One more thing is that players can freely quit the game without any penalty. Graphics are very detailed, you could also customize your character for show. My conclusion: It is a very fun game, good communication system ( you just have to press x to talk ), good for co-op people, but just a bit repetitive.… Expand
  80. Evan_Balot
    May 16, 2014
    9
    Let me start off by saying that this game requires an enormous amount of teamwork, communication, and coordination in order to do well. If you cannot find that, you will not have a good time with Guns of Icarus Online. If you can't use a mic, then it is not a good idea to be a captain, for it is more than just flying a ship. These reasons are why I find that player retention is quite low.Let me start off by saying that this game requires an enormous amount of teamwork, communication, and coordination in order to do well. If you cannot find that, you will not have a good time with Guns of Icarus Online. If you can't use a mic, then it is not a good idea to be a captain, for it is more than just flying a ship. These reasons are why I find that player retention is quite low.

    This game is an incredibly immersive experience. Several different ships that you'll need to learn the ins and outs of, the weaponry, tools, pilot and gunner slots.

    This game has a very high skill floor and skill ceiling, as every weapon you use has it's own arc, pattern, and momentum inheritance. Making just about every single shot you take require about as much skill as the next weapon. Not to mention that every weapon has their own unique damage types, some doing well at damaging certain areas of the enemy ships.

    This game features no progression system to get any new ships, weapons, tools, or slots. All of that is given to you at the start. There is an achievement and leveling system, and there are cosmetic rewards for earning those achievements and levels, as well as badges and prefix titles.

    Expect to wait in lobby's for anywhere between 10-30+ minutes. It takes time to build several crews! Thankfully, alt-tabbing won't crash you on most computers, so feel free to listen to some music. Or bring a gameboy while you wait in the lobby.

    The artwork is incredible as is the steampunk setting. The amount of cosmetics and dyes you can either purchase or earn will allow you to give your character a unique and stylish look so that you don't feel like some copy/paste clone.

    If you enjoy games that give you all the tools you need to succeed in the beginning. Absolutely no pay to win system, as well as a very well-made and well-balanced steampunk airship crew-style game. with a very high skill ceiling. You will love this. A lot.    … Expand
  81. DoctorFox
    Jan 8, 2014
    9
    This game provides hours upon hours of competitive, complex entertainment that only few could get tired of. Customize your player, airship, and take to the high skies as either a mechanic, gunner, or pilot. Your loadouts and skill will lead you to victory or certain defeat. Numerous maps, achievements, and tons more to enjoy, one can easily spend hundreds of hours competing for victory inThis game provides hours upon hours of competitive, complex entertainment that only few could get tired of. Customize your player, airship, and take to the high skies as either a mechanic, gunner, or pilot. Your loadouts and skill will lead you to victory or certain defeat. Numerous maps, achievements, and tons more to enjoy, one can easily spend hundreds of hours competing for victory in this action-packed, thrill & skill based title: Guns of Icarus.… Expand
  82. TribalReview
    Dec 21, 2013
    9
    Great Game, was concerned at first that i couldn't run it because i have a crappy laptop but it actually runs completely smooth and the graphics aren't bad either. Will say you need friends to play it, so buy the four pack which is cheaper technically if you can. As far as matchmaking and server stability goes: Firstly, matchmaking works in that you can form your crew before hand and up toGreat Game, was concerned at first that i couldn't run it because i have a crappy laptop but it actually runs completely smooth and the graphics aren't bad either. Will say you need friends to play it, so buy the four pack which is cheaper technically if you can. As far as matchmaking and server stability goes: Firstly, matchmaking works in that you can form your crew before hand and up to four ships worth of people which means you can search for games with a pre-made party of 16 people (ships do not need to be full btw). Finding a Lobby that fills up quickly depends on how many people you brought in but in my experience with usually one boat full of people it can take from being immediate to up to around 5 minutes which is pretty fast. Secondly, the server stability is pretty good, only had a friend lag out once and sometimes i would get a lag spike but it only lasts a couple seconds and maybe happens once or twice every other game (matches are longish, so ten seconds worth of lag in a ten minute game is not too bad).

