Aashaa

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Aashaa is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by kushion and was released on January 27, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A quick atmospheric 2D precision platformer taking place in Medieval India where the player must take back the throne. Repeatedly dying and finding game breaking exploits is heavily encouraged in this short indie title.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Aashaa is a fun and challenging 2D platformer with tight and responsive controls, making gameplay enjoyable.
The pixel art graphics are charming and evoke a nostalgic feel, adding to the overall experience.
The game features a humorous narrative style that keeps the tone light-hearted and entertaining.

The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
There are issues with knockback mechanics that can lead to frustrating deaths, especially when hitting hazards.
Several game-breaking bugs and exploits can disrupt the experience, such as progress not saving properly.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
27%
9%
The gameplay of this game is praised for its simplicity and excellent execution, featuring tight controls, enjoyable mechanics like double jumps and dashes, and well-placed hazards that enhance the experience. While it offers fun speedrunning opportunities and creative movement options, some players have encountered game-breaking bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the mechanics are engaging and have the potential for skillful play, making it a worthwhile experience, especially given its free availability.
- “Gameplay is where this game shines; it's simple but done excellently. The controls are tight and responsive, the hazards are well placed, and the dash and wall jump mechanics are enjoyable.”
- “The additions of double jumps, dashes, and faster running speed kept the gameplay fun and fresh.”
- “This is a great game to speedrun. If you're looking for something you can beat in under 5 minutes that has fun speedrun mechanics and tech, this is the game for you.”
- “It's ingrained into me that space=jump in video games, so much so that, even after a lot of gameplay, I still found myself pressing the spacebar and dying when my character failed to jump.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story is brief and centers around a player character who must escape a dungeon after being betrayed by their brother, but it is largely overshadowed by its comedic delivery. The use of "blah blah blah" by the voices adds a humorous, self-aware tone that mocks the narrative's significance, making it feel more like a joke than a serious plot. While the story may not be compelling, its lighthearted approach and engaging presentation have garnered mixed reactions from players.
- “I really liked the non-serious comedic approach to the story and ending.”
- “They got me by the first introduction of the theme by talking 'blah blah blah'... another great way of showing that you don't have to have voice acting to tell a story in an understandable way!”
- “The story itself is short and sweet; you're set to be the queen as the previous matriarch has died, but your belittled brother dropped you in a dungeon in a nefarious plot. Get out of the dungeon, yada yada.”
- “I can suggest that you try it because it is free, looks good, has good music, and good mechanics, but I was not even bothered about finishing it, and the story is just a bad joke.”
- “Very short, and a chunk of that is spent on the pointless story.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its old-school charm and adventurous spirit, with players enjoying the witty dialogue and comedic moments throughout. Many express a desire for even more humor, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience, particularly in the context of speed running. Overall, the game successfully elicits a range of emotions, from laughter to nostalgia.
- “The humor is great; I wish I could have had more of it.”
- “It's old school, adventurous, and funny!”
- “This dungeon-crawling adventure had me laughing, crying, and everything in between.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics feature a simple 2D pixelated style that aligns well with the game's intent and scope, receiving mixed feedback; while some appreciate the nostalgic charm and dedication behind the design, others find it unremarkable.
- “I adored the old-school pixelated graphics and the obvious love and dedication that went into making this!”
- “The graphics are designed in a rather simple 2D pixelated form and serve just well enough; nothing stands out here, which is just fine given the game's intent as well as its limited scope.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is highly praised, described as a "jamming" soundtrack that rivals popular titles like Geometry Dash, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's lackluster story and mechanics. Users recommend trying the game for its engaging music, especially since it is free.
- “It's like Fortnite if Fortnite had a princess named Aashaa with an evil brother Bekwas that imprisons her in a dungeon while having a conversation with their father. You have to escape using four keys while listening to a jamming, Geometry Dash-rivaling soundtrack.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”