AER: Memories of Old

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  1. 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 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 andI 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.    … Expand
  2. Dubeau
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    AER is a relaxing game. The story isn't bad but lack a deeper emotional side. I think the lack of NPC interactions is missing, and the ending is somewhat underwhelming. The game is short, around 4-6 hours. There is a lot of small places but no real secrets that justify free exploration. The game doesn't have a minimap and directions are provided by text. Which makes directions confusingAER is a relaxing game. The story isn't bad but lack a deeper emotional side. I think the lack of NPC interactions is missing, and the ending is somewhat underwhelming. The game is short, around 4-6 hours. There is a lot of small places but no real secrets that justify free exploration. The game doesn't have a minimap and directions are provided by text. Which makes directions confusing and harder to remember. The graphics are unique and decent. there is no fighting in this game. On foot mechanic is not precise. Flying is the fun part of AER. I give it 75%. I enjoyed the game. Peaceful but lacking in story.… Expand
  3. 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 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...    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    … Expand
  4. 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 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 aIt'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.… Expand
  5. Psy_pmP
    Oct 9, 2020
    1
    Most boring and ugly walking simulator i ever see.
    No guys. It's not design. You can't fool me. This is cost savings and nothing more. The animation shows everything, it is done badly. Physics is buggy.
    Even blueprints in the unreal can give much more interesting control. The stories are completely uninteresting. In Doom 3, diaries are a thousand times more interesting to read than this    Most boring and ugly walking simulator i ever see.
    No guys. It's not design. You can't fool me. This is cost savings and nothing more. The animation shows everything, it is done badly. Physics is buggy.
    Even blueprints in the unreal can give much more interesting control.
    The stories are completely uninteresting. In Doom 3, diaries are a thousand times more interesting to read than this rubbish.    … Expand
  6. Dreiraben
    Jun 28, 2020
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply put, this isn't a game. If it wasnt for the flying part in between "levels" this would be a walking simulator. The graphics look bad, even for cell shading standards, and often I couldnt tell water from solid ground etc. The colour palette is just off. The story is bland, boring, pretentious and after just a few, way too long, textboxes I found myself just clicking through them, which is allready a bad sign in a game that basically is 50% reading a mediocre narrative. There is no challenge in the game whatsoever, the "levels" drag on forever because they are huge for no other reason than stretching the playtime. The puzzles ar laughably easy (think Skyrim or Resident Evil levels of puzzles) and also only seem to have the prupose to stretch the play time. The flying aspect of the game is implemented okay (despite som glitches and bugs) but ultimately pointless because it basically only gets you from A to B with hardly any challenges except lazy "fly through ring puzzles". I got this game for free on Epic and still feel this wasnt worth it. It's literally just a way to waste a few hours but nothing to be enjoyed. All in all this feels like a lazy Zelda rip off by a game design student who handed this in as a class project. Dont get me wrong you COULD build a decent game arround this, adding actual mechanics, a proper story and things to do, but this just isnt there. This game is a two trick pony: pointlessly flying/walking arround and having a lantern.… Expand
  7. Xelluse
    Jan 1, 2018
    10
    Small, but stunning game, gorgeous atmosphere and art, enjoyable and beautiful sound and music and interesting storytelling, if there is a game, that can be called Amazing In the literal sense of the word, then this is it, game is small, do not have lots of gameplay, do not have much action or deep puzzles, but have interesting world and its beautiful story.
    Great game to relax and dive    Small, but stunning game, gorgeous atmosphere and art, enjoyable and beautiful sound and music and interesting storytelling, if there is a game, that can be called Amazing In the literal sense of the word, then this is it, game is small, do not have lots of gameplay, do not have much action or deep puzzles, but have interesting world and its beautiful story.
    Great game to relax and dive in to another world.
    Also, if you ever dreamed to be a bird, then you have to play it.    … Expand
  8. Cyber_Angel
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    Beautiful, melancholic "Journey" with an aestetic from "Ashen" with the freedom of a bird in the sky fulfilling our need of exploration with words of wisdom, prayer and hope for the betterment of mankind.
    This 3 hour work of art must be experienced to fully understand it's message and meaning.
  9. tiailds
    Jan 13, 2019
    8
    This game is not so much a puzzle platformer as an exploration game. The story was great. The mechanics were alright, though the flying too some getting used to. The world is pretty barren of land and people to really get invested in why I should care about saving this place. The puzzles could have been a little more interesting.
  10. KADC
    May 22, 2021
    6
    Atmospheric, original, not particularly challenging, and relatively short if you pay attention to what your character is told. These could be pluses or minuses depending on how you feel about casual games but the abrupt non-ending (with no sequel and the developer has disbanded) is disappointing.
  11. KayVen17
    Apr 1, 2020
    5
    Habe das Spiel nun endlich durch und bin leider eher enttäuscht. Nicht falsch verstehen. Der Art-Style ist einfach Hammer, aber ich hätte mehr Abwechslung im Gameplay gewünscht. Dabei ist alles Gameplay-Technisch da. Ich meine die Sprung-Passagen waren nicht frustrierend, das Fliegen war toll und die sehr kleinen Rätsel waren echt angenehm. Davon hätte ich mir aber viel mehr erhofft. MitHabe das Spiel nun endlich durch und bin leider eher enttäuscht. Nicht falsch verstehen. Der Art-Style ist einfach Hammer, aber ich hätte mehr Abwechslung im Gameplay gewünscht. Dabei ist alles Gameplay-Technisch da. Ich meine die Sprung-Passagen waren nicht frustrierend, das Fliegen war toll und die sehr kleinen Rätsel waren echt angenehm. Davon hätte ich mir aber viel mehr erhofft. Mit der vorhandenen Weltkarte hätte man die Kampagne bestimmt auf eine weitaus größere Länge ziehen können. Nach dem Ende bin ich einfach nochmal durch die Welt geflogen in der Hoffnung etwas sehenswertes zu sehen, aber leider fand ich außer Texte nicht sehr viel. Schade.… Expand
  12. Dannycopo
    Oct 13, 2018
    7
    I got this in the humble bundle, and it's a nice little game. The colourful low-poly graphics are nice but could be better, the gameplay of the bird and most of the puzzles are nice, but could be better, the soundtrack is very relaxing and the story is sort of ok, despite having an underwhelming conclusion and not really being a main part of the game.

