Aeon Must Die
- October 28, 2021
- Limestone Games
Aeon Must Die is one of those games that I really want to like, but it keeps pushing me away.
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Get on Epic Games StoreIn "Aeon Must Die!", play as the betrayed Emperor Aeon who has merged with you for survival and revenge. Battle through the futuristic city of Pantheon to defeat traitorous generals, while making choices that affect the game's outcome. Experience intense action, unique gameplay, and stunning visuals in this stylish beat 'em-up.
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Reviews
- The game features high-octane combat and visually striking art, creating an exhilarating experience.
- Fluid action mechanics and a unique resource management system add depth to the gameplay.
- The art style is praised for its stunning visuals, and some players appreciate the engaging story and character interactions.
- Gameplay is often described as repetitive and lacking in depth, with many players finding the combat unresponsive and tedious.
- The game suffers from pacing issues, with frustrating mechanics that can lead to unexpected deaths from single hits.
- There are significant concerns regarding the game's development history, with accusations of stolen work and poor treatment of original developers.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fluid action mechanics and dynamic visuals that create an exhilarating experience, appealing to fans of intense and stylish gameplay. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and some frustrating mechanics, such as unpredictable deaths and a lack of character depth, which detracts from the overall experience. While there are engaging elements like a risk-reward system and challenging combat, the execution can feel tedious and unresponsive for some players.
“Its fluid action mechanics and dynamic visuals create an exhilarating experience, while the engaging story adds depth.”
“Perfect for fans of intense action and stylish gameplay looking for a thrilling adventure.”
“Pros: really fun and responsive with a cool management and revenge system (similar to Shadow of Mordor) with lots of risk and reward features present in its gameplay.”
“Very peculiar game with annoying and repetitive gameplay.”
“Those heating and chilling mechanics work awfully; you can die from one accidental hit that you can't predict.”
“Gameplay is very repetitive and, for me, somehow tedious. I also found it not responsive in the way I like it.”
- story20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story is described as straightforward and engaging, with some witty dialogue and decent voice acting, particularly from the character Aeon. However, many reviewers find the narrative basic and repetitive, lacking depth and creativity, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the story's integration with gameplay mechanics, others express indifference towards the plot, labeling it as uninspired.
“Its fluid action mechanics and dynamic visuals create an exhilarating experience, while the engaging story adds depth.”
“Pros: the story is very straightforward and has some good voice acting from some of its characters (specifically Aeon himself).”
“Witty dialogues with a tinge of humor and the story progression is on point.”
“Dialogues and the story itself are a pure example of graphomania.”
“The story is inadequate and the game gets very repetitive, with a lack of creative enemies with different fighting styles.”
“Story - dualism stuff is ok but all the rest is boredom.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their fluid action mechanics and dynamic visuals, creating an exhilarating experience enhanced by a captivating story. However, some players note that the art style can occasionally hinder gameplay, as certain moves and enemies may blend into the background during combat. Overall, the vibrant colors and stylized visuals are well-received, particularly on newer displays.
“Its fluid action mechanics and dynamic visuals create an exhilarating experience, while the engaging story adds depth.”
“The art style is amazing.”
“[The stylized visuals can look nice in stills; the colors pop nicely on the new OLED Switch.]”
“Cons: the art style gets in the way sometimes when in fights; certain moves and enemies blend into the background and the foreground when fighting.”
“But what about the art style?”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is frequently praised as powerful and stunning, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users feel that despite the impressive soundtrack, the game ultimately falls short in engagement and excitement.
“This is literally the best game ever, straight boss fights, powerful combat, great music, etc.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the sound effects are decent, the overall music composition feels uninspired and forgettable.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's tone, leading to a disjointed experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, with some expressing that it lacks the responsiveness they prefer, making the experience feel less engaging.
“Gameplay is very repetitive and, for me, somehow tedious. It's personal, but I also found it not responsive in the way I like it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by witty dialogues that enhance the storytelling, contributing to a well-paced narrative. Overall, players appreciate the cleverness and timing of the humor throughout the experience.
“Witty dialogues with a tinge of humor and the story progression on point.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional aspect of the game is rooted in the empowerment and confidence it provides, allowing them to feel skilled and accomplished without the complexity of intricate combos. The simplicity of the fighting mechanics contributes to a fun and satisfying experience, enhancing their sense of enjoyment and self-efficacy.
Critic Reviews
Aeon Must Die! Review
Taking a balanced look at Aeon Must Die!, we really struggle to see exactly what anyone could get out of it. It's repetitive, ceaselessly uninteresting and frustrates on a fundamental level. We've certainly played worse games and it deserves credit on some level simply for having so many ideas, but none of them are good — or, at least, none of them are executed with the requisite level of skill that would make them work. It's a shame, because with more refinement, more of a tight clutch and a willingness to throw out what doesn't work, we feel like Aeon Must Die! could be pretty special. As it stands, there's no level on which we can enthusiastically recommend it.
30%Aeon Must Die review — Not dead which eternal lie
Aeon Must Die has extremely creative ideas that simply don't merge well as a game, resulting in a frustrating experience that gets old rather quickly.
60%Aeon Must Die Review
Aeon Must Die is one of those games that I really want to like, but it keeps pushing me away.
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