I remember the day I played the original Armed with Wings game. I sat down at my comuter and loaded up my favorite flash game explorer site and came upon a game which I thought looked rather interesting. This was a few years ago, when I was approximately 13, so I had been playing smaller-scale games that were primarily web based. The first Armed with Wings game was the best game I had ever played at the time and I had been a follower of the Armed with Wings series since.

I've played both the first and the third, not having enough time since to play the second and the alternative games. When I heard there was an Armed wtih Wings game on Steam, I had originally set my hopes rather low. I thought to myself, "Are they really putting such simple games on Steam for money? Is that what the state of the world is doing to our gaming community?" but this is well worth the price. I spent hours on end playing this game until I had every upgrade, and I still find myself loading this game up once a week and dumping an hour of my extremely busy life into it. This game definitely exceeds every single one of my expectations and is currently one of my favorite pasttimes, even though it's still fairly into development.

I'm given an option to recommend this game, but honestly, I'm to the point where I just want to buy it and send it to all of my friends. Would definitely rate 5/5.

It's literally every great thing about the others in the series, and it's not even complete yet.



Armed with Wings [armorgames.com]
Armed with Wings 2 [armorgames.com]
Red Moon[armorgames.com], prequel to AwW3
Armed with Wings 3[armorgames.com] and finally,
Armed with Wings: Culmination [armorgames.com]

I recommend playing the 3rd one first; it's a nice gateway into the games.



This series has a very special place in my heart, and if you're into hack n slash you'll likely love it too.

so before buying this game i played the flash game varients (they started out on amor games?) and i was not to impressed do to the loose controls and wierd jumping and ground sliding physics

now after playing this game i can say that the quality has gone up significantly! the controls are extremely tight and the combat is fast

Having played the original Armed With Wings and its sequels as a kid, I was really excited when this was greenlit for Steam. I always wondered how a small 30min or so flash game would fare and what kind of final product the developers could create.

I gotta say, the final result exceeded my expectations.

SPOILERS BELOW (Though really, the original game has been out for so long that it really doesn't matter)

The lore behind the first game and its sequels really created a lot of creative potential in expanding the idea of this game. Now that I think about, the gameplay in the original Armed With Wings was a lot less dynamic then its successors. It got to the point where I was confused at how the Lone Warrior was able to defeat Vandheer when he was so powerful in the 2nd game.

The developers have really enhanced the gameplay to include a lot of abilities which couldn't be accessed in the original game and have made battles a lot more exciting in Rearmed. The use of an EXP type system also offers a form of reward system in the form of new weapons and abilities which definitely enticed me to play the story mode more than once consecutively. This game isn't overly difficult nor hard to adapt to but some of the puzzles may be a bit confusing and fighting multiple enemies at once early in the game may pose as a challenge.

The game's survival mode has also been a lot of fun. It was difficult to get into at first but after several rounds, I was desperately holding onto that last bit of hope that I would make it to the end of every round. Definitely something to keep me occupied when I'm looking for something simple and fun.

The art and visual effects of this game are done simply but definitely done right. Though they may not seem like much on the outside, the backgrounds definitely bring the game's world to life and set the atmosphere in whichever area the player is in.

Audio was very fitting for all of the levels and seemed to build the intensity of the battles quite well.

Overall, this was definitely a huge step up from the original flash game which I knew and loved as a kid. Props to you Sun Studios.

For those who have played the original, I really do recommend this game. For those who haven't, it would depend on you . I will warn you, it is a very short game. I've only played for just over 2 hours but I've already unlocked all of the content and beaten the story mode three times (Mind you, it got exponentially easier each time). However, the game's survival mode will definitely make up for the current small amount of content. Also, this game will be readying up for new content in its next major update with new playable characters, weapons, abilities and missions so this is not the full game at the current stage.

[EDITED for clarity]
WARNING: SPOILERS

First of all, I played this game until around lvl 23 before going back to the store page and giving it a thumbs down. However, I decided to finish the game and did a New Game+ with an unlockable player character. Needless to say, my first and second playthroughs were very different.

