Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage

 Nintendo 64
  • 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. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
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  1. IGN
    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.
  2. Core Magazine
    42
    A mixed bag of game design that's too complex for casual gamers and far too irritating for hard core RPG fans.
  3. GameShark
    36
    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

7
#7 Best N64 Game of 2001
4
#4 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2001
6
#6 Most Shared N64 Game of 2001

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 49
  3. Negative: 9 out of 49
  1. Kinokee
    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. somebody123
    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. Yojimbo2015
    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 »
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