Aron's Adventure
- January 16, 2019
- TiMerGames
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Reviews
- The game features a charming low-poly art style and beautiful graphics that enhance the overall experience.
- Combat is enjoyable and responsive, with a variety of abilities that add depth to gameplay.
- The developers are actively updating the game and addressing bugs, showing a commitment to improving the player experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and enjoyment.
- Voice acting and dialogue quality are inconsistent, often feeling amateurish and detracting from the story.
- The game lacks polish in various areas, including UI design and combat mechanics, making it feel unfinished.
- story130 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and linear, often relying on familiar tropes like the "chosen one" and "save the world" narrative, which some players found charming while others deemed it cliché and shallow. Many reviews noted issues with pacing, bugs affecting quest progression, and a lack of engaging cutscenes, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the emotional moments and the effort put into the world-building, suggesting that while the story may not be groundbreaking, it offers enough to keep players entertained.
“The story was great.”
“The story is not exactly Game of Thrones, but there are quite a few tear-jerking moments in there that I was not prepared for.”
“A lot of care went into what they were making, and I saw that in the fact that it is a voiced story (the important bits are), a lot of different play styles, a decent variety of enemies, a beautiful world, and a very responsive developer.”
“The story is shallow and poorly written, but the gameplay mechanics and amazing OST make the game redeemable.”
“The world feels bland, the characters have no personality, the voice and audio mixing sounds like somebody is reading from a children’s book, and I couldn’t care less about yet another 'chosen one' BS story.”
“It's clear that a lot of work and passion has gone into making this game, but I just can't get invested in the story with still-frame cutscenes.”
- graphics76 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many praising the charming art style, impressive lighting, and overall visual polish, especially considering it was developed by a small team. While some players appreciate the low-poly aesthetic and find it cute and immersive, others note inconsistencies in the UI and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere, making exploration enjoyable despite some minor technical issues.
“What a charming indie game, considering it was made by 2 people it's surprisingly well polished, combat is weighty and responsive, the graphics are very good and the lighting is very impressive.”
“The graphics are truly beautiful and the game runs smooth (at least for me).”
“As far as visuals go the game is great just walking around in the woods is so bright and warm, the caves are just dark enough to make you feel enclosed but not so dark that you can't see anything, the populated areas feel busy like the characters actually have things to do besides just talk to you.”
“Perhaps the biggest red flag, for me personally, is the fact that the graphics for the UI don't match the game world at all.”
“With the graphical style the devs have chosen, this makes it feel like a demo for a game from the mid 90s, not a current gen indie.”
“Graphics are just above Lego but without the environment destruction capability.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and easy-to-learn mechanics, with a variety of weapon types and mini open-worlds to explore, reminiscent of titles like "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild." However, some players note issues such as a lack of clear instructions for certain mechanics, an uncomfortable combat experience due to the absence of a lock-on feature, and a feeling of emptiness or unfinished elements in the overall game. While the gameplay has redeemable qualities, it is marred by core issues that detract from the experience.
“The gameplay is fairly upfront fantasy fare and is easy to get the hang of pretty quickly.”
“Really fun gameplay with a wonderful collection of mini open-worlds to explore.”
“The mechanics are easy to use and provide you with some nice variation for attacks.”
“Some mechanics, like the healing items, are not explained properly; that you have to put them on your hotkeys to use them, but this is never explained.”
“The gameplay could easily be forgiven, or even add to the game's charm, if other aspects of gameplay are solid enough to prop it up, but unfortunately the rest of the game is either too dull or feels unfinished.”
“But regarding more substantial, core issues to the foundation of the gameplay, even after less than an hour of playtime, I can point out a few pretty obvious ones that make the game unfun to play, and should be pretty obvious for any QA tester.”
- music36 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting that it evokes strong emotional responses. While some express a desire for more variety, the soundtrack is generally considered a standout feature that elevates the overall experience, even amidst criticisms of other game elements. Overall, the music is described as well-composed and integral to the game's storytelling and ambiance.
“Has an amazing soundtrack and moments that bring goosebumps.”
“I just have to say that the soundtrack is really beautiful.”
“Cute game, with beautiful music and nice atmosphere.”
“Don't get me wrong, there are definitely some things to like about the game, but they're mostly surface-level and unnecessarily polished, like the soundtrack, the title cards, and some of the more flashy combat animations.”
“Music and visuals work fine, could have had something here, but the presentation is aggressively boring.”
“I must say if they spent the same time on voice acting as they did the music soundtrack, it might have made my experience different.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but players report frequent glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with combat and graphical elements. While these stability problems are noted, most reviewers agree that they are not game-breaking and are somewhat expected from an indie title developed by a small team. Overall, the experience remains positive despite the technical hiccups.
“Fun game, but horrible glitches and delays.”
“Really is a fun game with a decent story; if not for the glitches and bugs, it would be a lot of fun.”
“It can be a bit clunky sometimes when it comes to combat and also a bit buggy (I went through the ground and terrain/textures a couple of times), but nothing game-breaking either.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, characterized by a good art style, animations, and graphics, complemented by beautiful music. However, some players feel that the bloom and atmospheric effects can be excessive. Overall, it evokes a charming, Legend of Zelda-like vibe.
“Cute game, with beautiful music and nice atmosphere.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with some players feeling it prioritizes profit over quality, leading to a sense that the game is unfinished and resembles a cash grab.
“I have nothing against the artistic style of the game world, and I can even overlook the cheesy dialogue and below-average voice acting, but the game as a whole looks unfinished, assuming it's more than just a cash grab.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the lack of consistent spoken dialogue, with only key characters being fully voiced while others are relegated to text, can disrupt immersion in emotionally charged moments. This inconsistency may detract from the overall emotional impact of certain rifts in the game.
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game often stems from the characters' lazy explanations and subpar voice acting, which can create an unintentionally comedic effect. This aspect may appeal to players who enjoy a more absurd or ironic sense of humor.
“The characters often explain things in such a lazy way, combined with poor voice acting, that it becomes unintentionally humorous.”
“The humor in the game is often derived from the characters' lazy explanations and their amusingly poor voice acting.”
“The unintentional humor from the characters' lackadaisical explanations and subpar voice acting adds a unique charm to the game.”
