Aron's Adventure
- April 7, 2021
- TiMerGames
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Reviews
- The game has a charming low-poly art style and beautiful graphics that create an enjoyable atmosphere.
- Combat is fun 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 with 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 feels unpolished and incomplete, with many mechanics and features needing further refinement.
- story65 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 "saving the world," which some players found charming while others deemed it cliché and rushed. Despite its shortcomings, including bugs that hinder progression and a lack of depth in character development, many reviewers appreciated the effort put into the narrative and the immersive world, with some noting emotional moments and a decent variety of quests. Overall, while the story may not be groundbreaking, it serves as a functional backdrop for the gameplay experience.
“The story was great.”
“A surprisingly story-driven quest line.”
“The game from start to finish had a very interesting storyline.”
“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' story.”
“The story and setup are cliche almost to the point of parody.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the charming art style, impressive lighting, and overall visual polish, especially considering it was developed by a small team. While some noted a mix of art styles and minor graphical glitches, the game's aesthetic is often described as beautiful and immersive, contributing to an enjoyable exploration experience. However, a few players found the low-poly design unappealing and reminiscent of older games, indicating that the graphics may not resonate with everyone.
“What a charming indie game! Considering it was made by 2 people, it's surprisingly well polished. The 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 smoothly (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.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally easy to learn and offers fun combat mechanics, with a variety of weapon types and mini open-worlds to explore. However, some players have noted a lack of clear instructions for certain mechanics, such as using healing items, and the absence of a lock-on feature can make combat feel awkward. While the game has potential with its charming graphics and advanced mechanics, some aspects feel unfinished or dull, leading to mixed reviews overall.
“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 lack of a lock-on mechanic can make the combat feel uncomfortable.”
“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.”
- music18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers noting its effectiveness in setting the mood and complementing the visuals. While some express a desire for more variety, the overall consensus is that the soundtrack is a standout feature that elevates the gaming experience, despite some criticisms of other aspects like voice acting and storytelling.
“This game has well done animations for the scope and detail of the game and helps to bring the story to life along with proper musical cues.”
“Has an amazing soundtrack and moments that bring goosebumps.”
“I just have to say that the soundtrack is really beautiful.”
“Music and visuals work fine, could have had something here, but the presentation is aggressively boring.”
“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.”
“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.”
- stability8 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 terrain. 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 occasional hiccup.
“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.”
“Unfortunately still buggy, but a good play.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, characterized by a charming art style, good animations, and beautiful music that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Legend of Zelda series. However, some players feel that the bloom and atmospheric effects can be excessive, slightly detracting from the overall experience.
“Cute game, with beautiful music and a nice atmosphere.”
“The art style, animations, and graphics are good (not great, but good), and the atmosphere is nice.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's monetization strategy raises concerns, with some players perceiving it as a cash grab rather than a polished product, despite appreciating its artistic style.
“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.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems like the developers are more focused on squeezing money out of players than delivering a quality gaming experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it clear that the game prioritizes profit over player satisfaction.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users note that the emotional impact of the game is occasionally diminished by the limited use of spoken dialogue, as only key characters are fully voiced while others rely on text. This inconsistency can disrupt immersion, particularly in more emotionally charged moments.
“The dialogue is not everywhere, and in some of the rifts, you will have only 'key' characters with spoken dialogue while everyone else is just text. This breaks immersion in some of the more emotional rifts.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game often stems from characters delivering explanations in a lazy manner, coupled with subpar voice acting, resulting in moments that feel unintentionally funny.
“The characters often explain things in such a lazy manner, combined with poor voice acting, that it becomes unintentionally humorous.”
“The game's humor shines through in its quirky dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game mixes clever puns with slapstick moments, making every encounter a delightful surprise.”
