Aery
- November 16, 2020
- EpiXR Games
Aery is an peaceful exploration game from the perspective of a little bird who decided to discover the world. Calm down from the hassle of your daily life, experience the feeling of flying and immerse into beautiful and atmospheric landscapes.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack that enhances the relaxing experience.
- The minimalistic controls allow for a calming gameplay style, making it enjoyable for players looking for a meditative experience.
- Each level is unique, and the story adds a nice touch, allowing players to use their imagination while collecting feathers.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, primarily revolving around collecting feathers with minimal challenge.
- Sound design issues, particularly the jarring death sounds and inconsistent volume levels, detract from the overall experience.
- The game is very short, with a playtime under two hours, and lacks significant replay value or content to justify its price.
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its relaxing quality and decent soundtrack. However, some users noted that the limited variety can lead to repetitiveness after extended play. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not be memorable for all players.
“Nice, relaxing game with great graphics, good soundtrack and controls.”
“Personally, I liked the game with its graphics and musical accompaniment.”
“The music is good.”
“The only good things about this game, in my opinion, are the graphics, and the soundtrack is pretty decent (though I wouldn't say 'good', just decent).”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being slow, boring, and overly simplistic, primarily revolving around a repetitive feather-collecting mechanic that many players find tedious. This lack of engaging content and story leads to a frustrating experience, with some players struggling to maintain interest long enough to complete the game.
“But the lack of any actual gameplay and story, along with the horrid death sounds, made me quit real quick.”
“Other than that, the gameplay feels extremely slow and boring.”
“Gameplay is very simple and repetitive: you must collect feathers to progress.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their stylishness and appeal, contributing to a relaxing gaming experience. However, some users find the color contrast excessive, which can be visually straining over time. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, opinions vary on their long-term enjoyment.
“The graphics are stylish.”
“Nice, relaxing game with great graphics, good soundtrack and controls.”
“Personally, I liked the game with its graphics and musical accompaniment.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in the game is minimal and often feels secondary to the gameplay, primarily revolving around collecting feathers to uncover the bird's narrative. While some players appreciate the imaginative potential of the storytelling, others find it lacking and unengaging, leading to a mixed reception overall.
“While you do so, you're being told a little story, which is nice; you can let your imagination roll with it as well.”
“The essence of the game is simple: collect feathers in each level and uncover the story of the bird.”
“The story is almost throwaway.”
“But the lack of any actual gameplay and story, along with the horrid death sounds, made me quit real quick.”
“The essence of the game is simple: collect feathers in each level and find out the story of the bird.”
