Aery - Broken Memories

52%
Game Brain Score Based on 20 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • story
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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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52%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics12 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful graphics and immersive environments that can evoke feelings of nostalgia.
  • It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with intuitive controls, making it suitable for players looking for a calm adventure.
  • The music is well-chosen and complements the atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from poor lighting and visibility issues, making it difficult to navigate and find collectibles.
  • There are significant problems with the audio, including quiet narration and repetitive music tracks that detract from immersion.
  • Gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, with frustrating camera controls and a lack of speed control, leading to a less engaging experience.
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the beautiful environments and pleasant aesthetics, even if they are considered simple. While some users found the visuals not to their personal taste, others highlighted the immersive quality and smooth performance, contributing to an overall relaxing experience. The combination of good graphics and a well-chosen soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate its artistic style.

    • “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.”
    • “Although the graphics in this game are quite simple, the beauty of the environment is simply mesmerizing.”
    • “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. Excellent graphics (for such a game), very pleasant and well-selected music.”
    • “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.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its relaxing and pleasant nature, while others criticize it for being repetitive and not well-integrated with the gameplay. Many appreciate the soundtrack's ability to enhance the atmosphere, but note that the volume levels can overshadow important narrative elements. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, there are calls for more variety and better synchronization with the game's ambiance.

    • “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.”
    • “It's mostly true what the other reviewers say; mostly relaxing, mostly very nice visuals, good soundtrack.”
    • “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.”
  • story9 mentions

    The game's story is described as sweet and heartwarming, though some players found certain storytelling details to be immersion-breaking. While it differs significantly from titles like Abzu in terms of gameplay and narrative style, those who appreciate its unique artistic design and music may still find it memorable. Overall, the narrative unfolds through exploration and the collection of memory fragments, enhancing the immersive experience despite some technical issues.

    • “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 gameplay, storytelling, visuals, or music, and you might just enjoy the sweet, heartwarming story beneath all the imperfections.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as interesting and uncomplicated, featuring a bird that navigates beautiful maps to collect memory fragments and uncover the story. However, it is noted to be short and repetitive, with limited music tracks and mechanics that can send players back to the start. Overall, while the game shows potential, it may feel lacking in depth and variety.

    • “Interesting and uncomplicated gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by well-selected music and high-quality level design. While some users noted issues with brightness and music matching, the overall ambiance effectively evokes a pleasant and engaging experience reminiscent of similar adventure titles.

    • “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.”
    • “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 at a good level here. I would like to see more such high-quality games.”
    • “Even selecting specific tracks to boost each level's atmosphere.”
    • “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.”
    • “Even selecting specific tracks to boost each level's 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.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    While the game may not reach the heights of titles like Abzu in gameplay, storytelling, visuals, or music, it offers a sweet and heartwarming narrative that can be appreciated if approached with tempered expectations.

    • “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.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users report significant stability issues, particularly with buggy menus that frequently overlap and create a confusing user experience.

    • “The menus are buggy, often overlapping into a confusing mess.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization is on par with similar titles, allowing players with capable systems to run it smoothly without issues. If your computer can handle demanding environments like a sky castle, it should easily manage this game as well.

    • “Optimization at the same level: if your computer can handle Sky Castle, then it can easily run this game too.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on lower-end hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
    • “I was impressed by how well the game optimized its graphics without sacrificing performance.”
    • “Optimization is at the same level: if your computer can handle Sky Castle, then it can easily run this game too.”
    • “The game struggles with performance issues, even on high-end systems.”
    • “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made gameplay frustrating.”
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