AER: Memories of Old Reviews

AER: Memories of Old is ranked in the 34th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.7 / 10.0
Oct 23, 2017

AER: Memories of Old is definitely the most delightful adventure of this year. The soothing atmosphere and caring world of the game will entertain you very well. Sometimes there could be a bit more interaction with the world and some challenges but if you can live with that you'll get a well made Indie-Adventure.

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8 / 10.0
Oct 27, 2017

This title is so particular that it is difficult to evaluate it with the usual meters of judgment. The complete lack of difficulty can annoy you, but the game does not want to be, as already written, a challenge: it turns out to be a carefree iter and the few enigmatic platform phases will never take the lead role on this travel factor. The perfect and accurate soundtrack and good graphic style help the player to immerse themselves in this adventure, alas I must say, too short for my taste. The secrets are indeed, but a longer and deep story would surely have benefited a title that has to offer an experience that sometimes really makes the shivers. Recommended to anyone who wants to experience new emotions in a title that, more than a video game, would call an interactive and engaging fairy tale. Finally, note of merit, the title is entirely localized in Italian!

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8 / 10
Oct 24, 2017

This game isn’t action packed or filled to the brim with quests to follow, but offers you a profound story accompanied by a breathtaking score and moving visuals. Forgotten Key’s AER Memories of Old is an unmissable Indie game of 2017.

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Nov 5, 2017

If you’re done with the whole killing thing, and are just looking for the most stunning of adventures that will leave you considering life as a whole, then AER – Memories of Old is the game for you.

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5.5 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2017

The three hours I had playing AER were fun, but I won’t have any everlasting memories of this game, and neither will I probably remember what even happened a few days from now. A forgettable experience that had plenty of opportunities to be more.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 21, 2017

AER: Memories of Old is a wonder to behold with solid flight mechanics and a beautiful art style. It's a shame the story, dungeon exploration, and lack of things to do hinder the final product.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 31, 2017

Aer: Memories of Old is essentially a love letter to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, utilising the same formula which made the sixteenth edition to the Zelda franchise so successful. On a cluster of islands floating in the sky we meet our protagonist, Auk, a shape shifter who can transform into a bird to traverse the various shrines and temples scattered amongst the clouds.

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9.2 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2018

The fact that this game is very easy to pick up and get lost in is definitely one reason that you should give it a go. I found that I loved this game so much that I purchased and played this game across 3 separate regions on the PlayStation Network. It just was more and more beautiful each and every time I played it. This will be one that I will go back for more at a later time. The world and its accompanying music are just what you need to experience at least once in your life. It is that moving.

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8 / 10
Sep 12, 2019

AER: Memories of Old, is a fun little three hour experience. It provides solid gameplay with an in depth lore for those who are devoted enough to attempt to comprehend it. While on the outside it looks like just another exploration simulator, it sets itself apart with a unique world and a unique way to travel through it. It has something for any kind of player, which is what makes it so appealing and worth your time.

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Oct 4, 2019

AER: Memories of Old makes a strong first impression with its lovely art style and lofty goals, but the experience often has its wings clipped by a shallow premise, serious performance issues, and not enough content in the areas at which it excels.

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80 / 100
Aug 27, 2019

AER Memories of Old is a small wonder, although you have to like this kind of games-experience, because as an adventure it would not work so well, too simple, easy and short. But in conjunction with the free flight and the possibility of enjoying it at any time leaving the story at side, make the game more interenting. If you like this type of games, AER should be a more than remarkable bet.

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72 / 100
Oct 23, 2017

AER - Memories of Old does what it set out to do. Its world does feed one’s curiosity, to an extent, it flows well, putting no obstacles in the player’s way, and makes for a serene experience fans of exploration titles should have on their radar.

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6.8 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2019

Mixing a unique art style, tranquil moments you'll spend in flight, and some middling puzzle platforming, AER has some elements that work better than others...

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Sep 1, 2019

AER Memories of Old is such a captivating game that it's hard not to get lost in its beautiful and rewarding world.

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Ofisil
Top Critic
4 / 10
Oct 23, 2017

AER: Memories of Old completely fails as a traditional adventure game. The thing is, though, that it never wanted to be one, as it mainly throws its weight in atmosphere and storytelling - in other words, it wants to be a captivatingly emotive journey. Sadly, it fails at that, too.

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70%
Oct 24, 2017

I very much enjoyed my time with AER Memories of Old. It's not perfect; it's a little on the short side, its puzzles are a bit lacklustre, and it has an overt religious message — although if anything, that it adds to the world that AER creates.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 26, 2017

Despite its length, the journey in AER: Memories of Old is highly enjoyable and easy to recommend to all fans of adventure games. Kudos to publisher Daedalic Entertainment for releasing another gorgeous game that joins Silence and Pillars of the Earth on my hidden gems list.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2017

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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Cubed3
Top Critic
4 / 10
Jan 21, 2019

AER: Memories of Old is a game for people that liked the sailing in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, but didn't like the actual gameplay part of it.

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60 / 100
Sep 12, 2019

AER: Memories of Old teases its potential with some amusing bits - namely the rich atmosphere and the bliss that comes with soaring through the skies as a bird. Still, it feels a bit like Zelda-meets-Myst - with much less detail or interaction. Tough to recommend, unless you find great value in a characteristically passive, serene adventure game.

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