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Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire

Released: 10/9/2024

A Touching Narrative, A Heartfelt Message... Relive the charm of classic RPGs with a touching story about the search for purpose. Take the role of Glenn Windwalker as you assemble your team of pirates and fight against the Alliance. Thrilling Turn-Based Dog Fights Fight adversaries within the open blue skies in strategic turn-based dog fights. Tactically plan attacks and adapt your strategy to the ever-changing scenarios! Build your party and customise your airships Assemble a party of rag-tag air pirates and upgrade airships with new special abilities as you progress through a winding narrative! Manage resources and expand your airship departments strategically. Do you have what it takes to be captain?! A Beautiful World Filled With Wonder Stunning visuals make for diverse environments and memorable character design. Discover new towns, and cultures and help solve local problems to gain their support and loyalty Original Orchestral Soundtrack A beautifully orchestrated original soundtrack accompanies you along your journey.

A Touching Narrative, A Heartfelt Message... Relive the charm of classic RPGs with a touching story about the search for purpose. Take the role of Glenn Windwalker as you assemble your team of pirates and fight against the Alliance. Thrilling Turn-Based Dog Fights Fight adversaries within the open blue skies in strategic turn-based dog fights. Tactically plan attacks and adapt your strategy to the ever-changing scenarios! Build your party and customise your airships Assemble a party of rag-tag air pirates and upgrade airships with new special abilities as you progress through a winding narrative! Manage resources and expand your airship departments strategically. Do you have what it takes to be captain?! A Beautiful World Filled With Wonder Stunning visuals make for diverse environments and memorable character design. Discover new towns, and cultures and help solve local problems to gain their support and loyalty Original Orchestral Soundtrack A beautifully orchestrated original soundtrack accompanies you along your journey.

A Touching Narrative, A Heartfelt Message... Relive the charm of classic RPGs with a touching story about the search for purpose. Take the role of Glenn Windwalker as you assemble your team of pirates and fight against the Alliance. Thrilling Turn-Based Dog Fights Fight adversaries within the open blue skies in strategic turn-based dog fights. Tactically plan attacks and adapt your strategy to the ever-changing scenarios! Build your party and customise your airships Assemble a party of rag-tag air pirates and upgrade airships with new special abilities as you progress through a winding narrative! Manage resources and expand your airship departments strategically. Do you have what it takes to be captain?! A Beautiful World Filled With Wonder Stunning visuals make for diverse environments and memorable character design. Discover new towns, and cultures and help solve local problems to gain their support and loyalty Original Orchestral Soundtrack A beautifully orchestrated original soundtrack accompanies you along your journey.

Critics
54
Steam
70

Score Breakdown

54.1

Critic Average

20 reviews

70

Steam User Score

69 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-15.4
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-15.4

Average of both sources

Review Timing

19 launch window (95%)1 late (5%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 20 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 54.1/100. Critics score this game 15.4 points lower than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 20)+
  1. Daniel WaiteviaMovies Games and Tech
    Jan 31, 2025·Late review
    50/100View review
    Steam 69.6/100 · -19.6 pts
  2. Gary SheppardviaGameGrin
    Nov 28, 2024·Launch window
    40/100View review
    Steam 69.6/100 · -29.6 pts
  3. Eduardo RebouçasviaEntertainium
    Nov 20, 2024·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 69.6/100 · -4.6 pts
  4. Mark RoddisonviaRPG Fan
    Nov 9, 2024·Launch window
    63/100View review
    Steam 69.6/100 · -6.6 pts
  5. Matheus NascimentoviaFinal Weapon
    Nov 9, 2024·Launch window
    60/100View review
    Steam 69.6/100 · -9.6 pts