AereA

AereA Review

AereA, the harmonious RPG by Triangle Studios and Soedesco, promises a journey through the musical world of Aezir. While it enchants with its thematic elements and captivating soundtrack, it falters in execution, leaving players navigating a discordant melody of strengths and weaknesses.

The game's visual and auditory aesthetics are undoubtedly its greatest triumphs, immersing players in a world where music shapes every aspect of life. However, beneath this enchanting surface lie significant flaws that detract from the overall experience.

AereA's gameplay suffers from several issues, notably its unbalanced difficulty and confusing level design. Enemies are disappointingly weak, and player characters are overly powerful, resulting in a lack of challenge that undermines the excitement of exploration and combat. Furthermore, some maps are needlessly large and labyrinthine, leading to frustration and confusion for players trying to navigate through them.

Additionally, AereA includes achievements that cater to completionists but often devolve into tedious and lengthy grinds devoid of challenge. While such tasks may appeal to some players seeking extended gameplay, they ultimately fail to provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment.

Despite its flaws, AereA offers moments of enjoyment, particularly in its cooperative multiplayer mode, where players can team up. However, the game's shortcomings prevent it from reaching its full potential, leaving players grappling with a mixture of ambition and frustration.

In conclusion, AereA's enchanting premise and musical charm are overshadowed by its gameplay shortcomings, including unbalanced difficulty, confusing level design, and tedious achievement requirements. While it may appeal to fans of the genre, those seeking a polished and engaging experience may find themselves disappointed.

Gameplay:

I am 32 years old.
My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old.
When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand I desperately needed to ensure I could continue providing.
Upon learning the severity of the self-inflicted damage, I became almost suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man, with no history of depression or anxiety. I had never experienced anger outbursts, nor was I the type to break down and cry, but I was in a tough situation that truly prevented me from seeing the light on the other side.
With nothing better to do, I looked for a game I could play WITH ONE HAND while recovering. Somehow, I stumbled upon this game and read some of the comments. I decided it was worth a try... I must admit I didn't beat the game, nor did I play as much as some of you. In fact, I may have played this game for only a day or two. That being said, after doing so, I had a new joy and hope for life. I managed to leave behind the pain and suffering that had been thrust upon me. I could experience the joy and happiness of other people. I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.
After realizing this, I turned off the game and went back to work. My hand hurt a lot, but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and became the father I needed to be at that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving like.
Today, I am close friends with the mother of my children. We don't fight, argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents and friends.
Now I have 3 children. My third child is, wait, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my separation, and we just unexpectedly stumbled into each other's lives. We have been dating for a year and are very happy together.
Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that.
Thank you.