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In "AaAaAA!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity," you BASE jump through a floating city, making your own stunts and delighting fans with quick reflexes and strategic decisions. Judge's score your jumps based on your ability to navigate the urban obstacle course, and performing daring actions earns cheers and higher scores. The game challenges you to think quickly as you deal with various situations like protesters, and stick the landing for the win.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,099 reviews

humor122 positive mentions

story8 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous concept that keeps players engaged.
Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, providing a thrilling experience as players navigate through obstacles.
The visuals and soundtrack contribute to a fun and immersive atmosphere, making it enjoyable for short bursts of play.

The game can become repetitive quickly, with many levels feeling similar and lacking variety.
Progression can be frustrating due to the need to replay levels for points to unlock new content.
Technical issues such as crashes and poor menu navigation detract from the overall experience.

humor
122 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is a defining feature, characterized by a unique blend of surreal and offbeat comedy that resonates with fans of quirky humor, reminiscent of Douglas Adams and Monty Python. While some players find the humor refreshing and entertaining, others feel it can be hit-or-miss, with certain jokes landing flat or veering into "geek humor." Overall, the game offers a bizarre yet engaging comedic experience that enhances its gameplay, making it a memorable and often hilarious adventure.
- “The humor in this game is its backbone, it's everywhere.”
- “The unique blend of humor and surprisingly interesting world they've built here is worth a look.”
- “The content in the game is hilarious, some of the comedy is on par with Napoleon Dynamite for just plain idiotic banter (and I love it!).”
gameplay
110 mentions
31 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique base-jumping mechanics and a mix of humor and challenge, offering a refreshing yet simplistic experience. While the core mechanics are fun and engaging for short bursts, many players find the overall execution lacking in polish, with repetitive elements and a grindy late-game experience. Despite its innovative concept, the game struggles with user interface issues and limited replayability, making it a mixed bag for players seeking depth and variety.
- “The gameplay is simple, but challenging, and keeps you shooting for the highest score.”
- “Crazy cool, arcade-style gameplay that gives you just enough things to pay attention to and a sense of humor that is in a class of its own.”
- “Unique and challenging gameplay, entertainment throughout.”
- “Late game becomes grindy and the overall gameplay is underwhelming to say the least.”
- “The name of the game really attracted my attention, but the gameplay and mechanics just aren't there for me.”
- “Voice acting is annoying and the gameplay is repetitive.”
graphics
86 mentions
19 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as basic and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, with some reviewers noting a unique art style that adds a quirky charm. While some visuals are considered pleasant or amusing, many players find them dated and lacking polish, often detracting from the overall experience. Despite the mixed opinions, the game's simplistic graphics are sometimes excused due to its indie roots and the fun gameplay it offers.
- “The game offers some nice graphics, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “Graphics: simple polygons, but everything is distinctive enough that you can make out what's what during high speeds.”
- “Graphically, right from the first split second of the menu screen, this game is a thrill to play.”
- “It's quite a plain and simple 'runner' with very basic graphics that may have been quite a hit back in the late 2000s but gets old far too quickly by today's standards.”
- “The graphics themselves look like things you'll see in a game from the early 2000s and aren't magnificent.”
- “The graphics heavily distract from the game, and don't add to it at all.”
music
78 mentions
64 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its energetic and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, particularly in creating a vibrant atmosphere. Some users highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as superb, addictive, and well-suited to the game's pace, while others find it forgettable or not engaging enough on its own. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with a notable techno-trance vibe that resonates well with players.
- “The music is to die for, by the way; I wish I could buy the OST.”
- “This game has an amazing techno-trance/rave soundtrack that always keeps you on the tips of your toes.”
- “A great premise, giggle-inducing writing, hypnotic visuals, and some pretty great music adds up to a really awesome experience.”
- “Very little to say here... there's no story, the visuals are mediocre at best, and the music is forgettable.”
- “Music: not good enough to listen to on its own, but well suits the pace of the game.”