    AER is a small relaxing little    I got this in the humble bundle, and it's a nice little game. The colourful low-poly graphics are nice but could be better, the gameplay of the bird and most of the puzzles are nice, but could be better, the soundtrack is very relaxing and the story is sort of ok, despite having an underwhelming conclusion and not really being a main part of the game.

    AER is a small relaxing little game, but you should probably wait for a sale.    … Expand
  13. Baltifru
    Jun 16, 2022
    7
    AER Memories of Old is a short but enchanting experience in which you explore a world made of floating islands.

    The game basically alternates between two gameplays: the exploration of the open world, where you fly around as a bird; as three dungeons where you solved basic puzzles. I think the devs probably got inspired by Zelda: the Wind Waker as I found quite some similarities with it    AER Memories of Old is a short but enchanting experience in which you explore a world made of floating islands.

    The game basically alternates between two gameplays: the exploration of the open world, where you fly around as a bird; as three dungeons where you solved basic puzzles. I think the devs probably got inspired by Zelda: the Wind Waker as I found quite some similarities with it in this game: the cartoony graphical style of course, but also a large open world made of islands, with the Tower of the Gods right in the middle. The gameplay is limited to the strict minimum: moving and jumping in human form, or flying in bird form.

    This game doesn't give in challenge, it is only there for you to enjoy the exploration and the poetry, with a calm, sometimes melancholic atmosphere.

    My only disappointment was the endgame. Otherwise a enjoyable experience.

    Note for the completists: there is one of the achievements that can't be unlocked if you progress too far into the game so you might as well read at least the description of the achievements, if not a guide, before diving in.    … Expand
  14. astraW
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    I really enjoyed this game but there are a few things that need to be addressed. First the graphics, there not something spacial but I think they compliment the tone of the game pretty well so expect from a few visual bugs well done there.

    The controls are not the best especially when you are walking around but flying is ok. The game is not for everyone the game doesn't give you a clear    I really enjoyed this game but there are a few things that need to be addressed. First the graphics, there not something spacial but I think they compliment the tone of the game pretty well so expect from a few visual bugs well done there.

