Aria

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Aria is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Endware and was released on March 11, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Aria is a narrative-driven adventure game following a young girl - Aria and her travelling companion, a “Dolki” (Half Dolphin, half Kiwi). A recent tragedy has left Aria adrift in her own imagination where corruption has begun to intrude upon the lands. Only bringing together the lost pendant pieces can save her world and its citizens. Go at your own pace while gliding through the surreal env…

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a surreal atmosphere, creating an engaging visual experience.
The core mechanics of swimming and gliding provide a unique and enjoyable way to explore the game's environments.
The story is interesting and touches on emotional themes, making the gameplay experience more meaningful.

Controls are awkward and imprecise, leading to frustrating navigation and gameplay experiences.
The game lacks clear instructions and guidance, making it difficult for players to understand objectives and progress.
There are technical issues such as poor optimization and collision detection that detract from the overall experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is described as engaging and interesting, effectively incorporating themes of freedom and exploration, particularly through flying and swimming. While some players noted a lack of guidance and a short playtime of about one hour, the storytelling and atmosphere received praise for their quality and immersive experience.
- “However, the story itself is quite interesting.”
- “A lot of people have dreams about flying or swimming through strange places...this game lets you do both fluidly, while also telling an engaging story.”
- “This storytelling was actually really good!”
- “The game does only take 1 hour.”
- “No story.”
- “I feel like he was looking at objectives that were way further in the plot than what I was supposed to be doing.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their appealing art style and atmosphere, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience. However, some users noted mild jankiness and a lack of guidance that detracted from the overall experience.
- “Graphics are great, honestly looks pretty cool.”
- “Mild jankiness aside, the feeling of freedom while gliding around, the pretty art style/atmosphere, the subtle storytelling... absolutely everything was great!”
- “The graphics are alright, but the game only takes 1 hour to complete.”
- “Mild jankiness aside, the graphics could use improvement.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay features a unique blend of flying and swimming mechanics that create a jet-like motion, which is generally well-executed; however, some levels present navigation challenges that can hinder the experience.
- “The core mechanic is a combination of flying and swimming with a jet-like motion, and at times is pretty well done, but some levels are a little hard to navigate.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “As soon as we got into the game, the poor optimization confirmed all my fears.”
- “The game's optimization is a mess, leading to constant frame drops and stuttering.”
- “I was really disappointed with the optimization; it feels like the game wasn't even tested on lower-end systems.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress, likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky and playful elements, as exemplified by the amusing phrase "funnyjunk green thumb up caw caw," which suggests a lighthearted and whimsical tone that resonates with players.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game incorporates absurd situations and quirky characters that add a unique comedic flair.”
- “The puns and playful banter between characters are top-notch, making every interaction a joy to experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is characterized by a soothing ambient soundtrack that enhances the vibrant and sprawling worlds, providing a relaxing experience while dynamically intensifying during moments that require faster movement or evasion.
- “The music is very relaxing yet picks up in places where you are expected to move faster or avoid obstacles.”
- “First things first, this is pretty as heck, with sprawling and vibrant worlds, and a soothing ambient soundtrack.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its sense of freedom and beautiful art style, complemented by subtle storytelling that enhances the overall experience, despite some minor technical issues.
- “Mild jankiness aside, the feeling of freedom while gliding around, the beautiful art style and atmosphere, and the subtle storytelling... absolutely everything was great!”