Aeon Drive

 Switch
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintendo Life
    Oct 5, 2021
    90
    Aeon Drive isn’t quite up there with modern platforming classics like Celeste, but it’s pretty darn close nevertheless. While its narrative won’t win any awards, this is simply a supporting backdrop to the fantastic gameplay on offer. Bolstered by solid performance and minimal loading screens, racing through the levels feels exhilarating as you jump, slide, and teleport your way through the maze-like environments. With an online leaderboard to satisfy your competitive nature and added multiplayer to boot, Aeon Drive is a speedrunning triumph that absolutely deserves your attention.
  2. LevelUp
    Oct 14, 2021
    80
    Aeon Drive is a 2D platformer focused on speedrun with a touch of collecting. It's also a lesson that not everything has to be complex, deep and emotional. Sometimes, simple fun without major complications is best.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 5, 2021
    80
    Aeon Drive isn't a perfect game, but it has a lot going for it. It features precise platforming, lush graphics, and an interesting premise. Sure the plot isn't as well-realized as I hoped, and the game even ends on a serious cliffhanger ending (again), but I still think this is an adventure that fans of the original will enjoy. It's different, but not in any ways that hurt my enjoyment. Here's hoping 2Awesome Studio keeps up the good work, and that this isn't the last we've heard of Jack and V.E.R.A.
  5. Universo Nintendo
    Feb 14, 2022
    75
    Aeon Drive is frantic and makes you think about playing like a speedrunner. It's a full plate for those who like to compete this way. However, the game lacks the basics and has some performance issues.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Nov 22, 2021
    65
    It does have a multiplayer option and online leaderboards for each stage, so if competitive speed running is your thing, Aeon Drive delivers. For me, it’s an interesting curio that I’m glad I played, but won’t be returning to often.
  7. Pure Nintendo
    Nov 5, 2021
    50
    Sloppy level design and sluggish run speed and teleportation turn the speed-based Aeon Drive into a bit of a slog.

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  1. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    7
    If you’re a big fan of fast-moving and often intense platforming action Aeon Drive will likely have some appeal for you. With only 30 secondsIf you’re a big fan of fast-moving and often intense platforming action Aeon Drive will likely have some appeal for you. With only 30 seconds to finish each stage, though you do have the power to prolong your time limit if you collect enough gems, it definitely has an emphasis on execution. What’s a bit odd, though, is that there are absolutely things to the periphery, encouraging you to experiment with the paths you take, but I’m just not sure the need to explore and take chances is incentivized enough beyond the mere fact that you know things are there to collect. As you progress you’ll absolutely need to work out paths that are more efficient, typically involving some precision throws of your dagger that will allow you to teleport to it once it sticks in a surface, but once you survive aside from returning to shave off some seconds or try to collect things for giggles I’m don’t see a clear big picture incentive to expend the effort. It does make for a twitchy time, I just wish it had taken a step to take it one step further towards greatness.

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