Strange Aeons

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Strange Aeons is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by karolisd and was released on January 13, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

In Strange Aeons, play as a cult leader trying to escape a digital hell while conversing with a neural net AI. This experimental 1-1.5 hour game, available on both screen and VR, harnesses speech-to-text and text-to-speech technology for an offline, unique experience. With procedural music and imaginary languages, the game brings a fresh perspective to the narrative genre, catering to those with and without VR equipment.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a very pleasing aesthetic and atmosphere, creating a relaxing experience.
The story and concept are intriguing, with a unique artistic approach that captivates players.
Keyboard integration is a great choice, enhancing gameplay despite issues with voice recognition.

The AI is unresponsive and often mishears commands, leading to frustrating interactions.
The game is notably short, leaving players wanting more content and depth.
There are concerns about the value for money, especially since similar tools are available for free.

atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its pleasing aesthetic and engaging storytelling, though some players feel it is too short. Despite its brevity, the immersive experience leaves a lasting impression, with developers confirming the intentionality behind its conclusion. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point of the game.
- “I was very into the story and atmosphere, using the keyboard when it just ended; the dev confirmed that it is intentional.”
- “Great atmosphere.”
- “Very pleasing aesthetic and atmosphere, but way too short.”
- “I was very into the story and atmosphere while using the keyboard when it just ended; the developer confirmed that it is intentional.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their pleasing aesthetic and atmospheric quality, though some users feel that the experience is too brief. Overall, the visuals are considered cool and engaging.
- “The graphics create a very pleasing aesthetic and atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are stunning and enhance the overall experience.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and atmospheric, leaving players invested until the end; however, some users find the conclusion unclear and are unsure of how to proceed after it.
- “I was very into the story and atmosphere; it left a lasting impression when it just ended. The developer confirmed that this was intentional.”
- “I liked the game and its story; I just don't know what to do at the ending.”
- “The story felt disjointed and left many plot points unresolved.”
- “I was really invested in the characters, but the ending was incredibly disappointing.”
- “The narrative was confusing and lacked depth, making it hard to care about the outcome.”