Aztech Forgotten Gods

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Aztech Forgotten Gods is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Lienzo and was released on March 10, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Aztech Forgotten Gods" is an action-adventure game set in a futuristic, Mesoamerican-inspired world. Play as Achtli, a young woman who discovers she has the power to control ancient gods. Battle enemies, solve puzzles, and uncover secrets as you explore a vibrant and detailed environment, all while upgrading your skills and abilities. Experience a unique blend of ancient mythology and cyberpunk aesthetics in this thrilling adventure.

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story18 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The flying mechanic is exhilarating and offers a unique traversal experience, reminiscent of Spider-Man's swinging.
The game features impressive boss designs, allowing players to engage in epic battles against towering Aztec gods.
The worldbuilding and cultural fusion of ancient Aztec mythology with futuristic elements create a distinctive and immersive atmosphere.

The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues such as imprecise controls, camera problems, and technical glitches that disrupt gameplay.
The narrative is bogged down by excessive dialogue and exposition, which can detract from the overall pacing and engagement.
Combat mechanics feel shallow and repetitive, often reducing encounters to button-mashing without meaningful depth or challenge.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
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The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its emotional depth and character development, though it suffers from pacing issues and excessive dialogue that can detract from the experience. While some players found the narrative compelling with interesting twists, others criticized it for being predictable and lacking polish. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, providing a solid foundation despite its flaws in execution.
- “Achtli’s story adds emotional texture to this world.”
- “While the writing occasionally struggles with pacing or overly direct exposition, the heart of the story remains compelling because it grounds a giant-fighting adventure in deeply human emotions.”
- “The story was very well constructed, and even if the final twist is somewhat obvious to anyone well-versed in Aztec mythology, I still appreciated the delivery and the overall journey.”
- “Traversal remains enjoyable, but long stretches between main missions can feel like downtime rather than meaningful exploration.”
- “But the overall writing and storytelling aspires to something along the lines of 'Saturday morning cartoon show' plot and little else.”
- “It really doesn't help that they stuffed all this dialogue and story at the beginning of a fast-paced character action title.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The gameplay in "Aztech Forgotten Gods" features a fun flying mechanic and dynamic aerial mobility, but suffers from a lack of depth and polish, leading to repetitive and linear experiences. While the boss fights are engaging and showcase unique mechanics, the overall execution is marred by excessive dialogue and simplistic controls that detract from the potential of its ambitious design. Despite its artistic vision and cultural creativity, many players find the gameplay disappointing and unfulfilling, particularly in its early stages.
- “The flying mechanic in this game is so fun.”
- “Moment-to-moment gameplay revolves heavily around traversal and aerial mobility.”
- “The mechanics are simple, but fun, and I like to think of Achtli as a half Spider-Man, half Hellboy kind of heroine, which is an interesting mix that goes beyond mere aesthetics.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and boring.”
- “The premise is lovely, the design is gorgeous, but the gameplay is disappointing at best.”
- “The gameplay essentially boils down to one-button combat.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique blend of techno-Aztec aesthetics, with some players appreciating the stylized visuals and cohesive design that merges ancient and futuristic elements. However, many reviews note that the graphics often resemble those of early PlayStation 2 or even PlayStation 1 games, with some models appearing outdated and lacking detail. Overall, while the art style is praised for its originality, the technical execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in optimization and graphical fidelity.
- “Massive stone-and-metal structures, glowing symbols, and towering temples coexist with sleek technology, blending the past and the imagined future into a cohesive aesthetic.”
- “The strengths of the game are the graphics, its very original techno-Aztec aesthetics, and a good story.”
- “I bought it expecting close to nothing, but instead I've got good graphics, an amazing close to perfect story, and fluid gameplay.”
- “I feel the visuals have a very early era PS2 feel to them, so if that's what they were aiming for, they hit the mark.”
- “Short game (~5 hours story) with graphics looking like PS1 games.”
