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AereA

AereA, a musically driven RPG, hits all the right notes aesthetically and musically. Unfortunately in the long run, the game falls a bit flat.
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46%Game Brain Score
music, story
gameplay, grinding
50% User Score Based on 24 reviews
Critic Score 54%Based on 9 reviews

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AereA is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a kids theme. It was developed by SOEDESCO and was released on June 2, 2017. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

"AereA is a music-themed Action RPG where players, in single-player or local co-op with up to three friends, explore a floating island as one of four different characters to find and return the nine primordial instruments and restore balance. Each character has unique abilities and weapons, and players can collect music sheets to learn new skills. The game features beautifully hand-drawn graphics and nine unique boss battles."

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
music10 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • AereA features beautifully detailed artwork and a captivating soundtrack that immerses players in its musically themed world.
  • The game offers a charming atmosphere with imaginative environments and character designs that evoke a sense of wonder.
  • Local co-op play allows for enjoyable multiplayer experiences, making it a fun option for friends or family to explore together.
  • The gameplay suffers from a lack of challenge, with enemies being easily defeated and combat feeling repetitive and simplistic.
  • Level design is often confusing and poorly structured, leading to frustration with navigation and a lack of clear objectives.
  • The narrative and character development are underwhelming, with minimal emotional engagement and a reliance on generic RPG tropes.
  • music
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Aerea is widely praised for its orchestral richness and thematic integration, effectively establishing the game's emotional tone and enhancing the immersive experience of its vibrant, music-themed world. While the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, complementing the game's artistic visuals, many reviewers feel that the gameplay fails to fully capitalize on its musical premise, resulting in a lack of innovative interactions and engaging mechanics. Overall, Aerea's musical identity is its greatest strength, though it is somewhat overshadowed by gameplay shortcomings.

    • “Aerea's commitment to its musical identity is undeniable—few games embrace their thematic motif as fully.”
    • “The music, rich with orchestral flourishes, helps establish the game’s tone far more effectively than its writing or dialogue.”
    • “On top of this is one of the nicest game soundtracks I’ve heard in a while, all classically themed and impressively composed for a game set in a musical world.”
    • “Aerea’s ambition is evident from the first notes of its sweeping soundtrack and the vividness of its hand-painted visuals, but it never quite achieves the cohesion or depth that could have made it a classic among indie RPGs.”
    • “The music suggests grandeur and complexity that the underlying systems rarely deliver.”
    • “However, I was expecting a musical Diablo-style game with perhaps some cool musical puzzles or combat, yet none of that occurred.”
  • story
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of Aerea is set in a visually charming world but suffers from a lack of depth and emotional resonance, with characters primarily serving as archetypes and minimal backstory. The quest structure is repetitive, often revolving around fetch quests and boss battles, leading to uneven pacing and a sense of monotony. While the premise holds potential, the narrative ultimately feels shallow and uninspired, making it more of a backdrop for gameplay than a compelling experience.

    • “Aerea’s world of floating islands, crystalline bridges, and ornate ruins reflects a painterly charm reminiscent of storybook illustrations.”
    • “The story and creatures are great, and the way music and instruments are integrated is a job really well done!”
    • “The character you play as becomes an important part of the story as you unravel a bit of mystery as to why some sacred instruments have been stolen.”
    • “The quest structure likewise leans toward repetition.”
    • “Most missions follow a predictable pattern—retrieve an item, defeat a miniboss, or escort an NPC—recycled across the game’s islands.”
    • “However, the story rarely deepens beyond its premise, and dialogue is mostly functional rather than emotionally resonant.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Aerea is characterized by its adherence to familiar top-down action RPG conventions, featuring exploration, quests, and combat, but suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth. Players note the unbalanced difficulty, confusing level design, and uninspired environmental puzzles, which detract from the overall experience despite the game's enchanting visuals and soundscape. While the artistic elements are commendable, they cannot fully compensate for the monotonous gameplay and the ease with which players can defeat enemies.

