Get on Steam"Alekon is a single-player fantasy arcade game with an intriguing story and stellar music. Photograph whimsical creatures, known as fictions, and interact with them in their environment to collect poses. Solve puzzles, engage in unique quests and mini-games, and indulge your artistic side with creative toys. Join the community on Discord and discover over 50 characters, each with unique personalities and collectable poses."
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Alekon offers a charming and vibrant world filled with unique creatures, known as 'Fictions', that players can photograph and interact with, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game features a free-roam mode after completing on-rails sections, allowing players to explore at their own pace and discover hidden secrets and additional poses for the creatures.
- Alekon includes a variety of mini-games and quests that provide rewards and customization options, making the gameplay diverse and engaging.
- Some mini-games, particularly rhythm-based ones, can be frustratingly difficult, which may detract from the otherwise relaxing gameplay experience.
- The scoring system for photographs is simplified, which some players feel reduces the sense of accomplishment when taking great pictures.
- Certain poses for the creatures can be challenging to capture due to awkward angles, leading to potential frustration for completionists.
- music29 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its impressive quality and variety, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere and overall experience. While many players enjoy the soundtrack and find it uplifting, some express frustration with the difficulty of the music mini-games, which detracts from their enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and emotional resonance.
“The soundtrack fits really well with the whimsical atmosphere, and the send-off song for the credits made any of my previous frustration disappear.”
“The music is very impressive, especially for such a small team.”
“The game's soundtrack is as varied as its characters and environment, and equally as valuable to the experience.”
“One con is some of the mini games are frustratingly hard, especially the music games.”
“The music games, however, are the ultimate bane of my existence.”
“I've probably spent as much time on the hardest music mini game as the entire rest of the game, and that's sad, because I genuinely feel it's the least enjoyable part of the game.”
- story25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and engaging, featuring a vibrant hub world where players interact with various creatures, each offering unique side quests and mini-games that enhance gameplay. Players appreciate the nostalgic elements reminiscent of Pokémon Snap, while the additional quests and character backstories provide depth and charm, making the overall experience rewarding and enjoyable. The narrative is complemented by a variety of fun challenges and customization options, keeping the gameplay fresh and interesting.
“The tone and art style are completely different from that game, and it has a cute, funny story and vibe with plenty of detail in the fictions you meet that I'd absolutely recommend!”
“Addictive gameplay, colorful characters, a heartwarming story, and a nostalgic charm throughout, with an attentive dev team that addressed most of my criticisms during my playthrough and the rest in the updates following it.”
“The story in here is… well… it exists.”
“Every fiction you meet embodies a concept--some more profound, others just plain silly--along with a personality that fits their concept and a backstory that reveals itself upon discovering new poses.”
“[b]-the story!”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Alekon is a blend of photography-based mechanics reminiscent of Pokémon Snap, enhanced by a variety of engaging minigames such as quizzes and rhythm challenges that keep the experience fresh. Players can explore freely, unlocking new gameplay elements and customization options, while the overall mechanics are smooth and enjoyable. The development team has been responsive to feedback, addressing issues promptly, which contributes to a polished and addictive gameplay experience.
“Sure, the main gameplay revolves around taking photos, getting good scores to unlock new parts of the game, and there are parts that are on rails just like in Pokémon Snap, but most of your time will be spent walking around freely!”
“Addictive gameplay, colorful characters, a heartwarming story, and a nostalgic charm throughout, with an attentive dev team that addressed most of my criticisms during my playthrough and the rest in the updates following it.”
“The mechanics are smooth, and the soundtrack is amazing.”
“Alekon doesn't have the focus on tight mechanics that Snap does -- none of the repetition of levels to learn movement patterns, or getting ever so slightly better shots to maximize scores, or finding new interactions over time.”
“The core gameplay is rather simple: you're placed on a moving track through a level with the goal of taking pictures of creatures known as 'fictions' in a variety of poses.”
“The difficulty and quality of these minigames varies as much as their content--though they all help break up the core gameplay segments enough to keep it from getting boring.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics and art style of the game are highly praised for their appeal and detail, contributing to a cute and engaging atmosphere. Players appreciate the aesthetic customization options that enhance the visual experience, making the game visually rewarding alongside its fun gameplay mechanics. Overall, the refined visuals and charming creature designs significantly elevate the game's appeal.
“The tone and art style are completely different from that game, and it has a cute, funny story and vibe with plenty of detail in the fictions you meet that I'd absolutely recommend!”
“I really enjoy the direction the devs took with the visuals in this game.”
“Almost immediately, the relaxing gameplay mixed with the music and art style sealed the deal.”
“Do you want to play Pokémon Snap, but don't want to pay $60 and are fine with a lower-graphic alternative with a 'free-roam' mode?”
“[b]-the graphics and art style!”
“[b]-the graphics and art style!”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Alekon" is highlighted by its heartwarming story, colorful characters, and nostalgic charm, creating a wholesome experience that resonates with players. Many reviewers appreciate the game's inspiring message and the emotional impact it leaves, particularly through its engaging gameplay and memorable soundtrack. Overall, players find it to be a delightful and uplifting game that evokes strong feelings and a sense of connection.
“Alekon is such a well-done, heartwarming game with an inspiring message.”
“Photo collection + puzzles + mini games + amazing soundtrack + fun characters + unexpected emotional resonance that is still sticking with me.”
“Ending was super great and heartwarming as well.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a cute and funny story, charming characters, and clever references to other games and media that enhance the experience without being overwhelming. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and find the situations, such as the irony of giving up on challenges, to be particularly amusing. Overall, the game offers a delightful blend of humor and engaging interactions that contribute to its fun and memorable atmosphere.
“The tone and art style are completely different from that game, and it has a cute, funny story and vibe with plenty of detail in the fictions you meet that I'd absolutely recommend!”
“Also, there's a fiction of 'trying new things and immediately giving up,' which I found hilarious because I was at that very moment contemplating giving up on 100%, and the irony bolstered me.”
“There are references to other games and media in some conversations, and I am finding it to be on point, funny, and not in my face.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming design and whimsical elements, featuring cute creatures and a fitting soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful attention to detail and the uplifting send-off song, which helps alleviate any frustrations, contributing to a delightful and immersive environment.
“The atmosphere of the game is charming, with cute creatures and some memes sprinkled throughout.”
“The soundtrack fits really well with the whimsical atmosphere, and the send-off song for the credits made any of my previous frustrations disappear.”
“Wonderful design, lovable creatures, thoughtful implementation of every detail, and beautiful atmospheres have me playing more and more.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
While some players find certain mini-games tedious and control issues detract from the experience, the overall consensus is that the game avoids feeling grindy or repetitive, with smooth progression that maintains excitement throughout.
“However, on the other hand, the experience is marred by some tedious mini-games that took away from the overall enjoyment, with controls sometimes feeling floaty and depth perception being an issue.”
“The game never feels grindy, boring, or repetitive; the progression is smoothly done and the excitement continues.”
