Gary Sheppard
GameGrinSky Oceans: Wings for Hire Review
Published 11/28/2024
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40
-11 vs critic avg
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 10/9/2024
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire is a homage to JRPG classics like Skies of Arcadia. Set in the open skies, experience adrenaline-filled turn-based dogfights as you take the role of captain and unite a party of rag-tag sky pirates setting upon an unforgettable, touching journey.
- Developer
- Octeto Studios
- Publisher
- PQube
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Critic avg
51
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
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Score range
30–80
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 51 across 12 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Matheus Nascimento
Final WeaponSky Oceans: Wings for Hire Review – A Nostalgic Flight with Turbulence
Published 11/9/2024
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60
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalMark Roddison
RPGFanSky Oceans: Wings for Hire Review | RPGFan
Published 11/9/2024
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Score
63
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalTerrence Johnson
ZTGDSky Oceans: Wings for Hire (XSX) Review – ZTGD
Published 10/30/2024
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35
-16 vs critic avg
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Read originalMarc Rigg
ImpulsegamerSky Oceans: Wings for Hire PC Review
Published 10/25/2024
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66
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisSky Oceans: Wings for Hire Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 10/21/2024
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30
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightReview: Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire on Nintendo Switch
Published 10/15/2024
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54
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalTom Quirk
Checkpoint GamingSky Oceans: Wings for Hire Review - A turbulent flight - Checkpoint
Published 10/14/2024
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55
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalGetselious
The Outerhaven ProductionsSky Oceans Wings For Hire Review (PC) – Flying The Line
Published 10/10/2024
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60
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalTrent Cannon
Nintendo LifeReview: Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire (Switch) - A Pale Imitation Of The JRPG Classics That Inspired It
Published 10/10/2024
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-21 vs critic avg
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