Flying Soldiers

About

You take charge of a clumsy squad of flying recruits in this brainy puzzle game. Each level drops your birds into a battlefield littered with traps like spikes, electric fences, and fire rings. Your job is to position them carefully, using their distinct abilities to navigate hazards and reach safety. Some birds can push objects, others can withstand damage briefly, timing their moves and chaining interactions is key. With 45 missions spanning increasing complexity, success hinges on spatial reasoning and creative use of limited tools. What sets it apart is the satisfying balance of simplicity and depth. The art style is charming without leaning into cutesy, and the learning curve ramps just right, letting players master basics before adding layers like moving obstacles or environmental puzzles. It runs smoothly across PS4, PC, Switch, and Xbox One, making it easy to pick up and replay. The single-player focus means no distractions, just you and your squad figuring out how to turn bumbling recruits into battlefield survivors.

Storyline

Not everything is as it seems in this fun game, because these “flying soldiers” can hardly glide a few inches and they don’t exactly have the abilities to go into battle. So, it’s no surprise that, with squads made up of these “characters”, they wouldn’t be able to get themselves out of the mess they’re in. Their only hope lies in your tactical skills to help them advance. Spikes, traps, electric fences, and rings of fire are just some of the many dangers these daredevil soldiers must avoid over a total of 45 missions. You’ll find yourself with three types of birds with different skills, but even the boldest won’t make it through without your help. It’s not only about strategic placement of the limited objects available throughout the terrain. You also have to think about the soldiers’ positions and skills; timing their movements right; and how they interact with objects.