AETHERIS

Yeah it's a little buggy and yeah the UI could be tweaked but god danm if this didn't hit everything else right on the mark. SUPER atmospheric, delightfully esoteric, a rich world, co-op that makes even individual decisions collaborative, and yes obviously the art style which is even more gorgeous than on the videos. First session my friend and I played for like six hours and stopped only because it was 1:30 in the morning. The main complaint I see in reviews is dificutly but I think the issue goes deeper. This ain't XCOM, folks. The winning strategy isn't moving to half cover and spamming infinite grenades. You've got to look at enemy cooldowns, movement, and plan two turns ahead. Think along the lines of Darkest Dungeon/Gloomhaven/Divinity Original sin; all (excellent) games people also complained about being too hard. You are constantly walking a razor's edge in Aetheris, and I get why some wouldn't like that balancing act but I find it incredibly rewarding. It could benefit from some QoL, balance, etc. issues, sure, but there's nothing that breaks the experience. And the experience is, frankly, great. Aetheris is full of really smart design in an incredibly colorful world (literally and metaphorically). It's engaging, with stunning audio and visuals. What it may lack in polish it makes up for in heart tenfold. Feeling somehow both familiar but also unique, it provides a special kind of experience. I get this won't be a game for everyone but I heartily recommend it.

Absolutely incredible! A turn-based tactical game and a roguelite at the same time — someone had to invent it… and it was a French studio that did it! The game is quite innovative in its concept and brings a great RPG and board-game feel to the experience, especially with the dice rolls. An absolute joy! It’s also worth highlighting the game’s spiritual dimension, which gives real depth to the roguelite concept, so often summed up as: “die, then become stronger.” Here, it’s the spirits of your fallen warriors that allow the next generation to set out again with bonuses. The old warriors pass their experience on to the new generation, and this mechanic gives the whole concept a real sense of coherence. Do I even need to mention the game’s absolutely unforgettable art style? You’ll either love it or hate it, but in my opinion, it’s simply gorgeous. This game is an absolute gem and, on top of that, it really seems to have been designed with online co-op in mind. I’m currently playing through the entire game with a friend, and it’s a real pleasure. Everything is fast and smooth, and even during quest phases, the game automatically alternates between the two players so that neither player takes on a leadership role when playing as a team. And with just one click, you can join your friends and start playing! If you’re still hesitating, go for it. Beating this game is a real challenge, but the satisfaction when you succeed is absolutely worth it! --------------------------------------------------- Absolument incroyable ! Un tactical au tour par tour et un roguelite à la fois, il fallait l’inventer… et c’est un studio français qui l’a fait ! Le jeu est assez novateur dans son concept et apporte une vraie touche de jeu de rôle et de jeu de plateau, notamment avec les lancers de dés. Un pur bonheur ! On peut également souligner la dimension spirituelle du jeu, qui propose un véritable background au concept du roguelite, qui est bien souvent résumé à : « mourir, puis devenir plus fort ». Ici, ce sont les esprits de vos anciens guerriers qui permettent à la nouvelle génération de repartir avec des bonus. Les anciens transmettent leur expérience aux nouveaux, et cette mécanique donne une vraie cohérence à l’ensemble. Dois-je également parler de la patte graphique, absolument inénarrable ? Ça plaît ou ça ne plaît pas, mais à mon sens, c’est vraiment sublime. Ce jeu est une pure pépite qui, par ailleurs, semble vraiment avoir été pensé pour la coopération en ligne. Je fais actuellement l’intégralité du jeu avec un ami, et c’est un vrai plaisir. C’est rapide, fluide et, même pendant les phases de quête, le jeu alterne automatiquement entre les deux joueurs afin de ne pas instaurer de leadership lorsqu’on joue en équipe. Et en un clic, vous rejoignez vos amis pour jouer ! Si vous hésitez encore, foncez. C’est un véritable challenge que de réussir à venir à bout du jeu, mais quelle satisfaction !

Yes, but BE AWARE ONLINE CO-OP IS PLAGUED BY DISCONNECT ISSUES

技能和被动都点满了。升了个级，直接把存档卡死。搞个技能被动，满了可以继续选择技能和被动。然后选择一个技能被动移除。卡在那个升级页面。既能锁住，被动锁住。取消确认，都不行。就一直卡在那个界面。返回主菜单又重新进又打boss又升级。又卡死了。

The game's artistic design stands out with vibrant visuals and immersive soundtracks. Critics have praised its engaging gameplay and strategic depth, though some mentioned the integration of roguelite elements could be smoother, and the difficulty curve can be steep.