Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Exosky: Imaginative Aerobatics
An unusual aerobatic game backed with a well documented flight model. AI cats, fantastical worlds and risky maneuvers ahead.
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INDIE FLIGHT
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 165 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.
Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Oct 1014 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!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 199 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 714 min read
Interview: Brent with Curious Dog Games; Making "Blue Sky Aces"
An extensive interview with Brent from Curious Dog Games about the still in development Blue Sky Aces.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 146 min read
Nuclear Option: Carrier Duel
The 'Carrier Duel' mission in Nuclear Option is a solid introduction to fleet carrier warfare for the game.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 315 min read
Tiny Combat Arena: Dangerous Skies
As more air defense systems are added to the game players must become more creative and bold when playing.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 276 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 104 min read
Thunder Helix: Tornado S.A.R!
A classic example of a developer side project producing an interesting scenario.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 157 min read
Nuclear Option: Meeting Medusa
An analysis of the EW-25 Medusa electronic warfare aircraft that brings a new layer of operations to Nuclear Option.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 176 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 34 min read
Nuclear Option: Maps and Pre-Planned Attacks
The map in Nuclear Option is useful for navigation, but also for targeting in pre-planned attacks. We take a moment to appreciate it.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 2011 min read
Review: Thunder Helix (Pre-Release)
Thunder Helix has been compared to games from the 1990s, but now we see what this nostalgia themed title has to offer on it own merits!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 119 min read
Review: The Brew Barons by Lifetap Studios (Launch Day)
The Brew Barons has been released! Our launch day review for this game is one of our most extensive yet.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 76 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
Jan 173 min read
GroundFall: Head Tracking Appreciation
A brief appreciation for the freedom of vision during flight in GroundFall.
Caio "Hueman" Barreto
Dec 28, 20239 min read
First Impressions: Flyout by Stonext Games
If you wanted an aircraft building game, Flyout is an excellent one! Here is a full review of this new title by Stonext Games.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Announcement: Frontiers Reach Christmas 2023 Steam Key Giveaway!
Our end of year giveaway takes form thanks to Blind Alien Productions, and their game: Frontiers Reach.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 13, 20235 min read
Tiny Combat Arena: Trying Out Mods
Entering the modding scene of Tiny Combat Arena with game balancing concerns.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Dec 9, 20235 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
Nov 22, 202310 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 15, 20236 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
Oct 18, 20238 min read
First Impression: Nuclear Option (Early Access)
Our week one first impression of Nuclear Option shortly after its early access release.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 27, 20236 min read
GroundFall: 1st Anniversary Revisit
It has been one year since GroundFall has released in early access. We dive back in and see how it is doing.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 6, 20234 min read
Frontiers Reach: Warmap's Place in the Game
Our thoughts on the Warmap mode in Frontiers Reach; an open-ended galactic scale conflict.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 23, 20233 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
Jul 26, 20234 min read
Nuclear Option: SFB-81 Darkreach Strike Bomber
Player controlled bombers in flight games and sims are uncommon. We take a look at how Nuclear Option presents these platforms.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 14, 20234 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 7, 20235 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.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jun 3, 20233 min read
First Impressions: Helicopter Gunship DEX by Jimmy Arcade Limited
Our first impressions on the wonderful indie title: Helicopter Gunship DEX by
Jimmy Arcade Limited.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
May 3, 20234 min read
At Skies' Edge: Stealth Dropped Flight Game
Our thoughts on At Skies' Edge, shadow dropped indie flight game from 2017 suddenly reappearing in 2023.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 8, 202311 min read
Interview: Nova Squadron, Lead Developer Clara Gale
Clara Gale is an indie game developer working on Nova Squadron. We speak to her after the game's alpha demo debut at Steam Next Fest 2023.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 15, 20232 min read
OASES: 'Kaleidoscopic Elegiac Flyscape'
A well-wish to someone they never knew, OASES is more of a "flight experience" than a "flight game.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Mar 1, 202312 min read
Frontiers Reach: Release Day Interview
Frontiers Reach has left early access. Read our release day interview with the project's lead developer to learn more about this title.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 15, 20233 min read
The Brew Barons: Expanding the Open World
Development of The Brew Barons towards its full release continues. We discuss how its open world continues to expand.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Feb 1, 20236 min read
First Impression: Nova Squadron (Steam Next Fest Alpha Demo 0.1.0)
Our first impression of alpha demo 0.1.0 for Nova Squadron by Clara Gale. Play this demo early before Steam Next Fest 2023.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jan 18, 20234 min read
PICO-8: Combat Chopper
No longer satisfied with occasionally roaming around on the website, I recently made the plunge and purchased a PICO-8 "fantasy game...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Nov 30, 20225 min read
Frontiers Reach: Initial Thoughts
Initial thoughts on playing through the early access beta version of Frontiers Reach.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Oct 8, 202210 min read
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...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Sep 28, 20223 min read
Worlds at War: Space Cruiser Interception
Rolling out of a dive to see a space cruiser filling your windscreen isn't an everyday view for the average fighter pilot. Worlds at War ...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Aug 17, 20223 min read
Flying Carrot CAP in Hare Fare
My latest adventure into indie flight games led me to a cutesy planetoid in need of irrigation, bug swatting, and a long-eared pilot hero.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 27, 20225 min read
Aggressor: 'New Horizons' Looks to the Future
The first major update to Aggressor since its early access launch now positions the game for a better future.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jul 8, 20226 min read
Interview: Aerovery Lab, Developer of Flight of Nova (Early Access 2022)
An exclusive interview with Aerovery Lab about Flight of Nova, a new space flight simulator game!
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Jun 29, 20225 min read
GroundFall: June 2022 Bush Flight Survival Testing
Testing the latest survival elements in GroundFall; a still in development open world bush flight simulator.
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
Jun 21, 20225 min read
Flight of Nova: First Impressions
First impressions on Flight of Nova, an indie space flight simulator.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Apr 13, 20224 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
Mar 9, 20226 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 1, 20228 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...
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