- “The graphic quality is excusable for a 2009 indie game and I don't remember the music being bad.”
story
32 mentions
13 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's narrative is characterized by a collection of short stories that resemble audio books, offering a mix of humor, boredom, and unsettling themes, rather than a cohesive plot. While some players appreciate the unique storytelling approach and the wit embedded in the game, others criticize the lack of a substantial storyline and memorable visuals, suggesting that the game could benefit from deeper character development and customization options. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a refreshing but inconsistent element, with varying degrees of engagement among players.
- “It is the deepest game of the 21st century and is easily the greatest example of storytelling in any medium, the Citizen Kane of video games, proving that interactive fiction can truly become art.”
- “One of the more solid twitch-gameplay titles I've played in a long time, packaged with developer Dejobaan Games's signature wit, and a healthy dose of surreal backstory.”
- “I love this game's style, mechanics, and story.”
- “Very little to say here... there's no story, the visuals are mediocre at best, and the music is forgettable.”
- “There's no story and nothing to hope for as you progress through the game.”
- “There is almost zero story, just something about it being the new sport of the future.”
replayability
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
15 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability primarily through highscore challenges and leaderboards, encouraging players to improve their skills and compete with friends. However, some reviewers noted that the depth of replay value is limited, as it largely depends on unlocked levels and can feel repetitive over time. Overall, while many levels are enjoyable to replay, the experience may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
- “There's a lot of replayability, with leaderboards and really just trying to improve your own skills.”
- “The game is very high-score oriented, so the most replay value comes from reaching the best score you possibly can on each level. While that could sound dull to some, I really enjoyed playing it.”
- “It can be played in small installments as each 'map' is rather short, but there are lots of them and they're replayable.”
- “It's a pity, because the later levels are the better ones in the game, but ultimately, since the replayability is based off of the levels you've unlocked, it doesn't feel like there's a great deal of depth beyond what you see on the surface.”
- “So other than the drive to best your score, there's little else giving the game replay value.”
- “No real replay value.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the late-game experience to be excessively grindy and tedious, requiring repetitive playthroughs of earlier levels to accumulate enough points to unlock new zones. The need to achieve high scores consistently to progress leads to a laborious gameplay loop that many describe as underwhelming and frustrating. Reducing the point requirements for unlocking levels could alleviate some of this grind.
- “Late game becomes grindy and the overall gameplay is underwhelming to say the least.”
- “It's just tedious to keep replaying levels until you can unlock new ones.”
- “I wouldn't mind so much if the teeth values for most levels were significantly lowered, but having to play and 5-star the easiest level 200 times to unlock the next level is tedious.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its unique, almost cyberpunk vibe, complemented by an engaging soundtrack. Players appreciate the challenging gameplay set against a backdrop of fun and creatively designed maps, enhancing the overall experience. This distinctive atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a standout indie title.
- “I enjoy it for the weird, almost cyberpunk atmosphere and soundtrack.”
- “One of my favorite indie games on Steam, challenging but really fun to play with great atmosphere and music.”
- “A lot of fun maps with Dejobaan's weird atmosphere make this game well worth its asking price.”
- “Jump from the upper atmosphere, trying to fly next to buildings as close as possible without becoming a lump of indistinguishable flesh.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is described as an emotionally impactful adaptation of the documentary "The Bridge," evoking feelings of heartache through its gameplay mechanics that revolve around falling and the consequences of touching the ground. Players experience a poignant exploration of life and death, making the game both touching and thought-provoking.
- “Accurate and heart-wrenching video game adaptation of 'The Bridge', a 2006 British-American documentary film by the acclaimed visionary Eric Steel.”
stability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but players have reported occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable.
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that the grading system focuses on performance metrics that may not align with traditional gameplay expectations. This has led to a perception that the optimization could be improved to enhance player experience.
- “Instead, you are graded on your performance at falling.”