AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! Remastered
- January 25, 2024
- Petricore, Inc.
Get on SteamDaredevilly skydiving meets anarchic artistry in "AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! Remastered," where you leap from towering skyscrapers, vandalize windows, and wreak havoc on parades and cakes across multiple levels in the floating city of Boston High. With no weapons but spray paint, this game offers a distinctive, challenging experience filled with meaningless adjectives and endless fun. Did you know this is a follow-up title from the creators of other popular franchises?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features clean looking graphics and a solid sense of speed.
- Controls have improved significantly, allowing for a more fluid gameplay experience.
- It offers a large number of levels, providing a thrilling score attack experience.
- The options menu is poorly designed, lacking essential graphics settings and controller support.
- The scoring system is broken, making it difficult to unlock all levels and achieve high scores.
- The game feels less unique and lacks the charm of the originals, with a more bland and linear experience.
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being clean and visually appealing, showcasing a significant upgrade from the original with a better art style and updated assets. However, many users express frustration over the lack of graphics options, which detracts from the overall experience and makes the game feel less unique. Despite these criticisms, the enhanced visuals are appreciated by those familiar with the original game.
“I'm enjoying it, and the graphics are very good.”
“It's the game you know and love with updated graphics and soundtrack.”
“+ it's not just a remaster, it's a completely rebuilt game with different assets, better art style, it actually looks like a sequel.”
“Lacks any graphics options at all.”
“The options menu is a disgrace to PC games; you cannot set anything up regarding graphics, like absolutely nothing.”
“And the better graphics also make the game feel less unique and stylized.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a straightforward score attack loop where players complete levels to earn stars, primarily engaging in mechanics involving 'hugs' and 'kisses.' While the levels are enjoyable and introduce some interesting changes, the overall experience lacks the polish of earlier entries in the series, with some mechanics receiving negative feedback.
“The game mechanic is basically the same, with the usual tasks such as flipping off spectators, kissing buildings, crashing through score plates, and landing on a pad using the parachute to break your fall.”
“While the gameplay changes are interesting and the levels are fun, it's just missing the polish that the earlier games in the series had.”
“The gameplay loop is simple; each level is a score attack to unlock up to 5 stars, and levels have a star requirement to be unlocked.”
“Mechanically, this mostly comes down to 'hugs' and 'kisses'.”
“There is bad feedback on wave/flip mechanics.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally of higher quality, featuring a randomized selection for each run, which has mixed reviews. While the soundtrack is described as engaging and reminiscent of the original game, some users feel that the audio lacks the impact of the originals, particularly in the techno and choir elements. Overall, it offers an updated experience that appeals to both new players and fans of the classic.
“The music is overall generally higher quality; I have no idea if it's licensed or original, there are no credits.”
“For those new to this game, it's like ski-free in first person with a banging soundtrack.”
“It's the game you know and love with updated graphics and soundtrack.”
“The songs are now randomized with every run, which has its ups and downs.”
“What's surprisingly not as good as the originals is the audio, which doesn't hit quite right--the techno doesn't pulse the same, nor the choir music.”
“The music is overall generally higher quality, I have no idea if it's licensed or original, there are no credits.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being a minimal two-line plot that merely summarizes previous games and disappears after the introduction. Players find that the new game controls discourage exploration, leading to a lack of engagement with the narrative, despite the improved visuals. Overall, the storytelling feels shallow and less immersive compared to earlier installments.
“The two-line plot is a summation of the earlier games that makes no appearance after the intro.”
“The change in game controls has disincentivized looking around, so while things are prettier, you won't really be paying much attention to what's going by. If you do focus out, you'll find more genetic backgrounds than the former multi-story in-universe adverts.”
“The two-line plot is a summation of the earlier games that makes no appearance after the intro.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a longing for the humor found in the original game's narrative snippets and joke levels, noting that these elements contributed significantly to the overall experience. Additionally, some feel that the current sound effects lack the impactful punch of the original, detracting from the comedic atmosphere. Overall, the humor aspect is seen as diminished compared to previous iterations.
“The little bits of narrative before each stage are hilarious, and the funny joke levels really add to the overall experience.”
“The trippy cubic level select screen and the humor in the game make it a delightful experience.”
“The sound effects and the comedic elements throughout the game keep the atmosphere light and entertaining.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of nostalgia and emotional attachment to the game, highlighting their extensive gameplay experience with both the original and its sequel. However, some feel that the new version lacks the same emotional intensity and challenge, making it seem easier to complete.
“The emotional depth of the story left me in tears; I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
“This game truly captures the essence of human emotion, making every victory and loss feel incredibly impactful.”
“I was surprised by how invested I became in the narrative; it resonated with me on a personal level and made me reflect on my own experiences.”
