Creatures of Aether

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Creatures of Aether is a single player and multiplayer tactical turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Tako Boy Studios and was released on August 2, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A creature collecting card game set in the Rivals of Aether universe.

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gameplay81 positive mentions

stability52 negative mentions

The game features great mechanics and strategic gameplay, reminiscent of Triple Triad from Final Fantasy.
The art style and music are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for both casual and competitive players.

The game suffers from frequent freezing and crashing issues, making it frustrating to play.
Progression can feel slow and heavily favors players who spend money, leading to a pay-to-win environment.
The tutorial and mechanics can be confusing, leaving new players unsure of how to effectively play.

gameplay
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
38%
5%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, strategic depth, and appealing art style, drawing comparisons to classic card games like Triple Triad. While many players appreciate the simplicity and fun factor, some express concerns about balance issues, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of clarity in tutorials. Overall, the game offers a unique and enjoyable experience, though it may require patience to fully grasp its mechanics and strategies.
- “The gameplay is fun and unique, similar to Clash Royale in that it is a deck builder with online combat, but that is the only way it is similar.”
- “Gameplay is very fun, the art and animation are very pleasing to the eyes.”
- “Excellent, tactical gameplay with plenty of different deck building possibilities.”
- “Even if the UI was fixed, the actual gameplay needs a big overhaul.”
- “Game seems like a fun concept but fails at teaching its game mechanics and how to effectively use it in actual matchmaking situations; I haven't been able to find a single person online and the AI uses mechanics not even mentioned in the tutorial, making the experience feel like a confused mess.”
- “Locking game/card mechanics behind progression and then requiring players to play against others to rank up is poor game design of the most egregious caliber.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported by users, often occurring within minutes of gameplay. Many players experience forced restarts due to these interruptions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and progress in the game. While the concept and gameplay are appreciated, the persistent bugs and performance problems hinder a smooth gaming experience.
- “Seems like a cool concept, and I already love the universe and characters, but it constantly freezes up and has me wait for minutes on end.”
- “Game seems fun enough, but I can rarely play it because the game always randomly freezes in different ways.”
- “It's unfortunate that this game has too many crashes and freezes to be enjoyable.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
15%
6%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautiful pixel art style and appealing aesthetics, with many users highlighting the care and detail put into the visuals. While some players noted minor issues such as UI bugs and low-resolution settings affecting readability, the overall impression is that the graphics enhance the gameplay experience significantly. Many reviews emphasize the combination of solid mechanics and engaging visuals, making it a standout in the mobile gaming market.
- “The graphics are beautiful and the animations are so cool.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the mechanics are solid!”
- “The graphics are beautiful to look at, it actually seems like the developers put love and care into this game...”
- “The pixel-y art style makes it hard to tell what things are sometimes in the menus, at least for me.”
- “The tutorial was hard to read because the graphics were automatically set to low, but other than that it was pretty informative and easy to learn!”
- “Only made it through the tutorial and the moving dialog that had missing graphics on purpose made me lose interest in playing!”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
33%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many users praising its quality, catchiness, and ability to enhance the overall gaming experience. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack complements the gameplay beautifully, often evoking nostalgia with its distinct styles reminiscent of classic gaming eras. However, some players experienced technical issues where the music would glitch or slow down during gameplay, detracting from the otherwise positive reception.
- “The graphics, sound, and music are all beautifully executed, the gameplay is exciting and challenging, and the monetization is exceptionally non-aggressive.”
- “Creatures of Aether boasts great music, great art, and great gameplay!”
- “Amazing aesthetic, simple thoughtful strategic gameplay, awesome music, what more could you ask for.”
- “If there's a fix, let me know, and if the music starts glitching, close the app immediately.”
- “The framerate, the music, the logic, everything slows to an unplayable crawl.”
- “I love it all ready but there is one problem... for some reason it just stops; the music keeps playing but everything is just frozen. I only found this happening on the cards screen though, so I'm not sure what's going on.”
