Aspire: Ina's Tale

 Switch
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7

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  1. thryce3
    Mar 29, 2023
    6
    While it is certainly striving for and emotional, story-driven effect, it doesn't quite reach the heights is aspires too (pun obviously intended). It has a beautiful art style and soundtrack. The puzzles aren't too and are clever enough, but it's sometimes unclear. The story seems to hit some emotional beats, but I was never that invested in it and didn't quite know what was goin on. OnWhile it is certainly striving for and emotional, story-driven effect, it doesn't quite reach the heights is aspires too (pun obviously intended). It has a beautiful art style and soundtrack. The puzzles aren't too and are clever enough, but it's sometimes unclear. The story seems to hit some emotional beats, but I was never that invested in it and didn't quite know what was goin on. On top of that, it's very short even when compared to other games of it's ilk. All in all, it's a fine diversion ,but won't set the world on fire.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Impulsegamer
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    While it has its fair share of issues, Aspire: Ina's Tale was a delight to play through. The developers did an excellent job of crafting a beautiful and immersive world. The puzzles are challenging, and the brief narrative is engaging.
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  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jan 23, 2022
    70
    Well attached to its inspirations and classic patterns in terms of narration and game design, Aspire: Ina's Tale offers above all a very beautiful show. The game draws its uniqueness from an absolutely masterful soundtrack and attractive architectures. On the other hand, it sins in its duration, its short story and some levels that are not always well thought out.
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  3. Switch Player
    Jan 20, 2022
    60
    Aspire: Ina’s Tale is easy on the eyes and ears, but a little harder on the hands. A short and sweet little puzzle platformer, while it doesn’t present a challenge, the art and soundtrack are worth sticking around for.
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