    Also, if you wanna be a pilot in this game you may want to use a controller (which I use) because according to my friends controlling the ship with keys is incredibly difficult due to the multiple awkward key positions you need to use.

    As far as game-play goes, whatever you thought this game was gonna be by looking at it, is what it is exactly and works perfectly as intended. Teamwork is a necessity for success, and each class gets a different perspective but in the end everyone feels like they were a big part of a victory. The game is a little bare bones at the moment in regards to map variety (only three maps), game modes (only 2 i know of), and the level up system only adds items for your characters aesthetics. However the devs seem to be working on that and a new patch is coming soon with content. Also at the time being. the core of what you want from this game is there, there is a decent amount of class customization options, and a great amount of ships and ship weapon customization to choose from.

    Overall its great game that i would recommend for people with friends to play it with. Definitely try to purchase it now while its on sale.    … Expand
  83. Red-Rocket
    Jun 23, 2013
    8
    its a good game but doesn't have that much variety. They said that they would be working on an adventure mode so im hopeful. The gameplay and look is solid.
  84. MevriS
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    The developer 'Muse Games' really created a rare gem of a game which I will review in 7 different criterias, each of them measured equally as your personal preferences may differ from my own.

    Story -/- There is no Story to speak of. It is a multiplayer only title, so I won't give any rating on this. Gameplay and Content 8/10 The game is an awful lot of fun especially when played    The developer 'Muse Games' really created a rare gem of a game which I will review in 7 different criterias, each of them measured equally as your personal preferences may differ from my own.

    Story -/-
    There is no Story to speak of. It is a multiplayer only title, so I won't give any rating on this.

    Gameplay and Content 8/10
    The game is an awful lot of fun especially when played with friends. I am 30 hours into the game right now and moments where I ran into totally incapable crews were pretty rare as were situations in which I was overly frustrated with the game even being shot into pieces can be a lot of fun. There are quite some maps, every single one well designed and most of them able to be played in 3v3 matches with a few featuring 4v4 battles. Every map plays different with different hazards to keep an eye on and different overall difficulty but the game suffers from a lack of game modes. As for now there are Team Deathmatch which is as simple as it sound, King of the Hill which you'd know from pretty every FPS out there and Crazy King which is basically King of the Hill but with changing Capture Points in a set pattern every 6 minutes. Teams in this game are split up into crews of 4 players who can choose between 3 classes, Pilot, Gunner, and Engineer. Each of the classes can choose up to 3 class-specific tools or skills and 1 tool/skill from the each of the other class. Adittionally the Coammander of each crew (the pilot) chooses the ship he wants to use as well as the weapon loadout of his ship. All the ships, weapons, tools, skills and so on are unlocked from the very first moment and the right combination of ships, used classes and the tools they choose usually means victory but there definitely is no such 'Ultimate Setup' so everything is higly competitive and dependant on personal skill and the ability to work as a team. There is a tutorial to teach you all the basics you need to get started and a sandbox mode to practice and mess around with different Loadouts and lets you spawn training dummies for weapon tests. there also is overwhelmingly detailed manual accessable from the ingame menu. The least to mention here are hte Communication Tools Guns of Icarus provides. There are different chat- and voice channels for match-wide chat, teamchat and crew chat as well as an Captain-exclusive voice chat which helps a lot coordinating your moves with your teammates.

    Controls 9/10
    Controls are FPS standard with nothing too exotic and mostly intuitive when it comes to ship steering, although you might happen to still press the wrong button in the heat of battle during your first matches. All the keys are fully rebindable.

