Among the Heavens

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Among the Heavens is a single player casual management game with a kids theme. It was developed by CorePunch Gamestudio and was released on November 6, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Up in the sky in a fantasy world, two friends Cid and Markus decided to bring an old tavern back to life in Among the Heavens!

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 121 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Engaging and challenging time management gameplay with a comfortable difficulty curve.
Charming and whimsical visual style with expressive 3D characters and an inviting fantasy sky setting.
Incorporates a match-3 mini-game for power-ups which adds variety and strategic elements, and offers easy achievements.

Gameplay can become repetitive and hectic at higher levels, sometimes frustrating due to random events like drink spills and challenging customer behaviors.
Technical issues including crashes in full-screen mode, poor support for widescreen resolutions, and a problematic in-game currency system that reduces gold when replaying levels.
Match-3 mini-game feels out of place, simplistic, and tedious for some players; overall, the game lacks innovation and polish compared to similar titles in the genre.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Among the Heavens delivers engaging time-management gameplay centered around running a magical tavern, combining fast-paced multitasking with resource allocation and match-3 mini-games for variety. While praised for its charming visuals and stable mechanics, some players find the gameplay chaotic, repetitive, and occasionally confusing due to convoluted systems and impatience-driven challenges. Overall, it offers a fun casual diner-dash experience with moments of complexity that may not appeal to all.
- “The combination of time management and resource allocation creates a satisfying gameplay loop, rewarding players for multitasking effectively and adapting quickly to increasingly complex scenarios.”
- “In addition to its core time management mechanics, the game incorporates match-3 mini-games that serve as enjoyable diversions while offering additional rewards and opportunities for progression.”
- “Magical power-ups further enhance the gameplay, providing players with tools to manage busy periods, overcome difficult levels, and optimize tavern operations.”
- “Gameplay: last customer randomly appears out of nowhere, orders potion, drinks, orders again, drinks, spills drink, orders again... It's the last freaking level for the restaurant!”
- “Gameplay (match-3) is ridiculous and badly made; T-shaped connections are not detected properly. It's quite annoying to always listen to the lady explaining why we do match-3.”
- “The game mechanics are intransparent, convoluted, and messy, and the difficulty is all over the place. The handling of resources between levels, the persistence of upgrades and power-up potions, are unclear and not displayed anywhere on the world screen.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Among the Heavens" feature a charming, cartoon-style blend of colorful 3D and 2D elements with expressive characters and whimsical, detailed environments. While some find the visuals cute and fitting for the game's fantasy sky-city theme, others consider the graphics basic or outdated, with limited variation and occasional mismatched lighting. Overall, the art style is pleasant and well-executed but may not impress those expecting high-end visuals or widescreen support.
- “The 3D animated characters are colorful and expressive, while the floating tavern and surrounding cloudscapes are richly detailed, giving the game a whimsical and enchanting aesthetic.”
- “I love the cute animation, voice acting, and graphic style, and overall it gave me a very pleasant experience.”
- “Very enjoyable casual game, it's pretty well done and the art style is cute.”
- “The graphics are so bad that it feels as if it is from the 90's.”
- “I thought the graphics were not very good, and it reminded me of clip-art, with characters' lighting that did not match the environment.”
- “Graphics are fine in themselves, but the fact that it does not support widescreen affects the overall perception.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some finding it relaxing and fitting, while others describe it as repetitive or annoying enough to mute. Overall, it is considered adequate but not particularly outstanding, with many players opting to turn it off and listen to their own music instead.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The soundtrack is good and the graphics are in a sort of 3D.”
- “The game is a mixture of dinner dash with candy crush, but not only does the game have a DD aspect but it also forces you to think strategically by placing certain customers at specific tables for a bonus, as well as playing music to make them happy, reading stories to those waiting and more!”
- “The music made me quit immediately.”
- “The music reminds me of annoying clickbait videos on YouTube.”
- “Aside from some repetitive pipe music that can get stuck in your head for the rest of the day, the game's soundtrack is nothing outstanding.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game blends whimsical fantasy elements with strategic time management, appealing to both casual and simulation fans. While some players find it immersive and touching, others consider it forgettable or even silly, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “The combination of fantasy storytelling, strategic depth, and fast-paced action makes it appealing to both casual gamers and fans of time management simulations.”
- “Overall, Among the Heavens delivers a delightful and immersive experience, combining strategic time management, whimsical storytelling, and visually appealing design.”
- “He heard about the kid's grandfather from her, and Markus felt touched by her story, even though the heartless monster of a mother did not care one bit.”
- “About the story, I almost forgot, it seems really stupid... really.”
- “Because the story exists, not only do you and your bartender friend seek riches from creepy sky people, but you also have special friends that drop in to visit as well as a grumpy old boss who is needier than my girlfriend.”
- “The story is forgettable.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is present but somewhat mitigated by match-3 bonus levels that provide extra items and rewards. However, these match-3 segments can feel slow and tedious, and the coin rewards system may unnecessarily encourage repetitive farming.
- “The match 3 aspect is just for bonus items and bonus levels which cuts the grind, but the match 3 itself is fairly dragged out and tedious.”
- “I can understand if devs want to prevent people from farming coins, they don't have to award coins again to those who have already completed the same level earlier.”
- “Grinding achievements: yes, a bit.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is light and engaging, adding a fun element to its time management gameplay and challenging levels. The comedic touches enhance the overall entertaining experience without overshadowing the gameplay.