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. GameSpot
    61
    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. Happy Puppy
    60
    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. GamePro
    60
    An unstable mix of ambitious ideas and poor execution makes Aidyn a case of too little, far too late.
  5. Electric Playground
    55
    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.

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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