• Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Nov 8, 2016
  • Also On: PC
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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 36
  2. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. Nov 21, 2016
    90
    Eagle Flight is quite simply, one of the most joyous experiences you can have in gaming and an utterly essential PSVR title.
  2. Nov 21, 2016
    90
    Eagle Flight could be the best PlayStation VR game out there. The controls are great and the graphics could have been stolen from a painting. If only Eagle Flight had more multiplayer content.
  3. 90
    It's a small game that shows off all the artistic talents of the team. There's a real joyfulness in the concept of flight, as enabled by VR, and Unity has never looked better; if this is a sign of things to come from that engine then we're in for some wild times as developers of all sizes start creating more VR content for it. There's a purity and innocence to Eagle Flight so completely wondrous to behold that I wish Ubisoft created more of these kinds of games.
  4. 90
    A unique experience with plenty of replay value, Eagle Flight is as fun as it gets right now on PlayStation VR.
  5. Nov 28, 2016
    86
    After the relatively disappointing launch titles for the PlayStation VR, there are a few games that will make you appreciate this new medium and thankfully one of those games is Eagle Flight. In the end, it successfully creates one of the best immersive experiences with its sturdy controls and beautiful graphics plus enjoyable gameplay. Recommended!
  6. Games Master UK
    Jan 26, 2017
    82
    Some conservative design can't spoil a thrilling experience that's close to a must for early VR adopters. [Jan 2016, p.64]
  7. Feb 1, 2017
    80
    Despite the generic design of Eagle Flight’s story missions and the inability to reliably play online, it’s still a thrilling thing to experience in VR. It would be easier to write off were it a tradition, VR-free PlayStation game, but the immersion the headset offers makes it all the more fun and a good way to destress from the day.
  8. 80
    Eagle Flight does a pretty good job of simulating flight in a natural setting. It is also one of the more relaxing VR games out there if you are just looking for a simple fly over. The controls are tight, the visuals are great and multiplayer is great fun. This is definitely one to try.
  9. Nov 12, 2016
    80
    Great controls make Eagle Flight an absolute blast to play, both in single and multiplayer format. The content on offer is rather limited, though.
  10. 80
    While its final moments aren’t nearly as strong as it begins, Eagle Flight is still one of PlayStation VR’s best titles. Flying around a stylized Paris is breathtaking throughout, and the sense of speed is always thrilling. Be it in either single-player or multiplayer, this is one VR game worth experiencing.
  11. Nov 8, 2016
    80
    Eagle Flight transcends its simple concepts, bringing the world of flight to life in a way I could not have expected. With incredibly intuitive controls it is accessible by any audience, and all without nausea. If you own a PSVR, Eagle Flight is a must-have.
  12. Nov 11, 2016
    78
    Eagle Flight is a fun game, even if, at certain times, it's too trial & error oriented and might be frustrating for someone.
  13. Nov 23, 2016
    77
    Eagle Flight is a good surprise, and a pleasant experience; maybe it feels a little repetitive but in general terms is a good game for VR devices.
  14. Nov 14, 2016
    76
    Eagle Flight surprised me with how quickly I felt at home flying and fighting with other birds above Paris. It features some of the best and most responsive and comfortable gameplay available on the PSVR, though like most current VR games its appeal may be short-lived if you’re not a completionist who’s crazy about collectibles or high scores. This is a weird idea, well executed, that soars high.
  15. CD-Action
    Jan 13, 2017
    75
    Despite Eagle Flight’s scanty content and the fact that its visuals are just okay, it was my most enjoyable VR experience to date. [01/2017, p.49]
  16. Nov 23, 2016
    75
    Intoxicating flying game with fantastic controls, but also with a repetitive campaign and weak multiplayer.
  17. Nov 16, 2016
    75
    Being able to fly in a Paris reconquered by the nature is a moving experience, not to talk about confronting three against three online in VR, which is exciting. Too bad there is not enough content to keep high the player's attention.
  18. Nov 16, 2016
    75
    Quite surprisingly, Eagle Flight is one of the most enjoyable games on PlayStation VR. With some additional content it could have been way better, like other virtual reality games released recently.
  19. Nov 11, 2016
    75
    Eagle Flight is pretty much everything we want from a VR game. A fun concept with a great gameplay and no motion sickness. The only real drawback is the very light content for a 40€ game.
  20. Nov 8, 2016
    73
    It's good to see a sandbox oriented VR game. It offers some unique sensations although it feels shallow in the graphical and variety departments.
  21. Nov 9, 2016
    72
    Eagle Flight doesn't bring anything new, but everything it offers has been made to appeal virtual reality player. Paris is always a beautiful city to be seen from up above. The sandbox treatment, with missions make the game last more hours, although it also make it a little bit repetitive and we see a lack of modes for the multiplayer.
  22. games(TM)
    Jan 27, 2017
    70
    Simplistic in scope, but oh so satisfying to play. [Issue#182, p.83]
  23. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 3, 2017
    70
    The concept and delivery deserve praise. [Jan 2016, p.115]
  24. Dec 14, 2016
    70
    Eagle Flight is not a game for everyone because it will appeal rather to more casual players. Nicely done virtual reality and the bird's flight itself are, unfortunately, spoiled by not very imaginative tasks for which the game gives the impression as if it was pushed too hard to speed up the development.
