The idea is as cool as it is simple: a game where you can fly and… dog fightBut no planes. Since Game of Thrones and the previous season, we know this is entirely possible.

In the falcon You are not riding a dragon, but a huge warbird. On the back of this powerful bird, you will cross the world of Great Ursee, which is dominated by the ocean. The islands that rise from the sea here and there are inhabited by different factions.

Some are friendlier than others. You can trade with friendly factions or complete missions for them, and less friendly factions will immediately rush to shoot you out of the sky.

The Falconeer leaves you free to do your own thing in the open world of the Great Ursee, but those who want to discover more of this aquatic world are best off taking on (or rather: flying through) the various campaigns. From the perspective of different factions, you’ll experience events that eventually lead to a dramatic climax.

The Falconeer is a graphic tour de force, created by a single developer: Dutchman Thomas Sala. The game is inspired by games like Star Wars: Tie Fighter and Aces of the Pacific.

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