Aierlon

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Aierlon is a single player action game. It was developed by Shadow Path Studios and was released on June 2, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Invoke the Gods as you navigate an Ancient Temple in this thrilling First Person Puzzle Platformer

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a fun narrative with engaging voice acting and a twist ending that adds emotional depth.
The art style and textures are appealing, providing a distinct retro vibe that many players enjoyed.
Despite its flaws, the game offers enjoyable puzzles and parkour mechanics, making it a fun way to spend a short amount of time.

The lack of mouse sensitivity settings and poorly placed respawn points significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with wall running and character movement, making it frustrating to play.
Many players found the controls unresponsive and clunky, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative, entertaining characters, and quality voice acting. While some found the ending confusing and suggested the addition of dialogue options for a more personalized experience, the overall sentiment is positive, highlighting the story's ability to captivate players despite some criticisms of the game's mechanics and graphics. The combination of a charming storyline and relaxing music contributes to a pleasant gaming experience, even if the game lacks replayability.
- “I really did enjoy the storyline and the music.”
- “The story is entertaining and it features multiple voice actors, which I thought was a nice surprise.”
- “The storyline is actually fun and kept me engaged.”
- “But the story, idea, and the fact that it's free knocked my whole impression towards the positive.”
- “Has a story, pretty bad platforming but not unplayable.”
- “I was sucked into the storyline, the characters, and the challenges themselves.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics of the game evoke a distinct retro vibe that some players appreciate, while others find them simplistic and occasionally mismatched. Despite the limited options for visual adjustments and control customization, many users enjoy the art style and find it refreshing in its simplicity. Overall, the visuals contribute to a nostalgic experience, though opinions on their quality vary significantly.
- “The visuals have a distinct retro vibe; I'm not sure if that was the intention, but I like it all the same.”
- “Art style is cool!”
- “The graphics were 'special'... the textures were the same and misplaced... the music played in an infinite loop... but my favorite sound was 'hmpppf'... I got brain damaged from this game somehow, but it also had some fun... the mechanics were pretty simple but good, the story was solid, and the level design was actually not too bad.”
- “For how simple the graphics, gameplay, and challenges are, it feels like a breath of fresh air.”
- “Graphics can be judged ambiguously; it worked for me, but I can see the point of disliking it.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with wall running and inconsistent voice acting. Many users experienced frustrating moments that required restarts, indicating a lack of polish and reliability. While some acknowledge the game's free status as a mitigating factor, the overall impression is that it suffers from significant stability issues.
- “All the bugs and glitches made me start over for the third time just to manage to complete it.”
- “This game has some weird bugs, along with the really buggy wall running that 7 out of 10 times won't work as expected.”
- “Clunky, unpolished, and buggy; the voice acting has inconsistent volume and skill levels.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay combines platforming and puzzle-solving elements, featuring wall runs and complex tasks that enhance progression. While some mechanics are simple yet effective, the overall experience is marred by graphical issues and repetitive audio. Despite these flaws, players find enjoyment in the solid level design and engaging narrative, making it a recommendable indie title.
- “Maybe a quality of life update here or there, but most of the mechanics work pretty solid for a little indie game. 10/10, gonna try to speed run it, would 100% recommend.”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, it also features a fun narrative with voice acting work and a custom soundtrack, among other goodies.”
- “Looks like this needs a lot of mechanics work before anything else.”
- “Qwop vibes of gameplay with puzzles.”
- “The gameplay consists of a mix of platforming and puzzle solving, with the former involving numerous platform hoppings and wall runnings, and the latter encompassing various complex tasks that must be completed in order to progress to the next level.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its relaxing quality and the custom soundtrack that complements the enjoyable gameplay and narrative. However, some users noted issues with repetitive loops and sound effects that detracted from the overall experience.
- “I really did enjoy the storyline and the music.”
- “It has a nice short story to keep you entertained, relaxing music and parkour!”
- “While the gameplay is enjoyable, it also features a fun narrative with voice acting work and a custom soundtrack, among other goodies.”
- “The music played in an infinite loop, which became quite annoying.”
- “The graphics were 'special'... the textures were the same and misplaced, and the music was repetitive.”
- “I got brain damaged from this game somehow, and the music didn't help with that.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game's conclusion evokes strong emotions, leaving a lasting impact and resonating deeply with their experiences.
- “The end especially had me feeling emotional.”
- “The story's depth truly resonated with me on an emotional level.”
- “I was moved to tears by the character's journey and the emotional weight of their choices.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game has been criticized, particularly regarding the controls, which many users feel are not sufficiently refined for an optimal gaming experience.
- “The controls are not optimized enough.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “I frequently encounter lag and frame drops, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game to be minimal, as it is relatively short and straightforward, avoiding any significant tedium.