    • “Gameplay in Aerea follows familiar top-down action RPG conventions: you explore islands, complete quests, battle enemies, and collect loot to upgrade your character.”
    • “It looks awesome and the gameplay is excellent.”
    • “Despite its gameplay shortcomings, Aerea does manage to evoke a certain tranquility.”
    • “Even so, the disparity between the richness of its soundscape and the shallowness of its core gameplay is difficult to ignore.”
    • “Aerea's gameplay suffers from several issues, notably its unbalanced difficulty and confusing level design.”
    • “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay is so easy that it’s almost impossible to die in this game.”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Aerea are a standout feature, showcasing beautifully crafted hand-painted visuals and top-down graphics that effectively utilize the Unity engine. While the aesthetic consistency and charm are praised, some players feel that the visuals lack depth and cohesion, leading to a somewhat hollow experience despite their beauty. Overall, the game's artistic presentation is celebrated, though it is accompanied by criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics and challenges.

    • “The game's visual and auditory aesthetics are undoubtedly its greatest triumphs, immersing players in a world where music shapes every aspect of life.”
    • “The artwork, without a doubt, shines through here with wonderfully crafted top-down graphics that, to my eyes, seem like a shining example of how the Unity engine can be used well.”
    • “Graphically, the game is splendid.”
    • “Even most young teenagers are going to be quickly bored and uninterested in the 'cute' aesthetics found in this game.”
    • “The lack of challenging difficulty makes it quite a boring adventure; visuals leave a lot to be desired, far too many severe glitches.”
    • “Aerea’s ambition is evident from the first notes of its sweeping soundtrack and the vividness of its hand-painted visuals, but it never quite achieves the cohesion or depth that could have made it a classic among indie RPGs.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of Aerea to be tedious and unchallenging, with lengthy achievement requirements that detract from the overall experience. Despite its enchanting premise and musical charm, the game suffers from unbalanced difficulty and dull combat, leading to a lack of engagement for completionists.

    • “Additionally, Aerea includes achievements that cater to completionists but often devolve into tedious and lengthy grinds devoid of challenge.”
    • “In conclusion, Aerea's enchanting premise and musical charm are overshadowed by its gameplay shortcomings, including unbalanced difficulty, confusing level design, and tedious achievement requirements.”
    • “Dull and tedious combat.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is visually inviting, evoking a sense of wonder and whimsy, despite its gameplay shortcomings. While it relies on minimalistic storytelling, this approach may not resonate with players expecting deeper narratives typical of RPGs. Overall, it appeals primarily to those who prioritize atmosphere and music over challenge or innovation.

    • “It’s a game that succeeds visually in creating an inviting atmosphere, one that evokes wonder and whimsy even when its gameplay falters.”
    • “In the end, Aerea is a gentle, well-meaning RPG that will appeal most to players who value atmosphere and music over challenge or innovation.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally stable, but it suffers from occasional clipping and camera issues, reflecting its modest budget. Difficulty balancing is inconsistent, with some bosses being too easy while others require grinding or gear optimization without adequate guidance, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The technical performance is mostly stable, though occasional clipping and camera hiccups remind you that this is a modestly budgeted production.”
    • “Difficulty balancing is uneven; certain bosses are trivially easy while others spike unexpectedly, forcing grind or gear optimization without clear guidance.”
    • “It has the potential to be full of charm but instead delivers a dull and largely uninspired performance.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game's soundtrack effectively enhances its emotional atmosphere, the story lacks depth and the dialogue tends to be functional, resulting in a less impactful emotional experience for players.

    • “Complementing the art is a soundtrack that forms the game’s emotional backbone.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have noted several stability issues, including minor glitches like character clipping and frozen animations, as well as more severe problems that significantly impact gameplay. These issues contribute to a frustrating experience, detracting from overall enjoyment.

    • “Some players have reported small glitches such as character clipping, frozen animations, or interface lag when managing inventory.”
    • “The lack of challenging difficulty makes it quite a boring adventure, visuals leave a lot to be desired, and there are far too many severe glitches.”
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AereA is a role playing game with kids theme.

AereA is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

AereA was released on June 2, 2017.

AereA was developed by SOEDESCO.

AereA has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

AereA is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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