Aeon Drive

Aeon Drive is all about running very fast and nailing every jump, slide, and teleport without missing a beat or putting a step wrong.

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In "Aeon Drive," play as Jackelyne, a space ranger with a power sword, teleportation dagger, and time-control abilities. Rush through the cyberpunk landscapes of Neo Barcelona to find Drive Cores, repair your ship, and save the city. The game features a unique time-warping system designed to reduce frustration and keep the challenge engaging.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

The game's art direction and visuals are stunning, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
The mechanics, particularly the dagger teleportation, are innovative and add depth to the platforming, making it enjoyable for speedrun enthusiasts.
The level design allows for multiple paths and replayability, providing a rewarding experience for players looking to improve their times.

The controls can feel unresponsive and imprecise, leading to frustrating moments where players may get stuck or miss jumps.
Many levels are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous over time, especially with minimal challenges beyond speedrunning.
The game suffers from poor collision detection and camera issues, which can detract from the overall experience and lead to unnecessary deaths.

gameplay
30 mentions
33 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics, such as time manipulation and a unique dagger-throwing feature, which offer potential for engaging platforming experiences. However, many players express frustration with issues like inconsistent collision detection, repetitive level design, and a lack of meaningful challenge as the game progresses. While the controls are generally tight, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a gameplay experience that feels both promising and ultimately underwhelming.
- “The game's key strength lies in its innovative time manipulation mechanic, adding a layer of complexity to the otherwise tight and responsive controls.”
- “The challenging levels are a testament to its gameplay depth, providing a rewarding experience for platformer enthusiasts.”
- “Great and super fast game, I love the dagger mechanic and how you can use it in creative ways to navigate the levels - there are 100 of them and several ways to complete each one.”
- “I can't tell you how many attempts were completely ruined by some element of this game's design - a single pixel of collision detection that seems nowhere near you, the movement mechanics that are absurdly too fast or hilariously too slow, and the camera where you can't see anything you're about to fall on are easily the top 3 reasons you'll want to ram your head into a wall out of frustration.”
- “There's literally 3 enemy types throughout all 100 stages, and 3 puzzle mechanics.”
- “The only puzzle mechanics are your knife (which is incredibly janky and hard to aim), the lasers, which all you have to do is throw your knife to get around; they're pushovers, and the switches, which, once again, just throw your knife at them or hit them with your sword and they open. The game will try to assemble puzzles with these mechanics, but the solution most of the time is 'hit the right thing and recall your knife after you go through the right gate.'”
music
10 mentions
70 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and suitability, enhancing the gameplay experience with a fitting synth soundtrack that complements the fast-paced action and vibrant visuals. While some reviewers find the soundtrack merely "fine," many highlight it as a standout feature that contributes positively to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Music is great, which is important as you work your way through the levels.”
- “The synth soundtrack is equally fitting for the fast-paced kinetic game and neon trappings.”
- “Fun platformer with a great visual style and awesome music to boot.”
- “Story is nothing special, the soundtrack is... fine, I guess. Gameplay is too basic and already seen, and though it's not really bad either, I couldn't really bring myself to like the main character.”
- “All these mechanics, art, music, and coding for this simplistic concept that gets boring after 2 levels.”
story
7 mentions
43 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as lacking depth, with some players noting that it starts strong with a promising opening cutscene but quickly becomes minimal and unengaging. While the soundtrack is praised and adds to the atmosphere, many reviewers feel that the narrative does not significantly enhance the overall experience, with some even suggesting that the gameplay can stand on its own without a compelling story.
- “Good songs that match the scenery and the story is good.”
- “It's fast, precise, has a great soundtrack and a story that will apparently be told little by little (I hope).”
- “This game is fun, the story is okay, the soundtrack is good, collectibles are in good hiding spots, and trying to claim the number one spot in the leaderboards is challenging.”
- “The opening cutscene implies some kind of story and decent production value, but past the intro scene there seems to be basically no story and the levels are very minimalist and uninteresting.”
- “Story is nothing special, the soundtrack is... fine, I guess. Gameplay is too basic and already seen, and though it's not really bad either, I couldn't really bring myself to like the main character.”
- “There isn't much in the way of story, but who needs it.”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their beautiful and respectable pixel art, contributing to a strong overall presentation and enjoyable visual experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, with respectable pixel art.”
- “I enjoyed many of the mechanics and the flow of the game, as well as the art style.”
- “The visuals and overall presentation are impressive.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game boasts significant replayability, featuring 100 levels that encourage players to refine their skills and explore faster completion strategies, particularly for speedrunning enthusiasts.
- “Plenty of replay value.”
- “It always feels like there are ways to go faster when you're speedrunning, and with 100 levels to play, this game offers a high replay value to continually improve.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its frustrating design elements, such as erratic collision detection and unpredictable movement mechanics, which lead to comically disastrous gameplay experiences. Players often find themselves laughing at the absurdity of their failures, even as they feel exasperated by the game's quirks.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with absurd scenarios and funny references that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
- “The quirky animations and over-the-top reactions of the characters add a delightful layer of humor that makes even the toughest challenges feel lighthearted.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmospheric design is praised for its commendable quality, though some players note that difficulty spikes and a somewhat limited narrative may detract from the overall experience.