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FLIGHT ARCADE


ScrapWings (Steam Next Fest June 2025 Demo)
The Steam Next Fest June 2025 demo for ScrapWings by AmadeusCraft shows a slice of what the solo developer is trying to achieve. With a semi-open world concept, dedicated story missions and collecting scrap to create items, the game has potential.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 116 min read


Indie Highlight 001: Series Start
The start of a long-time coming series. Indie Highlight focuses on current, past and still in development indie flight games.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 177 min read


The Form and Function of Clouds and Weather in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Skies Unknown is the first entry in the Ace Combat series to introduce clouds in a way that is both visually stimulating and a game mechanic that directly effects gameplay.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 147 min read


Nuclear Option: Open Ocean SAMs
The second map for Nuclear Option features dedicated surface-to-air missile sites that offer a welcome long-range threat to complicate missions.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 75 min read


Aviassembly Revisited: A Journey of Redemption
Aviassembly has come a long way since we looked at its demo last year - follow us as we take a look at what's changed, and why you shouldn't let it slip under your radar!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
May 49 min read


Ace Combat: Assault Horizon - Death by Name Association?
Being alive for a while gives the privilege of perspective if you pay attention close enough Let us go off of the beaten path for a bit....

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 167 min read


Zero Profit Margins: The High Praise and Low Sales of Ace Combat Zero
A critical look at the most influential yet financially unsuccessful Ace Combat game: Ace Combat Zero.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Mar 225 min read


Test Pilots: The Birthplace of VRChat Aviation
Test Pilots by Sacchan, the original VRChat Aviation world, has been the most popular VRCA world since the beginning. Join us for a visit.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 157 min read


Aurora Flight: I Can See the Light
Okay, dead honest—my first impressions when I saw the first screenshots of this game were “what kinda blatant Ace Combat ripoff am I...

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Mar 55 min read


Pre-Release Interview: Exosky (2025)
A pre-release interview with the indie developer of Exosky shortly before its release on March 7th, 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 2617 min read


War Thunder: The Sim-Lite Killer
War Thunder is extremely popular, but has unknowingly killed a genre of flight games? Let's discuss this.

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 203 min read


Couch CO-OP Flight: Mirage, A Biplane Adventure
Thanks to an offer from its developer, two Skyward writers try Mirage: A Biplane Adventure during Steam Couch CO-OP Fest February 2025.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 127 min read


Ace Combat 5: What it Meant for the Franchise
Ace Combat 5 shaped the way for all future games in the franchise. Was this for good or bad? Let's talk about it!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Feb 13 min read


Exosky 2025 Demo Update
Your favorite (only?) flight game with an AI cat assisting humanity's stellar aviation endeavors is back with one-hell of an update.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 295 min read


Review: Paper Planes (Early Access Release)
"The squirrels are now fully targetable, as intended."

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 119 min read


Nuclear Option: Tactical Tarantula
Our introduction to the quad proprotor VTOL tactical airlifter you did not know Nuclear Option needed.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 45 min read


Frontline 59: Project Wingman's Overdue DLC
Project Wingman 2.0 is OUT, and it comes with the release of its DLC: Frontline 59. Let's check it out!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 8, 20246 min read


GroundFall: Optional Survival
A signature part of GroundFall bush flight simulator is the survival game mechanics. However, its recent major update now makes it optional.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 16, 20245 min read


Aviassembly: The Pursuit of Payload - An account of our descent into madness
We tried out Aviassembly's newest demo, here is our descent into madness!

Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Oct 10, 202414 min read


VRChat: F-14A Tomcat Naval Interceptor 1.2.0 Release
Out now! Our thoughts on the new large update for this F-14A Tomcat focused VRChat aviation world.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 5, 20247 min read


Flight Games at Planes, Trains and Automobiles Fest 2024
A quick look at flight focused titles from this September 2024 game festival.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 19, 20249 min read


The Storm: How the barrier system affected our VRChat Aviation tournament
What will happen if you implement a battle-royal encroaching circle in a VRChat dogfight tournament? Let's find out~

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Aug 31, 20244 min read


At Skies Edge: Reaching Decision Height
At Skies' Edge update 0.09a has pushed the project towards a point where a serious decision must be made about its future.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 27, 20246 min read


Thunder Helix: Tornado S.A.R!
A classic example of a developer side project producing an interesting scenario.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 10, 20244 min read


ASF-X Shinden II: One-of-a-Kind Ace Combat Aircraft
Designed by Shōji Kawamori of Macross fame, this tailor made aircraft for the Ace Combat series has survived eras of change.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 11, 20247 min read


Review: Airforce Delta Strike
A passionate review of Airforce Delta Strike. Remember the title for what it was, and wondering if it indicated the future of the genre.

