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Review of Airborne Kingdom on Nintendo Switch

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2021
Cover image of Airborne Kingdom on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 09 Nov 2021
Genre: City-building
Developer: The Wandering Band
Publisher: Indie.io

Introduction

Ahoy there, fellow gamers! Ever wanted to build your own flying city and become the ruler of the skies? Well, buckle up because 'Airborne Kingdom' for the Nintendo Switch has just landed and it’s about to take you on a wild, wind-swept ride! Don't worry, no prior pilot's license required, just a dash of imagination and a love for city-building action!

Gameplay

'Airborne Kingdom' thrusts you into the role of a savvy architectural whiz, tasked with crafting a bustling, airborne metropolis. The motto? Up, up, and away! Starting out with just the basics, your flying city’s center, you’ll take to the skies, building and upgrading structures to keep those little citizens happy. Want power? Better build some propellers. Need resources? Time to send workers on a mission in their rather cute little airplanes. Remember to balance your city’s weight and avoid having it tilt like your buddy after a few too many sodas at a party! Your peeps have their basic needs met, but don't get too comfy! Eventually, they’ll be waving their hands in the air, demanding cultural structures and luxuries - they’re picky, I tell ya! The goal? Unite ground-bound cities as allies. Yep, we’ve got ourselves a classic people-pleasing challenge here! And just when you thought it couldn’t get any wilder, a free DLC lands with a tundra landscape that makes everything harder than your math homework. Who knew a flying city could have ecological challenges?

Graphics

Visually? Oh boy! 'Airborne Kingdom' is like a dream painted in mesmerizing pastels and gentle hues. Picture steampunk vibes meets Islamic architecture - it’s elegant and enchanting, making you believe you could actually fly away with your creation. The city glides through the clouds with a sense of grace, and the animations? Chef's kiss! Everything feels alive, fluttering and bustling in your beautifully crafted airborne creation. Just don’t get so lost in the scenery that you forget to manage your resources!

Conclusion

'Airborne Kingdom' is a magical city-building game that soars above the rest. Its engaging gameplay, charming graphics, and unique premise will make you forget the outside world and keep you glued to your Switch. Sure, it might not be the most complex simulator out there—some may even call it a touch easy—but who doesn’t love a game where you can literally float away from your problems? So grab your Switch and strap in, it’s time to rule the skies and build your dream airborne utopia!

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