Aspire: Ina's Tale

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Jan 3, 2022
    85
    Aspire: Ina’s Tale is an enjoyable platform-puzzler with a great story and a relaxing atmosphere, but it’s one drawback is its short length. If you know what you’re doing or are pretty good at solving puzzles that involve platforming, the game should only take you a few hours to complete. If you don’t mind that though, Aspire: Ina’s Tale has a great story and a relaxing atmosphere that’s worth checking out.
  2. XBLA Fans
    Mar 20, 2024
    80
    The game looks great, having a seemingly perfect choices in coloring and lightning. The music is void from being annoying and is so constant it sinks into your mind without you realizing it’s still in the background. Puzzles are casual but at the same time thought-provoking, giving you a sense of accomplishment when you finally figure out you were just overthinking things. I really liked the way the game handled jumping, but not so much with turning and putting in/taking out the shapes for the puzzles. They make you pause for a second and wonder what you’re doing wrong, which takes away from the otherwise great flow. You don’t have to worry about sinking hours into this title, as it’s short and allows those who don’t have much time to finish it in an evening. For those that have more time, it might have been nice to have another section of puzzles thrown in. A lot of the ending is the same chase sequence with what could be considered a boss, but there are little breaks between that allow you to go back to doing some puzzles. I really enjoyed my playthrough and even going back to do some of the areas over again to finish up on my achievements was quite welcoming.
  3. Finger Guns
    Dec 16, 2021
    80
    Nestling nicely among the raft of indie gems, Aspire: Ina’s Tale excels with a gorgeous art style, subtle yet engaging story-telling and excellent musical score. While you can largely solve the puzzles without much effort, your journey with Ina will be a compelling and rich adventure. It may not hold the loftiest aspirations, but Ina’s dreams are worth embracing.
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  1. Xboxygen
    Jan 26, 2022
    Despite a short lifespan and a feeling of cumbersomeness in certain movements, the title remains a pleasant surprise. The environments are varied, rich and colourful. Although not revolutionising the genre, the gameplay mechanics and various puzzles aren’t repetitive. The top-notch soundtrack brilliantly follows the poetry of the experience we’re offered. The enigmas’ moderate difficulty allows a wide audience to participate and we're thrilled to know that Wondernaut’s next title will be a horror game.

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best Xbox One Game of 2021
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2021

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Willzito
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    O mundo de Aspire é misterioso e vivo. Um jogo onde a arte de um mundo deslumbrante faz parte da gameplay junto aos puzzles. Vejo muitoO mundo de Aspire é misterioso e vivo. Um jogo onde a arte de um mundo deslumbrante faz parte da gameplay junto aos puzzles. Vejo muito carinho e amor postos nesse jogo, foi muito satisfatório jogar e a cada novo cenário que encontrava, ou sons que eu escutava, eu sentia meu coração quentinho pelo amor facilmente evidente na produção do jogo. É um jogo calmo muito bom pra se jogar e curtir, só não recebe minha nota maximo pois queria que durasse mais. Muito obrigado por essa maravilha ♥… Full Review »
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