Fly'N

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Fly'N is a single-player platformer game with exceptional graphics, stellar music, and ingenious puzzles. As the guardian of the World-Trees, you control four characters called Buds, each with unique powers: Fly'N uses singing to interact with his environment, Lyft can stick to walls, and Ywok has the ability to split into three separate entities. Your goal is to redistribute Helys and save the World-Trees from the loony hair-dryer, Dyer.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 260 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and art style that create an immersive experience.
Challenging gameplay with unique mechanics and four different characters, each with their own abilities.
Fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.

Controls can feel floaty and unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments.
Some levels can be overly difficult, especially for casual players, which may deter them from completing the game.
Lack of clear instructions or tutorials can make it hard for players to understand certain mechanics.

gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
3%
The gameplay in Fly'n is characterized by its interesting mechanics and varied character abilities, offering a mix of platforming and puzzle-solving that keeps players engaged. While the controls are generally tight and responsive, some players find certain mechanics cumbersome and the level design can become repetitive. Overall, the game combines beautiful visuals and a captivating soundtrack with a gameplay experience that ranges from enjoyable to frustrating, depending on individual preferences and skill levels.
- “Interesting, varied gameplay with 4 different characters, all with very unique skills.”
- “The gameplay is captivating, and a backdrop of beautiful artwork will hold your interest.”
- “Great gameplay, enjoyable pacing, very good level design, tight controls.”
- “The level design visually and mechanically gets kind of repetitive pretty quick.”
- “It is very easy to miss some collectibles due to weird mechanics and be forced to completely restart a level in order to attempt to get it again.”
- “Although the game design is beautiful, the gameplay is horrible; I didn't understand most of what I was supposed to do (don't get me started on the cocoon thing) and you can't change key bindings.”
music
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting and immersive quality, complementing the beautiful visuals and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as both relaxing and engaging, fitting seamlessly with the gameplay. While some opinions vary, with a few finding the music forgettable, the general consensus is that the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The music enhances the relaxed atmosphere of the game and its art style should be envied by accomplished titles.”
- “The fantastic art, the great music, the stellar level design and creativity, the superb gameplay mechanics... just everything about this game comes together into a nearly perfect package.”
- “Beautiful game with a rad soundtrack and tight controls.”
- “Forgettable music.”
- “Passable graphics, boring OST, and crappy controls.”
- “As I play the level, it somehow gets boring sometimes; I would love to have louder music, or strong music, I would say.”
graphics
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and unique art style, which enhances the overall experience with smooth animations and a charming aesthetic. Many reviewers highlight the combination of stunning visuals and a fitting soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the gameplay. While some note that the graphics may appear childish, they ultimately contribute to a captivating and enjoyable platforming experience.
- “The art style of this game is probably its most outstanding feature.”
- “Great visuals, smooth animation, and ambient music make this a great platformer experience.”
- “Absolutely beautiful graphics and sounds!”
- “Passable graphics, boring OST, and crappy controls.”
- “There was a whole lot of focus on the art style of the game and less on the actual game itself.”
- “The graphics might look a bit childish, but this game is not.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
79%
8%
The game's story is generally described as simple and vague, revolving around a hairdryer named Dyer that threatens the forest, but it is presented in a charming and cute manner without dialogue. While some players find the narrative lacking depth and progression, others appreciate the whimsical cutscenes and the context they provide for the gameplay. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for the platforming experience rather than a focal point, with many reviewers noting that the engaging gameplay and visuals compensate for its simplicity.
- “Neat and cozy platformer with a touching story, pleasant graphic design, and amazingly beautiful music.”
- “The story is very simple but cute, and it has imaginative characters.”
- “Beautifully serene; simple yet challenging, Fly'n demonstrates how you tell a story without words.”
- “The storyline is very vague – a blow-dryer has conquered the forest and made a toxic mess and you need to clean it up and beat the blow-dryer.”
- “The story is bland and pretty much basic and boring.”
- “The main detraction of this game I suppose is that there isn't really much of a story to go on... something more along the lines of early Sonic games, I guess: evil bad guy comes and does bad stuff, and it's up to you to stop him.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating art design, charming animations, and engaging music, which together create a visually pleasing and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to appeal to both children and adults, with a cute yet gripping ambiance that enhances gameplay. Overall, the combination of these elements contributes to a rewarding and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the game.
- “The art design is amazing, constantly pleasing the eye and creating great atmosphere.”
- “The art, animations, music, and sound provide for a super cute yet gripping atmosphere - game recommended for children and adults alike.”
- “The music enhances the relaxed atmosphere of the game and its art style should be envied by accomplished titles.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game struggles to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the experience.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game offers significant replayability through a wealth of content, including leaderboards, collectibles, hidden levels, and bonuses for performance. Players can revisit levels to improve scores and save more creatures, enhancing the overall replay value.
- “All the secrets offer decent replayability.”
- “There's a great deal of collecting throughout the game, which is the only real source of replayability.”
- “There's a lot of replay value...you can replay levels to get a better score and save more creatures.”
- “With leaderboards, collectibles, hidden levels, and bonuses for not dying, there is also plenty of replay value.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its touching story and emotional connection to the characters, reminiscent of "Thomas Was Alone." Players appreciate the beautiful graphics, pleasant music, and the variety of mechanics that enhance the emotional experience throughout the gameplay.
- “Neat and cozy platformer with a touching story, pleasant graphic design, and amazingly beautiful music.”
- “Similar to Thomas Was Alone, I found myself emotionally connected to the characters.”
- “Beautiful graphics and animations; respectful variety of mechanics in characters, levels, and bosses; simple and a bit confusing but touching story; nice music matching the gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to collecting items and navigating the cramped level design, which can obscure the path forward. While the final boss encounter also feels drawn-out, the game's appealing aesthetics help mitigate some of the monotony.
- “The game just comes across as tedious; there is some interesting art, but the level design feels cramped with all the foreground and background elements, and unless you get very familiar with it, the way forward to progress can seem a bit obscure at times.”
- “Getting all the collectibles is incredibly tedious and requires multiple retries, so I just didn't bother with that after a while.”
- “Although the final boss was a bit drawn-out and tedious.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features clever and quirky humor, highlighted by amusing elements such as the option to deactivate the timer after repeated failures and the absurdity of battling an evil hairdryer. Players appreciate the lightheartedness that complements the challenging gameplay.
- “The timed levels are quite difficult, but if you die about 10 times, you get a hilariously phrased option to deactivate the timer.”
- “The fact that you're up against an evil hairdryer is hilarious.”
- “A beautiful game with clever and quirky humor.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is highlighted by the neat designs of the four player-controlled protagonists, each possessing distinct abilities that enhance gameplay and navigation through levels, contributing to a diverse and engaging experience.
- “The character designs are neat, especially the player-controlled protagonists, of which there are four in total, each with a wildly unique ability for navigating through levels.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form strong emotional connections with each protagonist.”
- “Each character's backstory is intricately woven into the gameplay, making their growth feel meaningful and impactful.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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The game experiences performance issues on Windows 8, but users can resolve these by utilizing the tool "Throttlestop 8."
- “The game may have performance issues on Windows 8; if so, use the tool 'ThrottleStop 8' to fix it.”
- “The game may have performance issues on Windows 8; if so, use the tool 'Throttlestop 8' to fix it.”