- “While your own character and graphics, in general, already seem out of place and better fitting an older generation type of games, NPCs are absolutely the very fabric of nightmares.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is highly praised for its dynamic and engaging nature, effectively blending rock and prog metal elements that enhance both combat and exploration. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack elevates the overall experience, creating a distinctive atmosphere that complements the game's visual identity and narrative. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the enjoyment, leaving players in a good mood and immersed in the action.
- “Fighting literal Aztec gods with a rock soundtrack is something everyone should experience once.”
- “Its visual identity and soundtrack help elevate the experience, blending ancient motifs with modern energy to create a universe that feels distinctive and alive.”
- “The writing/story was excellent, characters were likable, and I was jamming out to the soundtrack every chance I got.”
- “The game's music and sound design as a whole though?”
- “A decent soundtrack.”
- “Oh and the prog metal soundtrack is a pretty unique choice and is pretty cool so there's that.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highlighted by its unique and appealing character designs, reminiscent of classic PS2 titles, which contribute to an engaging story. While the overall experience may vary based on individual art style preferences, many players find the character design and mechanics enjoyable and satisfying.
- “Good character design and story.”
- “It's very unique and underrated. If you want to buy this, go ahead; I'd recommend it on sale. It will depend on the type of person you are—it's more of an art style preference type of thing, and to me, flying is satisfying and the character design.”
- “The character design is also on point, like the main character.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its perceived overpricing, with players finding it amusing that it should have been a lower-priced release. Additionally, interactions among users in the review community add a layer of comedic irony, particularly regarding comments and reactions to each other's opinions. Overall, the humor is more about the game's context and community dynamics than the game itself.
- “Lol this is not a game-breaking issue whatsoever and does not detract from the gameplay at all, just kinda funny to check out.”
- “I find it funny that user: @dualshot66, who wrote a review referring to me and another reviewer as an 'idiot', yet he disables his comments for his review and then tries to comment on my video but he then deletes it immediately out of regret.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized for lower-end PCs, featuring fast load times and efficient design of city NPCs and textures. While this prioritization may result in less detailed visuals, it is deemed acceptable given the high-speed gameplay.
- “The game is impressively optimized for lower-end PCs, resulting in fast load times. The city NPCs and textures are designed with efficiency in mind, which is understandable given the high speeds at which players travel.”
- “I appreciate how the game balances performance and visual fidelity. The optimization allows for smooth gameplay even on less powerful machines, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “The optimization in this game is commendable. It ensures that even players with older hardware can enjoy a seamless experience without sacrificing too much in terms of graphics.”
- “The game seems to be overly optimized for lower-end PCs, resulting in fast load times, but this comes at the cost of city NPCs and textures being economically designed for speed rather than detail. Given that you zoom past them at 1000 kph, the lack of detail is somewhat understandable.”
- “While the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems, the optimization sacrifices visual fidelity, making the environments feel less immersive and lifelike.”
- “The optimization prioritizes performance over quality, leading to a world that feels sparse and lacking in detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is generally good, but users have reported occasional bugs with the target lock system, which can affect gameplay.
- “The target lock system is buggy at times.”
- “I frequently experience crashes during gameplay.”
- “The game often freezes, making it unplayable at certain points.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Achtli's story introduces an intriguing emotional layer to its high-tech sci-fantasy Aztec setting; however, the dry exposition and excessive melodrama detract from the overall emotional engagement, leaving players with little investment in the characters or narrative.
- “Achtli’s story adds emotional texture to this world.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is distinctive, setting it apart from typical action titles by making cultural identity a central and defining stylistic element rather than merely a backdrop.
- “This creates an atmosphere unlike most action games—one where cultural identity is not just a backdrop but a defining stylistic force.”

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Aztech Forgotten Gods is a platformer game with fantasy theme.

Aztech Forgotten Gods is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Aztech Forgotten Gods was released on March 10, 2022.

Aztech Forgotten Gods was developed by Lienzo.

Aztech Forgotten Gods has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Aztech Forgotten Gods is a single player game.

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