    The controls are not the best especially when you are walking around but flying is ok.
    The game is not for everyone the game doesn't give you a clear path to follow and let's you discover things on you own. Personally I like this type of games so I had no problem. The story wasn't something special but not bad either. The only thing that I didn't like was the fact there was not a journal or a book so you can gather the information that you find about the story and world . I found my self confused near the end because there was so much information to keep track . The sound design was really good. Overall Aer: memories of old is a 3 and a half hours game with a bittersweet ending and a story about human greed    … Expand
  15. SergeiZ
    Oct 1, 2021
    8
    A simple but very cute game. You can walk through in two to three hours. It has a very interesting visual style - minimalistic, but very beautiful. Riddles are simple, but interesting enough.
  16. NightBush
    Dec 16, 2020
    10
    Well, what can I say... (played this game before on epic) An amazing game with amazing indie visuals, great cutsceneless storyline that will keep everyone satisfied, great mechanix, character designs, great soundtrack... i could keep on forever. The only bad thing is its a bit incomplete and the ending is weird, but thats pretty much it! There's not a game i would recommend more and IWell, what can I say... (played this game before on epic) An amazing game with amazing indie visuals, great cutsceneless storyline that will keep everyone satisfied, great mechanix, character designs, great soundtrack... i could keep on forever. The only bad thing is its a bit incomplete and the ending is weird, but thats pretty much it! There's not a game i would recommend more and I honestly think that if the game would be 60$ it would be still worth buying.
    I could go about this game forever, but you should see for yourself.

    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☑ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☑ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ It‘s just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch a tree grow instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{Audio}---
    ☑ Eargasm
    ☐Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    ☐ Teens
    ☐ Adults
    ☑ All

    ---{PC Requirements}---
    ☐ Check if you can run Tetris
    ☐ Potato
    ☑ Decent
    ☐ Fast
    ☐ Rich boi
    ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    ☑ Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{Grind}--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isnt necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You‘ll need a second live for grinding ---{Story}--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It‘ll replace your life ---{Game Time}--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☑ Short ☐ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{Price}--- ☐ It’s free! ☑ Deserves more ☐ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☐ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ Donate the money to children in Africa ---{Bugs}--- ☐ Never heard of ☑ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{?/10}--- ☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 ☐6 ☐7 ☐8 ☐9 ☑10    … Expand
  17. gab_izidio
    Feb 4, 2021
    4
    Aer Memories of Old - {do not recommend}
    The game is [Bad, that's all].
    The only good thing about the game is the landscapes and the feeling of freedom, the story is normal but there is a lot to be done as a complete game, apart from that it is very short, and if you can't win achievements (EPIC Games case), take it out the sense of exploration on the game, making you only explore to    Aer Memories of Old - {do not recommend}
    The game is [Bad, that's all].

    The only good thing about the game is the landscapes and the feeling of freedom, the story is normal but there is a lot to be done as a complete game, apart from that it is very short, and if you can't win achievements (EPIC Games case), take it out the sense of exploration on the game, making you only explore to complete the map, which is small, except that the objectives are not clear, which only hinders progress, the game also has optimization problems in some sections and the movement is not best.

    Look for something better and don't waste your time.    … Expand
  18. tufekciero
    Mar 12, 2021
    4
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  19. PNX_D_REMIX
    Feb 10, 2022
    7
    PROS:
    nice style of the game

    nice gameplay

    nice OST just needs a bit of chores

    enjoyable to fly around while listening to the OST

    simple controls

    free roam good looking visual landscapes

    CONS:
    story too short/feels empty

    no sub-stories

    might get lost cause there's no indicator of where you should go next so you have to read every text on screen
  20. zyllus
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    Their ins't a lot of story to the game and the lore is quite boring. You are in a broken world and you have the power to turn into a bird. I loved the flying aspect of the game to go from one point to another and the music while flying is the cherry on top. Flying around and then turning back into the human mid-flight to fall and turn back again into the bird was lots of fun.

    If you    Their ins't a lot of story to the game and the lore is quite boring. You are in a broken world and you have the power to turn into a bird. I loved the flying aspect of the game to go from one point to another and the music while flying is the cherry on top. Flying around and then turning back into the human mid-flight to fall and turn back again into the bird was lots of fun.

    If you love small games in which you just roam around and find secrets of the world, then surely try it out    … Expand
  21. Ciocolici
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    "AER: Memories of Old" proved to be a relatively short but surprisingly enjoyable experience. Initially, I didn't have a positive impression of the game, mainly due to the character movement when not in flight mode, which felt somewhat off, and my initial confusion about what to do. These factors led to some frustration and dislike towards the game. However, I soon realized that the key to"AER: Memories of Old" proved to be a relatively short but surprisingly enjoyable experience. Initially, I didn't have a positive impression of the game, mainly due to the character movement when not in flight mode, which felt somewhat off, and my initial confusion about what to do. These factors led to some frustration and dislike towards the game. However, I soon realized that the key to enjoying this game is to approach it with an exploratory mindset. Once I adopted this approach and went with the flow, my perspective changed entirely, and I found myself thoroughly enjoying the journey.

