Aya's Journey
- September 6, 2017
- Boogygames Studios
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Get on itch.io StoreAya has set on a journey, hoping to get out of this dark and eerie world. Will she be able to find the peaceful world she seeks, or does another nightmare awaits her?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a simple and straightforward gameplay experience that can be enjoyable for casual players.
- The artwork and atmosphere are appreciated, with some players noting similarities to Limbo.
- For its low price, some players feel the game is worth trying, especially considering it was developed by a small team.
- The game is criticized for being a poor imitation of Limbo, lacking the depth and quality of the original.
- There are significant technical issues, including unresponsive controls and a lack of audio, which detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, with frustrating mechanics that lead to sudden, unfair deaths.
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with players noting a lack of variety and repetitiveness in the soundtrack. Many users reported issues with the music not playing at all on certain platforms, leading to a dull gaming experience. Overall, the single track available is deemed insufficient for extended play, contributing to a sense of frustration.
“I've played like 10 minutes; the rest of the time the game was running in the background because there is no music, so I never noticed it was there.”
“So yeah, problem number 1 - there's no music on Linux.”
“This, paired with the fact that there is no audio despite the settings menu claiming the music is on, makes it rather dull to work through.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with users noting a lack of resolution options and limited graphics customization. However, the artwork and atmospheric design are praised, drawing favorable comparisons to the style of "Limbo." Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, especially given the game's early access status and affordable price.
“The artwork and atmosphere are stunning, reminiscent of the style found in Limbo.”
“The graphics create an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dark and immersive quality, reminiscent of Limbo, enhanced by striking artwork. Players appreciate the overall ambiance, which effectively contributes to the game's engaging experience, especially considering its early access pricing.
“You know what made Limbo's dark atmosphere great?”
“Pros: artwork, atmosphere, similar style as Limbo, price, early access”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with some players noting minimal narrative development. Additionally, there are concerns about gameplay mechanics, such as the need to manipulate items excessively, which may detract from the overall storytelling experience.
“There isn't much story behind the game.”
“A few times I had to push an item a little too long to get it in place for the puzzle, but I'm not sure if that is part of the story or a lack of it.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, particularly with unresponsive controls, requiring players to use alt+f4 to exit instead of standard options like the escape key. This has raised concerns about its overall value for money.
“It's a little buggy in terms of controls; it doesn't respond to the escape key, and the only way to exit is with Alt+F4. Is it worth the money?”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely affected my gameplay experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Boogygames Studios has a troubling history of unethical monetization practices, often repackaging and selling others' work on Steam as low-effort cash grabs through various accounts.
“Boogygames Studios have shown a repeated pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or through closely linked/alternate accounts.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, leading to a negative experience overall.
“It was instantly extremely tedious and annoying...”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of the game, citing annoying platforming mechanics that lead to sudden and seemingly arbitrary deaths, which detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking clear objectives, leading to a lack of engagement for players.
“All you do is move forward with no real goal, which would be fine if the gameplay actually kept you engaged.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
“The lack of variety in missions leads to repetitive gameplay that quickly becomes boring.”
