Aether Gazer

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Aether Gazer is a single player casual role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Aether Gazer is a single-player role-playing game that invites you to join forces and lead your team toward the promised future of Idealbild. Featuring a stellar story, amazing game mechanics, and striking visuals complemented by a good soundtrack, it delivers an engaging experience. However, be prepared for intensive grinding and some noticeable bugs.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

story95 positive mentions

grinding48 negative mentions

The game features a wide array of lovable characters and an interesting story, making it engaging for players.
The combat system is tight, fast-paced, and enjoyable, with unique ultimate attacks for different characters.
The UI is sleek, easy to navigate, and intuitive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

There are significant issues with account migration, leading to lost progress for many players.
The game suffers from audio bugs, including overlapping sounds and music that drowns out character voices.
The stamina system is restrictive, making it difficult for players to engage with the game for extended periods.

story
318 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its engaging characters and well-voiced dialogue, while others find it predictable or lacking depth. Some users enjoy the fast-paced narrative and the variety of content, but criticize the pacing and occasional technical issues that disrupt immersion. Overall, while the story is considered enjoyable by many, it may not stand out as particularly unique or compelling compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The story is engaging, the characters are interesting, and the gameplay is phenomenal.”
- “The storyline is deep and engaging, filled with twists and turns that keep me hooked.”
- “I love the story, the characters, and the graphics.”
- “The story isn't anything special, and the characters are a bit bland, but as a pick-up-and-put-down action game, it serves its purpose well.”
- “The story is weak in that it just throws you headfirst into chaos without grounding the world it takes place in and moves at a rapid pace.”
- “The story is so generic and boring, too much text, very little animation.”
gameplay
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
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The gameplay of Aether Gazer has received largely positive feedback, with players praising its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and unique character abilities. While many enjoy the fast-paced action and fluid animations, some have noted issues with repetitiveness and a lack of depth in certain gameplay elements, such as mission variety and character switching during battles. Overall, the game is considered fun and accessible, particularly for free-to-play players, though there are calls for improvements in content and mechanics to enhance the experience further.
- “The gameplay is fun, the story is entertaining, and the characters are likeable. Also, the events have been good too; they last a good amount of days, so you are not pressed for time to finish them.”
- “Exhilarating gameplay, runs great on midrange smartphones, top-tier character designs, good voice acting, very well-written main story and event stories, special event game modes are super fun and engaging, and their gacha mechanics are one of the better ones out there too.”
- “The gameplay is very fluid and engaging, and the tutorial isn't too long.”
- “But shallow gameplay and really low gacha rates.”
- “Solid art direction and fluid combat, but the gameplay ends up feeling very repetitive since you only control one character for an entire encounter.”
- “Gameplay loop is boring and repetitive.”
graphics
219 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning quality, smooth performance, and beautiful character designs, often compared to console-level visuals. Many players appreciate the game's optimization for low-end devices, allowing for a smooth experience even at high settings, though some have reported issues with lag and crashes after updates. While the overall aesthetic and animations are highly regarded, there are calls for more customization options and adjustments to improve performance on various devices.
- “What impresses me the most is the graphics optimization, which is rare to see in many MMOs of big size out there.”
- “The graphics are just stunning, and the character designs are amazing.”
- “The game is incredibly amazing, the combat, the graphics, it's certainly a game to spend your time on.”
- “What may be holding it back is graphics and maybe some more color and liveliness for moves; however, all in all, it's a fun game to play.”
- “I'm putting two stars because since the last update, the game crashes regularly and has significant performance issues even with the lowest graphical settings (the game ran very smoothly before the last update at medium and high settings, so I think the problem is with the new additions).”
- “The game is good but it always crashes when I'm trying to get past a high graphics scene, like when I was trying to do the ultimate skill combo. I've been stuck replaying that level because the game always crashes when it's time to do the combo, and I can't keep on replaying that level; it's quite annoying.”
music
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and integration into the gameplay, while others criticize issues like overlapping tracks and inconsistent volume levels that drown out voice acting. Players enjoy the soundtrack and its contribution to the immersive experience, but frequent audio glitches and the inability to adjust settings have led to frustration. Overall, while the music enhances the game's appeal, significant improvements are needed to resolve the audio problems.
- “Couple that with fluid animations and a beautiful soundtrack, this game is bound for greatness!”
- “The music and art design is fantastic and the difficulty is just right.”
- “Great soundtracks, beautiful character designs, each character has unique movesets and ultimate cinematics.”
- “The music during gameplay is somehow 'dry'; it's pretty much just neutral and doesn't change, and the characters don't really say much in battle. Sometimes I don't even know I clicked the attack button because it doesn't show any animation.”
- “The audio is so bugged you can't even turn it off; sounds are playing two or three times at once, dialogues don't stop if you read too fast, meaning you hear every character speak at once. The music is so loud compared to everything else that you can't hear what they're saying without subtitles.”
- “The game is pretty decent so far, but the music layering is god awful. Background music from multiple different sections overlaps horribly even during cutscenes, and the music in general is so loud that I can't hear any of the dialogue.”
optimization
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback from players. While many praise its smooth performance and ability to run well on low-end devices, some report issues such as crashes, frame drops, and lag, particularly after updates. Despite these concerns, the graphics and gameplay mechanics are generally well-optimized, making it a standout in terms of performance for mobile games.
- “What impresses me the most is the graphics optimization, which is rare to see in many MMOs of this size out there.”
- “The game is extremely well polished with smooth gameplay, visuals, and performance.”
