When comparing Sky Force 2014 vs Escape Velocity, the Slant community recommends Sky Force 2014 for most people. In the question“What are the best Android shoot 'em up games?” Sky Force 2014 is ranked 2nd while Escape Velocity is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Sky Force 2014 is:
The game has high quality graphics, beautiful aesthetics and a great soundtrack.
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Pros
Pro Looks and sounds good
The game has high quality graphics, beautiful aesthetics and a great soundtrack.
Pro Has a persistent leveling mechanic
Upgrades to the ship carry over to next playthroughs.
Pro Replayability through randomly generated levels
Randomly generated levels and enemies you never find the same way.
Pro Unique weapon system
The ship and the weapons can be upgraded. First time the system looks a bit weird but you can get used to it.
Pro Open exploration
There is a non-linear game play you go your way as you wish there are no limits.
Pro Amazing graphics
Really nice graphics different type of spaceships, awesome environment.
Cons
Con Convoluted payment model
Time spent on upgrades and replenishing available ships can be reduced by spending stars (in-game currency). Additionally, after 1000 stars have been spent a store opens that allows removing ads, getting more stars and halving upgrade and replenish times for money.
Con Menu
The GUI of the game could be more clear with easier to find the options.
Con Tutorial
The tutorial could be better to make it clear how the mechanics of the game work.