Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
Interview: Mackerel Sky, Developer of At Skies' Edge
Discussing the origin and inner workings of At Skies' Edge with a very interesting fish.
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INDIE FLIGHT
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Nov 15
- 6 min
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
- 8 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 5 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 4 min
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
- 11 min
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
- 2 min
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
- 12 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 6 min
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
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
Frontiers Reach: Initial Thoughts
Initial thoughts on playing through the early access beta version of Frontiers Reach.
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...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
Flight of Nova: First Impressions
First impressions on Flight of Nova, an indie space flight simulator.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Apr 13, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 8 min
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
- 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...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Apr 20, 2021
- 4 min
GroundFall: Taking Note of This in Development Bush Flight Simulator
Enjoying a beautiful sunset was a nice prize for surviving a contentious landing that involved dodging trees and colliding with large...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Mar 27, 2021
- 4 min
The Refreshing Feeling of Skye
It seems like whenever I fly, I'm either steeped in flight planning specifics or in combat situations focused on getting weapons on...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Mar 9, 2021
- 4 min
First Impression: Ziggy's Cosmic Adventures
While rotating my left wrist to rebalance cabin pressure and using my right hand to decrease throttle to idle, I was suddenly tumbling...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Feb 16, 2021
- 3 min
Sky Rogue on Steam is a Go-to Co-op Experience
Sky Rogue: its cell-shaded look gushes style, the original aircraft selection is wide-reaching, and its weapon options are more in-depth...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Feb 2, 2021
- 5 min
Trail of Wings: A Game Representative of Project ICKX Development Interests
The name Trail of Wings (ToW) has roots starting from developing content expansion packs for a different flight game to creating an...
Santiago "Cubeboy" Cuberos
- Dec 10, 2020
- 14 min
Review: Project Wingman by Sector D2 and Humble Games
A review of the indie arcade flight game made by Sector D2 and Humble Games.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Dec 1, 2020
- 7 min
Interview: Why485, developer of Tiny Combat Arena (Part 2/2)
The second part of our 8-page interview with Why485, developer of Tiny Combat Arena. We continue to focus on his motivations and thoughts.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Nov 28, 2020
- 7 min
Interview: Why485, developer of Tiny Combat Arena (Part 1/2)
Tiny Combat Arena continues its development march towards becoming a commercial game. This visually nostalgic simcade recently...
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Nov 7, 2020
- 5 min
Tiny Combat Arena Showcases Months of Progress
The update that followers of developer Why485 have been in a holding pattern for is finally here. It's not a demo, but it's the next best...
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