Aquarelle

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Aquarelle is a surreal adventure with parkour elements, where you have to find a way out of the virtual space into which its creator D-504 fell.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a colorful world with relaxing graphics, showcasing interesting visual elements.
There are multiple paths for the development of events, allowing for player choice and exploration.
Some players found a few cool aspects within the game, hinting at potential if properly developed.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and requires downloading external files to function properly, which is seen as unprofessional.
The tutorial is unskippable and poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences with long restart times.
The pricing is considered outrageous for the quality of the game, with many reviewers feeling it is not worth the cost.

gameplay
4 mentions
25 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of walking simulator and platformer elements, featuring parkour mechanics that draw inspiration from games like Mirror's Edge. However, some users express dissatisfaction, suggesting a lack of originality in its design.
- “Aquarelle is a parkour game that boldly incorporates some of the obstacles and mechanics from Mirror's Edge.”
- “The gameplay combines a walking simulator and platformer elements.”
- “Aquarelle is a parkour game that's just boldly copying some of the obstacles and even mechanics from Mirror's Edge.”
- “Roar factor: don't even get me started on the gameplay.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as misguided and inappropriate, with players criticizing the developers for joking about the game's high price and performance issues. Many find the attempt at humor surrounding the pricing to be unprofessional, especially given the game's lag and overall poor optimization, leading to a negative reception. Overall, the humor is seen as a poor attempt that detracts from the game's credibility and enjoyment.
graphics
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing a bug that prevented them from adjusting settings, resulting in subpar visuals. However, others appreciated the colorful and relaxing aesthetic of the game.
- “Colorful world with relaxing graphics.”
- “Graphic settings had a bug and couldn't be changed, for some reason, hence why the game looks like it's running on a potato.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is viewed negatively, with users criticizing it as a "lazy cash grab" that involves the use of stolen assets.
- “The monetization strategy feels like a blatant cash grab, prioritizing profits over player experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with clunky controls that detract significantly from the overall experience, making it frustrating and unenjoyable for players.
- “The optimization is non-existent; the controls are clunkier than a rusty bear trap, and the overall experience is about as enjoyable as a dip in a polluted river.”
- “Performance issues plague the game, making it feel sluggish and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- “The lack of proper optimization results in frequent frame drops and long loading times, severely impacting gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized due to numerous incorrect and buggy settings, which require extensive adjustments to resolve. Even after these fixes, players find the experience nearly unplayable, primarily due to an unskippable and poorly designed tutorial.
- “Incorrect and buggy settings made the game virtually unplayable. Even after a lot of fiddling to fix them, the unskippable tutorial is just awful.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it impossible to progress without constant restarts.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional response from users reflects frustration and disappointment, as they feel misled by the developers regarding the game's unplayable state and potential hidden issues. This sentiment is compounded by a lack of trust in the developers' intentions, leading to a sense of betrayal and caution among players.