    Graphics 7/10
    There are some really amazing looking elements. The clouds, which are an essential part of of the gameplay by the way, look fantastic, the ships are well textured, the character models are very detailed and look good enough, animations are nothing special but do their job but there are some really ugly terrain textures here and there. Graphic Options pretty much follow the standard of the FPS genre and there is a slider for FOV (which goes up to 90)

    Sound 9/10
    It is no Battlefield by any stretch of the imagination but overall the sound is very immersive and satisfying. As for the Sound Options you can mess with pretty everything. There are 5 different sliders which is not standard these times. SFX Volume is automatically tuned down when there is someone speaking over the voice chat which is always nice to have.

    Performance 7/10
    Overall the game runs stable on my righ although there are some framerate drops with a special lighting effect that comes with deployable flares for no reason I could imagine. There are some lag issues as well every now and then but as I don't have the fastest internet connection it might as well be on my side.

    Multiplayer 9/10
    As this game ismultiplayer only and the gameplay is already described in the Gameplay Section i will focus on the technical part. Guns of Icarus features a server browser which I personally prefer as I am able to pick the server with the lowes ping and a Quick Match function which seems to work nicely as this game is highly competitive and ranks mostly for prestige. the Server Browser provides you with all the information you need and can be filtered in various different ways but it lacks a Refresh button which can be irritating at times. Account Progression is dependent on class related achievments and new ranks will only unlock cosmetical stuff that's good btw. Otherwise you could buy this from the ingame store for real money. Overall the prices are reasonable and as the store features only cosmetical items I am fine with it.

    Overall Rating 8,2

    Guns of Icarus Online was on my screen a long time ago but as I am not really into steampunk I hesitated to give it a try. Probably the worst decision I made last year as this is clearly one of the best games I played this year, maybe even my personal Game of the Year    … Expand
  85. Titan552
    Dec 19, 2013
    10
    Guns of Icarus is very different from any game out there, because of that it goes into the love it or hate it kind of category. It is important however to note that unless you are playing with people you know and communicating with, it can be quite frustrating. The dev team stated that they wanted the game to be the most co-op game ever, and they succeeded. If you team isn't workingGuns of Icarus is very different from any game out there, because of that it goes into the love it or hate it kind of category. It is important however to note that unless you are playing with people you know and communicating with, it can be quite frustrating. The dev team stated that they wanted the game to be the most co-op game ever, and they succeeded. If you team isn't working together then you will probably lose, unless the other team is as unorganized. That said, it is an amazing game experience you can't get anywhere else.… Expand
  86. stevehamner
    Dec 23, 2013
    9
    For those who crave co-op gameplay and a steampunk environment, this is the game. It has a fantastic steampunk/dieselpunk flavor with the outfits, airsips and weaponry that just feels so perfect. The graphics are very good with fantastic artwork, though no cutting edge technology. It offers a built-in voice chat to allow for cooperation between 4-man crews, so no need for Vent or TS orFor those who crave co-op gameplay and a steampunk environment, this is the game. It has a fantastic steampunk/dieselpunk flavor with the outfits, airsips and weaponry that just feels so perfect. The graphics are very good with fantastic artwork, though no cutting edge technology. It offers a built-in voice chat to allow for cooperation between 4-man crews, so no need for Vent or TS or whatever. My only quibbles with the game are somewhat anemic and occasionally muffled gun sounds and no real clan support beyond letting you add a clan tag. Otherwise it's top notch. The game is around $5 on Steam go get it.… Expand
  87. jobl
    Jan 10, 2014
    9
    Guns of Icarus Online is a fun multiplayer experience, most enjoyable with a good-working team of friends. It has a heavy teamplay and coordination focus, not only among the crew on your ship, but also other ships you play with. The game certainly needs polish, but the dev's improve the game regularly (for which I grant them a +1 to the score).
  88. Givi
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    This game is a great engaging experience if either if played with friends or played with strangers. The game's music and aesthetic is phenomenal, really setting the mood for hectic airship fights. There are limitless number of strategies and tactics you can use and it leads to some very interesting decision making with friends. My crew and I spent hours just testing out ships in practiceThis game is a great engaging experience if either if played with friends or played with strangers. The game's music and aesthetic is phenomenal, really setting the mood for hectic airship fights. There are limitless number of strategies and tactics you can use and it leads to some very interesting decision making with friends. My crew and I spent hours just testing out ships in practice mode to see what we'd use for each situtation. The three classes have important roles that feel like you're making a difference in the tide of the battle.

