Yager

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Kemco
  • Release Date: Oct 5, 2004
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    70
    An eye-catching and compelling shoot-em-up with interesting characters and themes, Yager's hard to pass up at $20. [Oct 2004, p.97]
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  2. Eurogamer
    70
    You can't do much better for challenging air-combat shooters on the Xbox, just as long as you bear in mind how teeth-grindingly steep that challenge is.
  3. TotalGames.net
    70
    Stylistically, it's all neon pinks and shiny gadgetry. Think "Halo" or "Phantasy Star Online" viewed from above. Its strange then, for such an organic looking game that the control interface is awfully clunky.
  5. Game Informer
    70
    It is just unremarkable...Hits that "totally mediocre" target right on the nose. [Oct 2004, p.139]
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  6. Xequted
    70
    Great fun, but could have been better.
  7. GameSpot
    67
    Provides a fair amount of entertaining, highly kinetic, action adventure gameplay at a very affordable price. But it's also a game that probably would have looked a lot more impressive if it had been released a year ago.
  8. NTSC-uk
    60
    A rather inconsistent experience, in difficulty, enjoyment and general polish, but one that is saved by the core arcade simplicity that is occasionally given a chance to truly shine.
  9. Yahoo!
    60
    A good looking, fun romp, granted. It just lacks the necessary polish to make it anywhere near as fun as the games it clearly takes inspiration from. Not to mention the need for a learning curve that could be a tad smoother.
  10. G4 TV
    60
    The sorry presentation and a complete lack of multiplayer missions--online or otherwise--ultimately keep Yager from being a top-notch game.
  11. Game Revolution
    58
    It's been a while since the Xbox has seen a good flight game and Yager's quirky missions will certainly keep you occupied for a spell. But with a handful of small problems and little replay value, there's isn't enough to keep you coming back for more.
  12. Official Xbox Magazine
    51
    Quality standards may have been different a year or two ago, but as a "new release" today, Yager ultimately crashes and burns as a poor "Crimson Skies" imitator. [Nov 2004, p.74]
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  13. RewiredMind
    50
    I really wanted it to work, and continued in the vain and unfounded hope that it'd all come good at some point. It doesn't.

Awards & Rankings

96
#96 Best Xbox Game of 2004
68
#68 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2004
57
#57 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2004

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. Broyax
    Apr 5, 2017
    1
    Un peu juste graphiquement et la distance de vue est faible. A part ça, c'est du piou piou boum bam ratatata kaboum. Un peu juste en effet. LeUn peu juste graphiquement et la distance de vue est faible. A part ça, c'est du piou piou boum bam ratatata kaboum. Un peu juste en effet. Le temps de compter jusqu'à 5, je me fais déjà chier. Non, ça va vraiment être trop juste pour le 2.… Full Review »
  2. storygamer
    Oct 21, 2020
    8
    Yager is an impressive flight game with great graphics, a wonderfully designed world and an interesting plot. And most important: The gameplayYager is an impressive flight game with great graphics, a wonderfully designed world and an interesting plot. And most important: The gameplay is super cool. The only problem is the brutal difficulty and the crappy voice acting. But these flaws can be handled or overlooked. Great game!… Full Review »
  3. AndyG.
    Oct 29, 2005
    10
    This is a best pilot's game!
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