ARIE: Moonprayer
In the midst of an apocalypse, everything seems to have lost its meaning.
You will be the chanter Diallo, riding on a multitude of thoughts, witnessing the last moments of the world on Island Cerul.
The journey will be long, but Diallo will not be alone. And the stories between generations, are also part of his own story.
Main features
- ● Explore the nature fantasy Island Cerul with serene orchestral music and character voice
- ● Talk with the people on the island and get to know their true stories
- ● Collect the historical artifacts to bring people back the hidden memories
- ● Perform hymn to the lost thoughts and friends with harmonica, find an exit for their hearts
- ● Enjoy the story of legacy and anime-styled characters with distant past
The moon has perished, the tides are out of balance.
Mankind on earth seems utterly insignificant in the face of the universe and nature, no matter how many thousands of years of history.
The floods destroyed not only countless families and civilisations, but also brought despair.
The only thing that has not disappeared is the long-cherished desire of mankind to reach the Moon.
Even now, when the Moon is about to destroy the Earth, this desire still lasts.
If, in the past, going to the Moon was human’s conquest of the universe,
Now, to go to the Moon is a sign of human’s reverence for nature and his stubbornness.
Generations of heritage are coming to an end here, but some people has not given up.
Whether it is to give dreams, responsibilities, burdens or hope, to future generations.
Explore the watery and undulating Island Cerul
Despite the tidal changes that have turned much of the world’s land into an ocean, Island Cerul still retains its beauty.
A trip to this world is not just about admiring, it’s about exploring the unknown.
Perceive the unfinished thoughts and feel the reality of the past
As the island’s revered “Chanters”, Diallo can see and hear the thoughts of the dead.
Some lives might be short, all that the present can do is to continue to tell their stories.
The passage of time is cruel, but it also sublimates the landscape
Nature has never been predicted by human, and every cloud, drop of rain or rainbows is an awe-inspiring sight.
With these diverse weather and time intermingling, perhaps some unexpected scenery will emerge.
The sound of the harmonica is both the end and the beginning of humanity
The origin of “Chanters” is to express the heart by melody.
Although the melody is full of a thousand emotions, Diallo will still play his harmonica for the unspoken.
Game Discussion
Steam User 9
The gameplay, movement, and especially the walking/jumping animations do not feel very polished or satisfying. There is an interesting gimmick of rhythm game + dodging projectiles combination that seems quite unique. But ultimately, I think the gameplay detracts from the narrative here instead of enhancing it. It is sad because there are some incredible gameplay concepts, like the song you play seamlessly syncing with the BGM, tying together narrative+gameplay+music into one mechanic. I love the idea, but the execution feels like it's missing something.
The narrative delivery is at once heavy-handed in sentimentalism and abrupt in exposition. It feels aesthetically interesting and hints at deep themes, but at the same time it feels somehow uninviting and distant. The characters didn't make a strong impression on me.
I would recommend the game if you want a sentimental narrative experience and aesthetics are a high priority for you. I wouldn't recommend it if you were hoping for satisfying gameplay.
Steam User 1
I enjoyed the game much.
The story is inspiring and touching, and the soundtracks alone are worth purchasing.
Plus, the elements from rhythm games make the game engaging even after playing for hours.
I recommend this game to gamers who are looking for an immersive experience with a good story.
Steam User 0
A great game, I liked a lot the story and the gameplay is nice and relaxed.