AYIN

when i read the description saying "a world that hates you" i expected a more harsh and unfair game that you have to fight your way though, but mostly this game is pretty fair and fun, if challenging. this more comes in the form of some gags and trolls, including some small jumpscares. mostly though the levels are pretty ordinary, some do have a bit more exploration and optional paths which is really nice, though the secrets were a little less plentyfull than i was hoping for. in general this game is pretty great for speedrunning, the levels have a timer, the levels themselves are not too long and have some optional paths which can make trying to route a speedrun path through them pretty fun. the characters movement is momentum based, which allows you to go pretty fast if youre skilled at the game. the character is a little slippery and not precise which may take a bit to be used to, but i found it really fun just moving around. though the levels themselves are mostly pretty cramped and dont seem to be really designed which the characters speed and slipperiness in mind, which does make it so mostly i didnt really get to use the movement to its full capability. the style and atmosphere of the game is pretty great, the art has a really cool and unique style that is definitly not for most people i really enjoyed. the music can sometimes be pretty grating on the ears, but i really liked it and it had a lot of style and added to the weird atmosphere, even if a little repetitive. the story is mostly brought to you in some notes scattered around or a few words from npcs, and seems to be pretty interesting and adds to the atmosphere, even if i only put together half of it. there is some hebrew probably will look to most players like an ancient crypted language but is mostly some gags and intentionally stupid things which are pretty fun to read since it makes it feel like the developer had fun writing them. the game does seem to come from israel since it has a lot of its slangs and culture in the writing, so if this is Dealbreaker for you i definitly recommend not buying this game. not that much content is in the game currently, but i would still recommend it if youre looking for unique and weird games. it is incredibly impressive that this was made by a 13 year, and i look forward towards the third chapter of this game. since this game is still in development its very likely though that i will edit this review based on the changes.

as the goblin who composed for this ♥♥♥♥-ass game i can proudly say that this game made me want to eat fiberglass and then cry myself to sleep every night. 10/10 this is the best platformer game ever

A Surreal Masterpiece - Hard to believe it started at age 12! AYIN is a truly remarkable experience that caught me off guard with its depth and atmosphere. This isn't just another platformer; it’s a serious, surreal journey that demands your attention. The visual style is striking, and the movement mechanics feel incredibly polished. What blew me away even more is the story behind the game. The developer began coding and designing this world at the age of 12, and now at 14, has officially launched it on Steam. Knowing this makes the experience even more impactful—you can feel the dedication and the unique vision in every level. From the mysterious 'running flower' to the challenging 'troll' mechanics, the game is full of creative surprises that keep you hooked. It’s rare to find an indie project with such a distinct soul. If you love atmospheric, challenging games with a deep sense of mystery, you have to play AYIN. Huge respect to the young creator for this achievement!

Well done, keep going!

Cool platformer, john ayin no diffs all fiction

TLDR. AYIN is a well put together game with good art and movement. While hard, it's worth keeping with it to see its many interesting and/or charming moments. It's for sure worth a look if you're a fan of weirder games. For more details, read on.  (Tiny note for full honesty I was a playtester. I played it all front to back before it released. I talked to dev some as well, but I promise my feelings are purely my own and are not biased by this.) AYIN is a rage game, and as one, it likes to pull a lot of tricks and ruses on you. These moments to me acted as the magic spice, one of the big things that kept me going. Every level had something up its sleeve, and it was fun to see it's array of trickery. This is helped partly by the level of difficulty. It hits a good spot. It's hard enough to make beating a level rewarding, yet not overly so that it takes days of work to get anywhere. I also enjoyed it's movement. You can pick up good speed (when used right), and is kept simple to use, only using a few core actions. That in mind, there is one thing that I wish were a little different. You press Spacebar to jump, press it again midair and you can ground pound. Then, if pressed a third time you fall faster, which triggers a super jump when hitting the ground. All fine on paper, but together equals out to more spacebar mashing then I would wish for. Let's move on to visuals and sound. The art has a look I quite enjoy. Backgrounds are pitch black, as if all the levels take place at night (which they very well might), with a main color palette made of bright 0F colors. It's held together with a fair amount of dithering. I also noticed some solid color language, with pink for player and a red/green mix for anything that harms you. I don't have a lot to say about the general sound design. What I have more to say about sound-wise is the OST. It reminds me a fair amount of Cruelty Squad's, a game AYIN takes a large spoon full of DNA from. My feelings towards both are similar. While it's not my cup of tea, it IS befitting the game it's built for, and plays a part in creating it's general atmosphere. It's a game that is very itself, being full of character in a way AAA games rarely, if ever, like all the best indies. Even with the few flaws I talked about, is very much worth checking out to drink in its unique blend, the AYIN blend. AYIN is the most AYIN AYIN I know, and that makes it a good AYIN. I'm looking forward to Chapter 3.

Good game fr

AYIN – Un RPG? Non, un cauchemar speedrun qui te hait Avis: Bon, déjà, soyeons clairs : ce n’est PAS un RPG classique, bordel. C’est un «speedrun-rage-troll-platformer» surréaliste. Mais pour un jeune dev, c’est un projet hyper intéressant et sacrément original, putain. L'univers est une vraie bizarrerie : tout le monde est mort ou connecté, 5 guerres mondiales, la Terre est une presse... Tu dois te plier à sa volonté techno-bienveillante. Quoi la baise, sérieux ? Ce qui le rend cool : L'ambiance est unique : C’est dérangeant, absurde, et tu sens que le mec qui a codé ça avait une vision bien à lui. Pas du copier-coller. Gameplay délibérément odieux : Le jeu te hait. Et c’est fait exprès. Des portes verrouillées, des pièges de merde, tu meurs pour un oui ou pour un non. C’est le principe du « rage game », et pour un premier projet, c’est maîtrisé. De la personnalité : Y a de l’humour (tordu), des « collectables secrets », et même un système de gamble au milieu de toute cette haine. Et une OST soundfont bizarre faite par « Stav Deer ». C’est atypique. C’est pas cher (en développement) : Seuls les chapitres 1 et 2 sont dispo pour l’instant, le 3 arrive. Pour un jeu de dev débutant, c’est un format parfait pour tâter le terrain. Les bémols, faut pas déconner : C’est pas un RPG. Si tu t’attendais à des dialogues et de l’exploration, va te faire foutre (le jeu te le dit en gros). C’est du platformer hardcore. Ça manque de polish, mais c’est pardonné vu que c’est un projet de jeune développeur. On sent le bordel organisé assumé. Pas de traduction française (ni chinois), mais pour un jeu de plateformes, tu vas pas lire des romans. Tu vas juste souffrir, comme le dit la description. Conclusion finale, sans filtre : Pour un jeu de développeur débutant, c’est très prometteur, la garce ! C’est original, difficile et il a un style unique. Ce n’est pas un RPG, mais c’est un projet super intéressant pour ceux qui aiment les jeux de plateformes punitifs et l’univers surréaliste. Si t’aimes te faire insulter par un jeu, si t’as de la patience et l’âme d’un glouton du game design, fonce. C’est une très bonne surprise pour un premier jeu. Note : 7/10 (avec un bonus pour l’originalité de l’univers et un malus pour l’absence de finition, mais putain, c’est du bon boulot).