Skies of Fury DX

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  • Summary: Fight as both British and German pilots during WWI's battle for the skies. Take to the skies and experience WWI as a fighter pilot. Skies of Fury DX offers players the chance to engage in epic, aerial combat in historic Bloody April, 1917, as both British and German pilots. Using 10Fight as both British and German pilots during WWI's battle for the skies. Take to the skies and experience WWI as a fighter pilot. Skies of Fury DX offers players the chance to engage in epic, aerial combat in historic Bloody April, 1917, as both British and German pilots. Using 10 distinctive aircraft from WWI, players fly through stunning, hand-painted environments. Dogfight through the missions as a single player, or challenge your friends to a multiplayer, split-screen battle. [Nintendo]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 20, 2018
    90
    Skies of Fury DX is a beautiful and fun flight simulator. With its historic story and stunning visuals style, this is a must play on the Switch. After seeing the word victory across the screen once you finish a mission, it’s hard not to play just one more
  2. GamingTrend
    Apr 26, 2018
    90
    Skies of Fury DX is a great addition to the aerial battle genre. Based on actual events, it allows players to play a part in a historical battle. There's enough challenges and excitement to make you want to gun down enemy pilots for hours, which I happily did.
  3. Switch Player
    May 17, 2018
    90
    Skies of Fury DX is an immensely enjoyable flight sim that maintains a good level of sustainability with a generous supply of unlockables. Strong gameplay and gorgeous visuals make this a must-buy for all Switch owners.
  4. Nintendo Life
    Apr 11, 2018
    80
    Despite that glaring lack of online multiplayer - and a slightly awkward off-screen targeting system - Skies Of Fury DX brings a new slice of fun, fast and furious dogfighting to Nintendo Switch. Whether you’re playing on your own through its 100 campaign missions or shooting your friend’s biplane to smithereens in local multiplayer, it’s one of the best new additions to Switch’s digital library and further proof - if any were needed - that Nintendo’s handheld is the best portable platform there is.
  5. Video Chums
    Apr 30, 2018
    72
    I enjoyed my time with Skies of Fury DX and will pick it up whenever I'm in the mood for some arcade-style dogfight action. In the end, I'm looking forward to seeing what the developers come up with next.
  6. Cubed3
    Apr 13, 2020
    70
    Simple, yet satisfying. Skies of Fury DX is a mobile title that belongs on the Nintendo Switch. A quick pick-up-and-play experience that has appealing audio-visuals, can be enjoyed in short bursts, and has flexible multiplayer options. The only downside is the lack of variety in the types of stages and missions that are on offer, particularly for the current, £14.59 price tag.
  7. DarkStation
    May 11, 2018
    60
    The gameplay loop is kind of awful but piloting an airplane and shooting others out of the sky is really satisfying, especially as they fall to the earth trailing black smoke before they explode into dozen pieces. What Skies of Fury DX lacks in stuff to do, it almost makes up for it in playability.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PeregrineOmega
    Jul 10, 2018
    10
    Another surprising mobile port to the Switch. A fun little bi-plane shooter that runs great and feels at home on a console.
  2. Mullerj7
    Apr 15, 2018
    9
    Great game that reminds me of the red baron game from the atari lynx. Graphics are the hand drawn type and are gorgeous. Only thing missingGreat game that reminds me of the red baron game from the atari lynx. Graphics are the hand drawn type and are gorgeous. Only thing missing would be online play if nintendo ever figures that out. A couple things developer should add/ change: please give me a cockpit view! Also the way you have to go back and individually open the free loot boxes is lame.… Expand
  4. pixelmoses
    Apr 21, 2018
    9
    Very nice addition to the Switch as the platform was lacking sim/action type shooters. The game has a really attractive cel-shaded type artVery nice addition to the Switch as the platform was lacking sim/action type shooters. The game has a really attractive cel-shaded type art style. Game has different mission types including regular dogfighting, escort missions and obstacle course missions. Combat mechanics are well done, the clouds as a feature for hiding/chasing adds variety and a lot of depth to the combat experience. Nice bonus that loot boxes are not micro-transactions and feature various skins and upgrades. I love the formation flying, very cool feature.

    No online, but features a local multiplayer of up to 4 players in a pvp or co-op mode. A lot of fun and adds some needed dimension to the game experience. Hopefully online is something to be added in the future, as this game is primed for online play.

    Skill tree allows you to upgrade your pilot and take those upgrades with you as you progress through the aircraft. Would have loved to see boss type levels or some takeoff/landing challenges but overall, delivers on the dog-fighting experience very nicely.

    Overall, a solid win for the Switch and at $20, good value for the price of admission.    … Expand
  5. DominikFFM
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    Cool game for a fair price. I missed something like Ace Combat for the Switch and this quenched my thirst for now. The graphics are a nice,Cool game for a fair price. I missed something like Ace Combat for the Switch and this quenched my thirst for now. The graphics are a nice, the control tight and the gameplay is fun. The could be more variety in mission design though - there are 3 different types of mission which repeat all the time. But still I always come back for 3 or 4 mission. At the moment there is no better flying game on switch so I can only recommend this little indie gem.… Expand
  6. Zenek73
    May 19, 2018
    8
    Very good game! 100x more better than smartphone version! I've bought Sky Rogue too and... Skies of Fury is done much better. OK - maybe I'mVery good game! 100x more better than smartphone version! I've bought Sky Rogue too and... Skies of Fury is done much better. OK - maybe I'm not a fan indie games, I know graphics is not all but this game looks very good, I've spend several hours with this cool game. Very good thing - HD Rumble in action!… Expand
  7. smith7ba
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Arcade style WW1 biplane shooter. Plenty of add ons and skin mods from XP points and loot boxes. Great way to kill hours without noticing. TheArcade style WW1 biplane shooter. Plenty of add ons and skin mods from XP points and loot boxes. Great way to kill hours without noticing. The game does get a bit repetitive and the ever dreaded escort missions appear quite often.… Expand
  8. Switchindiefix
    Oct 11, 2018
    5
    If you're looking for a fun and visually appealing flight/dogfight simulator to play on your Switch, then I think you would like Skies of FuryIf you're looking for a fun and visually appealing flight/dogfight simulator to play on your Switch, then I think you would like Skies of Fury DX. The time I spent with the game before the fifth chapter was a lot of fun. It has a cool RPG mechanic that makes you feel like you’re progressing through the game. Moreover, though they were delivered in a weird free loot box way, some of the skins of the planes look awesome! Bare in mind though, that the mission in the game become repetitive fast and flat out frustrating towards the end. If I was to buy the game, I would wait for a sale.… Expand

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