Fly'N

92%
Game Brain Score Based on 158 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

92%
Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful art style and charming character designs that create an immersive experience.
  • Challenging gameplay that offers a rewarding experience for players who enjoy platformers and puzzle-solving.
  • Great soundtrack that complements the visuals and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Controls can feel floaty and unresponsive at times, leading to frustration during precise platforming sections.
  • The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, which may deter casual players from completing the game.
  • Lack of clear instructions or tutorials can make it difficult for players to understand certain mechanics and objectives.
  • gameplay56 mentions

    The gameplay of Fly'n is characterized by solid mechanics, engaging puzzles, and responsive controls, offering a mix of platforming and puzzle-solving that keeps players challenged and entertained. Players appreciate the variety of character abilities and the beautiful, richly designed environments, although some find the abundance of collectibles and certain mechanics overwhelming. Overall, the game delivers a captivating experience with a balance of methodical and frantic gameplay, enhanced by stunning visuals and a compelling soundtrack.

    • “The main gameplay loop is to collect little seeds and awaken various trapped inhabitants of alien planets (usually by singing or giving shelter from red glowy things).”
    • “The mechanics of each bud have a bit of a learning curve, but, especially in multi-bud levels, they have a well thought-out synergy, which requires creative thinking to use optimally.”
    • “Responsive, intuitive controls and exciting gameplay make this game one of the best platformers I've played to date.”
    • “Felt pretty much sadistic at first, gameplay-wise.”
    • “But for a game where the controls/gameplay is described so poorly, the looks don't matter.”
    • “Some players might feel overburdened by the large amount of mechanics.”
  • music54 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its enchanting quality, beautifully complementing the visuals and enhancing the overall atmosphere. Many players find the soundtrack to be a standout feature, with relaxing and fitting tracks that elevate the gameplay experience, despite some opinions on its memorability. Overall, the combination of stunning art and a captivating soundtrack creates an immersive and enjoyable experience for players.

    • “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 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.”
    • “Forgettable music.”
    • “The music does its job in adding to the style of the game, and they do sound great to listen to as well.”
    • “The songs tend to be relaxed in nature or more frantic depending on what level is going on.”
  • graphics53 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and beautiful art style, which enhances the overall immersive experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals and fluid animations, often likening the game's aesthetic to a cartoon, complemented by a soothing soundtrack. Despite some perceptions of a childish appearance, the graphics are noted to be a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.

    • “The art style of this game is probably its most outstanding feature.”
    • “The graphics are absolutely fantastic and smooth - it felt like playing a cartoon.”
    • “On top of all that, this game is unbelievably gorgeous in its visuals and music.”
    • “The graphics might look a bit childish, but this game is not.”
    • “The art style gives potential players the impression that fly’n is a kids game and not a hardcore platformer – they are definitely mistaken.”
    • “The graphics look very pretty and the songs are soothing and fitting.”
  • story26 mentions

    The story in the game is generally described as simple and vague, revolving around a blow-dryer named Dyer that threatens the forest, with minimal progression and told without words. While some players find the narrative lacking in depth, they appreciate its charm and the enjoyable cutscenes, which contribute to the overall atmosphere. Despite its simplicity, the story serves as a lighthearted backdrop for the gameplay, with some players noting that it effectively complements the game's aesthetic and mechanics.

    • “Neat and cozy platformer with a touching story, pleasant graphic design, and amazingly beautiful music.”
    • “Oh, and the story - despite being pretty simple and told without any words at all - is pretty cute.”
    • “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.”
    • “There is no real progression of the story line to speak of.”
    • “The story is very basic and is essentially just there to provide a context to play.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating art design and relaxing music, which together create an enjoyable and visually pleasing experience. Players appreciate the engaging character stories and the unique gameplay mechanics, contributing to a charming and immersive environment. Overall, the combination of aesthetics and sound enhances the game's appeal, making it a standout in its genre.

    • “The art design is amazing, constantly pleasing the eye and creating great atmosphere.”
    • “The music enhances the relaxed atmosphere of the game and its art style should be envied by accomplished titles.”
    • “A seamless, challenging, atmospheric platformer with an unusual method of control and gameplay; both in a good way, mind you.”
    • “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 game fails to create a compelling atmosphere that draws players in.”
    • “The overall ambiance is disappointing, with repetitive soundscapes and a lack of engaging visual elements.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Fly'n offers a solid level of replayability, primarily driven by the collection of secrets and the ability to replay levels for improved scores and creature rescue. Players can enjoy revisiting the game to uncover hidden elements and enhance their performance.

    • “There's a lot of replay value... you can replay levels to get a better score and save more creatures.”
    • “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.”
    • “All the secrets offer decent replayability.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    The game is praised for its touching story and emotional depth, complemented by beautiful graphics and music that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the blend of engaging gameplay mechanics with a narrative that evokes strong feelings, making it a memorable platformer.

    • “Neat and cozy platformer with a touching story, pleasant graphic design, and amazingly beautiful music.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it comes to collecting all items, which often requires multiple attempts. Additionally, some feel that the final boss battle is overly prolonged and contributes to the overall sense of monotony.

    • “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.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game features clever and quirky humor, particularly highlighted by a humorous option to deactivate the timer after repeated failures in timed levels, adding a lighthearted touch to 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.”
    • “A beautiful game with clever and quirky humor.”
  • character development1 mentions

    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.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
    • “Despite having multiple characters, their backstories are underdeveloped and fail to engage the player.”
    • “The choices made during character progression seem inconsequential, leaving me feeling detached from their growth.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    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.”
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