50
Ultimately, Falcon Age feels undercooked and under-developed. While the basic mechanics mostly work (when using a controller) and the setting carries a bit of charm, it’s clear that the experience lives and dies on the connection the player has with the bird. Without that, there’s little reason to care about the bird, little reason to care about the rest.
40
There’s a good game lurking somewhere within Falcon Age. Interacting with your pet falcon in VR is an enchanting joy, so it's a shame that it's surrounded by a repetitive game structure, lacklustre visuals, and controls that are neither here nor there.
80
While some will tout Falcon Age as the next great VR game, it is much more than that. I recommend it even for those without a PSVR headset. It is charming, compelling, and most of all enjoyable. I loved my time in this world and I look forward to whatever the team at Outerloop does next. This is a showpiece for many reason, but let’s be fair, it is mostly for the falcon. Now I want one in real life.
6
Don't like paying 20 for something that feels it has the worth of 5 dollars. I like the premise but it feels very last generation.
10
Emotional and beautiful game, not solved bugs and not perfect, but can catch on for many hours, especially in VR.
5
Tested with PSVR. Poor controls scheme forcing you to move and fight with the right PlayStation Move, it confuses the combats, empty gigantic areas and half of the playtime doing backtracking... all these flaws ruin the adventure. The trailer of the game seems lying too, as the bird doesn't stay on your hand while you walk, so I was unable to befriend with him, he was all the time flying and I didn't see it for almost the entire game. Except that, the game has beautiful visuals and sound design. But it's not enough...
Falcon Age
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Apr 9, 2019
Metascore
Mixed or Average
70
User score
Mixed or Average
5.7
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Apr 9, 2019
90
Falcon Age is a unique and charming game that is equally as impressive on the PS4 as it is on PSVR. The game features a cute falcon that you can share first bumps with in virtual reality but also features fun gameplay and a story with an important message.
Apr 9, 2019
80
In the end, players will have made an adorable bird friend, but the bond with a forgotten culture is even more memorable.
User score
Mixed or Average
46% Positive
11 Ratings
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33% Negative
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
Apr 14, 2019
10
Emotional and beautiful game, not solved bugs and not perfect, but can catch on for many hours, especially in VR.
Apr 16, 2019
6
Don't like paying 20 for something that feels it has the worth of 5 dollars. I like the premise but it feels very last generation.
Apr 24, 2019
75
Falcon Age is a good accomplishment for Outerloop Games: it’s a nice adventure that uses VR in a clever way, but some shortcomings prevent it from being a must-buy.
Apr 19, 2019
70
Although it is not a "VR only" game, Falcon Age truly shines when played in VR mode with the use of Move Controllers. By playing like that you are immersed in an exotic world and really feel the bond with your falcon. Some problems do exist and we believe that the battle system is quite broken, but overall this is an experience that worth your time.
Apr 9, 2019
70
Falcon Age nurtures a soft spot inside of you, one big enough to overlook many of its technical shortcomings. It’s a sentimental game, one that knows VR’s ability to build relationships is as compelling as and additive to any other feature. It never fully capitalizes on that connection in the way you might expect, but it’s a spark of companionship to be cherished all the same. That’s something the industry could use a little more of.
May 22, 2019
40
There’s a good game lurking somewhere within Falcon Age. Interacting with your pet falcon in VR is an enchanting joy, so it's a shame that it's surrounded by a repetitive game structure, lacklustre visuals, and controls that are neither here nor there.
Apr 14, 2019
5
Tested with PSVR. Poor controls scheme forcing you to move and fight with the right PlayStation Move, it confuses the combats, empty gigantic areas and half of the playtime doing backtracking... all these flaws ruin the adventure. The trailer of the game seems lying too, as the bird doesn't stay on your hand while you walk, so I was unable to befriend with him, he was all the time flying and I didn't see it for almost the entire game. Except that, the game has beautiful visuals and sound design. But it's not enough...
SummaryFalcon Age is a first-person, single-player action adventure. As Ara, learn to hunt, gather, and fight to reclaim her cultural legacy in the lost art of falcon hunting against a force of automated colonizers. Bond with a baby falcon and go on an adventure.
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 4
- PC
- Nintendo Switch
- Meta Quest
Initial Release Date:Apr 9, 2019
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