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Aery - A Journey Beyond Time is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by EpiXR Games UG and was released on February 25, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Relaxing and calming atmosphere with pleasant music and smooth graphics.
Interesting concept of flying as a bird through diverse and well-designed locations representing the history of humanity.
Simple, intuitive controls making it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels.

Achievements are broken and do not unlock, disappointing players who seek completion.
Gameplay can feel shallow, repetitive, and frustrating due to always moving without ability to stop and the unforgiving hit detection causing frequent restarts.
Lighting and boundary detection issues, with overly bright scenes and inconsistent collision responses.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
The graphics are generally pleasant, smooth, and bright, with noticeable improvement as the game progresses. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are charming and well-crafted, contributing to an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Overall, users appreciate the consistent quality and effort put into the scenery and graphical presentation.
- “Played this game for several hours, and to be honest, I was surprised by the graphics and gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “It has nice graphics and bright colors, very beautiful music, enough levels that are quite well made, and very responsive controls. I personally wanted to buy the game as soon as I saw it in the store, it costs my money for this I can recommend it.”
- “The graphics aren't mind-blowing in any way; it gets 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 cute, and it looks like some effort was put into the scenery (given that the scenery is all you seem to be able to admire, anyway).”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The story is generally interesting, exploring themes about humanity's past and future, but it is quite basic and brief, lasting around 90 minutes. While the environmental storytelling has potential, the narrated parts are considered lackluster and the gameplay elements sometimes hinder fully appreciating the story. Additionally, some players find checkpoints hard to locate and the overall experience less engaging due to game mechanics.
- “- interesting story about humanity, where we started, where we are and where we're headed.”
- “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 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).”
- “The story is there... but it's pretty basic in my opinion.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is generally calm and unhurried, centered on exploring the map to collect orbs, which some find relaxing and emotionally engaging. However, others feel it is shallow and repetitive, with commentary that may seem biased or historically inaccurate. Overall, it appeals to players seeking a tranquil experience but may lack depth for those wanting more dynamic gameplay.
- “In general, if you want a calm and unhurried gameplay, then this game is for you.”
- “Fantastic gameplay will not let you get bored.”
- “The gameplay is literally flying around the map to find all the shiny orbs while a narrator naively talks about four billion years of life on Earth in half a paragraph, then spends the rest of the game focused on the evils of humans—seemingly specifically the modern western variety of humans, with no regard for actual history.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay feels shallow and boring to me.”
- “Played this game for several hours, and to be honest, I was surprised by the graphics and gameplay.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for being beautiful, relaxing, and well-suited to the visuals, though some users find it repetitive and unbalanced compared to the narrator's volume. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's charming and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “It's gorgeous, it has great music.”
- “Nice graphics and bright colors with very beautiful music.”
- “Relaxing music.”
- “The twelve levels are static, there's no movement, the music is repetitive, there's no challenge.”
- “Cute game, decent soundtrack.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is consistently relaxing and immersive, successfully maintaining the tranquil feel of previous installments. Many users find it soothing and enjoyable, allowing them to lose track of time while deeply engaging with the experience.
- “The author managed to keep the relaxing atmosphere from the previous parts.”
- “An excellent game, the atmosphere reminded me of the already legendary Journey game.”
- “I plunged deeply into the atmosphere of this game; it's a very good and unique part of the series where you can while away days without noticing.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally stable with minimal bugs, mostly minor boundary issues that do not impact overall gameplay.
- “Relatively bug-free; there are some boundary bugs, but nothing game-breaking.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is exceptionally well optimized, delivering smooth performance without any technical issues.
- “The game is perfectly optimized and I had no problems with it.”

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