Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
The Brew Barons (Demo): First Impression
Launching from the dawn-soaked sea as night turns to day, with a fresh batch of brews in the cargo hold and distant islands holding...
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Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Feb 8, 2022
- 3 min
Eole: Letting the Mind Soar
The beauty of indie games is their willingness to do the unexpected. To intentionally step outside of the well-worn pathways games have...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Dec 3, 2021
- 11 min
The Brew Barons: Kickstarter Pre-Launch Interview with Lifetap Studios
There are times when you experience an unanticipated piece of media that leaves a lasting impression. Weeks ago, while scrolling through...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
Gyroscope: Intro to Advanced Project Skyscape Controls
A concept that only a first-person sandbox flight game could execute well. Project Skyscape is a still-in-development game by Flyleap...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Oct 12, 2021
- 5 min
Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
A look at Vertical Strike Endless Challenge!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Oct 5, 2021
- 5 min
First Impression: Manta (Steam Next Fest 2021 Demo)
Seamlessly transitioning between high-flying dogfights and deep-sea battles is not something I thought would mix well. I can vaguely...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Sep 10, 2021
- 7 min
Interview: Flashpoint Studios, Developer of 'Aggressor'
It has been roughly six weeks since 'Aggressor' began its early access period. During that time this visually striking lowpoly arcade...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Aug 3, 2021
- 4 min
First Impression: Aggressor (Early Access Launch)
In the past few weeks, media of a shiny low poly flight shooter has been particularly eye-catching. 'Aggressor' advertises itself as a...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
Curious Case of PICO-8 Flying
I was vaguely reminded of something during a discussion about childhood flight games and sims. A classic "what sparked your interest in...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Jun 19, 2021
- 4 min
Azure Domain Pitches Aircraft Performance and Firepower Variety
Something arcade flight games have always had to struggle with is the number of weapons and customizations an aircraft should be allowed...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
First Impressions: Jetborne Racing
A first impression look at the new racing-focused game from the creator of VTOL VR.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 15, 2021
- 10 min
Interview with Fractal Phase, Developer of Sky Rogue
Following our article about how genuinely fun the co-op gameplay of Sky Rogue is, we reached out to the developers behind the game for an...
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Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Jan 23
- 7 min
First Impressions: DCS F-4B/C Phantom by VSN Century Series
Our first impressions on the F-4B/C mod made by the VSN Century Series devs!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Oct 8, 2022
- 10 min
Interview with KookaNova: Educator, Developer of Space's Aces
During our latest dive through Itch.io, the fish like shape of a space fighter darting across the surface of an asteroid caught my...
T.J. "Millie" Archer
- Oct 6, 2020
- 8 min
Mercenarial Economics: The Entrepreneurs of Ace Combat
An analysis of mercenaries both in Ace Combat and the real world. What do they have in common?
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