A Glider's Journey
- September 27, 2019
- Namiiria
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Get on itch.io Store"A Glider's Journey" is a physics-based flight game with a low poly art style, offering a challenging experience as you explore 15 unique levels. The game features a realistic flying model and custom music for each level, with simple controls that are easy to learn but hard to master. A "Very Easy" mode is available for those seeking a more relaxed exploration experience.
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Reviews
- A unique, challenging, and cozy flying game that is visually stunning and relaxing.
- The physics and flight dynamics are nearly perfect, especially for those familiar with real-life gliders.
- The game offers a joyful simplicity while still providing a fun and engaging challenge, particularly on normal difficulty.
- The controls can be frustrating and difficult to master, leading to a steep learning curve without adequate tutorials.
- The game lacks replay value, with no leaderboards or time attack modes, making it feel unfinished.
- Players may find the requirement to collect boosts to stay airborne restrictive, detracting from the sense of freedom typically expected in a flying game.
- music12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as calming and fitting for the overall experience, enhancing the journey through levels with a relaxing atmosphere. However, it is often criticized for being generic and repetitive, which can detract from the enjoyment during repeated playthroughs. While some appreciate the effort put into the soundtrack, others feel it doesn't quite match the game's tone, appearing too cinematic and out of place at times.
“The music in this game fits the game, and the track that plays in the background describes how you journey through the level.”
“Bring the challenge of maneuvering tight spaces with stunning visuals and very calming music!”
“I'll rate positive because of the nice graphics and relaxing music.”
“The soundtrack isn't exactly bad, but it appears to be a bit too cinematic and pompous for this type of game, so in most levels it just didn't fit that well and seemed out of place.”
“However, the music is generic and repetitive, especially considering you will be replaying the same level over and over again in trying to complete it.”
“For the price it's really nice, you can see that the devs put love and passion in this game, flight model feels good especially in medium difficulty, levels are cute and artsy and with the music it is a really relaxing experience but I think that this game has a lot of wasted potential.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their colorful low-poly aesthetics and stunning visuals, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere alongside calming music. However, some players feel that the beautiful graphics do not fully compensate for gameplay limitations, such as the need to follow predetermined paths and the lack of true freedom in maneuvering. Overall, while the visuals are a highlight, they are overshadowed by gameplay frustrations for some users.
“Bring the challenge of maneuvering tight spaces with stunning visuals and very calming music!”
“I'll rate positive because of the nice graphics and relaxing music.”
“There are definitely some good things about this game, like the concept, level design, and the colorful low-poly aesthetics which I personally like a lot.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
“While the game has a unique art style, the low-resolution textures and bland environments detract from the visual appeal.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, which makes it hard to connect with the game world.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that there is no incentive to play again, even on harder difficulty settings.
“There is no replay value here whatsoever.”
“For the same reason, I do not feel this game has any replay value on harder difficulties.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight that the emotional impact of the game is significantly enhanced by the design choices, such as preventing the glider from crashing when interacting with certain elements, which fosters a sense of safety and encourages exploration. This design decision allows players to engage more deeply with the narrative and emotional themes, creating a more immersive experience. Overall, the emotional resonance is strengthened by these thoughtful mechanics.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's optimization is commendable, particularly for users with extensive experience in realistic flight simulators, as it handles complex scenarios effectively. Players appreciate the performance in challenging environments, suggesting a well-optimized experience overall.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and visually stunning levels, offering a challenging experience, particularly on normal difficulty and higher.
“Solid gameplay and beautiful levels, challenging on normal and up!”
