Retro-inspired action-adventure game
Airoheart is a top-down action-adventure game inspired by 16-bit titles from decades ago. Nostalgic gameplay aesthetics and a great soundtrack transform this into a classic game for the modern era. It retells the story of the Final Fantasy series while implementing old-school combat mechanics filled with platform sequences and challenging puzzles.
As Airoheart is open-world, you can roam and explore all the places on the map. Along the way, you can meet many quirky characters and dangerous creatures. It runs on Unreal Engine 4, enabling them to create complex areas and haunting landscapes.
The last hope of Engard is you
Airoheart is a person who wants a peaceful life until Engard — the massive continent in which you live — becomes the only hope to save your world from total decimation and enslavement of life. Playing as him, you uncover centuries of history, and tragedy, trying to overcome your fears. As you adventure deep, you’ll discover what it means to have a heart in numerous situations.
You will also encounter strange characters with morally ambiguous pursuits, who can affect the entire storyline depending on your choices. The game is rich in atmosphere that gets you in the mood even if it’s considered retro-inspired. However, while the levels are unique enough, the same can’t be said in the soundtrack. The music’s great during a quest but lacking in substance, and it will loop many times.
The gameplay is easy to understand — from familiar controls to UI. Plus, it runs on multiple platforms so you can play on whatever device you want. Upon opening the game, you’ll need to play through the main quest to progress, but you can also do side missions after every major level. There are all sorts of activities like fishing, gardening, and upgrading your weapons and enchantments on the side.
A classic adventure game fit for all ages
Airoheart gets it right from the colorful art style, challenging levels, open-world approach, and unique interactions with characters. The main quest adds a personal touch by having a different outcome depending on your choices. Its soundtrack, while great, lacks variety, finding yourself listening to the same music for hours. The controls and user interface are easy to understand, making it a great choice for both young and experienced players.
