Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings
Jan 31, 2019 8 years ago
Airheart is a dieselpunk airplane action game, where every colorful level is built on top of the previous one, all the way up to the stratosphere. Airheart combines free roaming, twin stick gameplay with a beautiful, colorful world. Defeat your enemies, salvage their scrap and reuse it to craft new parts for your airplane. Build and try out over 40 weapons and airplane parts. Combine their abilities to become the pirates worst nightmare. Or just have some fun with your enemies and use your harpoon to disarm, unshield, swing them around or drag them back home to disassemble them. An airplane game, reimagined in a wonderful world, Airheart is a treat to fans and newcomers to flight action games alike.
What it’s like
Airheart delivers a vibrant, dieselpunk twin-stick shooter experience set across colorful floating islands. While the flight mechanics offer a tranquil yet chaotic aerial combat loop, the game’s true identity lies in its intricate crafting system. Players salvage scrap from defeated enemies to experiment with over forty unique weapons and parts, creating synergistic builds that define each run. The progression is driven by this deep, experimental crafting meta rather than traditional narrative beats, encouraging players to discover recipes through trial and error. Visually, the game is a standout with its charming art style and atmospheric skies, providing a relaxing backdrop for high-stakes rogue-lite challenges. The tone balances whimsical exploration with the tension of permadeath, offering a unique blend of mechanical depth and aesthetic appeal that rewards creativity over reflexes alone.
Strong in Systems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicCombatGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceProgression / Replayability
Keep in mind The core flight controls can feel secondary to the crafting menu, potentially frustrating players seeking pure action. Additionally, the steep learning curve for discovering weapon recipes may alienate those who dislike trial-and-error progression.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from nintendoworldreport.com, metacritic.com, switchplayer.net, godisageek.com, nintendolife.com, playstationcountry.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 23, 20188 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 23, 20188 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 24, 20188 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Jan 31, 20198 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Exact dateno date yet |
