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Flight of Nova: First Impressions
First impressions on Flight of Nova, an indie space flight simulator.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jun 21, 20225 min read


Opinion: Tiny Combat Arena Is Better Than Ever
Tiny Combat Arena is better now that it ever has been. A staunch supporter presents their opinion.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 13, 20224 min read


Wing Breakers: First Impression
Have you ever aileron roll a pair of flying cows off your wing while flying through a barn? Well, I have, and let me tell you, the guy in...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 9, 20226 min read


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...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 1, 20228 min read


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
Feb 8, 20223 min read


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
Dec 3, 202111 min read


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
Nov 10, 20213 min read


Surviving the Waves of Vertical Strike Endless Challenge
A look at Vertical Strike Endless Challenge!

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 12, 20215 min read


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
Oct 5, 20215 min read


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
Sep 10, 20217 min read


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
Aug 3, 20214 min read


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
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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