Aurion

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 168 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
Aurion Game Cover
An ambitious first game that stumbles occasionally but ultimately impresses with fun gameplay and extensive world-building.
Starting at $0.89Buy now
Get on Steam Get on itch.io Store

"Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with an intriguing story, compelling game mechanics, excellent visuals, and music. As Enzo, unlock over 50 skills and master the art of Caaro aargudan, a special martial art that relies on your fighting instinct. Experience real-time fighting gameplay, inspired by the old 2D “Tales Of” games, with features such as aerial combo, magic/skill counter, and Dash."

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

61%
Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
story99 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique African-inspired setting with beautiful artwork and world-building that stands out in the gaming landscape.
  • Combat is engaging and offers a variety of mechanics, allowing for creative combos and strategies, which can be rewarding to master.
  • The story is thought-provoking and explores deep themes, with well-developed characters and emotional arcs that resonate with players.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including long loading times, frame rate drops, and a lack of polish in animations and controls, particularly when using a keyboard and mouse.
  • The English localization has numerous grammatical errors and awkward dialogue, which can detract from the overall experience and immersion.
  • Some gameplay elements, such as the combat system, can feel repetitive and unbalanced, leading to a lack of challenge in certain encounters.
  • story217 mentions

    The story of "Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan" is praised for its deep themes, engaging characters, and unique African cultural influences, offering a fresh take on traditional RPG narratives. While the world-building and emotional depth are highlighted, some reviewers note issues with linear storytelling, awkward dialogue, and excessive exposition that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many players find the story compelling enough to keep them invested throughout the game.

    • “The story is great and goes emotional places you likely won't expect.”
    • “The story, however, was the real star of the show, keeping me engaged and intrigued throughout.”
    • “The story overall is really interesting, with a lot of heavy themes like oppression, exploitation, national identity, historic trauma, and human spirituality.”
    • “The storytelling and dialogue feel awkward.”
    • “The storytelling is very linear, which I’m not personally a fan of, but the game has an excess of extraneous information that bogs down the actual story.”
    • “To make matters worse, this information is usually presented as a chart or block of text separate from the normal game, which breaks the flow of the story.”
  • gameplay70 mentions

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring ambitious mechanics and a unique blend of combat and storytelling, but often suffers from clunky execution and a lack of polish. While the combat is engaging and offers depth, it can be difficult to grasp due to unclear mechanics and a steep learning curve. Overall, the game presents a creative experience with beautiful art and strong narrative elements, but players seeking a polished gameplay experience may find it frustrating.

    • “Really cool art style, interesting combat mechanics, and a unique story.”
    • “A fresh, fantastic take on an action RPG, with a lot of interesting blending of story and gameplay.”
    • “Ultimately, this game gave me a pretty good story that explored existential issues through fighting with the elements, and some really good gameplay that kept me busy for a good while.”
    • “The style is beautiful, the world is complex, but the gameplay is just awful and the storytelling style is pretty rough.”
    • “There are plenty of flaws, serious enough that if you're here just for the gameplay, I wouldn't really bother.”
    • “Of this 45 minutes, only 20 minutes has been gameplay and of the 20, only 5 or so has been anything more than walking around and talking.”
  • music31 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its unique African instrumentation and overall quality, enhancing the aesthetic experience. However, some tracks are noted to be repetitive, with a limited number of compositions that can detract from the immersion, especially during combat and cutscenes. While the soundtrack complements the game's visuals well, an expanded variety of tracks would have improved the overall experience.

    • “The music is good and unique with African instrumentation. It's rare that anything sounds too familiar, but the 'Something Silly is Happening' track for levity is perhaps too silly, and the main combat track has a repetitive quality in that sections play twice before moving on to the next. The whole thing loops noticeably at the end if the battle lasts that long, but I didn't mind it too much as the game isn't that long.”
    • “Other than that, the aesthetics, music, and graphics were spectacular.”
    • “I loved the story, characters, the music, and everything about it.”
    • “The major sound issues are that many combats do not have any background music at all, and the animated cutscenes (not the ones formed from the game sprites) do not respect the game's sound settings.”
    • “The music matches the art well; however, there aren't as many tracks as big-budget JRPGs have.”
    • “The major sound issues are that many combats do not have any background music at all, and the animated cutscenes (not the ones formed from the game sprites) do not respect the game's sound settings.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning artwork, diverse biomes, and unique art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted a few rough edges, the visuals, along with impressive cut scenes and creative combat, reflect the developers' dedication to design. Overall, the aesthetics significantly contribute to the game's immersive storytelling and exploration.

