• Publisher: Ankama
  • Release Date: Nov 9, 2012
User Score
8.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 4 out of 30

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  1. Nov 12, 2012
    10
    This game is so great it's almost unbelievable. Everything is at the top possible quality - graphics, sound, gameplay, everything is amazing. When you start playing it you will be instantly hypnotized. Visual style is a mix of LocoRoco, Patapon and Flow - detailed backgrounds, fluid animation, amazing particle effects, levels are a vivid mix of rainbow colors resembling dream landscapes.
    Gameplay is suprerior mix of logic puzzles and a old school hardcore platforming actions with a 40+ very large levels can take around 15 hours of gameplay. With tons of secrets and unlockable levels this value can easily be doubled.

    This game is masterpiece, a truly marvelous gem which can rarely be seen nowadays on PC platform.
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  2. Nov 12, 2012
    10
    I bought this game and played it in a single, 6 hour session. It was a difficult one to put down. Wonderful art style, music, game play, variety, pacing... it's a wonderful platformer. I played it with an Xbox controller and everything felt crisp and tight. This $10 provides MUCH more fun than many AAA titles I've purchased recently.
  3. Nov 12, 2012
    10
    I have yet to finish this game, but so far it's blown me away. The graphics and gameplay remind me a little bit or Rayman Origins, except it's a little more involved, with more puzzles and gameplay elements. The music suits the game extremely well. Overall just a great game. One of those rare, refreshing works of art that offers something unique to PC gamers. Please buy this game and support the developers! Expand
  4. Nov 14, 2012
    10
    Amazing. It is a beautiful game with a great soundtrack and a really smooth gameplay. It does look cute but it can be quite challenging. An indie game that is 100% worth buying.
  5. Nov 12, 2012
    10
    Solid 10, great game, id write more, but i think the other 3 10s here pretty much summed it up. If you like platformers,you wont be disapointed. This is the best platformer ive played in years! love it!
  6. Nov 17, 2012
    9
    The visuals are absolutely beautiful, with its smooth animations, vivid environments, and gorgeous detail. Cuteness aside, it can get really challenging, when not downright frustrating. It's not a game that will redefine the genre, but it's a great achievement indeed and, most importantly, it's a lot of fun.
  7. Nov 15, 2012
    10
    I like this game very much even though it doesn't do really anything new, it even "steals" plot from Botanicula ;) Fly'N visuals are stunning, music is beautiful, gameplay is solid and polished. For that price it is a steal, go buy it now. Oh and I definitely recommend a controller, mouse + keyboard seems a bit clunky here.
  8. Nov 14, 2012
    10
    I stumbled upon this a while ago while looking at Steam Greenlight projects. I'm so happy I did because it is phenomenal! The graphics and art direction are gorgeous. Pacing is great, and each of the four Buds is uniquely fun. The platforming and puzzle elements offer great pacing, and the phase shifting just offers more depth. The game is challenging, but never frustrating, and offers a fair share of unlockables in the form of concept art and bonus levels that will keep you playing even after the 6-8 hour main story.

    This is simply one of the best indie titles I've ever played. Its excellence far surpassed many larger, more expensive titles.
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  9. Nov 15, 2012
    10
    Great game. It's a "point A to point B" platformer, but with significant gameplay innovations - four characters with different capabilities, two "layers" of world that the player can switch between. Some levels require speedruns, others allow for exploration. Great pacing, fluid controls, excellent music, leaderboards. Nicely tuned difficulty progression, good amount of content. Some Meatboy moments with replaying a certain part, but there are sufficient checkpoints that it's not a problem. It has a certain "je ne sais quoi" in presentation that gives it away as not being a typical safe AAA industry fare -- it allows the player to figure some things on her own, when it comes to both the story and gameplay mechanics. Refreshing quality in this genre. Expand
  10. Apr 18, 2013
    10
    Great gameplay original music, art syle is great, I have no real huge complaints with it. It is a bit challenging but it's not an infuriating game to play at any point.
  11. Apr 6, 2013
    10
    This is a must-have for all platform game fans. Gameplay, graphics, music everything is superb. It's beautiful and cute, and above all provides a good challenge.
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Feb 21, 2013
    70
    A mechanically solid, visually luxuriant package and one of the strongest results of Steam Greenlight so far.
  2. Jan 29, 2013
    75
    Fly'N could have been better if it were a bit bolder and more original.
  3. Jan 6, 2013
    85
    One of the most original and addictive platformers I've ever played. [CD-Action 1/2013, p.46]