Thirty Flights of Loving
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About Thirty Flights of Loving
Thirty Flights of Loving dropped in August 2012 from Blendo Games as a direct sequel to Gravity Bone. This indie adventure and puzzle title runs on PC, Linux, and Mac systems. You play through a first-person short story featuring high-flying schemers and lovelorn criminals. The narrative jumps around without showing every single detail of the plot. You control a character named BLVD who navigates chaotic situations involving guns, kittens, and bad decisions. The game relies on stylized art and quick cuts rather than complex physics or traditional combat systems. It feels like watching a movie where you only see the most important moments.
Gameplay
You move through levels as a first-person protagonist without any weapons or inventory screen. The core loop involves walking up to objects or characters to trigger scripted events. Interactions happen instantly with no health bars or failure states. You might grab a briefcase, shoot a lock, or pet a stray cat depending on the scene. The pacing is frantic because scenes cut away before you finish an action. There are no tutorials or maps to guide your progress. You simply follow where the story takes you. Controls consist of standard movement keys and mouse clicks for interaction. Each session lasts about thirty minutes total since the entire game is a short, continuous narrative.
What Players Think
Critics loved this title when it launched, with Metacritic giving it an 88 out of 100. PlayPile users have kept it highly rated with a community score of 94 percent. The average playtime sits at just twenty-eight minutes for most players. Community mood data shows 78 percent happy and 15 percent sad, reflecting the emotional beats of the story. Only 32 percent of users completed the game within one sitting because it is so short. Review snippets often mention the unique storytelling style and the surprising amount of humor found in the chaos. Achievement tracking shows 45 percent of players unlocked all available trophies despite the lack of traditional challenges.
PlayPile's Take
This game costs five dollars on most stores but offers a complete experience in under thirty minutes. It fits best for people who want a quick, memorable story without hours of grinding. The achievement system rewards you for simply finishing the run rather than finding hidden secrets. Blendo Games proved that short games can pack a punch with style and narrative focus. You will not find complex mechanics or endless replay value here. The price is fair given the runtime and the quality of the writing. Buy it if you want to see what happens in a single, chaotic afternoon.
Game Modes
Single player
IGDB Rating
83.6
RAWG Rating
3.5
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