SkyDrift

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  • Summary: Admire the amazingly detailed dynamic terrains and incredible vistas, from a desert canyon to a tropical island to arctic glaciers based on the most spectacular and exotic locations all over the planet. The breathtaking landscape includes monumental rocks, volcanic lava flows, scenic riversAdmire the amazingly detailed dynamic terrains and incredible vistas, from a desert canyon to a tropical island to arctic glaciers based on the most spectacular and exotic locations all over the planet. The breathtaking landscape includes monumental rocks, volcanic lava flows, scenic rivers and ice fields that provide a memorable experience in incredible graphics rarely seen in digital-only titles.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. GameShark
    Sep 13, 2011
    91
    This is an exciting, adrenaline-pumping game that I think fans of everything from Hydro Thunder to Star Fox 64 could get into and enjoy, if only they knew it existed. Definitely a sleeper, and definitely worth your time.
  2. ZTGD
    Sep 12, 2011
    85
    I had no problem getting into an online race with three others, and I suffered absolutely no lag. SkyDrift strikes me as the perfect game for speedfreaks and those looking for a good trashtalking experience with friends.
  3. NZGamer
    Oct 21, 2011
    85
    There's been a lot of comparisons between SkyDrift and Wipeout - in fact it's how the game was pitched to me when I was given it. The thing is, Wipeout - and its sequels - while matching SkyDrift for fun, are quite different in style. In fact, I'd be more inclined to say that this is like the love child of Mario Kart and Crimson Skies. Crimson for visuals, and Mario for ridiculousness.
  4. GamePro
    Sep 14, 2011
    80
    While not perfect, this game is still a lot of fun. The definition of easy to play and tough to master, SkyDrift is an addictive romp for those willing to take the time to learn how to become the Dominic Torreto of the skies.
  5. Worth Playing
    Oct 18, 2011
    75
    This is nice to look at, but a lack of content prevents it from holding your attention for long. In that respect, Skydrift sort of serves as a distraction game to hold you over until the next major release shows up.
  6. DarkZero
    Oct 6, 2011
    70
    SkyDrift is 1200 Microsoft Points (£10), and because of that you can somewhat forgive the shortcomings, since the title is full of quality instead of quantity. It's worth the admission fee as it is a blast to play, and a bit of a surprise hit that sprang out of nowhere. If you've been waiting for the next decent arcade racer on Xbox Live Arcade then you should check out this title.
  7. games(TM)
    Nov 16, 2011
    50
    The problem of a distinct lack of variety persists, of course, and the lack of an arena-based dogfight mode feels a wasted opportunity. [Issue#115, p.108]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. juliosith
    Sep 13, 2011
    10
    This game is really, really good, especially considering a low budget PSN game. I saw this game on PSN by mere chance, Downloaded the demo andThis game is really, really good, especially considering a low budget PSN game. I saw this game on PSN by mere chance, Downloaded the demo and got impressed with the quality and so much fun you can have with it. And I`m not a big fan of racing ou planes games. Strongly recommended!… Expand
  2. MegWhiteley
    Mar 22, 2012
    10
    Interesting game, is really funny and addictive. When I watch the cover of this game I think: "Oh no, other shoot'em up?", but when I playInteresting game, is really funny and addictive. When I watch the cover of this game I think: "Oh no, other shoot'em up?", but when I play Skydrift I watch that have an awesome convination with a racing game and a shoot'em up. Skydrift is amazing, have incredible graphics, great ideas, incredible controls, and more. I love Skydrift.… Expand
  4. Lightning551
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    SkyDrift is my new favorite! There are tons of action, cool planes, awesome graphic, the music is so catchy, and finally IT IS A PLANE RACINGSkyDrift is my new favorite! There are tons of action, cool planes, awesome graphic, the music is so catchy, and finally IT IS A PLANE RACING GAME! I really missed this genre. The power ups are fun and cool, also I really like that they upgrade when I pick the same type. The control is tight and get used to it very soon. Reminds me a bit of motorstorm and WipeOut! And it is a fantastic fun in online.… Expand
  5. suaheli
    Sep 10, 2011
    10
    I think this game rulez, really! It looks really good, especially for a downloadable game, and you always have the feeling: just one moreI think this game rulez, really! It looks really good, especially for a downloadable game, and you always have the feeling: just one more time...and again, and again :)… Expand
  6. Kotaku
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    SkyDrift is an exhilarating, chaotic and frantic experience, this game is a must-buy. Skydrift is a return to a era when all a game had to doSkyDrift is an exhilarating, chaotic and frantic experience, this game is a must-buy. Skydrift is a return to a era when all a game had to do was raise your pulse to dangerously high levels and entertain you and, in that respect, is an unqualified success. It feels like the kind of experience you always hoped youâ… Expand
  7. JediDude
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    Skydrift is breathtaking in every sense. With incredible level design and adrenaline pumping gameplay, this small game will race itself in theSkydrift is breathtaking in every sense. With incredible level design and adrenaline pumping gameplay, this small game will race itself in the hearts of gamers. Perhaps the best racer since WipeOut, it takes that same idea and converts it into a more realistic idea of fighter planes and a load of weaponry and carnage, while keeping the speed. Even if it might get frustrating to handle, the overall excitement and tons of quality factors make up for so much, itâ… Expand
  8. Attis48
    Dec 30, 2018
    8
    In addition to bigger, more serious game titles, the desire to get time with retro games or XBLA / PSN games sometimes gets caught. TheIn addition to bigger, more serious game titles, the desire to get time with retro games or XBLA / PSN games sometimes gets caught. The subject of my test is Skydrift, which is a clone of mario-cart. Only this time the story takes place in the air.in the flight deck of fancy planes, we can compete against our other seven rivals with power-ups on the track (machine gun, rocket, manhole, etc.)if I counted well, eight beasts and about. there will be a lot of tens of beautiful tracks in terms of graphics. Control is easy to learn and handy, music is catchy, sound effects are definitely good.we can take part in seven races, each with six races, and most of them have three races: the speed race, the survivor (you can guess it by name, a kind of "surviving" race where the point is that you stay in the end " ")And in the power race, where we fly over the golden rings, we can increase our speed with a boost (although we have a "turbo" option in the game, we can mainly refill by eliminating the opponents). You can fly over beautifully drawn beaches, islands, jungle-covered tracks, or race on a lava-enriched track or between snowy mountains, icebergs, gell swings.I discovered a single minor flaw in the game: if we make a mistake or shoot nonsense, the artificial AI can sometimes "re-spawn" a very unfortunate place.overall: very enjoyable stuff. As a Hungarian, I am particularly proud of the fact that the development was carried out by a Hungarian team.… Expand

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#87 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011