Azure

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Azure is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hongke Luo and was released on May 25, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

A final project of my college freshman year. Just jump and dash and have fun.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game features a charming minimalist aesthetic and soothing music, creating a relaxing atmosphere for players.
Gameplay mechanics are simple yet enjoyable, allowing for a fun and quick experience that challenges players without being overly frustrating.
As a free platformer developed as a college project, it shows potential and dedication from the developer, making it a worthwhile short play.

The game suffers from issues such as poor hit detection, lack of full-screen mode, and unchangeable controls, which detract from the overall experience.
It is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and variety in gameplay, making it feel incomplete.
The controls can be unintuitive, with some players finding the button layout awkward and leading to accidental inputs.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently described as soothing and calming, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. While some players find it merely "okay," many appreciate its ability to create a pleasant atmosphere throughout the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable and non-frustrating.
- “The background art is very nice and the music is quite soothing.”
- “The levels are short, the scenery simple, and the background music calming.”
- “The levels are short, the scenery is simple, and the background music is calming.”
- “The game's music is soothing, and there's no gory deaths or anything like that, so the overall experience is relaxing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Azure features basic 2D platforming and obstacle avoidance, offering a fun experience despite its lack of uniqueness. Players appreciate the simple mechanics and enjoy speedrunning, highlighting the game's engaging movement dynamics.
- “The gameplay itself is fun; it's not unique, but quite enjoyable, and that's one of the most important factors.”
- “Although, just like most games with good movement mechanics, I've honestly had fun speedrunning this, but maybe that's just me.”
- “Gameplay consists of basic 2D platforming and obstacle avoidance.”
- “Azure is a free-to-play platformer with simple mechanics.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's aesthetic, highlighting it as a strong point that enhances the overall visual experience.
- “I really love the aesthetic of the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking and adds so much to the overall experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of games developed with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in low-quality, "shovelware" titles that appear to prioritize profit over player experience.
- “Very often, game maker studios are used to create shovelware and lazy cash grabs.”
humor
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The humor in the game often stems from its janky animations, particularly the comical 360-degree rotation of the character during a double jump, which adds an unintended layer of amusement to the gameplay experience.
- “There's not much in the way of animations, so when you do a double jump, the static image of your character just revolves around 360 degrees. It's so janky that it's almost funny.”