So here's a quick rundown:
Pros:
-the monochrome aesthetics still hold up today
-cutscenes are improved with more animation
-good sound design. I love what they've done to Vandheer's theme.
-dying is needed to collect weapons
-some levels are more forgiving and fairly designed in this one (I remember quitting the original game because of the first boss)
-some parts of the puzzle platforming segments were engaging and challenging without being too unforgiving. I also like that they implemented warp points. The multiple goals were also fun to search and I like how you get multiple entry points for certain levels.
-as a player who prefers lighter controls and dodging over parrying, I'd say playing as Vandheer was a better option compared to the Lone Warrior (see cons below)
-Speaking of Vandheer, his movesets are as graceful as ever. They remind me of Leo's movesets from AwW 3

Cons (technical):
-both attacking and dodging/parrying buttons were sometimes unresponsive. It wasn't much of a problem when I played Vandheer whose movesets are much more fluid than the Lone Warrior's, but it really made my first walkthrough a huge pain in the butt.
-the Lone Warrior feels so slow compared to the quicker enemies. This made levels where I needed to outrun the enemy super frustrating (specifically level 23)
-changing directions was hard, especially when I needed to execute projectile-based attacks (especially as LW, again) . I never encountered this problem in the flash games.
-boss fights were either frustrating or boring. The first boss was better than in AwW 1, the second boss can go die in a fire (due to above mentioned problems), and Vandheer Lorde is easily the best boss so far, but only if you play as the Lone Warrior. I played the last two levels again time with Vandheer and it became tedious quickly.
-no dialogue skip when you need to repeat a boss fight
-some of the level designs (especially the first 20) didn't have much in terms of puzzle and platforming. As a result, I didn't care much for the bird because I had no incentive to use it in those levels. Level 30> did deliver on the puzzle segments, though.
-I don't mind having to fight multiple types of enemies with different approaches, but then the game would throw mobs of different enemies at you and it just becomes a big button-mashing brawl. Throw in unresponsive controls and everything just goes to hell. As someone who's not big on parrying, having to respond to waves of enemies as the Lone Warrior felt terrible. I

Non-technical stuff (art,writing,etc) I didn't like
-the lack of Arabic and Chinese inspired-details in this remake was....sad. Especially since Daniel made it poignant to include them due to his heritage
-the monster designs (except the snake-plant things) were nowhere as intimidating nor uncanny as the ones in the flash games.
-most of the levels weren't very appealing in terms of visuals and atmosphere. For comparison, Red Moon made distinctions between its environments by making enemy types, level design, and background objects constructing one cohesive environment (fields and caves guarded by humans vs shadowlands infested by monsters). Here, everything's random. You have snake enemies with guards on a palace floor. I thought it'd make more sense if they had cannons or archers instead of having those plants firing at you as you climb ladders.
-Show, don't tell. Characterization (which was fine in the series) suffered thanks to the edgy but empty dialogue that doesn't present the characters's traits and their relationships.The opening cutscene felt bare compared to the opening of AwW 1. In that cutscene, we see Vandheer calmly power-walking his way through his army toward the main character before casually executing him. This communicates just how much of a politically powerful badass Vandheer is, which we don't get from the Remake's opening sequence.

Things from the flash games that I wish were improved in the Remake but weren't:
- the plot revolving around Vandheer's coup d'etat isn't very well-communicated. I get that the Lone Warrior is the last rebel since Vandheer obliterated the others, but other AwW games from 2 onward showed that there are multiple loyalties and political agendas outside of the rebel and ruling parties. I see no reason why there can't be any traitors among the rebels. I'd be nice to see the Lone Warrior facing his former comrades like Vandheer and his defected ex-generals in AwW 2. Or, if the devs want to keep the dialogue to a minimum, the least they can do is put interesting structures in the background or incorporate story elements within the environment (which was done quite well in AwW 3).

