The Falconeer Review (Xbox Series S)

by Jim Smale · Published January 10, 2022 · Updated February 10, 2022

For this The Falconeer Review we take on the role of Falconeer, a powerful airborne warrior traversing a vast oceanic world torn apart by generations of poisonous decisions and dissent. Throughout multiple campaigns, you will experience life from many different perspectives and loyalties as you embark on a journey of discovery, and solve the mystery of the Ursee, its people, and history.

The Falconeer Review Pros:

Beautiful graphics.
1.4GB download size.
1000 Gamerscore.
Action-adventure gameplay.
Opening and ongoing tutorials.
Open world.
You are on the back of a winged beast and fly around the world.
The map shows unknown locations, locations, and points of interest.
Photo mode.
Excellent voice work.
Play how you want.
Land at bases and take on missions.
A mini-map that also shows flight directions.
Compass to show icons and objectives.
Has a Panzer Dragoon feel to it.
Combat revolves around locking on and shooting, you only have a certain amount of ammo before you have to enter storm clouds to recharge and refill ammo.
Bases will house unique missions, rewards, training, and traders.
Instant restart at home option.
You can get Ai support to help you.

The Falconeer Review Cons:

Very slow starter.
Learning the flight controls is always tricky.
Combat is messy.
Landing at bases feels hot and miss.
You can only land and take missions on bases if you have done previous base missions.
Not always clear what to do or where to go.
Escort missions are very tedious.
The beginning feels like a list of tasks and you do them, the story isn’t that engaging and the missions are not that varied.