Crimson Skies is definitely one of my favorite original Xbox exclusives. Backward compatible for the Xbox 360/One. The box cover is magnificent to check on. Drew Struzan (famous for Indiana Jones movie poster) designed the box cover. The opening for booting Crimson Skies is straight up epic.
Gameplay: Aerial combat are the central focus for gameplay. Piloting the planes are easy to control due to the simply controls for the Xbox controller. Each aircraft comes with its own speed, health and weapons. Certain planes carry unique secondary weapons such as missiles, flamethrowers and even Tesla coiled attack. Aiming on enemy planes are slightly difficult due a lack of aim assist. Destroying planes, zeppelins and monstrous aircraft are satisfyingly to witness. Split screen multiplayer are a blast to play with family & friends to determine who's the best air pirate. There's a wild chicken gametype which is straight up hilarious. The flying pilot helmet chicken replaces the flag in Capture the Flag gametypes.
Story: Crimson Skies takes place during an alternative 1930s United States. America was divided into sovereignties/regions such as the Nation of Hollywood, Arixo and Industrial States of America. Zeppelins and aircrafts became essential transportation across the globe. Nathan Zackary, Betty and the Fortune Hunters faced off the opposing air pirates and the fascist empire, Die Spinne. Locations consist of Sea Haven, Arizona, Chicago and a lost civilization in South American. The campaign is excellent and fun overall.
Other thoughts: Graphics still hold up to this day.nThe voice acting is exceptional well suited. Timothy Omundson (Carlton Lassiter in Psych) does an excellent job for the player controlled character, Nathan Zachary. Music perfectly captures the aesthetics of adventure films. Even though there's no plans for developing more Crimson Skies titles, it still holds a special place to me. Recommend to check out the video down below for a greater understanding of the franchise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eck6ufpq04I
Gameplay: Aerial combat are the central focus for gameplay. Piloting the planes are easy to control due to the simply controls for the Xbox controller. Each aircraft comes with its own speed, health and weapons. Certain planes carry unique secondary weapons such as missiles, flamethrowers and even Tesla coiled attack. Aiming on enemy planes are slightly difficult due a lack of aim assist. Destroying planes, zeppelins and monstrous aircraft are satisfyingly to witness. Split screen multiplayer are a blast to play with family & friends to determine who's the best air pirate. There's a wild chicken gametype which is straight up hilarious. The flying pilot helmet chicken replaces the flag in Capture the Flag gametypes.
Story: Crimson Skies takes place during an alternative 1930s United States. America was divided into sovereignties/regions such as the Nation of Hollywood, Arixo and Industrial States of America. Zeppelins and aircrafts became essential transportation across the globe. Nathan Zackary, Betty and the Fortune Hunters faced off the opposing air pirates and the fascist empire, Die Spinne. Locations consist of Sea Haven, Arizona, Chicago and a lost civilization in South American. The campaign is excellent and fun overall.
Other thoughts: Graphics still hold up to this day.nThe voice acting is exceptional well suited. Timothy Omundson (Carlton Lassiter in Psych) does an excellent job for the player controlled character, Nathan Zachary. Music perfectly captures the aesthetics of adventure films. Even though there's no plans for developing more Crimson Skies titles, it still holds a special place to me. Recommend to check out the video down below for a greater understanding of the franchise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eck6ufpq04I