- “By far, this is the most optimized mobile game of all time; even at the moment of release, the game is perfectly executed in terms of optimization.”
- “This game has performance issues.”
- “I'm putting two stars because since the last update, the game crashes regularly and has significant performance issues even with the lowest graphical settings (the game ran very smoothly before the last update at medium and high settings, so I think the problem is with the new additions).”
- “Gameplay is satisfying, as a DMC player I enjoy the combat system it has, it also reminds me of Honkai Impact, but the game isn't optimized correctly and just ends up being a lackluster experience with its random black screens and wants to be reset every 15 minutes. The game has potential, but I'll rate it higher when all is fixed.”
character development
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by exceptional character designs and unique abilities, which many players find visually appealing and well-executed. While the writing and story progression receive mixed reviews, the overall character aesthetics and voice acting are praised, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, some players express a desire for more originality and depth in character designs and narratives as the game evolves.
- “The character design is exceptional, and I love how each character has a unique set of abilities and backstory.”
- “Great soundtracks, beautiful character designs, each character has unique movesets and ultimate cinematics (no discrimination against low rarity characters), and it's free-to-play friendly.”
- “The character designs are amazing, the skills, effects, the map, everything is good.”
- “The story is not good and the administration is supposed to be us in the game but doesn't have character design; that's the part I don't like.”
- “The character designs all feel a bit bland, but if you only care about gameplay, it plays similarly to Punishing Gray Raven.”
- “Nothing really stood out as bad, but nothing drew me in either - combat is good and well animated, but levels are bland and empty, character designs are unremarkable and the story is... there.”
grinding
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While many appreciate the character designs and the initial ease of obtaining characters, they express frustration over the tediousness and time-consuming nature of farming materials, especially at higher levels. Suggestions for improvements include adding auto-farming options and reducing the energy costs associated with grinding, as the current system can feel overly restrictive and repetitive.
- “But thankfully we got enough game content to fill time; however, there is too much grinding involved.”
- “The farming for items has also become tedious.”
- “Grinding is a pain because of this.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a significant concern for players, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly during combat and while navigating menus. While some issues have been addressed since launch, many users still experience frustrating freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Overall, despite the enjoyable aspects of the game, its stability issues detract from the overall experience, leaving players hopeful for future patches to resolve these problems.
- “Exhilarating gameplay, runs great on mid-range smartphones, top-tier character designs, good voice acting, very well-written main story and event stories, special event game modes are super fun and engaging, and the rewards are very generous. Their gacha mechanics are among the best out there too.”
- “The game freezes and crashes from time to time; however, given that it was just released, I imagine some patches will take care of that.”
- “I've just started playing, and on my first fight, I've already experienced a very annoying bug. Pretty much every time I finish a fight, after the animation for when I beat the last enemy, the game just freezes. The longest I've waited so far is 2-3 minutes before it goes to the final posing animation.”
- “Only issue with this game is it keeps on crashing during ongoing battles, which is really annoying. Most of the time, the game crashes and closes itself, or it crashes the phone while sometimes we would have to wait for a while until the game unsticks or unfreezes itself.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the monetization aspect of the game receives mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases, others criticize the high costs associated with skins and the grind required for progression, suggesting a cash grab mentality. The game offers opportunities for free leveling and character acquisition, but concerns about its monetization strategy persist, particularly in comparison to similar titles.
- “I did tons of in-app purchases and stuff, but after the update, it feels different.”
- “Really fun combat and slick animations, but I gave three stars due to very unfair monetization.”
- “Way too much monetization with insanely expensive skins.”
- “App is clunky and won't even start most of the time, UI is uninspired and unintuitive, looks just like another cash grab game without anything new to offer.”
- “The game isn't necessarily bad, but from the early game viewpoint, monetization and grind seem awful, especially in comparison to similar games.”
- “I did tons of in-app purchases and stuff, but after the update?”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express mixed emotions about the game's narrative, highlighting both its engaging emotional moments and a sense of emptiness due to the lack of voiced dialogue in later chapters. While some users found the game addictive and enjoyable, frustrations arose from technical issues, such as lost accounts, which significantly impacted their overall experience and willingness to continue playing. The emotional connection to the story is evident, but the absence of certain features detracts from the overall impact.
- “Loved the game, trust me, I got addicted. The game is fairly enjoyable and has some emotional parts of the stories. I love how everything is fairly fine for me, but I slowly get bored because of the voiceless acts in the following chapters. It feels empty; please add the voiced dialogues. I at least want to hear their voices while currently in the story, not just in action.”
- “The amazing features of this game have helped with my heartbreak of not being able to play.”
- “The amazing features of this game have helped with my heartbreak of not being able to play.”
- “The story is rather boring, and the fights are too easy most of the time. There's no option to skip farming, and you can't even set it to auto; you have to manually grind for resources every time.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or feel invested in their journeys.”
- “I found the game fails to evoke any real emotions; the narrative feels flat and uninspired.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's replayability significantly enhances their enjoyment, with one user rating it a perfect 10/10. There is also a desire for more playable male characters to further enrich the experience.
- “Makes it far more playable, and to me, more enjoyable.”
- “10/10 game though, with great replayability!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is derived from the character's amusing transformation into a fat figure, though some players find this aspect somewhat annoying.
- “It's funny how the character became fat, but it's kind of annoying too.”