Aery - Broken Memories | Game Brain

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In "Aery - Broken Memories," play as a bird and explore the mind of a coma patient to find memory shards, progress the story, and unlock new areas. With 15 diverse landscapes and relaxing gameplay, enjoy a peaceful experience filled with fluid flight controls and an adorable storyline. Collect feathers to unlock new areas and learn about the stranger's life. No enemies or threats, just a calming, atmospheric journey.

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments that can be mesmerizing and relaxing.
Gameplay is simple and intuitive, making it suitable for players looking for a laid-back experience.
The music is enjoyable and complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from significant lighting issues, making it difficult to see collectibles and navigate certain levels.
There are numerous technical problems, including locked achievements, quiet narration, and buggy menus that detract from the experience.
The lack of camera control and speed adjustments can lead to frustrating gameplay moments, breaking the intended relaxing feel.

graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
21%
9%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as beautiful and immersive, with a simple yet pleasant aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. While some players found the visuals not to their personal taste, many appreciated the mesmerizing environments and smooth animations, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, even if they don't reach the heights of other titles like Abzu.
- “Beautiful graphics, beautiful controls.”
- “An excellent game in the genre of adventure, reminds me of The Witness, made in a pleasant setting. The atmosphere is at a good level, I felt immersed in the places from this game. It's nice to remember the locations I saw and passed through. Excellent graphics (for such a game), very pleasant and well-selected music. I would like to say a special thank you for the high-quality level design, which is at a good level here. I would like to see more such high-quality games.”
- “My mistake in buying it was having preconceived ideas about the quality of gameplay, visuals, and music.”
- “Although the graphics in this game are quite simple, the beauty of the environment is simply mesmerizing.”
- “Tldr: it wasn't bad, but I probably won't play it again because it's not my kind of aesthetic.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
47%
9%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the relaxing and well-chosen soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Additionally, the volume levels of the music often overshadow the narration, making it difficult to hear. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience for some, improvements in its integration and diversity are suggested by others.
- “One of my favorite games to play is Abzu, which I happily play over and over again because the music and graphical storytelling are gorgeous and spectacular, in my opinion.”
- “That being said, I think people who enjoy this kind of unique artistic design, music, and storytelling will have a memorable experience because I did, and I wasn't even a huge fan.”
- “An excellent game in the genre of adventure, reminds me of The Witness, made in a pleasant setting. The atmosphere is at a good level, I felt immersed in the places from this game. It's nice to remember the places I saw and passed from this game, excellent graphics (for such a game), very pleasant and well-selected music.”
- “The narrator is so soft that you would have to turn the music all the way down to hear them.”
- “Besides that, this game has the same music problem from the last game.”
- “The music is the same exact few songs being played like a looping playlist over the gameplay.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The game's story is described as sweet and heartwarming, with a unique artistic design that some players may find memorable despite its imperfections. However, certain storytelling details can be immersion-breaking, leading to mixed feelings about the overall narrative experience. Players are advised not to expect a similar level of storytelling or visuals as seen in games like Abzu, as this title offers a different approach to narrative delivery.
- “One of my favorite games to play is Abzu, which I happily play over and over again because the music and graphical storytelling are gorgeous and spectacular, in my opinion.”
- “That being said, I think people who enjoy this kind of unique artistic design, music, and storytelling will have a memorable experience because I did, and I wasn't even a huge fan.”
- “The gameplay has not changed either: we play as a bird that flies across beautiful maps and collects fragments of memory, simultaneously revealing the plot of this game.”
- “And there are too many issues I had with some storytelling details which were too immersion-breaking for me to fully enjoy the game.”
- “This game is nothing like Abzu, in that it is a completely different way of storytelling, and it's not one of my favorites.”
- “Overall, don't do what I did and expect Abzu-level of gameplay, storytelling, visuals, or music, and you might just enjoy the sweet, heartwarming story beneath all the imperfections.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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30%
The gameplay is described as interesting and uncomplicated, featuring a bird that flies through visually appealing maps to collect memory fragments and uncover the story. Despite some repetitive music and mechanics that can send players back to the start, the overall experience remains short and consistent throughout.
- “Interesting and uncomplicated gameplay.”
- “The music is the same exact few songs being played like a looping playlist over the gameplay.”
- “- even with the many 'send back to the start' mechanics it's still a very short game.”
- “The gameplay has not changed either: we play as a bird that flies across beautiful maps and collects fragments of memory, simultaneously revealing the plot of this game.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by well-selected music and high-quality level design. While the graphics and overall ambiance are commendable, some users suggest improvements in brightness and music synchronization to further elevate the experience. Overall, it successfully creates a pleasant setting that allows players to unwind and enjoy their time.
- “An excellent game in the genre of adventure, reminiscent of 'The Witness', made in a pleasant setting. The atmosphere is at a good level; I felt immersed in the places from this game. It's nice to remember the locations I saw and passed through. Excellent graphics for such a game, very pleasant and well-selected music. I would like to say a special thank you for the high-quality level design, which is also at a good level here. I would love to see more such high-quality games.”
- “The atmosphere is enhanced by the careful selection of specific tracks that boost each level.”
- “I'd give this a thumbs up if they just fixed the brightness and put a little more effort into the music matching levels and their atmosphere.”
- “Regardless of all the advantages, this game retains the main thing that was in the previous part: a slow and relaxing atmosphere that will help you relax after a hard day or just have a good time.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sweet, heartwarming story that resonates with players, despite its imperfections in gameplay, storytelling, visuals, and music. Users suggest that managing expectations can enhance the overall enjoyment of the narrative experience.
- “Overall, don't do what I did and expect Abzu-level gameplay, storytelling, visuals, or music, and you might just enjoy the sweet, heartwarming story beneath all the imperfections.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the menus, which are described as buggy and prone to overlapping, creating a confusing user experience.
- “The menus are buggy, often overlapping into a confusing mess.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization is comparable to that of "Sky Castle," indicating that if a player's computer can run that title smoothly, it should handle this game without any issues as well.
- “Optimization at the same level: if your computer can pull Sky Castle, then it can easily pull this game too.”
- “Optimization is at the same level: if your computer can handle Sky Castle, then it can easily run this game too.”