monetization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
27%
31%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as non-aggressive, with no ads and only small microtransactions, which many players appreciate. However, there are mixed feelings about the presence of numerous in-app purchases, with some users feeling that the monetization is overly intrusive and contributes to a pay-to-win environment. Overall, while the absence of ads is praised, the heavy emphasis on microtransactions has led to criticism regarding the game's monetization practices.
- “The graphics, sound, and music are all beautifully executed, the gameplay is exciting and challenging, and the monetization is exceptionally non-aggressive.”
- “No ads, super cool designs, fun gameplay and strategy.”
- “Highly recommend to any puzzle fans, especially because it's free with no ads and no constraining energy system.”
- “And there are a million microtransactions.”
- “Soulless cash grabs left and right.”
- “The in-your-face monetization feels so scummy and makes me feel ashamed of my favorite studio.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The reviews indicate a desire for a well-written story mode to enhance the game experience, particularly for both new and returning players. However, players are encountering significant technical issues, such as mission loading failures and quest bugs, which detract from their enjoyment of the narrative elements. Overall, while the concept of a story mode is appreciated, the current execution is hampered by these persistent glitches.
- “I think a quirky story mode off on the side could be amusing for a little while if written well for new and old players.”
- “I also appreciate the creature descriptions because backstory for other monsters, or in this case creature collection games, is important as I want to know what the creature is.”
- “Quests are only other free-to-play reward structure and I already had a quest bug on the second day of play.”
- “Freezes mid-tutorial after the initial three missions and won't load the next set.”
- “It's good, but I think it would do better with a story mode or something with text.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with players noting it as a tedious and frustrating experience, particularly in the free-to-play model. Many feel that the need to grind for coins to enhance cards is a long slog, exacerbated by a pay-to-win structure and aggressive monetization tactics. Overall, while the game has potential, the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the enjoyment.
- “The game has its charm to it, and I did genuinely enjoy it a bit during the beginning, but if there's anything to describe the free-to-play experience, it's a long, painful slog grinding up enough coins just to be able to enhance a single card that may not even be helpful in the future.”
- “If there was maybe a way to earn more coins other than farming defeat after defeat just to catch up, I'd stick around more.”
- “The game is also pay-to-win, grindy, buggy, and power-creeped.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Reviews highlight that while the character design is visually impressive and contributes to an immersive experience, there is some confusion regarding the characters themselves. The tutorial effectively engages players by encouraging problem-solving rather than hand-holding, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the polished character designs and inventive mechanics are well-received, though clarity in character development could be improved.
- “The character designs are amazing! The tutorial at the start already immerses the player in the game and allows them to actually think about how to get past certain tutorial stages rather than being pampered through like most games do.”
- “I love the gameplay, the character design, the mechanics... everything is very polished.”
- “Pixel art and character designs are amazing; gameplay is fun and inventive as well.”
- “My biggest criticism would be the character design.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised for its witty and amusing elements, complemented by charming 8-bit design and sound. Players appreciate the funny messages and find the overall experience enjoyable, despite some criticism regarding its freemium model.
- “I love the little 8-bit type of design, and the sound and witty humor are amazing. I will be keeping this game for a while.”
- “The little messages are funny, and the game is easy to learn.”
- “Humorous and fun, though I hate the freemium aspects.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent freezes that disrupt gameplay. While the overall experience is enjoyable, these performance problems need urgent attention to enhance stability.
- “I do like the game, I really do, but for some reason, it completely freezes, possibly due to poor optimization.”
- “Gameplay is pretty decent, but these performance issues need to be fixed.”

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Creatures of Aether is a tactical turn-based strategy game.

Creatures of Aether is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Creatures of Aether.

Creatures of Aether was released on August 2, 2021.

Creatures of Aether was developed by Tako Boy Studios.

Creatures of Aether has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Creatures of Aether is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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