    At the end of the day, this game is a strategic "airship on airship" gem, and with adventure mode coming out in 2014, my hopes are even higher, not to mention all the upcoming updates that are planned by Muse Games.

    This game fills that tactical style of play that other games do not have.    … Expand
  89. LaBarata
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    An absolutely magnificent piece of work. An original and engaging game, Guns of Icarus Online is an absolute thrill to play either with strangers in its matchmaking mode or with your own crew of steampunk rogues.

    There's really nothing like dashing in and out of pitched battle raining fire in your Squid, opening up a full broadside barrage with a Galleon or dashing in headlong with a    An absolutely magnificent piece of work. An original and engaging game, Guns of Icarus Online is an absolute thrill to play either with strangers in its matchmaking mode or with your own crew of steampunk rogues.

    There's really nothing like dashing in and out of pitched battle raining fire in your Squid, opening up a full broadside barrage with a Galleon or dashing in headlong with a Pyramidion, putting your navigational skills and cunning to the test.

    How about dashing to and fro, making your way through the inner corridors of a mighty Mobula, dousing fires and repairing damage as you, your toolkit and your technical ingenuity become the only things keeping the great beast afloat?

    Or maybe that's not your style. No, leave the fiddling about to the wrench jockeys. The gunner's for you. Be it taking your enemies apart piece by piece with the deadly accuracy of the Mercury Field Gun, or simply letting loose with a gatling gun like Reb Brown (screaming optional but encouraged). Break out the big guns and fire off a few dozen missiles with the Manticore Hwacha, or turn their balloon to shredded cloth with the colossal Lumberjack mortar. If you're feeling particularly nasty, perhaps use incendiary rounds. Need one massive blast in a pinch? Let them have it with a single massive Lochnagar blast. The choice is yours, and there's plenty of it.

    Whatever your preference, you're sure to find a role in the best, most cohesive teamwork I've ever seen in a game since the release of Artemis. Make no mistake, though. In the words of Malcolm Reynolds, only a fool don't know that his family's his crew, and if you haven't joined up with your own, you'd best make friends fast, or there's no way you'll survive.

    The only reason I've ranked this a ten is because I can't rank it higher.    … Expand
  90. Keon
    Aug 20, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A truly impressive title. This game is one of a kind, emphasizing teamwork in a way that only a three-legged race could before it. In any other "team game" I've played, you still kill players, and each player has a k/d of his own. Not so with Guns of Icarus.

    Each kill is a ship destroying another ship, not a gunner gunning down the pilot or something. Every ship requires teamwork to fly, repair, and gun. While the beginner random matches are still fun, this game really shines if you join one of the many clans or teams for GOI, and start practicing with that group.

    Then, Guns of Icarus Online becomes a search for perfection. You and your crew try to work as one unit, as a united ship, the ultimate goal being to basically merge into that one fighting unit.

    This game includes beautiful steampunk/deiselpunk maps set after a catastrophic World War I that never ended. The ships are amazingly well designed, both for gameplay and for visuals. The guns feel powerful and handle well, ranging from the close-range shotgun weapon, the carronade, best at destroying the enemy balloon, to everyone's favorite Manticore Heavy Hwatcha, a 20-missile barrage that can utterly destroy every gun and engine on a ship if aimed right. (Oh, and it has a lion head, and looks epic. Possibly the most satisfying weapon to fire.)

    But gunning isn't all there is to Guns of Icarus. On the flip side, it is the Engineer's job to fix the damage those enemy gunners do. Being an engineer is a frantic duty, and after a few hwatcha barrages, and everything turns red (completely destroyed, needs to be rebuilt from scratch), you'll find you have quite a task. Playing engineer is very rewarding though, and not something you see in a ton of games.