All in all, I don't regret buying this one since it was 30% off and I did want to support Sun Studios. Compared to the original version, the Rearmed version has better game design and more intricate puzzles. As a standalone, it's pretty solid in terms of puzzle platforming and one of the boss fights is enjoyable to some extent However, I can't say that I enjoyed it as much as the flash sequels and prequel in terms of visuals, atmosphere, and story.

I'd definitely buy the sequels or the reboot of the entire series if it comes out.

Also, this may not be the best pick for players like me who prefer lighter controls and fast-paced fighting since you have to play as the parrying-focused Lone Warrior at first. Still,you get to play as Vandheer Lorde on a New Game+ for a more dodging-focused experience. In the end, having Vandheer as a playable character still doesn't make me want to play the game all over again.

Disclaimer: Review code was provided by developer.
Playing the role of an unnamed hero summoned into the world of Black Mist by power of the gods. You are given the title of Armed with Wings and extraordinary strength, sole job being to defend the world against the onset of darkness brought by Tyrant King Vandheer. Let there be light!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSShPKaJ_qs
Gameplay wise it's rather simple but aesthetically just beautiful, both artwork and soundtrack. Side-scrolling 2d platformer at it's core with some basic puzzle elements. Most of the puzzles involved use of your bird with simple timing and logic so it's certainly not a dealbreaker for people who detest them. Had strong flashbacks to Prince of Persia and similar games during my gametime.

Currently contains an endless survival mode and story with 26 levels, which can be finished in about 30minutes on normal difficulty after a few unsuccessful runs. Completing a run rewarded points for enemies killed, progression made and time taken. These points automatically unlock new upgrades for your character to further decrease the difficulty in future. Some of these included a range of weapons, increased combo counter and passive speed boosts. Did find the game a little on the easy side already, so once unlocked it really became a walk in the park which was unfortunate.

Most of want I want to see added is already planned. Including new levels, characters, weapons and higher difficulty modes. Personally I think increasing the difficulty should be a priority along with adding some new attack combinations for the other buttons available, since A, A, A became a little dull. With that said it's worth at least shortlisting. Overall I enjoyed my time spent playing, just needs a little more fleshing out and that's where the community feedback comes in. Cheers folks. :)

Armed with wings is a flash game which I remember playing when I was young and innocent. It satisfied my cravings for anime style lone warrior ridding the world of evil. Now that it is out on steam, I cant wait to get my hands on it and to reexperience the game. And it is so worth the purchase. Made by a single person, this game reminds me of my childhood and it is infused with sword fighting goodness and excellent artstyle. The animation is fluid, the gameplay is smooth and the developer is active in updating the game. I highly recommend this game and it is on par with many excellent platforming games out there, if not better. Well, steam community, I request your help to bring this game to the spotlight it deserves, cause I dont know how. Well done!!

Best 2D Hack & Slash Game
This game series started 11 years ago.
Start playing them in probably Armor Games.
I'll write them.
Armed with Wings 1
Armed with Wings 2
Armed with Wings 3
Armed with Wings: Red Moon
Armed with Wings: Culmination
Rearmed: Trials
and Finally here goes Armed with Wings: Rearmed.
Makes You Feel Like a Samurai who fights for Justice
Overall this is a Great Game.
- Aeon

Great atmosphere, ok soundtrack, subpar gameplay mixed with horrible, repetitive level design (do not create a platformer with slippery air and ground control and no jumping but from the edge of the platform.) Also, only covers the story and gameplay of the first armed with wings game, in spite of vandheer lorde being fully playable. Given how basice the combat was, I kept expecting to move on to armed with wings 2, possibly by selecting vandheer after unlocking him.

Overall, this could have been a lot better, and feels somewhat shallow and padded for a $10 price tag when compared to other games at that price. much room for improvement.

The art style's amazing.
The gameplay's exciting.
Wish he could remake the rest of the series too.