Aquarelle

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Aquarelle is a single player action game. It was developed by Andreev Worlds and was released on January 13, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

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.

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Single-Player

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12%

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.
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 unprofessional.
The tutorial is unskippable and poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences with frequent restarts.
The pricing is considered outrageous for the quality of the game, with many reviewers feeling it is not worth the cost.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a blend of walking simulator and platformer elements, featuring parkour mechanics that draw inspiration from Mirror's Edge. However, some users feel it lacks originality, as it appears to replicate certain obstacles and gameplay styles from other titles.
- “The gameplay combines walking simulator and platformer elements.”
- “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.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
- “The constant push for in-game purchases detracts from the gameplay and makes it feel like a chore.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is severely lacking, with clunky controls that detract 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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is perceived as misguided, with players finding the developers' claim that the high price is "funny" to be inappropriate, especially given the game's poor performance and lag issues. This has led to frustration among users, who feel that the price hike is more of a scam than a joke, overshadowing any potential comedic elements in the game. Overall, the humor is seen as a negative aspect that detracts from the gaming experience.
- “The dev thought it would be 'funny' to put the game at this price.”
- “The hijacking of the price leads to this negative review because who would do that then claim it's funny.”
- “The price is funny in a review response to a negative review, hijacking the price on something laggy and unplayable is not a joke.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are a mixed bag; while the colorful and relaxing visuals are appreciated, a bug preventing changes to graphic settings has left some players feeling like the game is running at a low quality.
- “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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized due to incorrect and buggy settings that hinder gameplay, and even after adjustments, players find it nearly unplayable, particularly due to an unskippable and poorly designed tutorial.
- “Incorrect and buggy settings. Even when these were finally fixed after a lot of fiddling about, the game is still virtually unplayable due to the unskippable tutorial, which is just awful.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration and disappointment regarding the game's emotional impact, highlighting a sense of betrayal due to its unplayable state and the developers' apparent negligence. The potential for enjoyment is overshadowed by concerns about the game's performance and the integrity of its installation process, leading to a lack of trust in the developers.