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Aonar

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55%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
music, gameplay
87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

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Aonar is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Austin Wolfe and was released on August 21, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

This is an immersive cinematic storytelling experience based on Scottish folklore. Become a part of the lighthouse keeper's story, and take a journey with him on the Scottish Isles. This is an exploratory application.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
story4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Aonar features stunning visuals and impressive animations, particularly in the lighting and water effects, creating an immersive experience.
  • The narrated story is calm and relaxing, making it a pleasant way to spend around 20-30 minutes in a beautifully rendered environment.
  • As a free experience, Aonar is well-crafted for a small team, reminiscent of high-quality VR animated shorts from notable studios.
  • Aonar lacks meaningful gameplay and interactivity, functioning more as a short VR film than a traditional game.
  • There are technical issues reported, such as audio balance problems and compatibility issues with certain VR headsets like the Valve Index.
  • The experience does not allow for scene revisits or pauses, limiting the ability to fully enjoy the beautiful environments.
  • story
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a calming, introspective experience rooted in Scottish folklore, offering a lovely, immersive environment that players can enjoy for about half an hour. While the narrative may not be particularly special and lacks replayability for specific scenes, it is complemented by beautiful artwork and music, making it a worthwhile free experience on the Meta Oculus Quest 2. Overall, it provides a relaxing escape, though some players wish for more interaction and the ability to pause and savor the environments.

    • “Lovely short story game that you can sit down and relax to but still feel immersed in.”
    • “The story isn't anything special, and the story quality is much lower than Gloomy Eyes, but it's free.”
    • “The story is slow-paced and there are scenes that just linger.”
    • “It's an introspective story that has Scottish folklore at its roots.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork that complements the game's calming narrative, creating an immersive experience. Users appreciate the visual design across various scenes, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the short gameplay.

    • “The artwork is really nice and fits the game amazingly, creating a calm experience.”
    • “Really enjoyed the music and, although it is a short story, it's a relaxing way to spend 20 minutes or so in an immersive graphical environment.”
    • “The developer did a great job with the artwork for the different scenes.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the immersive experience, making it a relaxing accompaniment to the short story. However, some users suggest improvements, such as adjusting the balance between vocals and music or providing audio customization options in the main menu. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight of the game.

    • “Really enjoyed the music and, although it is a short story, it's a relaxing way to spend 20 minutes or so in an immersive graphical environment.”
    • “The music is wonderful.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “You could improve it by adjusting the vocals to music ratio or giving the option to adjust the audio in the main menu.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay aspect of the software has been criticized for lacking any meaningful interactions or gameplay loops, resulting in a non-engaging experience.

    • “There are no gameplay loops in this software, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
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Aonar is a simulation game.

Aonar is available on PC and Windows.

Aonar was released on August 21, 2023.

Aonar was developed by Austin Wolfe.

Aonar has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Aonar is a single player game.

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