    If that wasn't enough, Muse Games, the devs, are currently developing an adventure mode, placing the battles we currently have in a living post-apocalyptic world where factions fight among themselves for scarce resources.

    The devs are super committed to this game and all their players. Not many games actually have the devs playing in the weekly scrimmage league or holding free matches against them, where if the enemy wins, they get free hats. You often see a blue name in chat answering questions about the game and trying to help out as many folks as they can. Every single email I've ever sent them has been answered within the same day, by a human, with very helpful advice. They are amazing.

    In summary, buy the game. It's amazing.    … Expand
  91. lukemacu
    Aug 21, 2013
    10
    Grab 2-4 friends, chose tasks and have fun. It looks, sounds and feels amazing. Incredibly immersive Guns of Icarus will make you feel like you're actually on the ship. Each role(Engineer, Gunner and Pilot) always feel needed and you never feel left out. My only quarrel with Guns of Icarus Online is you'll find people will leave games very easily; but this isn't the developers fault and itGrab 2-4 friends, chose tasks and have fun. It looks, sounds and feels amazing. Incredibly immersive Guns of Icarus will make you feel like you're actually on the ship. Each role(Engineer, Gunner and Pilot) always feel needed and you never feel left out. My only quarrel with Guns of Icarus Online is you'll find people will leave games very easily; but this isn't the developers fault and it shouldn't turn you away.… Expand
  92. Kaden_Jahusk
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    The game is far from perfect, but most indie games are, and that's what gives them that unique charm that triple-A titles can't achieve. Guns of Icarus Online is a unique game with a mechanic that I have difficulty describing. There's nothing mainstream to relate it to and that's what makes it incredibly entertaining. The game is built in such a way that it is impossible to "lone wolf' theThe game is far from perfect, but most indie games are, and that's what gives them that unique charm that triple-A titles can't achieve. Guns of Icarus Online is a unique game with a mechanic that I have difficulty describing. There's nothing mainstream to relate it to and that's what makes it incredibly entertaining. The game is built in such a way that it is impossible to "lone wolf' the game. Cooperation with your teammates is vital, something mainstream games often fail to achieve. Guns of Icarus Online will continue to grow as a game and community for quite some time, and the Adventure Mode is just over the horizon.… Expand
  93. Petreas
    Oct 9, 2013
    8
    Great game!!! Co-op with friends is the key to really enjoy it 100%. When you get a crew of friends, you'll know what this game really has to offer.Very good graphics and a good variety of weapons and ships to configure different game styles. The developers are constantly involved with the community and administrators in game are very attentive and help a lot to understand the game. TheGreat game!!! Co-op with friends is the key to really enjoy it 100%. When you get a crew of friends, you'll know what this game really has to offer.Very good graphics and a good variety of weapons and ships to configure different game styles. The developers are constantly involved with the community and administrators in game are very attentive and help a lot to understand the game. The game gets patches and updates with improvements to fix the bugs and issues reported by players. I have high expectations for the future of this great game.… Expand
  94. Kradronoh
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    A boatload of fun. Cooperation surely needed and I love that!!! Not quite sure what game the "critics" were playing........ They were probably high or not very bright, maybe both.
  95. Thefireset
    Dec 22, 2013
    10
    Très bon jeux!!! Je le recommande tous ceux qui aiment les batailles dans les airs! Vous aimerez coup sûr. en rabais sur steam en ce moment pas cher. Le but est de détruire le bateau qui vole dans les airs de l'ennemis.
  96. Cabalion
    Jul 15, 2013
    10
    This game is a jewel that is highly underrated and underplayed. The general concept is that you and three others man a Steampunk airship of various set types (of which you can customise the loadout of to your choosing) and take them to glorious battle.
    You chose from one of three classes: Pilot, who flies the ship; Gunner, who shoots stuff; and Engineer, who keeps the ship in the air by    This game is a jewel that is highly underrated and underplayed. The general concept is that you and three others man a Steampunk airship of various set types (of which you can customise the loadout of to your choosing) and take them to glorious battle.
    You chose from one of three classes: Pilot, who flies the ship; Gunner, who shoots stuff; and Engineer, who keeps the ship in the air by repairing damage.
    Overall, the sheer focus on teamwork is what makes the game great. In this game, more than most, a team who communicates and works together will almost all the time prevail against a team that does not. If you are at all interested in this quite unique game, you should definitely try it out.    … Expand
  97. insanem0nk
    May 19, 2013
    9
    Very endearing and warming game, it suffers from a lot of lag/framerate issues. In my first game, I was dropping through the floor, lagging hard and there were several people that left (but fortunately were replaced by AI, which may or may not be competent). I think they made a good game for their budget, and its a $10 on sale, but I can't help but feel they dont deserve anotherVery endearing and warming game, it suffers from a lot of lag/framerate issues. In my first game, I was dropping through the floor, lagging hard and there were several people that left (but fortunately were replaced by AI, which may or may not be competent). I think they made a good game for their budget, and its a $10 on sale, but I can't help but feel they dont deserve another kickstarter with this level of quality. Focus on fixing your current game instead of moving onto an expansion.… Expand
  98. Whanny
    May 4, 2013
    10
    High quality fun game.

