Problem #1: Physics are stiff and counter-intuitive, and level layout makes it difficult to glide around Tribes-style. You have to "GIT GUD" before you manage to do so, which is why this game is turning off new players, and is basically dying. Tribes:Ascend wasn't easy to grasp, but gliding around the hills was easy to get a hang of, as the level design was generous and straightforward in that regard even in its worst maps. Problem #2: This problem is shared with Tribes: Ascend. Unreal engine is strained by the networking requirements of FPS-Z shooters. Both MidAir and Tribes: Ascend inaccurately draw object positions when your ping is above 30. Yes, you can "GIT GUD" and adapt to this problem, but it is a symptom of bad netcode in Unreal Engine. Older games like Quake Wars didn't have this problem. In fact, even older Unreal games (UT2003, UT2004) had seemingly better netcode, or maybe they just worked better due to two-dimensional movement. Problem #3: As part of awful level desig...

Although I do not recommend Midair in Early Access at this time (early Sept '17) I hope this can be seen as a constructive commentary on the game thus far. There are some strong positives and some concerning but fixable negatives. For the time being I have got a refund on the Early Access, but I'll be checking back to see if things have improved. It's clear a lot of work has gone into Midair, formerly Project Z, and that there is also a lot left to do. At this stage it feels like a proof of concept of a Tribeslike game. It certainly has issues but there is also a lot to like. Having played Starsiege Tribes, Tribes 2, Tribes Vengeance, Tribes Ascend (and Legions) I know that what is and what isn't Tribes has always been divisive and there opinions aplenty. I managed to enjoy all those games even if T1 & T2 still feel superior, Ascend's Weapon unlocks were the obvious low point of the saga. The problems I see with Midair right now are not ones that cannot be solved. Heres a list of th...

I AM A TRIBES PLAYER, AND I KNOW THIS GAME HAS SOME ISSUES IN COMPARISON TO IT I have been surprised that I have found myself launching this game every other day to play a bit in it. Finding a new Tribes game is like trying to chase your first high. You won't find it again outside of your first Tribes game. This gives me a little hit. Not enough to satisfy me, in fact it makes me more hungry. But it gives me a little hope for the future. I won't go on and on about the issues I find with the game. There are more than enough reviews about those. I am able to look beyond and adapt a bit in order to get a little bit of that Tribes feeling back. I will take a bad Tribes-a-like game than almost any other.

If you like Tribes or skill-based shooters, this is the game for you. This game fixes pretty much all the gripes I had with Tribes: Ascend. There are new vehicles and more features on the way, and it will be exciting to see how it evolves. There are a few rough edges, and the jetpacking system is slightly different than you may be used to, so it will take some time to adjust to this. Overall, highly recommended. Easy to learn, hard to master. If you're up for a challenge, and want to play something interesting, pick it up. It's free. Though if you like it, I recmmend getting the 'Manaborn Game Pass' so you don't have to deal with unlocking all the items through the in-game skill tree.

Wouldn't recommend right now. The gameplay is just okay. Skiing is slow and combat is worse than T:A. I'd hold off until they polish this more. Not sure how you mess up on tribes harder than hirez. Can have some fun moments but a lot of core issues. Worth at 9.99, not 29.99. Feels and plays like a proof of concept. If you liked tribes but hirez pissed you off with their decisions, I can't recommend this to replace it. Rather disappointing but its still early access so maybe they'll improve it a lot.

This is the game I wanted for a while, unfortunately I was late to hearing about it and after I bought the game (for $30ish) I realized the community consists of a single 5v5 match that is locked. Game is already dead, sad to say I will likely never get my Tribes fix.

A very worthy sucessor to Tribes, I hope it does well. I backed the early access and kickstarter, and low player count has always been an issue, but with the upcoming release and as it will be free to play, I think that issue will soon fade. :) Otherwise, the game is awesome, really gives the Tribes vibe, while making being its own thing.

This game wants to be a competitive tribes-like game, but it locks away the vital parts (loadouts) so that the free players can't really compete. It's a bad system to lock gameplay elements away if you want to have a compettiive environment. Cosmetics are one thing and it's fine, but having to grind out weapons to utilize is not cool and not tribes. Total waste of money.

No one is playing this so you cannot play either. Wait until it's free.

Thoughtfully, perhaps lovingly developed Tribes-like.. Or "fast-paced jetpack shooter," which is legally distinct from any other games with jetpacks. I would absolutely recommend trying the Early Access if you like first person shooters, appreciate team play, and maybe you need more speed, excitement, competition or CHALLENGE than other shooters can offer. This is like the Dark Souls of multiplayer FPS'. As a new player, you will die. A lot. But, eventually. you will become a nigh-unstoppable murder factory, Or something. What is available in Early Access at the time of writing is a fully playable game, but one that is not in any appreciably finalized state; gameplay elements are subject to slight tweaks, there is some placeholder art, for example, and some maps in very early stages of life. The UI is practically spartan, but the options you need are all present and easily accessible. There may be bugs, it's early access after all. Devs have done a great job of not introducing gamebr...