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In Aery – A Journey Beyond Time you are in the role of a flying god-like creature which observes the world and their inhabitants while they grow and evolve. You can quite literally fly through history and the different stages of human development, follow an interesting story through time, and enjoy the speed of flying at the same time. This story-driven game is non-violent so that you can enjo…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable to explore various locations.
It has an interesting story that provides a unique perspective on humanity's journey through time.
The gameplay is simple and accessible, allowing players of all ages to enjoy the experience.

The controls are limited, with no mouse support and a frustrating lack of speed control, leading to frequent restarts after minor collisions.
The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in under two hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
The achievement system is broken, and some players have reported issues with the lighting being overly bright, affecting the visual experience.

graphics
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally described as pleasant and smooth, with bright colors that enhance the overall experience. While they start off simple, they improve significantly as players progress, leading to a visually appealing environment that complements the gameplay. Overall, the graphics are well-received, though not groundbreaking, and contribute positively to the game's relaxing atmosphere.
- “Played this game for several hours, and to be honest, I was surprised by the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Well, what can I say, I liked this game because here you can watch everything that happens in the world in flight; besides, the graphics are smooth, which I am very happy about.”
- “It has everything to relax and enjoy the passage, namely: diverse different levels, excellent convenient controls, and of course smooth and very pleasant graphics, which is what you need after a hard day.”
- “The graphics aren't mind-blowing in any way; they get better towards the end.”
- “In the beginning, the game graphics aren't very complex, but they evolve over time as you progress in the game.”
- “The graphics are on a level, despite the fact that the computer does not load much.”
story
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The story is described as interesting and centered on humanity's journey, but it suffers from a lackluster narration and an inability to fully appreciate the environmental storytelling due to gameplay mechanics. While some players enjoyed the narrative, they found the experience short and marred by frustrating gameplay elements, making it less impactful overall.
- “Interesting story about humanity, where we started, where we are, and where we're headed.”
- “While I did enjoy the story, it's not worth some of the downsides.”
- “I generally have a huge soft spot for these kinds of indie storytelling experiences, so all of that would have been forgivable... except for one critical flaw.”
- “But it's essentially just a couple of hours worth of frantically flapping around looking for glowy chunks to fly into, to have a narrator with an okay voice tell a lackluster story.”
- “You can't actually stop and appreciate the scenery, the nuances, the story being told by the environments themselves (which is where the bulk of the story actually is, since the narrated part is just meh).”
- “- short game, 93 minutes is all it took for me, and I played it only once, because... well the story has been told.”
gameplay
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its balance between calm, unhurried experiences and engaging, emotionally charged moments, ensuring players remain entertained throughout. The combination of impressive graphics and dynamic gameplay contributes to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “In general, if you want a calm and unhurried gameplay, then this game is for you.”
- “If you wanted to get a lot of emotions from the gameplay, then this game is for you!”
- “Fantastic gameplay will not let you get bored.”
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the music volume is unbalanced compared to the narrator, making it quieter than desired. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “It's gorgeous, it has great music.”
- “Relaxing music.”
- “It has nice graphics and bright colors, very beautiful music part.”
atmosphere
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, reminiscent of previous installments and legendary journey games. Players find it captivating enough to lose track of time, making it a unique and enjoyable experience within the series.
- “The author managed to maintain the relaxing atmosphere from the previous parts.”
- “An excellent game; the atmosphere reminded me of the already legendary journey game.”
- “A very good and unique part of the Aery series; here you can spend a couple of days or even more without noticing it at all! I was deeply immersed in the atmosphere of this game.”
- “The author managed to keep the relaxing atmosphere from the previous parts.”
- “A very good and unique part of the series of these games, Aery. Here, you can while away a couple of days or even more without noticing it at all. I really immersed myself in the atmosphere of this game!”
stability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered relatively stable, with users reporting it as mostly bug-free. While there are some boundary-related bugs, they are not significant enough to disrupt gameplay.
- “The game is relatively bug-free, with only a few boundary issues, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “I appreciate the overall stability; it allows for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “The performance is solid, and I haven't encountered any major issues that disrupt gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be perfectly optimized, with users experiencing no issues during gameplay.
- “The game is perfectly optimized, and I had no problems with it.”
- “The performance is outstanding, with smooth gameplay and no noticeable lag.”
- “I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end hardware without sacrificing quality.”