Age of Advent

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Age of Advent is a single player casual puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by MooCow Games and was released on November 30, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Update: Since we're now published by holo Indie, the game is only available on Steam WELCOME TO THE AGE OF ADVENT! Play four minigames based on the members of hololive -Advent-! Bijem'd The pickaxes are coming! Help the Moai escape before they get here! Clear the path to the bottom by clicking on groups of matching colors, and rack up combos by saving groups of Moai quickly! The Demon Of So…

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 252 reviews

music17 positive mentions

grinding13 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and varied collection of minigames, each with unique gameplay styles inspired by popular games, providing a diverse and enjoyable experience.
High-quality art and music enrich the game, creating an immersive atmosphere that appeals to both Hololive fans and general players.
The game is well-polished with smooth controls and tasteful integration of character-themed elements; it's especially praised for being a highly enjoyable and accessible free fangame.

Some minigames suffer from difficulty spikes, lack of clear instructions, or gameplay elements that may feel repetitive or underdeveloped, notably the farming/horror minigame and the rhythm game.
Replayability is limited as the minigames become less engaging after initial playthroughs, leading some players to lose interest quickly.
Certain bugs and issues such as sound volume imbalances and minor glitches affect the gameplay experience in some modes.

music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its high quality, catchy soundtracks, and excellent integration with gameplay, creating an immersive and enjoyable rhythm experience across multiple mini-games. Players highlight the memorable main menu theme and diverse musical styles, calling the soundtrack both fun and relaxing. Although a few minor issues with visual beat indicators were noted, the overall sound design and music are considered a standout aspect that greatly enhances replayability and atmosphere.
- “From the first seconds of launching the game and sitting at the starting screen I already loved the music, but going forward it's just a chef's kiss how good the sound design and music are, how well crafted and matched audio with gameplay are.”
- “The soundtrack, especially in Demon of Sound and Soup, Rebellion, and the main menu are masterfully produced earworms that I would love to hear in more games, should the composer find more work in the future.”
- “The music in each game plus the main menu is an absolute banger; I could have this on as background noise just for the music alone, and the achievements is also a nice fit too.”
- “During very long play sessions, Nerissa's animation goes out of sync with the music, making the beats harder to identify.”
- “Demon of Sound and Soup - the visuals are endearing and the song is absolutely a banger, but it really could use a visual beat indicator like Crypt of the Necrodancer.”
- “All games could use some tweaks (the Nerissa rhythm game lacks some tuning and accessibility, for example), but the core presence, the music and the presentation make me really wish for extended versions of all the games.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is diverse and highly polished, featuring five distinct mini-games that blend genres such as rhythm, endless runner, and strategy, each offering unique mechanics and charm. Players praise its engaging, fun, and well-balanced design, with standout elements like the "piano-style" dual-focus runner and rhythm-infused snake gameplay adding depth and challenge. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its creativity, polish, and seamless integration with audio and visual design, providing an enjoyable and nearly endless experience.
- “Extremely high quality and fun, nearly endless gameplay!”
- “The gameplay is simple to understand yet extremely fun and presented through 5 different styles in the form of mini games.”
- “My favorite is "we're abaubaut to crash!", a tandem, "piano-style" endless runner platforming game where the player's attention must be divided between two different gameplay areas happening concurrently, much like playing piano keys with timing.”
- “With 'we're abaubaut to crash' is a rather hard minigame but its recovery mechanics really help keep the minigame going.”
- “Demon of sound & soup: since I already like Nerissa's loading BGM / rebellion: this game is amazing as is, but I wish there were a few more twists to gameplay like a 2x / 1/2 buff or debuff to distract you while playing.”
- “The farming mechanics and the layout of the stage really mesh well together so that you actually have to farm strategically, plus the graphical style and the overall mood of the minigame really tie everything together.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics across the games range from retro, old-school aesthetics to polished modern visuals, with many praising the appealing art styles that complement their themes, such as neon cityscapes or horror vibes. While some find certain graphics mediocre or outdated, overall the visuals are described as endearing, atmospheric, and well-integrated with the gameplay and music, enhancing the immersive experience.
- “High-level visuals along with beautiful music and great voice acting provided by members of Advent.”
- “The art, both 2D and 3D, is superb and works beautifully with the neon city aesthetic.”
- “From the gameplay concepts to the graphics and music, even the main menu is a vibe, taking me back to the days of PlayStation demo discs with the urban overlook and the carousel-wheel style selection screen.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Demon of Sound and Soup - the visuals are endearing and the song is absolutely a banger, but it really could use a visual beat indicator like Crypt of the Necrodancer.”
- “I have no idea why I keep calling it a Doom-like game, it probably reminded me of boomer shooter because of the art style and graphics they used.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding in the horror farming game "Archival Survival" involves simple but strategic farming tasks like planting and watering, combined with the tension of avoiding lurking threats. While the mechanics blend well with the spooky atmosphere, some players find the grinding repetitive or tedious over extended play. Overall, it transforms traditional farming into a uniquely eerie and challenging experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Shiori game mode is interesting but maybe tedious when playing for long.”
- “The farming simulator is simple: find a seed, refill the watering can, plant it, and harvest when it grows, but something will stare at you and you have to avoid it.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with funny voice lines, amusing mini-games, and entertaining references, especially appreciated by fans of hololive. The comedic elements are complemented by engaging and well-designed gameplay, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- “Crazy taxi clone being my favorite as it has funny voice lines of each member.”
- “This goes doubly so for people who like hololive and will enjoy all the funny references.”
- “Really funny game and the minigames are well suited to each of the girls.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability opinions are mixed: some users find it limited compared to other similar games, while others praise its engaging minigames, visuals, and music that provide a highly enjoyable experience.
- “I'm only an hour in while I write this and played all the minigames, but the replayability it offers is absolutely amazing with great visuals and awesome music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a storyline, offering no narrative or plot elements.
- “No story”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its effective horror elements, creating a genuinely scary and immersive experience enhanced by clever use of archival survival themes and surprising jumpscares.
- “A masterclass in horror game atmosphere.”
- “Neat minigames, it's amazing how Archival Survival sets a really scary atmosphere. I got jump-scared by achievements each time.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is generally solid, but there are minor bugs such as moais falling through each other, gems overlapping incorrectly, and some issues with larger moais. These glitches slightly affect the overall experience but are not severely disruptive.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the game’s strong emotional impact, noting that it was powerful enough to bring them to tears. The experience is deeply moving and resonates on a personal level.