Aery VR - A Journey Beyond Time
- March 24, 2023
- EpiXR Games UG
In "Aery - A Journey Beyond Time" , you play as a flying god-like creature observing the world's evolution from a bird's-eye view. This non-violent, story-driven game offers fluid flight controls, a relaxing experience, and the ability to explore 12 diverse landscapes, following an interesting narrative throughout human history. Immerse yourself in a serene journey through time, collecting crystals to unlock new levels.
Reviews
- The game features breathtaking visuals and a variety of unique locations that enhance the overall experience.
- Many players find the gameplay relaxing and enjoyable, providing a sense of freedom to explore at their own pace.
- The music and sound design contribute positively to the atmosphere, making it a pleasant experience for some players.
- The controls are imprecise and can lead to frustrating gameplay, with issues like jittery turning and lack of proper tutorials.
- There are significant technical problems, including glitches, framerate drops, and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- The game lacks depth and variety in its level design, often feeling basic and unengaging despite its potential.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users praise the breathtaking visuals and beautiful graphics paired with relaxing music, others criticize the basic and bland aesthetics, as well as noticeable framerate drops in low-poly environments. Overall, the experience ranges from cartoonish simplicity to impressive visual design, depending on the context.
“The visuals are breathtaking and the sound design is impressive.”
“Relaxing music with very beautiful graphics.”
“Very convenient controls and nice graphics.”
“Extremely basic 'flying' VR experience with boring levitation-like flight, bland visuals, and almost static scenes.”
“Some places suffer from noticeable framerate drops despite low-poly visuals.”
“Cartoon graphics.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by controlling a low-poly bird to collect glowing items, offering a relaxing experience complemented by good music. While the basic mechanics are enjoyable, players express a desire for controller support to enhance the overall experience.
“Relaxing, good music, and basic gameplay.”
“Mechanically, it means you're controlling a low-poly bird and collecting glowing objects.”
“The ability to play with a controller would also improve the gameplay experience.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it relaxing and well-suited to the beautiful graphics, others are not fans of the soundtrack or the narrator's voice. Overall, the music is noted for its motivational qualities and ability to enhance the gaming experience, despite some players feeling it lacks depth.
“Relaxing music with very beautiful graphics <3”
“Despite its simplicity, the game excels in some aspects, such as exciting physics effects, motivating music, and breathtaking scenery.”
“Relaxing, good music, basic gameplay.”
“I'm not a fan of the music or the narrator's voice.”
“I could not fall in love with this game; the music, the setup, the controls, and the bugs all contributed to my disappointment.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimalistic and primarily revolves around the flying experience, with little narrative depth. Additionally, players find the text UI for story items intrusive and suggest it should be disabled by default.
“There is no storyline.”
“The game's story is currently minimalistic, focusing on flying.”
“The text UI when you pick up story items is really in your face and isn't even necessary; it should be turned off by default.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's easy controls and sensitive flying mechanics, which evoke a warm and positive emotional response, leading to a sense of satisfaction and no regrets about their time spent playing.
“The easy controls and sensitive flying made me feel warm about the game, and I don't regret the time spent.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be a useful way to enhance their gaming experience, often viewing it as a way to make tedious evenings more enjoyable.
“Grinding feels like an endless chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the storyline.”
“I find myself spending more time grinding than actually playing the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be exceptionally entertaining and enjoyable.