Black Skylands Review (TheChoccoBiccy09)
Its a fine game, but really nothing spectacular.
Don't get it for the story, as its you typical run of the mill story. Its the common trope of "main character starts off small and builds themselves up, saves and serves the community, everyone's grateful, doesn't fall for the temptation of power and saves the world by sacrificing themselves, The End"
Don't get it for the variety in content, as you really do see most of what the games about in the first few hours. Liberate island, upgrade gear, move onto next island, repeat. It does introduce new content in the latter half of the game though.
Don't get it for the puzzle aspect, as a primary school kid could solve these puzzles with ease and even if you can't get it, it is very easy to guess and check.
And don't get it for the graphics, as it really is just like every other pixel graphics game (unless that's your thing).
It does have some saving graces though. The environment is very well done and the mechanics fit well into it.
The hook mechanic, where you can pull yourself to the nearest obstacle, works well with the island aspect of the game, as you can essentially parkour from one small island to the next, which is quite satisfying.
The airships you drive feels fluid and well done and definitely contributes to the overall theme and environment of the game.
Although the weapons aren't all dramatically different, the designs are all original and there is over 200 different attachments you can put on your weapons, which is nice to make the perfect weapon look, although mind you it is only stat changes they give you, nothing drastic.
Overall, I'd give this one a pass or get it on sale.