Azalea
- November 9, 2020
- Rad Codex
- 7h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Azalea" is a single-player action game with a cute yet spooky atmosphere and good music, taking about 7 hours to beat. The game is a short puzzle adventure set in the Forbidden Forest, where you must save your family by exploring snowy fields and dark caverns, overcome challenges using magic flowers, and uncover the forest's true nature. Players must navigate a once prosperous land now plagued by famine, using their wits and skills to defeat bosses and restore balance.
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Reviews
- Charming pixelated art style and whimsical atmosphere create an enjoyable experience.
- The game features a pleasant soundtrack and simple, fun puzzles that are easy to engage with.
- For its low price, it offers a satisfying short adventure that feels like an interactive fairy-tale.
- The game is very short, taking around 45 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- Puzzles and gameplay mechanics are quite simple and may not provide enough challenge for some players.
- There are minor technical issues, such as difficulty settings not being clear and some awkward movement controls.
- music20 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and fittingness to the various biomes, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as lovely and enjoyable, contributing to the game's artistic appeal. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, making the game worth recommending for those who appreciate a good soundtrack.
“I enjoyed the music and the ending had a nice poetic quality to it.”
“There are several different biomes to experience in your journey and the music is fitting.”
“The puzzles are good, the story is interesting, the art and music are really good.”
- story14 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its simplicity and atmosphere, which enhance the overall experience despite minimal gameplay and puzzle-solving elements. Reviewers found the narrative engaging and satisfying, often expressing a desire for a longer and more expansive storyline. The combination of good art and music further complements the storytelling, making for a pleasant journey through the game world.
“Minimal gameplay and puzzle solving, but the story and world set up more than made up for that, and I enjoyed my quiet journey through the world.”
“The conclusion was very satisfying, though I cannot help but wish that this was a much longer game with a much bigger story; that is how much I enjoyed it.”
“The puzzles are good, the story is interesting, the art and music are really good.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring a great soundtrack and appealing graphics, but it is minimal with only a few simple puzzles. While some players wished for more complex mechanics, the short length and low price point make it a worthwhile experience. Controls can be awkward at times, particularly with skill usage, but overall, the journey through the game's world compensates for its gameplay limitations.
“Minimal gameplay and puzzle solving, but the story and world set up more than made up for that, and I enjoyed my quiet journey through the world.”
“£1 for an hour's gameplay, what can you say? A short quick game, well worth the value. The control of WASD can be a tad awkward when using skills, but changing to arrow key movement sorts that. The graphics are great, and the music is nice. The puzzles are simple; the only real issue you may have is the chases, where you have to get the sequence right.”
“I wish it did a bit more with its mechanics (the second item gets like, 3 puzzles), but for its length, maybe that's for the best.”
“I wish it did a bit more with its mechanics (the second item gets like, 3 puzzles) but for its length maybe that's for the best.”
“Minimal gameplay and puzzle solving, but the story and world set up more than made up for that and I enjoyed my quiet journey through the world.”
“£1 for an hour's gameplay, what can you say? A short quick game, well worth the value. The control of WASD can be a tad awkward when using skills, but changing to arrow key movement sorts that. The graphics are great and the music is good, but the puzzles are simple. The only real issue you may have is the chases, where you have to get the sequence right.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features charming retro graphics and a pleasant aesthetic that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the delightful artwork and find the visuals well-suited for the short, engaging gameplay. While the controls can be slightly awkward, the graphics are consistently praised as a highlight of the game.
“This is a great little puzzle and action game with delightful artwork.”
“Nice retro graphics.”
“The graphics are great and the music is enjoyable.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its whimsical and fairy-tale-like quality, creating a charming and immersive experience despite its short duration of around 45 minutes. While the puzzles are simple and the story straightforward, the overall ambiance contributes to a well-rounded and enjoyable interactive experience.
“The style and atmosphere are great and whimsical; while it is quite short (around 45 minutes) and on the easy side, it is a well-rounded experience that plays like an interactive fairy tale.”
“The atmosphere is nice, even though the puzzles are simple.”
“Short and straightforward, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the story is simple but quite neat.”
