Sky Force Anniversary

 Xbox One
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. ICXM
    Dec 14, 2016
    90
    Sky Force Anniversary is an incredibly satisfying experience and I can’t recommend it enough.
  2. COGconnected
    Dec 7, 2016
    85
    Sky Force Anniversary is an excellent attempt to bring back simple games from the past. Pretty, addicting and fun, I would suggest this game to anyone looking to bring back classic style gameplay.
  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 27, 2017
    80
    If you can stand the grind, Sky Force Anniversary is great for fans of the classic shooter style. The pacing is done well, and the upgrade system gives you something to work for, even in death. The medals provide an incentive to aim for perfection, but their forced nature will turn off a few players. Sky Force Anniversary is worth checking out.
  5. Windows Central
    Dec 31, 2016
    80
    Today's gamer generally needs concrete objectives to work towards. Sky Force Anniversary hits the mark because it has a fun upgrade system and loads of objectives to complete on every level. You can still play for score, doing your best on the highest difficulty levels and/or participating in the weekly tournaments. Whatever the case, you won't find many shmups with more universal staying power than Sky Force.
  6. TrueAchievements
    Dec 18, 2016
    80
    The game is quick and easy to jump into, pretty to look at whilst you fly through the air and knock out enemies, and offers a lot of replayability, even with the limited number of levels that are on offer.
  7. XboxAddict
    Dec 19, 2016
    78
    Infinite Dreams has done a great job providing quality entertainment that will literally make any extra time you thought you had disappear.
  8. MondoXbox
    Dec 9, 2016
    78
    Sky Force Anniversary merges an old school gameplay with rich and modern visuals, delivering a satisfying shooter even if with too much grinding, aggravated by too-simple game mechanics.
  9. XGN
    Dec 13, 2016
    75
    Sky Force Anniversary blends a classic formula with modern-day visuals and social interactions. It's a wonderfuly simplistic game with solid gameplay and while it does get repetitive and frustrating at times, you keep coming back to play some more.
  10. Vandal
    Nov 30, 2016
    75
    It's not the best shoot 'em up available, but it's definitely a really good one. Enjoyable and challenging, it's a great option.
  11. SomosXbox
    Mar 1, 2017
    70
    Sky Force Anniversary is a shoot’em up of the old days, with everything that it entails, but with a fresh look. It will please the nostalgic players and it will be a challenge for the rookies.
  12. DarkStation
    Dec 15, 2016
    60
    Sky Force Anniversary is a polished and slick shoot 'em up but for a solo player it's more miss than a hit. It's really nothing special and there are more flashy games in the same genre available. If you have a friend to play the local co-op with the Sky Force Anniversary is more rewarding experience. Still I would have preferred the classic way of doing shooters instead of a grind festival which makes more sense in the mobile market due to the micro transactions easing up the way for the more impatient players.

Awards & Rankings

68
#68 Best Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 2 out of 9
  1. Broyax
    Apr 13, 2018
    0
    Oh merde, on se croirait revenu au temps de Galaga avec la musique Bontempi qui va pas... et pourtant il s'agit de la version "Anniversary",Oh merde, on se croirait revenu au temps de Galaga avec la musique Bontempi qui va pas... et pourtant il s'agit de la version "Anniversary", comme si on devait fêter l'anniversaire de cette petite daube scrollante en 2D ! non mais allo quoi, on est au 21ème siècle, laissez les **** up là ils sont : dans le vide-ordures.

    Donc, avec le petit vaisseau qui fait piou-piou, on dégomme des tas de trucs qui veulent vous tuer (toute cette violence, quelle horreur) mais ça va prendre du temps parce que le piou-piou de base, il faut l'améliorer en recommençant chaque niveau des dizaines de fois. Autant dire qu'au bout de deux fois, on en a déjà marre mais le jeu bricolé par des manches en a decidé ainsi : tu vas limer le machin jusqu'à l'intox. Tu parles d'une durée de vie...!    … Full Review »
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