After finishing the game and spending some time thinking about it, I ultimately decided not to leave a negative review. However, I also can't genuinely recommend the game.
The biggest issue for me is the flight controls. Aircraft movement feels heavily delayed, almost as if every input takes several seconds to register. You move your mouse, and the aircraft reacts noticeably later, making even basic maneuvers feel frustrating. I don't know if this was an intentional design choice, but responsive controls are one of the most important aspects of an aerial combat game, and the current implementation makes flying far less enjoyable than it should be.
The user interface is another weak point. Navigation feels unintuitive, and basic conveniences are missing. For example, many menus don't have a simple "Back" button, forcing you to select "Quit to Main Menu" instead. Small issues like this add up over time and make the overall experience feel rough around the edges.
Multiplayer support is limited to LAN only, which is disappointing for anyone hoping to play online with friends. On top of that, some ships appear unfinished or simply don't function correctly.
The achievement list is also a bit strange. The "Enter the Hub 250 Times" achievement feels arbitrary and doesn't add anything to the experience, although at least it functions correctly.
That said, despite all of these criticisms, I don't think the game is completely without merit. If you're simply looking for a quick arcade-style game and are willing to adapt to its quirks, there is some fun to be found here. You can get used to the controls, and there are moments where the game shows genuine potential.
Unfortunately, potential is the word that best describes it. Beneath the rough edges, there seems to be the foundation of a much better game, but it needed significantly more polish.
So while I won't give it a thumbs down, I also can't recommend it. It's a game with ideas worth exploring, but one that is currently held back by frustrating controls, an unfriendly UI, technical issues, and a general lack of refinement.
Gameplay:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XYYBono92Q&list=PLKuVMkePc-_PnmJXQAYXVTBLP3d9GJxQG
