Angeline Era

strange zelda-like with a dreamy atmosphere. the emphasis on exploration that the 'search' mechanic brings allows for a sense of discovery a lot of games of this type tend not to offer up. the music helps sell this, too. most of the time... there's like one track that's just grating on the ears but i get the distinct feeling that's what they were going for.

Angeline Era is very, very good. I imagine it is probably a bit of an acquired taste, but for me, it has basically everything I was looking for in a game like this. It is unbelievably nostalgic, and not just in the usual “N64/PSX inspired indie game” way. For some reason, this game gives me hardcore Twinsen’s Odyssey vibes, and I love that so much. The atmosphere, level design, and world are honestly some of the best I have ever seen at capturing that strange liminal, dreamlike quality that so many older games had. It really feels like something from that era, but with modern indie polish layered on top. It is a huge game too. The level design is fantastic, especially later on. It constantly feels like there are secrets around every corner, because there actually are. Levels can open up on repeat visits throughout the game. That kind of discovery gives the world this layered, mysterious quality. It makes exploration a lot more interestign than I was expectign in a level based game with an overworld. What I love so much about the level design here is it actually feels liek the locations you visit are heavily tied to the overworld, they don't feel as disconnected as most games. Mechanically, I am not sure I personally would have chosen bump-style Shiren the Wanderer combat for an action platformer. It definitely works better than it sounds like it should, but it still creates this slightly strange tension where the game is fast, movement-heavy, and action/platformer oriented, but you do not have a traditional sword slash button. That said, once you adjust to it, it does work, and I respect that it gives the game a more distinct identity. But really, the mechanics are only one part of the appeal here. For me, Angeline Era is about the whole package. It taps into my childhood in such a specific, targeted way. The mysterious world, the strange characters, the vague atmospheric storytelling, the sense that you are wandering through something in a waking dream, all of it just works.

I was drawn in by the sick visuals and music, but crashed out immediately at the deviantart-level character portraits which did not appear in the demo. The opening moments were complete nonsense and the dialogue was on par with a cringy anime fanfic. Then I played the first level, and it didn't seem to be designed with any sort of intent. Can't stop listening to that soundtrack though.

One of my favorite action-adventure games ever. Don't sleep on this one!!!

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A very strange game with very satisfying combat, great level design and exploration, solid soundtrack there are a lot of fun moments, though the tone is mostly melancholic the story is difficult to understand, but does make sense, eventually. It also deals with toxic relationship, theology and more I mostly wish there was an indication of how many secrets are missing on a map or an area, but the game is not really intended to be "completed", rather it wants you to explore and discover the many secrets hidden throughout

Awesome game, genuinely unique with a lot of personality and charm, would absolutely recommend it. Combat is snappy and extremely fun, visuals are charming and the music is unreal. Looking forward to playing it again to discover stuff I missed, definintely give this one a go!

I bought this game due to the glowing reviews but expected it would be one I'd try, not enjoy too much, and return. I can't stop playing it. Curious of what people in real life have to say, I've started bumping into everyone I see. It's problematic. My court date is set and until then the judge placed me under house arrest so I stop bumping into people. I did it while holding a baguette once and involuntarily bumpslashed a grocery store cashier. I look at every square foot of ground with my magnifying glass. I see faeries everywhere. I can't stop. Please help. 11/10, would ruin my life again

What a deeply strange, enthralling, and overall excellent game this was. Great music, fun encounters, good bosses, and clever world design that constantly rewards curiosity. My primary criticism would be the game's plot is very end heavy and more than a little hard to parse, but it's certainly going to stick with me.

Not flawless, but it was fun, very unique and clearly passionately made