HighFleet

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  • Summary: In a world with no memory of its past. The House of Sayadi sends its thousand-ton military ships to the skies. Stirring the peace of nations inhabiting the earth they strive to bring back what they have lost.

    As a commander of the Sayadi Task Force you've been sent to regain control of the    In a world with no memory of its past. The House of Sayadi sends its thousand-ton military ships to the skies. Stirring the peace of nations inhabiting the earth they strive to bring back what they have lost.

    As a commander of the Sayadi Task Force you've been sent to regain control of the rebellious Kingdom of Gerat by whatever means necessary. To succeed will require careful exploration, clever resource management, cautious diplomacy and building a fleet capable of ruling the skies unchallenged.

    Battle for survival in the skies of a mysterious future Earth in this unique action-strategy game mixing arcade combat, exploration, management and diplomacy. As giant flying ships wage spectacular aerial warfare, a prophecy tells of one who will save the world - could it be you?    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 4P.de
    Sep 17, 2021
    83
    Equally unique and fascinating military fantasy with varied content. But you have to have the patience to get to grips with all that HighFleet has to offer.
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 30, 2021
    82
    Back in the 90’s, a lot of games were made by small teams or even a single person who did what felt right, creating entirely new genres in the process. It’s hard to imagine something like that happening today. But with Highfleet,it did happen: it’s a truly unique blend of arcade, strategy and fleet management. [Issue#256, p.46]
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  3. PC Invasion
    Jul 26, 2021
    80
    HighFleet is a good game. It can be challenging, brutally so, and it has some issues with the way it handles things. But you can see the logic behind most of the concerns (that aren’t bugs), so it makes it easier to accept.
  4. Cultured Vultures
    Jul 26, 2021
    75
    Even though a lack of polish and poor accessibility keeps it from greatness, HighFleet is still a gem of an indie strategy game.
  5. CD-Action
    Oct 12, 2021
    70
    Brilliant visuals, great music and unusual user interface will score points with people who like games that have a soul despite being very complex. However, to reach a broader audience, the developers would have to significantly improve the transparency of gameplay mechanics and iron out rough edges. [10/2021, p.40]
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  6. PC Gamer
    Jul 29, 2021
    59
    HighFleet has appealing vision, but breaks down due to opaque systems and lack of difficulty options.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Jul 26, 2021
    I think this is precisely why I'm so frustrated with HighFleet. There's a brilliant game in here somewhere, but in its present state it's buried under endless frustrations and restrictions that do little but irritate me and cut me off from engaging with it the way I want to. I hate that I don't love it except in infrequent moments of greatness, and that the frustrations keep piling on at the same rate as I find more impressive details about it. It's kitted out for the stars, but just needs another tune-up or two to escape the atmosphere.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Oleksandr_
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    I did not expect it, but I really like this game! It will be nice to have a bigger map and more events :)
  2. ShillBoy
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Unique, immersive and complex, easily my game of the year.

    Made by just two people, this isn't a AAA game, it has some quirks and the    Unique, immersive and complex, easily my game of the year.

    Made by just two people, this isn't a AAA game, it has some quirks and the occasional bug, but generally it is a highly polished and innovative game.

    The tutorial actually does a fairly good job at showing you what the buttons do, but doesn't tell you why or how to use them. For some, that's been an issue, for me it's half the fun.    … Expand
  4. czurikov2014
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Very good game, good physics, good action, good story. Also very immersive.
  5. EvgenS
    Sep 21, 2021
    9
    Офигенная атмосфера и очень залипательные бои и конструирование. -1 балл за отсутствие настройки управления под себя и слабенький туториал.Офигенная атмосфера и очень залипательные бои и конструирование. -1 балл за отсутствие настройки управления под себя и слабенький туториал.
  6. Antonio1001
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    I really like this game, though I would love if there was a option to save.
  7. MDCaesar
    Aug 9, 2023
    8
    finaly managed to finish this game after something like 8th run?!
    a good bittersweet experience, although, superman AI and steep learning    finaly managed to finish this game after something like 8th run?!
    a good bittersweet experience, although, superman AI and steep learning curve make the game rather inaccessible for some, i find it quite peculiar and unlike any other game out there.    … Expand
  8. Zebsdee
    Aug 1, 2021
    5
    To summarise, it's a series of minigames tied together with unit management and a strategic map to move around. Playing it I wondered what aTo summarise, it's a series of minigames tied together with unit management and a strategic map to move around. Playing it I wondered what a sub sim would feel like if the conclusion of every hunt was a 2d 80s style arcade shooter. Flashbacks to the old Elite in having to dock manually each and every time, although at least in that game you could eventually purchase some automation and fast forward the dull routine. The game is made difficult by its single save only system, with obscure systems and some clunky controls presenting the only other real barriers.

    What Highfleet has in spades is atmosphere and a really well done dieselpunk aesthetic. Sadly, that just isn't enough to keep me playing. Does make me wonder whether Xenon 2 with a strategic layer could be something we'll see at some point.    … Expand

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