    If you are looking for a squad team based game which a little bit different from the rest I would suggest Guns of Icarus Online. Looking forward to adventure mode.
  99. Tritonio
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    It's very rare to enjoy a match. Lag spikes are very often and ruin the fun and the worst of all is that captains have NO control over their crew. If I can't find three friends matches are no fun at all because everyone wants to play as a gunner. I would prefer to have the AI play an engy instead of having two gunners in a ship that doesn't need two gunners.

    Very bad design choices.    It's very rare to enjoy a match. Lag spikes are very often and ruin the fun and the worst of all is that captains have NO control over their crew. If I can't find three friends matches are no fun at all because everyone wants to play as a gunner. I would prefer to have the AI play an engy instead of having two gunners in a ship that doesn't need two gunners.

    Very bad design choices. Give captains a way to pick classes for and kick members of their crew else you are limiting this game to those that are able to form groups of 4 friends.    … Expand
  100. Alweos
    Aug 20, 2013
    8
    Honestly? I was somewhat surprised by Guns of Icarus. At first glance it's a simple cooperative multiplayer. And some of that simplicity stays. However the designers knew what to do to make this game enjoyable from the get-go.
    The whole crew is put under constant strain of keeping your ship in the air, and at the same time work on taking the opposing players' down. I would say that a    Honestly? I was somewhat surprised by Guns of Icarus. At first glance it's a simple cooperative multiplayer. And some of that simplicity stays. However the designers knew what to do to make this game enjoyable from the get-go.
    The whole crew is put under constant strain of keeping your ship in the air, and at the same time work on taking the opposing players' down. I would say that a certain bond is formed between the crew and the ship as every shell that hits feels like a slap across your face.
    From a technical standpoint the game could use some polishing, but being somewhat minimalist I find no problem with that. On no occasion have I encountered a serious, game stopping bug, although some graphical glitches still persist.
    All in all, a fun airship battle experience whether or not you bring friends along or join up on the spot.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. COGconnected
    May 19, 2013
    65
    There is some fun to be had with this game, and there is definitely a lot of potential given how the game is still evolving even though you can play it now.
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  2. XGN
    Nov 30, 2012
    60
    It's good to see there are still developers who dare to try something different. Because let's be honest..how many zeppelin sims are out there now? Exactly. Guns of Icarus Online offers a fun concept, working together with some random players on a flying fortress, trying to defend it from other, similar foes. Bugs and lag cause major disappointment however. That's a shame, because the idea is great. Let's hope a great amount of patches will deal with these problems.
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  3. IGN
    Nov 16, 2012
    73
    Despite its visual beauty and impressive execution, limited gameplay and general bugginess hold everything back. This beast has room to grow. When it does, expect great things. For now, a little turbulence makes for a bumpy ride.
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