Aery: A Journey Beyond Time
- February 25, 2021
- EpiXR Games
Get on Xbox Games Store"Aery: A Journey Beyond Time" is a single-player Kids Arcade game with delightful visuals, where you play as a divine flying being observing the evolution of humans and the earth over 12 stages. This story-driven game offers a non-violent, intuitive, and relaxing experience, allowing you to fly through different eras of human development and enjoy the journey.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and diverse locations, providing a visually appealing experience.
- It has relaxing music and a calming atmosphere, making it suitable for players looking to unwind.
- 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 resets upon collision.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under two hours, which may leave some feeling unsatisfied.
- The achievement system is broken, which can be disappointing for players looking to complete challenges.
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics start off simple but improve significantly as players progress, ultimately offering smooth visuals and vibrant colors. While not groundbreaking, the graphics are generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Overall, players appreciate the aesthetic quality and responsiveness of the graphics, enhancing their immersion in the game.
“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.”
“I played this game for several hours, and to be honest, I was surprised by the graphics and gameplay.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being lackluster and primarily conveyed through narration, which fails to engage players fully. While some appreciate the themes of humanity's journey, the short duration and inability to explore the environment detract from the overall storytelling experience. Ultimately, the narrative feels underdeveloped and leaves little incentive for replay.
“Interesting story about humanity, where we started, where we are, and where we're headed.”
“Short game, 93 minutes is all it took for me, and I played it only once, because... well, the story has been told.”
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players are highly impressed with the gameplay, noting it as engaging and emotionally stimulating, complemented by impressive graphics. The overall experience is described as fantastic and entertaining, ensuring players remain captivated throughout.
“If you want to experience a lot of emotions from the gameplay, then this game is for you!”
“Fantastic gameplay will not let you get bored.”
“I played this game for several hours, and to be honest, I was surprised by the graphics and gameplay.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience alongside the beautiful graphics. Players appreciate the well-crafted levels and responsive controls, making it a highly recommended purchase.
“It's gorgeous; it has great music.”
“The relaxing music enhances the overall experience.”
“It has nice graphics and bright colors, with a very beautiful music part. There are enough well-made levels, and I would also like to note the very responsive controls. I personally wanted to buy the game as soon as I saw it in the store; it was worth my money, and I can recommend it.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, drawing comparisons to the legendary "Journey" and creating an immersive experience that captivates players for extended periods. Reviewers highlight its unique charm within the series, making it a standout title that effectively engages players.
“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!”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is considered relatively stable, with minimal bugs reported. While some boundary issues exist, they are not significant enough to disrupt gameplay.
“The game is relatively bug-free; there are some boundary issues, but nothing game-breaking.”
“I appreciate the stability of the game; it runs smoothly without major glitches.”
“Overall, the game has a solid performance with minimal crashes or errors.”
