Underplayed Gems

Aura: Fate of the Ages (2010)

Aura: Fate of the Ages cover
Developer
Streko Graphics
Publisher
THQ Nordic
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
3.0 of 5, 222 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 8.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a slow, methodical puzzle adventure through fantastical worlds, blending dreamlike and mechanical environments with a focus on exploration and artifact-collection.

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What players say

Players praise the puzzles as rewarding and intricate, especially the animations that play when you solve one. However the game is deeply dated: no widescreen support, clunky controls, pixel hunting, and poor voice acting. The story is thin and the ending is a cliffhanger, which frustrated some. Fans of classic Myst-style games are most likely to enjoy it.

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