    • “Other than that, the aesthetics, music, and graphics were spectacular.”
    • “It's worth playing for the story alone, but the gorgeous visuals and flashy, creative combat don't hurt.”
    • “+ beautiful graphics, with a different look and biome in every location that you travel to”
    • “I was intrigued by the setting and art style, but the game feels so clunky that I couldn't get into it.”
    • “It's a little rough around the edges, but you can tell the devs spent a lot of time and thought hard about design choices, especially the art style.”
    • “The graphics fit fairly well.”
  • character development8 mentions

    The character development in the game is highly praised, particularly the dynamic growth of the husband and wife as they navigate challenges together, showcasing their differing perspectives and strengths. This depth is reflected not only in the narrative but also in the game's stunning art and soundtrack, which enhance the storytelling experience. Overall, the characters are well-rounded and avoid being one-dimensional, contributing to a rich and engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The husband and wife both undergo massive character development and work through rocky times together to prevent them from being one-dimensional. They have different ideas, strengths, and opinions, and they don't always agree.”
    • “The art is beautiful, with excellent character designs and gloriously painted environments.”
    • “You can see it clearly in the beautiful level and character design and in the very good soundtrack, which mixed together very well. The way the story was told and the turns it took showcased the influences beautifully.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The game features a well-written story that takes players on an unexpected emotional journey, filled with challenges and personal growth. This depth adds significant emotional resonance, elevating it beyond a typical RPG experience.

    • “The story is great and goes to emotional places you likely won't expect.”
    • “Their journey, filled with challenges and personal growth, adds a layer of emotional depth to the game, making it more than just a typical RPG.”
    • “The story is well written and touching.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-timed and complements the characters' journey, blending moments of levity with serious and thought-provoking themes. However, some players feel that the humor can be juvenile and detracts from the overall impact of the story, lacking the charm of guilty pleasure comedy. Overall, while the humor is appreciated by many, it is not universally well-received.

    • “The humor comes in at the right time, but we all know Enzo and Ernie's journey wasn't pretty.”
    • “You will really enjoy the characters in this game, lots of humor, seriousness, and thought-provoking stories being told on your journey.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game exhibits some clunkiness and occasional bugs, particularly with menu navigation and heavy reading requirements, which can make it challenging to follow the gameplay. However, these technical issues are infrequent and often overshadowed by the game's creativity, engaging story, and enjoyable mechanics. Overall, while stability could be improved, it does not significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “It's clunky and sometimes buggy compared to other games we're used to, and it can be difficult to keep track of all of the concepts, names, phrases, and gameplay techniques being thrown at you.”
    • “Some technical glitches, but they are very rare and mostly involve having to reload a page on a menu due to buttons appearing incorrectly.”
    • “I could complain about minor glitches that may rarely require a reload, but all of those things are easily ignored due to how amazing this game is.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Overall, players find the game to have minimal grinding, allowing for a smooth and engaging experience without unnecessary time sinks. The combination of dynamic cutscenes, enjoyable combat, and varied gameplay elements like dungeon crawling and puzzles contributes to a well-paced adventure that feels substantial without being tedious.

    • “Not too grindy of a game unless you want it to be.”
    • “It is quite long for a game with little padding, even though the game lacks time sinks like grinding or optional goals and subplots. I ended the game at around a day's total play time.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game's optimization is somewhat inconsistent, with performance issues that can be noticeable but not game-breaking. While translation quality is lacking, players find that success in combat is more dependent on skill execution than on character stats or equipment, particularly in the early stages. Overall, the game could benefit from further optimizations.

    • “It's a bit rough around the edges in terms of translation, and performance can be a bit touchy, but never to the point of being especially obstructive.”
    • “Require optimizations.”
    • “While stats improve your performance and your equipment provides some benefit, success in combat relies more on execution, especially early on where you aren't basically the strongest being on the planet.”
Positive mentions (%)Positive
Neutral mentions (%)Neutral
Negative mentions (%)Negative

Critic Reviews

60% average critic score

Buy Aurion

Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
3-3hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

Videos

Similar Games

Game News