  25. Nov 22, 2016
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
  26. Nov 16, 2016
    70
    Its intuitive controls and convincing sense of speed make it a VR title that other developers will surely be borrowing from. While the multiplayer mode’s thrills will provide some longevity, it’s ultimately only a lack of content that keeps Eagle Flight from being essential.
  27. Nov 10, 2016
    70
    Eagle Flight is certainly not one of the best experiences available for PSVR, but it is one of the most peculiar. The control system, the sense of speed, the exhilaration of the flight and the style of production manages to create an interesting mix.
  28. Nov 9, 2016
    70
    Eagle Flight is an excellent game when it comes to flying and going on an adventure in VR. The story-line though, is so thin, it is a big disappointment. Thankfully there is a very entertaining multiplayer mode to keep the fun coming.
  29. Nov 8, 2016
    70
    Flying around Paris is a great experience, but Eagle Flight is more than that, and also offers proper game mechanics. It can get old a little bit too son, but it has a fair amount of content and even a multiplayer mode.
  30. Nov 15, 2016
    67
    Eagle Flight is a good VR game, but it's one of those games that wouldn't work otherwise. It's dated visuals and graphic style could be a turnoff to some, but it's challenge level and easy controls make the overall package enjoyable. The feeling of flight does excite the senses, and while it may not be the best title in the Playstation VR line, it's also not even close to being the worst. Pick this one up, especially if you like dogfight games and flight simulators.
  31. Dec 6, 2016
    60
    At launch, Eagle Flight doesn’t offer enough for the near-full price it charges. Single player isn’t enough to justify a purchase and multiplayer isn’t populous enough to get regular matches. Eagle Flight gets the basics right, flight is great and combat can be full of excitement, the game just doesn’t build much on that strong foundation.
  32. Nov 17, 2016
    60
    Sort of like that dream you had once about being a bird, but with more feather collecting and fish.
  33. Nov 16, 2016
    60
    Eagle Flight is a nice and original PlayStation VR experience, but it lacks a bit of variety and content, especially in its multiplayer part, that offers only one game mode.
  34. Nov 16, 2016
    60
    I first had a lot of fun with Eagle Flight at first, but as I spent more time with the game, the repetitive level design and flawed star system made the game grow stale and frustrating.
  35. Nov 11, 2016
    60
    The dream of flight becomes reality with PlayStation VR. But the fantasy is a shallow and repetitive one, that you wake up from all too quickly.
  36. Like so many other early virtual reality games, Eagle Flight feels less like a game and more like an experiment that was polished up and given a price tag. It’s a fun experiment worth experiencing, but it’s not worth $60.
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 51 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 51
  2. Negative: 9 out of 51
  1. Nov 17, 2016
    7
    Paris looks great, and the controls are intuitive. Just wish you could take the tunnel vision off. They have done this to stop peopleParis looks great, and the controls are intuitive. Just wish you could take the tunnel vision off. They have done this to stop people getting motion sick, however I have no problems this way in VR, so would just like the option there in the options menu for people like me, who can handle it, to get a full screen view (like Windlands and Rigs do). Full Review »
  2. Nov 10, 2016
    8
    if you're going to spend more than 25 dollars on a VR game... this is not a bad choice. Ubisoft is a studio we can trust to deliver qualityif you're going to spend more than 25 dollars on a VR game... this is not a bad choice. Ubisoft is a studio we can trust to deliver quality product from a simple concept. Does it feel like a fully fleshed out game? No. But as with so many of these early VR experiences, we're really just getting our feet wet and thats okay with me. Specially when the experience is as charming and fun as Eagle Flight. The story challenges are fun and the multiplayer is actually extremely competitive. One draw back is the vignetting of the user's vision while turning (which i know is to limit motion sickness). These types of choices should be fully customizable for the user and Ubisoft should know that (but thats nothing a software update cant fix). Do yourself a favour and spend the 80- dollars you were thinking of spending on Robinson The Journey and buy Eagle Flight instead. Full Review »
  3. Nov 13, 2018
    5
    Sorry, but content of this game is too poor to consider it a full product. A shame, because I really like the concept and mechanics.

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    Sorry, but content of this game is too poor to consider it a full product. A shame, because I really like the concept and mechanics.

    Game has 2 game modes:

    Campaign is basically a set of minigames and nothing more. You have few of them - flying through circles time trial, flying through tunnels time trials, shooting enemies trials, catching fish trials. Gets boring very fast.

    Fun part of the game is multiplayer. The problem with it, is that it has just 1 game mode - capture the flag, and you can't even play that properly. The game doesn't allow you to play with bots, and finding even 1 player to play against is very difficult. So basically, capture the flag is the only fun part if the game and you can't even play it properly. That's a shame. If game would have at least a few more multuplayer modes, bots, and maybe a stage or two more, I'd give it a seven, but at its current state this game is more of a demo than a full product. It is little bit fun, as long as vr is still a new thing and you enjoy it for a very fact of flying.
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