T.J. "Millie" Archer
May 8, 202411 min read


At Skies' Edge: Soaring Higher
A recent flurry of activity around At Skies' Edge brings us back to see how it is progressing in version 0.008a.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 17, 20246 min read


An Honest-to-Goodness Sky Odyssey
Appreciation a hidden flight gaming gem that describes itself as Indiana Jones adventure with flight simulator physics.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 21, 20245 min read


The Most Powerful Aircraft Cannon in Ace Combat
Is the aircraft cannon in Ace Combat 6 the most powerful in the Ace Combat series?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 14, 20245 min read


Blue Sky Aces (Steam Next Fest 2024 Demo)
Stumbling upon a stylized, retro inspired World War 1 indie flight game during Steam Next Fest February 2024.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 7, 20246 min read


Review: Yawman Arrow (2024 Release Version)
A long review with a critical eye about one of the most unique handheld flight controllers we have ever seen.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 3, 202414 min read


War Thunder: Our First Experience
Our first experience in War Thunder as beginners! How did we fare?

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jan 31, 20245 min read


GroundFall: Head Tracking Appreciation
A brief appreciation for the freedom of vision during flight in GroundFall.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 17, 20243 min read


VRChat: Tomcat F-14A "Naval Interceptor" is OUT!
One of the most detailed flight worlds in VRChat Aviation is out NOW, with F-14A Tomcats and many more!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 23, 20233 min read


Trail of Wings: A Game Representing Project ICKX Interests
Trail of Wings is a game that represents what Project ICKX represents as a developer and publisher.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 9, 20235 min read


Interview: Mackerel Sky, Developer of At Skies' Edge
Discussing the origin and inner workings of At Skies' Edge with a very interesting fish.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 22, 202310 min read


The Brew Barons: Thoughts on the Beta Flight Model
Feeling out the flight model in the Kickstarter Backer beta test.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 15, 20236 min read


Warplanes: WW1 Fighters: Interactive Cockpit
Let's discuss the interactive cockpit of Warplanes: WW1 Fighters. It offers unique abilities few of its peers do.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 1, 20235 min read


Warplanes: WW1 Fighters: Flying in Blind
Blindly jumping into my first WW1 VR experience. Could this be the beginning of a new interest?

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 11, 20235 min read


VRChat: September Showcase 2023 in Review
Our dual perspectives as both world creators and pilots for the Black Aces during their Showcase September event in VRChat!

Skyward Staff
Oct 4, 20235 min read


Aegis Ashore: Ace Combat 7 Air Defense Boss
A relatively unknown bastion of air defense, as seen in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Skycadia: Utilizing Chaos
In Skycadia one of the greatest strategies is using the enemy's weapons against them! Take advantage of the chaos.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 23, 20233 min read


The “Switchblade” Wing: Feasible or Fantasy?
The X-02 Wyvern from Ace Combat is a fictional aircraft that "feels" realistic, but is a switchblade wing fighter really feasible?

T.J. "Millie" Archer
Aug 16, 20237 min read


Ace Combat 7: Playing with the Fog of War
A short summary and opinion of one of the least appreciated missions in Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 2, 20233 min read


VRChat Aviation: Addressing the Aircraft Model Predicament
Proactive changes to secure the future of this aviation platform While I haven't mentioned it here on Skyward Flight Media in quite some...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 19, 20235 min read


Revitalizing a Classic: Playing Ace Combat Zero on the Steam Deck
Let's take a look at PS2 emulation on the Steam Deck, specifically Ace Combat Zero!

Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jul 5, 20233 min read


At Skies' Edge: The First Update
The first considerable update to a game that reappeared from obscurity The reception of At Skies' Edge was unexpected, even by its...

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 14, 20234 min read


First Impression: TOP DOG
TOP DOG is a new fast-paced, quick into the action indie flight game we are trying out for the first time.

Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 7, 20235 min read
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