Originally released in PAL regions on Wii, Ultimate Games recently published Stunt Flyer on Switch. There, I praised the game for its casual gameplay, wholesome approach, and zero pressure presentation. You can read my Switch REVIEW of Stunt Flyer here.
Thankfully, Stunt Flyer has now been ported to Xbox consoles. In short, it is the exact same game only with welcomed Achievements and better draw distance.
Since you can read why this game is enjoyable from my Switch article linked above, I won’t retread steps here. However, since Xbox Achievements are newly implemented, I just wanted to highlight that the game’s in-game Achievements are slightly different than Microsoft’s unlockable Achievements.
When the game is paused, there is an Achievements tab containing many in-game trackable achievements. At the same time, ten of these Achievements are tied to Microsoft’s poppable Gamerscore Achievements. In other words, unlocking a couple handfuls of the in-game Achievements will unlock the Gamerscore additions. A few are very easy such as diving straight down, flying close to the water, and holding the shoulder button to do loop-de-loops. Just keep in mind, this is a flying game so down is up and up is down with no option to change this in the menu (the Switch also had this control scheme).
Stunt Flyer is more of toy, something you mess around with for a while, than a game since there really is no way to lose. This genuine approach is what makes this low-cost download refreshing and pleasant all the way around. This is a perfect game for young players or for those just wanting to mindlessly relax at the end of the day.
SCORE: 8/10
Not As Good As: Crimson Skies
Don’t Forget About: Jet Lancer
Wait For It: a port of Pilot Wings Resort on Switch 2
By: Zachary Gasiorowski, Editor in Chief myGamer.com
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