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
- The game features beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
- It offers a unique and challenging flying experience with simple controls that can be enjoyable once mastered.
- The level design is creative and engaging, providing a sense of accomplishment as players progress through the game.
- The controls can be frustrating and difficult to master, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- The game lacks polish and feels unfinished, with issues such as a confusing UI and repetitive gameplay mechanics.
- There is limited replay value and no significant challenges or achievements to motivate players beyond completing the levels.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fitting the overall experience, providing a calming and relaxing backdrop, but it suffers from being generic and repetitive, especially during repeated level playthroughs. While some players appreciate the cinematic quality, others feel it doesn't align well with the game's style, leading to a sense of wasted potential. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a mixed bag, contributing positively to the atmosphere but lacking in variety.
“The music in this game fits the game perfectly, and the track that plays in the background beautifully describes your journey through the level.”
“Bring the challenge of maneuvering through tight spaces with stunning visuals and very calming music!”
“I'll rate it positively 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 into this game, but I think that this game has a lot of wasted potential.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their colorful low-poly aesthetics and stunning visuals, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players feel that the need to follow predetermined paths and the limitations of gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, despite the appealing visuals.
“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 art style has potential, the execution falls flat with bland textures and uninspired character models.”
“The low-poly aesthetics can be charming, but they often come off as lazy and unrefined, detracting from the overall visual appeal.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game lacks replayability, with users expressing that there is no incentive to play again, even on harder difficulty settings.
“Then there is no replay value here whatsoever.”
“For the same reason, I do not feel this game has any replay value on harder difficulties.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the emotional impact of the game, noting that it effectively evokes feelings of joy, nostalgia, and sometimes sadness through its storytelling and character development. The ability to connect with the characters and their journeys enhances the overall experience, making moments of triumph and loss resonate deeply.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is praised by users with extensive experience in realistic flight simulators, highlighting its ability to handle complex scenarios involving gliders and vintage aircraft effectively.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and visually stunning levels, offering a challenging experience, especially on normal difficulty and higher.
“Solid gameplay and beautiful levels, challenging on normal and up!”
“The mechanics are intuitive and the controls are responsive, making for a smooth gaming experience.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
