Strange Aeons
- January 13, 2023
- karolisd
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Get on itch.io StoreIn 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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Reviews
- The game features a very pleasing aesthetic and atmosphere, creating a relaxing experience.
- The story and bizarre concept are intriguing, drawing players into its unique narrative.
- Keyboard integration is a great choice, enhancing gameplay despite issues with voice recognition.
- The game is notably short, leaving players wanting more content.
- Voice recognition is unreliable, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- Some players felt the price was high for the amount of content provided, though it has since been reduced.
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
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 this design choice was intentional. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point of the game.
“I was very into the story and atmosphere while 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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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, making the game visually impressive.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and atmospheric, leaving players invested until the end; however, some users find the conclusion ambiguous and are unsure how to proceed after it.
“I was very into the story and atmosphere; it left a lasting impression even after it ended, and the developer confirmed that it was intentional.”
“I liked the game and its story; I just didn'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.”
