• Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Mar 14, 2001
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Negative: 3 out of 7
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  1. It's a shame that Aidyn's slow pace and plodding combat mean many of its pluses will be discovered only by the most stubborn players out there.
  2. After prodding through this journey over the past week, I can assure hopeful N64 players that this game isn't worth your time, money, or effort.
  3. 60
    An unstable mix of ambitious ideas and poor execution makes Aidyn a case of too little, far too late.
  4. This attempt to add strategy to combat brings the entire gaming experience (slowly) crashing down, and ruins any chance of the gamer enjoying the story being presented.
  5. 42
    The scope of it was too large and led to a really -- and I mean really -- tedious experience. It has no way of pulling you into the story or gameplay.
  6. A mixed bag of game design that's too complex for casual gamers and far too irritating for hard core RPG fans.
  7. This is the crappiest RPG that I have ever played in my life. We all know that the N64 is limited when it comes to RPGs, but it appears that THQ didn't even try to make a decent game.

Awards & Rankings

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#4 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Shared N64 Game of 2001
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 49
  2. Negative: 9 out of 49
  1. May 1, 2019
    3
    I actually enjoyed the game a lot but it was too glitchy and keeps running out of memory and crashing so I can't actually progress anymore :(
  2. Jun 29, 2018
    7
    For a console that is seemingly unfriendly towards RPGs, Aidyn Chronicles sure is a meaty RPG. This was one of the first games I've everFor a console that is seemingly unfriendly towards RPGs, Aidyn Chronicles sure is a meaty RPG. This was one of the first games I've ever played that had deep complex RPG mechanics such as leveling up non-combat skills lock-picking, and Alchemy. For the longest time I never really knew how to play Aidyn Chronicles and I never beaten it and I don't think I ever will. But I have a lot of nostalgia for Aidyn Chronicles..... Yeah. Full Review »
  3. Apr 27, 2023
    1
    An attempt at a 3D version of SNES style RPGs, Aidyn Chronicles manages to get pretty much everything wrong. Ugly, slow, unnecessarily fiddlyAn attempt at a 3D version of SNES style RPGs, Aidyn Chronicles manages to get pretty much everything wrong. Ugly, slow, unnecessarily fiddly and a total chore to play. Full Review »