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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 73 | 9 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 88 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 91% | 85 | 3000 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Oct 3, 2023) · 300 reviews sampled · 6939 total reviews in window · weighted 237 up / 8.7 down · computed 10h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Project Wingman is a very well-made flight arcade game that can proudly hold its own against AAA titles. While it’s occasionally evident that this is a one-man project with a limited budget, it’s a refreshing change of pace that will win you over with its gameplay, mission design, and graphics. The AI behaves exactly according to the selected difficulty level, and your teammates aren’t just there for show. In Conquest mode, you can also build your own mercenary air force army according to your own preferences and focus. The only real criticism is the menu controls and interface. If you can get past that, you’ll have a game that will keep you entertained for hours, whether it’s through dogfights, free flight, or the graphics.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Project Wingman will fulfill your fighter jockey power fantasies as long as you can ignore the dearth of plane choices - or the absolutely awful end to the story campaign.”
read full review ↗ - 78
“Project Wingman delivers exciting aerial combat and an interesting campaign, though it won't impress those looking for a hardcore flight sim.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Project Wingman is the most blatent flattery I've ever seen. It's good, but never really manages to be better than "A good Ace Combat fan game."”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Project Wingman is a good substitute for Ace Combat. Since it has been over two years since we last got an entry in that series, it seems a perfect time for fans of arcade combat flight games to jump into Project Wingman, it will cost you less than half the price of a standard retail game, coming in at £19.49. The story campaign does have issues with a lack of variety in its mission design, although it does save itself somewhat with great sandboxes to fight within. The combat is intense and engaging, with great visuals to help showcase the impressive action.”
read full review ↗ - 70
- 80
“Project Wingman features the best Ace Combat has to offer, and more. Sector D2 has crafted a game that’s both original and an homage in one, and I’m here for it. The singleplayer is incredibly well thought out, and provides longevity in its conquest mode where most players would stop when the campaign ends. Project Wingman knows what it is, does what it sets out to do, and exceeds that of its contemporaries.”
read full review ↗ - 79
“Project Wingman is a wonderful flight game. If you're looking to get your wings, but Flight Sim is way out of your realm, this is the next best thing. The story is forgettable through a lot of the game, but that isn't the full selling point really.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Project Wingman is an amazing air combat adventure from a team of developers who truly love the genre. Its campaign is fairly predictable, and you may wish for more planes, but the gameplay is just too damn good to overlook. There’s a noticeable layer of quality found in each mission that transcends into the Conquest Mode, which will keep you coming back for more.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Ultimately, what Project Wingman lacks in VR visuals or realism, it makes up for its unwavering devotion to gameplay.”
read full review ↗ - 72
“So and everything I think it is without a doubt, a recommended title for someone who has never tried anything within this genre, and which you can currently enjoy in Game Pass, either the console or pc version. For those who have already played Ace Combat 7,I would recommend them only through the star Xbox service, mainly so that they can try Conquest, which is undoubtedly enjoyed without any problem.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“With a variety of missions to choose from at each stage and in-depth customization options, Project Wingman also tests the player’s intelligence in creating synergistic builds and risk-reward assessments. Aside from a multiplayer mode, which this game sadly lacks, this is one of the best infinitely replayable jet-fighter game modes I’ve ever seen.”
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Patch history
- BETA BRANCH UPDATE #1: Platform Update 2.0Oct 3, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- SOUNDTRACK UPDATE #1 : FLAC Format + OST Sale!Aug 12, 2021
- Minor Backend Update - December 21stDec 21, 2020
- GAME UPDATE #2: Update 1.0.4 HotfixDec 11, 2020
- Game Update #1: 1.0.4Dec 7, 2020significant · resets scoring window
- Post-Release Report #1: Version 1.0Dec 4, 2020
- Update: Release DateNov 10, 2020
- Update: True ColorsNov 10, 2020