The Falconeer

 PC
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 37
  3. Negative: 16 out of 37

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  1. Venatio
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Well, I was lucky to start with a controller on my computer so I may have had a better start than other straight-PC players.

    After acclimating to the gameplay, story and economy I quickly found myself in an interesting environment. The setting of The Falconeer is an old world wherein history and myth coalesce into a dramatically revealed story. The main part of the game is the mechanic    Well, I was lucky to start with a controller on my computer so I may have had a better start than other straight-PC players.

    After acclimating to the gameplay, story and economy I quickly found myself in an interesting environment. The setting of The Falconeer is an old world wherein history and myth coalesce into a dramatically revealed story. The main part of the game is the mechanic of flying on your giant falcon, and after I got used to it (and traded the starter bird and guns out) I had a fantastic time. I beat the main game in just 20 hours while taking my time and gathering resources, and I want to say the game was definitely worth the price tag. I loved the snappy aerial dogfights, I loved the interplay between the characters as missions were setup and I loved the over-all tone of the story. There have been comparisons to past flight-sims, but to me the game is very reminiscent of Zelda: The Wind Waker in that the scenery evokes the same sense of aww and wonder as you traverse the oceanic map and fly among the clouds.

    There's a lot to love about the game, among them that there are no game-breaking bugs after the release date, it's very affordable and I think it's a great game to hold you over until you can get your hands on something bigger. Considering this game was largely made by one guy it's mind boggling how much better it is in certain regards than so-called AAA Games on the market.

    The only reason I don't give this game a perfect score right now is that it can be a bit grindy (and you need to know when to grind) and you have to discover some things on your own. It doesn't hold your hands, but it certainly rewards being explorative.

    So get out there Falconeer and Fly!    … Expand
  2. Adse
    Nov 16, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Con un muy bello mundo abierto se queda estancado con las misiones repetitivas pero es algo que cualquier juego de ahora posee… Expand
  3. ScotchOrRum
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Excellent aerial shooter!
    The grip is a little rough in the first hour, you have to take the time to study the different gameplay possibilities. In keyboard-mouse the game offers by default an eagle control with the mouse and the camera with the keyboard. We have the possibility to reverse the control of the eagle on the keyboard and the camera / aim with the mouse, which seems more    Excellent aerial shooter!
    The grip is a little rough in the first hour, you have to take the time to study the different gameplay possibilities. In keyboard-mouse the game offers by default an eagle control with the mouse and the camera with the keyboard. We have the possibility to reverse the control of the eagle on the keyboard and the camera / aim with the mouse, which seems more instinctive and more comfortable to me. It's a shame that players don't take the time to read and navigate the options before criticizing the game for handling.
    Like any self-respecting aviation game, the configurations are numerous so that everyone can find the controls that suit them best.
    The difficulty of the game is based on the player's choices to equip themselves with upgrades (which are numerous) that correspond to their gameplay and for that, you have to explore, discover and meet the different factions who exchange different goods and upgrades. Indeed, the open world leaves the player free to go where he wants and to progress as he wishes. The game does not take the player by the hand, consequence: the first dogfights are very confused and the learning is brutal. Regardless of the level of your equipment, it is your movements and your position that will depend on your success or your death. Once the controls and gameplay are in hand, it's a treat to engage in combat, pilot and maneuver epic dodges or air chases, bombard or protect a fleet, or even attack an island/fortress.
    The universe is splendid and its lore is rich. The campaign is presented in the form of a chapter where we embody each faction to experience the story from different angles, as Starcraft.
    The game does not have great pretension but it has the merit of existing and unearthing a genre that we no longer see.    … Expand
  4. Morados9
    Jan 3, 2023
    8
    Es un juego sorprendente en su belleza. Es como un sueño donde no sabes muy bien qué hacer pero no quieres despertar.

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 9, 2021
    70
    The Falconeer’s undeniable strengths are its distinct, memorable atmosphere and beautiful visuals. I believe it would have been a better game if the developer had ditched combat (as well as arcade elements in general) and focused on exploration and uncovering the history of the realm. [01/2021, p.44]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Feb 3, 2021
    74
    The Falconeer sets players in a gorgeous setting with a storyline that keeps you entertained and intrigued, but falls short on both the amount to do and in keeping the gameplay as interesting as the story.
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  3. PCMag
    Jan 6, 2021
    60
    The Falconeer blends aerial exploration with dogfighting, but doesn’t stick the landing. It delivers an interesting, but middling, action-fantasy experience that's filled with gorgeous sights and clunky combat.
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