Aeon
- May 22, 2017
- Illusion Ranger
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Aeon" is a single-player Role Playing game that offers spectacular gameplay and compelling graphics. Developed by a small team, it is a VR shooting game for HTC Vive, Window MR, and Oculus Touch. Despite its initial limitations on free movement, the game aims to provide an arcade-like experience through skilled head control, dodging, and killing surrounding enemies in pursuit of a challenging and rewarding experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and immersive experience with satisfying gunplay and sword mechanics, allowing players to feel like they are in a high-action movie.
- The bullet time mechanic is well-implemented, providing players with the ability to slow down time and dodge bullets, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The graphics, while simple, are visually appealing in VR, and the game runs smoothly, making it enjoyable for both novice and experienced VR players.
- The game lacks depth and variety, with repetitive gameplay and limited enemy types, which can lead to a feeling of monotony after a short playtime.
- There are significant issues with movement mechanics, including restricted locomotion and occasional glitches that can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- The absence of a story or meaningful context leaves players feeling disconnected, making the game feel more like a tech demo than a fully realized experience.
- gameplay49 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of fast-paced on-rails shooting and melee combat, drawing comparisons to titles like Superhot and Time Crisis, with solid mechanics but a tendency towards repetition. While the sword mechanics are praised for their satisfaction, the overall experience suffers from poor enemy design, lack of innovation, and a simplistic gameplay loop that may leave players feeling unfulfilled. Despite its visual appeal and some engaging elements, many players find the gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it more suitable for casual play rather than sustained engagement.
“I have yet to find a VR game with a more satisfying sword mechanic.”
“Each following stage offers a new enemy type or two to mix up the gameplay, and so far none of them have been annoying and have bumped up the difficulty in a satisfying way.”
“The gameplay loop is solid enough to keep you playing through the levels.”
“The gunplay mechanics are all right, I guess (even if they completely copied the time stop mechanic from Superhot), but while I was playing it, I just felt emptiness inside. This game is worse than Robo Recall, and that game is free.”
“Where the game falls is poor performance, bad difficulty and balancing, and gameplay that gets repetitive very quickly, with very poor sound design.”
“The gameplay is very poor and doesn't feel nice with normal guns; the developers missed a great opportunity to add.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple yet appealing, with some players noting a significant improvement as they progress through levels. While many appreciate the immersive visuals and effects, there are complaints about aliasing issues, inconsistent frame rates, and a lack of optimization, particularly in later levels. Overall, the game offers a mix of decent to impressive graphics, with some players highlighting it as one of the better-looking VR experiences available.
“The graphics are increasingly well developed throughout the game, but sensibly the dev has given priority to achieving a sense of just 'being there'.”
“I found the graphics to be quite good and really immersive.”
“This game has some of the best graphics and physics I've seen in VR, but definitely needs more optimization on the second level.”
“This is another cheap indie fast-paced VR shooter with aliasing issues, jittery graphics, and an awful inconsistent frame rate.”
“If there is one con, the graphics seem a bit low, even when turned to high on Vive Pro and a great rig.”
“The visuals tend to break when using the swords, which is sad as it's the only thing that saves this game from being the worst VR experience I've gone through.”
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game is largely criticized for its lack of a meaningful story, with many users noting that it feels almost nonexistent or entirely absent. While some players appreciate the focus on gameplay mechanics over narrative, others express disappointment and suggest that even a minimal story could enhance the experience. Overall, the consensus is that the absence of a story does not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game, but its inclusion could have added depth.
“Aeon, especially as short as it is, feels fine without a 'story'.”
“Maybe even added a story of some sort?”
“Purchased this game in early access because in the description it said they were going to add a story to this game.”
“Apparently it's out of early access, the description no longer states a story is coming.”
“The storyline is nonexistent, but the gameplay loop is solid enough to keep you playing through the levels.”
- music11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its energetic rock vibe that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking polish. Many suggest muting the game's soundtrack and playing their own music instead, as the existing tracks do not meet their expectations. Overall, while the music can contribute to an addictive atmosphere, it falls short for a significant portion of the player base.
“The music and the mechanics of the game get you so into the game that it becomes addicting.”
“Good music will make adrenaline levels skyrocket!”
“You feel like Deadpool if you get lucky enough with your shots and listen to the right music.”
“Other than wanting more features and wishing the game was a bit more polished, my only other complaint is that I'm not a fan of the music.”
“The music in this game is very repetitive and sounds like a kid got his hands on GarageBand; it can be muted, so it's not a reason to hate this game.”
“Play your own music because the game's soundtrack is incredibly repetitive.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its graphics and physics, noting smooth performance on high-end systems, others criticize it for being poorly optimized with issues like stuttering locomotion and rough gameplay. Recent updates have reportedly improved performance, but concerns about balancing and repetitive gameplay remain. Overall, the game shows potential but still requires further optimization to enhance the experience for all players.
“Performance on my computer is flawless and the physics are very realistic.”
“Update: the developers have just released an update that improves performance and physics.”
“While this game has some potential, it's too rough around the edges and poorly optimized to be recommended.”
“Where the game falls is poor performance, bad difficulty and balancing, and gameplay that gets repetitive very quickly, with very poor sound design.”
“This game has some of the best graphics and physics I've seen in VR, but definitely needs more optimization on the second level.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs such as weapons falling from hands and problematic controls that hinder gameplay. While some players find moments of enjoyment, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems.
“The game is too buggy; swords fall from hands immediately, and bullet time was fun for a moment.”
“Standing and shooting could be fun for sure, but with the bad aiming and buggy controls, it was not a fun experience.”
“This game is very buggy.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting that even at high settings, the graphics do not match the promotional screenshots, and the bullet effects lack quality, contributing to a less engaging experience.
“Even with the game on high settings, it is far from the screenshot quality, and the cutting of bullets in the air is tedious at best, as the effect looks quite poor.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game offers significant replayability, suggesting that players will find value in returning to it multiple times.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
“The random events and challenges keep you coming back for more, making every session unique.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game for its strong object and character design, indicating that the visual elements contribute positively to the overall character development experience.
“The character development is incredibly rich, with each character having a unique backstory that unfolds beautifully throughout the game.”
“I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making every decision feel impactful and personal.”
“The depth of the characters is impressive; their growth and relationships are woven seamlessly into the narrative.”