    One of the game's standout features is its freedom in gameplay. It doesn't hold your hand and explicitly tell you what to do. Instead, it presents you with tasks to advance the story, but it's up to you to discover and choose when to tackle them. This open-endedness allows you to explore the world at your own pace and immerse yourself fully in the experience. The story is intriguing and unfolds through dialogues and text throughout the game, making it essential not to skip them. By paying attention to these interactions, you'll be able to fully grasp the depth of the narrative and understand what's really going on.

    While "AER: Memories of Old" may not be considered a masterpiece by some, I believe it deserves a playthrough for its unique and enjoyable elements. Playing the game with a relaxed mindset, without rushing the experience, is the key to fully appreciating the exploration aspect it offers. In a gaming landscape dominated by fast-paced action and intense challenges, this game serves as a refreshing change of pace, offering a calm and tranquil experience that sets it apart from most other video games out there.    … Expand
  22. JudaiNavier
    Jan 19, 2022
    7
    AER Memories of Old is a game that you can finish in a couple of hours and call it a day. The low-poly design has it charms and an amazing soundtrack. It was very enjoyable to soar the skies freely as I pleased. AER tells the story of a land where gods were worshiped and a tragic incident transformed fragments of rock into islands in the sky. You play as Auk, a shapeshifter to go on aAER Memories of Old is a game that you can finish in a couple of hours and call it a day. The low-poly design has it charms and an amazing soundtrack. It was very enjoyable to soar the skies freely as I pleased. AER tells the story of a land where gods were worshiped and a tragic incident transformed fragments of rock into islands in the sky. You play as Auk, a shapeshifter to go on a quest to explore the temples of the gods and uncover the truth of what happened all those years ago.

    Despite the low poly graphics, they are enjoyable and you get used to them quite fast and together with a beautifully soundtrack you can spend a lot of time just gliding to your hearts content. But the game still lacks a bit by bringing the conclusion a bit abruptly and a major setback might be the price. However, AER finds himself a lot of times on discount so for a 3 to 4 hour game, if you feel like spending a couple of euros/dolars, you will spend a good time.    … Expand
  23. 99Cyborg
    Feb 12, 2023
    9
    90/100. (Recomendado / Recommended)

    Maravillosa aventura "Contemplativa" del actualmente difunto estudio Sueco Forgotten Key y distribuida por Daedalic Entertainment, sello de calidad artístico de primer nivel y una narrativa sesuda. El título nos invita a explorar, sin embargo, con excepción de algún animal y entornos vistosos, no ofrece ningún incentivo adicional más allá de descubrir    90/100. (Recomendado / Recommended)

    Maravillosa aventura "Contemplativa" del actualmente difunto estudio Sueco Forgotten Key y distribuida por Daedalic Entertainment, sello de calidad artístico de primer nivel y una narrativa sesuda. El título nos invita a explorar, sin embargo, con excepción de algún animal y entornos vistosos, no ofrece ningún incentivo adicional más allá de descubrir el mapa.

    Wonderful "Contemplative" adventure from the currently defunct Swedish studio Forgotten Key and distributed by Daedalic Entertainment, a first-rate artistic seal of quality and a brainy narrative. The title invites us to explore, however, with the exception of some animals and colorful environments, it does not offer any additional incentive beyond discovering the map.    … Expand
  24. MeKAnehS0
    Jul 10, 2023
    8
    The game is navigated in a cool way and has no map, the game design and level design was excellent, it had beautiful music and a beautiful story was written for it and it didn't make me confused, the characterizations were interesting in my opinion, I played the game twice It had a bug that made me have to continue from the previous saved place the second time, but I saw two bugs in total.The game is navigated in a cool way and has no map, the game design and level design was excellent, it had beautiful music and a beautiful story was written for it and it didn't make me confused, the characterizations were interesting in my opinion, I played the game twice It had a bug that made me have to continue from the previous saved place the second time, but I saw two bugs in total.
    But overall the game was great and beautiful and I enjoyed the game experience    … Expand

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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
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Dec 11, 2017
    60
    AER creates a beautiful fantasy world with a wonderful flying mechanic to explore it, but ultimately doesn’t give players much to do besides repetitive platforming puzzles.
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  2. GameWatcher
    Nov 13, 2017
    70
    AER is a pretty and charming game, but doesn’t have enough of its own original ideas to feel fresh, and it is plagued by a few flaws that prevent it from being a true standout in the genre of artsy indie exploration games. That said, the experience itself is fun and pleasant, even if it isn’t particularly memorable. If you already like these kinds of games, you’ll enjoy AER, but if you don’t, this isn’t what will make you fall in love with them.
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  3. 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.
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