Aritana and the Harpy's Feather

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Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Duaik Entretenimento and was released on July 5, 2014. It received very positive reviews from players.

Aritana is a platform game which the main aspect of its mechanics is the possibility of changing your stance. This stances define attributes such Speed, Jump Force, Attacks and Special Abilities. The player must choose between these stances to overcome obstacles and fight the Spirits of the Forest in a quick, intuitive and fun gameplay mechanic.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

graphics11 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game features unique controls that are intuitive and enhance the gameplay experience.
It has beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack that complement the Brazilian folklore theme.
The gameplay is challenging yet fair, with a well-balanced difficulty level that encourages learning from mistakes.

The game can feel generic at times, lacking the charm and depth that could elevate it beyond a standard platformer.
Some players experienced issues with controller compatibility, finding it clunky compared to keyboard controls.
The story and cutscenes could benefit from better narration or written context, as they may be confusing for players unfamiliar with the cultural references.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
12%
19%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty, attention to detail, and artistic style, contributing to a polished and immersive experience. While some users noted issues with menu design and optimization leading to temporary low frame rates, the overall visual presentation, including vibrant colors and atmospheric effects, enhances the gameplay significantly. The combination of stunning artwork and a captivating soundtrack makes it a standout title in the platforming genre.
- “The art style in the cutscenes is very nice, the music and sounds are fine, and it feels all polished.”
- “It's amazing how they were able to put so much detail into the graphics and animations; this game basically has it all.”
- “What I loved about this game is the attention to each and every detail and animation, the backgrounds, the lighting effects, and the overall graphics/artwork. It is very beautiful; the devs have outdone themselves with this game.”
- “Poor optimization; when starting levels on max graphics, it has low FPS for some time, then it fixes itself. (My PC is not top of the line but definitely good, runs Overwatch on ultra 60 FPS.)”
- “The visuals, as you can see from the screenshots above, are generally cheery, although some levels are darker, like the ones in caves.”
- “Overall a wonderful platforming experience. I really enjoyed this game a lot, but the graphics could use improvement.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
18%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting the cheerful and tropical themes that complement the visuals. The soundtrack is described as polished and engaging, making players want to turn up the volume and even seek out the music outside of the game. Overall, the combination of striking visuals and an amazing soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The plot is simple, but the visuals and the music are very striking!”
- “This platform game is not the most complex one, but it is fun, very good looking, and has an amazing soundtrack.”
- “The music is very beautiful (I want the soundtrack in mp3 to listen to outside the game), the graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay flows very well.”
- “The soundtrack is the same - cheery, happy-go-lucky music.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by precise mechanics and a fast-paced experience, lasting around four hours. Players appreciate the interesting stance changes and ability-switching mechanics, which evolve from easy to challenging, particularly from the third level onward, introducing puzzle-platformer elements. Overall, the game offers a refreshing take on its genre with beautiful visuals and engaging, challenging gameplay.
- “With an innovative theme and clever mechanics, this game is a breath of fresh air in a genre that seems so stalled sometimes.”
- “A fast game, with no more than 4 hours of gameplay.”
- “It starts pretty easy but becomes increasingly challenging from the third level onwards, where its mechanics of timed attacks start to resemble a puzzle-platformer and really begin to shine.”
- “The gameplay revolves around using your powers.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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12%
38%
The game's story, rooted in Brazilian folklore, is described as simple yet engaging, complemented by striking visuals and music. However, some players found the narrative confusing, particularly due to a lack of English narration in cutscenes, which hindered comprehension. Overall, while the story has its flaws, it is appreciated for its charm and artistic presentation.
- “The story is simple and cool based on Brazilian folklore.”
- “With lovely cut-scenes that present the story beautifully, this game sure has some great content stored within it.”
- “I like the game's story although there is a mega spoiler at the ending; beware! (It's called the harpy's feather, but what you find at the end is an eagle or a hawk, not a harpy, but whatever :3)”
- “The story could actually be told, you know?”
- “The story cutscenes really could have used some English narration or annotation as they lacked comprehension without it.”
- “I've got a little bit confused about the story (who is the man they are trying to save? What's that boss?), and the items you find throughout the game, but the visuals are really nice!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its unique and enchanting setting, enhanced by magical graphics that complement the shamanistic theme. Additionally, the lovely forest effects and well-crafted soundtracks contribute significantly to creating an immersive experience.
- “Unique atmosphere and setting.”
- “Magical atmospheric graphics fit perfectly into the shamanistic atmosphere.”
- “Lovely forest-type effects and soundtracks blend well with the game to create that atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been criticized for initially low frame rates when starting levels on maximum graphics, although performance stabilizes after a short period. Users noted decent overall performance, but rain effects significantly impacted frame rates.
- “Poor optimization; when starting levels on max graphics, it has low FPS for some time before it fixes itself. My PC is not top of the line, but it's definitely good and runs Overwatch on ultra at 60 FPS.”
- “Performance-wise, it was decent, except for the parts where there was rain.”

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Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a platformer game with fantasy theme.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing Aritana and the Harpy's Feather.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather was released on July 5, 2014.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather was developed by Duaik Entretenimento.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Aritana and the Harpy's Feather is a single player game.

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