Aborigenus
- October 17, 2018
- Flying Islands Team
Get on Steam"Aborigenus is a primal-world platformer with RPG elements, where you play as the last hope of your enslaved tribe. Fight aggressive fauna, learn new abilities, and choose your path as a shaman, warrior, or hunter. Explore divine landscapes, defeat the enemy army, and even ride chickens in this challenging adventure!"
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Reviews
- Charming graphics and original upbeat music create a pleasant atmosphere.
- The game is a quick and fun platformer, ideal for casual play or achievement hunting.
- Offers some customization with skills, allowing players to define their class and playstyle.
- The game is very short, with most players finishing it in under an hour, leading to low replay value.
- Combat and platforming mechanics are simplistic and can feel unchallenging, making the game easy to breeze through.
- There are issues with controls and bugs that detract from the overall experience, including unchangeable key bindings and inconsistent gameplay.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being original, upbeat, and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. While some players find the music enjoyable and fitting for the gameplay, others note that the experience can feel slightly repetitive due to the game's short length. Overall, the sound design enhances the charming graphics and solid controls, making for a pleasant gaming experience.
“Music is original and upbeat, enhancing the overall charm of the game.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Excellent sound design and atmospheric music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Sound/music: ★★★”
“Nice and cute platformer, you will need some time to adjust to controls, but art and music are pretty relaxing.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as charming and reminiscent of older titles, evoking a sense of nostalgia for players. However, some reviewers find them simplistic and less impressive compared to contemporary games, contributing to a gameplay experience that can feel short and somewhat lacking in challenge. Overall, while the visuals may appeal to some, they are seen as a mixed aspect of the game.
“Graphics are charming, music is original and upbeat, controls are solid.”
“It was quite funny to play the game; the graphics remind me of games played in childhood, as well as the controls and the story.”
“Interesting music choice and simple graphics create a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as decent and reminiscent of classic platformers, emphasizing themes of perseverance and unexpected life outcomes. Players find it engaging and humorous, with a nostalgic feel that complements the gameplay, though it lacks secret hunting elements. Overall, the narrative enhances the experience without being overly complex.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“It was quite funny to play the game; the graphics remind me of games I played in my childhood, as well as the controls and the story.”
“There isn't even any secret hunting; all achievements are unlocked as you progress in the story.”
“There isn't even any secret hunting; all achievements are unlocked as you progress in the story.”
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Decent story, classic platformer feel, handles well.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its relaxing and enjoyable nature, complemented by interesting music and simple graphics, though it is criticized for being too short, taking only about half an hour to complete. While the controls are functional and the experience is generally sweet and kind, some players find it slightly boring and lacking depth, especially given the absence of challenging elements. Additionally, there are concerns about misleading promotional content not reflecting the final product.
“Interesting music choice and simple graphics, combined with relaxing and enjoyable gameplay, make for a unique experience, even if it feels slightly boring and is quite short, taking only about half an hour to complete.”
“Heartfelt and validated gameplay that is kinder and sweeter to play than most quirky platformers I've experienced.”
“The controls are functional, and the gameplay is decent, but the overall experience is limited due to its short length.”
“Also, indie devs: please don't post footage in your trailers (whether gameplay presentation or cinematics) that don't appear in your finished product!”
“Heart-to-heart validated gameplay that is kinder and sweeter to play than most quirky platformers I've experienced.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its short length and ease, leading to a lack of replayability. Many users feel that the absence of additional difficulty levels significantly diminishes the incentive to replay. Overall, it has received low ratings for replay value.
“The game is a little too easy and short; additional difficulties would significantly increase its replayability.”
“Replay value: ★★★”
“The game is a little too easy and short; additional difficulties would increase the replayability.”
“Very short game with no replay value!”
“Replay value: ★★★”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it amusing and reminiscent of childhood gaming experiences, thanks to its engaging graphics, controls, and storyline.
“A funny platformer that brings back nostalgic memories.”
“Playing the game was quite humorous; the graphics remind me of childhood games, along with the controls and the story.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally recommend grinding for effective farming in the game, suggesting that it enhances resource acquisition and overall progression.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its excellent sound design and immersive music, which significantly enhance the overall experience.
“The excellent sound design and atmospheric music create an immersive experience.”
“The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its haunting soundscapes and evocative soundtrack.”
“Every moment is filled with tension thanks to the incredible audio and atmospheric elements.”
