Aya's Journey

27%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
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Aya 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
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Reviews

27%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
atmosphere2 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a simple and straightforward gameplay experience that can be enjoyed in a short time frame.
  • Some players appreciate the artwork and atmosphere, noting it has a similar style to Limbo.
  • The game is relatively inexpensive, making it accessible for those looking for casual entertainment.
  • The game is criticized for being a low-quality ripoff of Limbo, lacking originality and polish.
  • 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 frustrating, with poorly designed puzzles and mechanics.
  • music5 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 for about 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

    The graphics of the game are praised for their artwork and atmospheric style, reminiscent of Limbo, but users note the lack of resolution options and meaningful graphics tweaks. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the experience, especially considering the game's early access status and price.

    • “The artwork is stunning, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The graphics have a similar style to Limbo, which adds a unique charm to the game.”
    • “The overall visual presentation is impressive, especially considering the price and early access status.”
    • “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

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dark and immersive quality, reminiscent of Limbo, enhanced by striking artwork and a compelling aesthetic. Players appreciate the overall ambiance, which contributes significantly to the game's appeal, 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

    The story aspect of the game is generally perceived as lacking depth, with some players noting that the narrative is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Additionally, there are concerns about certain mechanics, such as item placement, which may detract from the overall immersion in the story.

    • “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

    The game has been reported to have stability issues, particularly with controls that are unresponsive, requiring players to use alt+f4 to exit instead of 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

    Reviews indicate that Boogygames Studios engages in unethical monetization practices by repackaging and selling others' work on Steam as low-effort cash grabs, often using multiple accounts to do so.

    • “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

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “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

    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

    The gameplay is criticized for being monotonous and lacking a clear objective, 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 levels.”
    • “There is a lack of variety in the gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive and dull experiences.”
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