Aurion

About

Who am I ? What is my place in this world ?There comes a time when everyone asks himself these questions. On Aurioma, an energy called Aurion reacts only to those who seek answers, connecting them to their ancestors. In the city of Zama, the king and queen,Enkwo and Ewineh Kori-Odan, are crowned on their wedding day. But this happy day will be the beginning of their struggles, their trials and th…

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 228 reviews

story85 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Aurion features a unique African-inspired setting and lore, providing a refreshing departure from typical fantasy tropes.
The combat system is engaging and offers a variety of combos and abilities, making battles fun and dynamic.
The art style is vibrant and visually appealing, with well-designed characters and environments.

The game suffers from long loading times and frequent crashes, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
The English translation has numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, making some dialogue difficult to understand.
The controls can feel clunky, especially when using a keyboard and mouse, leading to frustration during exploration and combat.

story
209 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
56%
3%
The story of "Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan" is praised for its unique African setting and deep themes, exploring concepts of self-discovery, oppression, and cultural identity. While many players find the narrative engaging and the characters well-developed, criticisms arise regarding awkward dialogue, heavy exposition, and a linear storytelling approach that can disrupt pacing. Overall, the game is recognized for its ambitious storytelling, though it suffers from translation issues and a sometimes convoluted presentation.
- “The story is great and goes to emotional places you likely won't expect.”
- “I loved the story, characters, the music, and everything about it.”
- “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 story seems like it could be a redeeming quality but just wasn't engaging or something that I cared about at all.”
- “The plot is a bit all over the place, with too many words that don't mean anything to the average player used without explanation or reference, made worse by the quality of the writing and poor translation.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
68%
7%
Gameplay in "Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its ambitious mechanics and unique cultural elements, while others criticize its clunky execution and lack of polish. Combat is generally seen as fun and responsive, offering depth and complexity, but the tutorial and overall gameplay experience can feel overwhelming and repetitive. Despite its flaws, the game is noted for its interesting story and character dynamics, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy action RPGs.
- “It's beautiful, stylish, has interesting characters and gameplay; yes, the platforming sometimes made me want to tear my hair out, but the rest of it was thoroughly enjoyable.”
- “The gameplay is where this title really shines.”
- “I felt like the combination of unique gameplay, art, and setting really made the game stand out in a way that is greater than the sum of its parts.”
- “The style is beautiful, the world is complex, but the gameplay is just awful and the storytelling style is pretty rough.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay itself in this specific game isn't engaging enough that I'd suggest others should buy it.”
- “The tutorial for combat is as bad as the system itself, presented on dull slides that feel the need to give you some in-lore explanation of what you will do, but not to present the idea through in-game mechanics coherently.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
42%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and beautiful visuals that reflect an African theme, while others criticize the technical execution, noting low resolution and choppy animations. Although the aesthetic appeal is highlighted, some players feel that the graphics do not fully utilize modern capabilities, leading to an overall average impression. Despite these shortcomings, the artwork and design choices are often described as charming and engaging, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “Aurion is an epic 2D African-themed fantasy action RPG full of nice hand-drawn graphics, charming characters, and an interesting story.”
- “Graphics are fine for the year it came out, but what the actual f..k is this garbage for gameplay and story.”
- “Low quality visuals and simplistic animations (I was playing in 2k resolution).”
- “Long story short, I was at first extremely disappointed; the graphics are inspired but technically pretty bad in realization, the engine never exploits truly your graphic cards.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
28%
7%
The music in the game is generally praised for its unique African instrumentation and beautiful soundtracks, effectively complementing the game's aesthetics and storytelling. However, some players noted that certain tracks can be repetitive and occasionally feel out of place, with a desire for a more expansive soundtrack. Overall, while the music is well-received, its repetitiveness and limited variety in longer play sessions were common points of critique.
- “The music of this game is fantastic as well and the element mixing system provides an interesting exploratory combat that I really enjoyed.”
- “I loved the story, characters, the music, and everything about it.”
- “The music matches the art well; however, there aren't as many tracks as big-budget JRPGs have.”
- “The music was hit or miss, with some of it being so awkwardly out of place.”
- “The music, although original, is a bit repetitive and not always timed.”
- “The major sound issues are that many combats do not have any background music at all, and the animated cutscenes do not respect the game's sound settings.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant performance issues such as long load times and frame rate drops, while others report acceptable performance on certain hardware. Overall, while there are rough edges and translation issues, the performance does not severely hinder gameplay for all users.
- “Performance is fine (GTX 780).”
- “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.”
- “Performance is abysmal with extremely long load times frequently in addition and extreme frame rate drops when streaming it.”
- “The game had performance issues when I played it.”
- “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.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotionally rich narrative, featuring unexpected twists and heartfelt moments that contribute to character development and personal growth. Reviewers highlight a particularly poignant revelation that evokes strong emotional responses, making the experience resonate deeply. However, some players felt overwhelmed by the initial complexity of the story's elements, which slightly detracted from their emotional engagement.
- “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.”
- “There is one part later in the game where a certain 'past' is revealed, and it is actually heartbreaking and tear-inducing.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
Character development is a standout feature of the game, with significant growth observed in the husband and wife duo as they navigate challenges together, preventing them from feeling one-dimensional. Erine also experiences a compelling character arc, enhanced by the game's beautiful art, character design, and soundtrack, which collectively reflect cultural influences and enrich the storytelling experience.
- “Character development was key to this story and it was conveyed throughout.”
- “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.”
- “Erine has a great arc and character development as well.”
- “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.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is marked by occasional bugs and glitches, such as getting stuck in scenery and issues with alt-tabbing, but these are generally infrequent and manageable. While some users noted minor technical problems and loading screens, they largely felt that these issues were overshadowed by the game's creativity and engaging gameplay. Overall, the stability is considered acceptable, with most players able to overlook the glitches in favor of the game's strengths.
- “I also experienced a few glitches where I got stuck in walls/scenery and had to restart the game.”
- “Yes, there are loading screens, translations are sometimes not great, and it does tend to get buggy at some points, but that is so small compared to the amount of gameplay and action you get out of it.”
- “Oh, and the text box glitches when displaying colored text.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable, with many appreciating the balance between engaging story elements and combat that avoids excessive repetition. While some note that combat can feel grindy, others highlight the game's ability to minimize grinding, making it accessible for those with limited playtime. The inclusion of dynamic cutscenes and enjoyable dungeon crawling helps to break up potential monotony.
- “Good story, simple yet good gameplay, original setting, and not too grindy for an RPG.”
- “Most of the important story and battle beats happen in cutscenes with no player input, and the combat itself feels grindy and samey.”
- “I personally tend to have a limited time to play games, so I appreciate RPGs that don't require a lot of grinding.”
- “Not too grindy of a game unless you want it to be.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-timed and complements the characters' journey, blending moments of levity with serious themes. While some players appreciate the humorous dialogue and character interactions, others feel that the humor can be juvenile and detracts from the deeper narrative. Overall, the game offers a mix of emotions, balancing humor with more profound storytelling elements.
- “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.”
- “And, in a big twist for me, humorous dialogue that I don't find horribly obnoxious!”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals, dense and immersive environment, unique setting, and rich lore, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “It looks amazing, has a dense atmosphere, unique setting, and rich lore.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is overshadowed by significant usability issues, particularly with keyboard controls and a lack of proper support for controllers, which detracts from the overall experience and accessibility for players.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game's story is highly praised, many users note that its replayability is significantly lacking or virtually non-existent.
- “The story is great, but the replayability is very low or even non-existent.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices means that replaying the game feels redundant.”