AER: Memories of Old

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
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  1. GameGrin
    Nov 9, 2017
    80
    Featuring a stunning low-poly art style, a wonderfully well-integrated soundtrack, an ingeniously simple control scheme, an interesting transformation mechanic, and impressively designed temples, AER has a lot going for it. It’s unfortunate that the experience is as short as it is and there is no way to keep track of what’s been seen. A few more environmental puzzles and a simple journal would fix my only complaints about this exploration-heavy title.
  2. Meristation
    Oct 24, 2017
    80
    AER: Memories of Old is a original game with a combination of walking/flying simulator and puzzles. It's not a easy game, but it has a funny mechanics and beautiful design.
  3. PC Gamer
    Nov 5, 2017
    77
    A beautiful game with great flying, only held back by confusing interiors and a short duration.
  5. The Games Machine
    Oct 25, 2017
    77
    AER Memories of Old is a pretty basic adventure title, with simple puzzles and no real action elements. You can expect a relaxing experience spanning a couple of hours, with some intriguing ideas, a distinctive personality and some touching moments.
  6. JeuxActu
    Oct 26, 2017
    75
    AER memories of Old is a very good little poetic game which will hook you up with it's amazing graphical style and the ability to play as an eagle to improve the freedom feel of it all. Only the shortness of the adventure may stop you from buying this at full blown price.
  7. Areajugones
    Oct 23, 2017
    75
    This game offers an amazing feeling of freedom and puzzles that are intertwined with the settings. Some vague objectives at the beginning can be a nuisance, but it features an amazing visual style.

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 65
  3. Negative: 14 out of 65
  1. OHIC
    Dec 2, 2017
    4
    It's enjoyable to fly in this game, but that's about it. It's not visually stunning enough to hold attention through graphics alone. Its storyIt's enjoyable to fly in this game, but that's about it. It's not visually stunning enough to hold attention through graphics alone. Its story isn't singularly gripping, nor are there great characters who could make you turn a blind eye to the other shortcomings. Unnecessary (and long) loading times, glitches, and irritating mountains of boring text. It does not merit your attention in a year that has so many truly wonderful entries in this area. For £4, you can play Ubisoft's Ode. For £2, Superflight. At almost the same price point, there's What Remains of Edith Finch, where you can have a more beautiful, more emotional game with a better story. If you want something spiritual, Everything is cheaper than Aer. Rime is more expensive, but it makes more sense to get that than to waste money on this.… Full Review »
  2. SuperkenGaming
    Oct 25, 2017
    6
    AER: Memories of Old
    Peaceful, but not much here
    AER is a little over 4 hour long game all about exploration Here you play as a shape    AER: Memories of Old
    Peaceful, but not much here
    AER is a little over 4 hour long game all about exploration
    Here you play as a shape shifter that can turn into a bird out to obtain 3 shard pieces to unlock an ancient temple and defeat the void before it takes what’s left of the shattered world you find yourself in…
    The gameplay here is very simple and the music is very beautiful...
    There is no combat... no hard or frustrating puzzles…
    you simply fly uncovering islands, secrets and knowledge and explore these islands and hidden caves and temples on foot
    flying feels intuitive and smooth, though I did get stuck in a rock while landing, forcing me to back out to the main menu and lose the island uncovering progress made since my last save.. But this only happened once… the game is otherwise pretty bug free... though im convinced one of the trophies are bugged for discovering an ancient battlefield.. unless I discovered the wrong thing
    There are multiple caves hidden on these islands containing spirit animals and tablets to give you more back story…
    but where there’s some traditional gameplay is within this games 3 temples…
    Each are fairly short to complete, the longest taking me about 20 minutes.. And will have you going through powering switches with your torch and aligning different items to progress, nothing too difficult or frustrating… and you can enter any temple at any time when you feel you need a break from exploring... the pacing of this game is up to you. Again really making this a relaxing enjoyable experience to get lost in…
    I wouldn’t necessarily call AER special or a must play game…
    But I appreciate the break from life playing this game gave me
    I give AER: Memories of Old
    a 6/10    … Full Review »
  3. fartheststar
    Mar 4, 2021
    7
    I liked AER. Flying and exploring as a bird is an interesting mechanic, and the world is visually fun to explore. The game is mostly aboutI liked AER. Flying and exploring as a bird is an interesting mechanic, and the world is visually fun to explore. The game is mostly about the exploration, atmosphere, and uncovering the story - but there are some not-so-hard puzzles that will take a bit of time as you explore structures in the game. World is open and exploration is self-directed. Good game. Ending a bit ambiguous and might disappoint, but still good game. Definitely would recommend.

    One tip, use the "F" key to use the lantern at some places. Based on reviews several players, including myself, flew around exploring "lost" for a while because didn't know to use the "F" key as well as the "E" key for interacting sometimes to help advance the story.    … Full Review »
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