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AER Memories of Old

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Transform into a bird and fly to explore and experience a vibrant world of floating islands in the sky. Venture down into lost ancient ruins where each step leads you closer to the end of the world.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Beautiful art style and visuals
    • Relaxing and smooth flight mechanics
    • Soothing soundtrack
    • Engaging exploration and lore
    • Peaceful, non-violent gameplay

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Simple puzzles with limited challenge
    • Some camera and control issues reported
    • Minimal character development and social interaction
    • Unsatisfying or abrupt ending

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to explore the open world and choose their own path with minimal guidance, no forced routes or markers."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves simple puzzles and light platforming; flying mechanics have some skill but overall accessible and relaxing."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements; focus is on personal exploration and story experience."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players report replaying to explore more or get achievements, but game is short and can be completed quickly."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players can explore and discover secrets; some light puzzle solving; no creation or building mechanics."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and personal experience."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Strong escapism through relaxing flight, exploration, and immersion in a peaceful fantasy world."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for relaxation and exploration, not out of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players experiment with flight mechanics and exploration paths, but puzzles and gameplay are straightforward."

    • Exploration
      5

      "Core motivation is discovering new islands, secrets, lore, and environmental storytelling."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Limited character customization; focus is on experiencing the world rather than personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Set in a mystical world with shapeshifting, gods, spirits, and a fantasy narrative."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Minimal social interaction; mostly solitary exploration and story experience."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning curve in flight mechanics and puzzle solving, but overall simple and accessible."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during exploration and puzzle solving; not a background or idle game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No deep social or emotional connections formed; interactions are minimal and surface-level."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

    • Progression
      2

      "Progression through collecting keys and solving puzzles to advance story; no complex upgrade systems."

    • Relaxation
      5

      "Highly relaxing atmosphere with soothing music, gentle gameplay, and calming exploration."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visual and auditory experience with colorful low-poly art and ambient soundtrack."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; focus on personal experience."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative is present but subtle and fragmented; story unfolds through exploration and lore discovery."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Puzzles are simple and straightforward; minimal strategic or complex problem solving."

    • Thrill
      -4

      "Game is calm and peaceful with minimal tension or risk."

    • Value
      2

      "Good value especially on sale; short length noted but quality experience appreciated."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or violence; peaceful exploration and puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival elements; safe and stable game environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026