Sky Force Reloaded

 Switch
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. FNintendo
    Feb 19, 2018
    70
    Sky Force Reloaded brings forth a good gameplay experience and a cooperative mode that works very well, fans of the 2D shooter genre will certainly find something that will entertain them here. Pity that compared to its mobile counterpart, Sky Force Reloaded on the Nintendo Switch feels way too expensive than it should.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 13, 2018
    70
    What makes Sky Force work so well, though, is the thought and care which went into keeping the gameplay balanced – and it’s hard to appreciate just how narrowly the game’s design teeters.
  3. God is a Geek
    Feb 9, 2018
    70
    The combination of 2D gameplay with 3D objects and some voxel based items and power ups seems like a blend of distinct styles waiting to go wrong but it works well and runs great. Some of the in game spoken commentary as you’re taking down loads of enemies and the rescuing people aspect reminds me of Resogun. Sky Force Reloaded isn’t the best shmup on the Switch but it is a very nice port of a good game.
  5. Everyeye.it
    Feb 4, 2018
    70
    If you love arcade shooters and if you do not mind the idea of ​​repeating the same twenty levels for dozens of times, run to buy Sky Force Reloaded.
  6. Cubed3
    Feb 1, 2018
    70
    For the price tag attached to it, Sky Force Reloaded is the perfect antidote for Nintendo Switch fans that love this genre. As long as you came here in order to experience a pretty basic, and grind-heavy (but immensely addictive) vertical shoot 'em up, where the only modern thing about it is its graphical update, then you simply cannot go wrong!
  7. EGM
    Feb 1, 2018
    70
    There’s a legitimately interesting and enjoyable top-down shooter experience present in Sky Force Reloaded, but it’s tainted by an overall package that still has far too many connections to its free-to-play origins. Those longing for a game that’ll last for a while will find the most enjoyment here, but most others may find progression to be a total slog.
  8. Switch Player
    Feb 28, 2018
    60
    Sky Force Reloaded offers your standard arcade shooting fair, but it doesn't do a lot that your old NES was't capable of. That's not a bad thing if vertical SHMUPS are your thing, of course.
  9. New Game Network
    Feb 16, 2018
    55
    While not terrible, Sky Force Reloaded asks too much of the player with too little to give back. With some reworking to the exorbitant grind, I would maybe recommend this, but there are far better shoot 'em ups on the Switch that deserve your time and attention.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. DMGuido
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    Hands down the best spaceship shooter I’ve ever played. The graphics are modern but the gameplay is classic vertical shooter. The upgradeHands down the best spaceship shooter I’ve ever played. The graphics are modern but the gameplay is classic vertical shooter. The upgrade system is not overly complicated either. There is a grind to progress in the story, but I find that fun!!!… Full Review »
  2. shinitaru
    Feb 6, 2018
    8
    It's a fun game. A bit simple, but well worth the price of the game. check it out
  3. Metalmike87
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    If you are looking for the best old school shooter on the Switch then look no further. This game is brilliant in all facets. It is polished,If you are looking for the best old school shooter on the Switch then look no further. This game is brilliant in all facets. It is polished, deep, rewarding, and fun! The devs went all out on this game and it shows.… Full Review »
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