Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
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.
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INDIE FLIGHT
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Aug 14
- 6 min
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 31
- 5 min
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 27
- 6 min
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 10
- 4 min
Thunder Helix: Tornado S.A.R!
A classic example of a developer side project producing an interesting scenario.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- May 15
- 7 min
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 17
- 6 min
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 3
- 4 min
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 20
- 11 min
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 1
- 19 min
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 7
- 6 min
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 17
- 3 min
GroundFall: Head Tracking Appreciation
A brief appreciation for the freedom of vision during flight in GroundFall.
Caio "Hueman" Barreto
- Dec 28, 2023
- 9 min
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, 2023
- 1 min
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, 2023
- 5 min
Tiny Combat Arena: Trying Out Mods
Entering the modding scene of Tiny Combat Arena with game balancing concerns.
Aaron "Ribbon-Blue" Mendoza
- Dec 9, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2023
- 10 min
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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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!
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