Played the game 1 week after original release, It wasn't the best game Iv'e played but it wasn't the worst. Played it again 2 years later because of the new huge update & I have to put it in my favorites list the update really improved both Gameplay & Story. The bad ending was very unsatisfying in the original but now the "Perfect Ending (Bad Ending)" is really awesome to see. I highly recommend everyone that enjoys this game to try out Midnight Train the game Lydia made after Aria's Story.
I tested many Horror Games and I especially like those who are made with RPG-Maker, in 2D and TopDown.
This one is really the greatest I ever played. Such an atmosphere, a deep story, riddles, the length....fairy rales, it is creepy and cute...I love it, and I have not finished yet (I am and the end of Chapter 3)
"Aria, you are dead, but I couldn't accept it, so I created a creepy and death threatening fictional version of your favorite place to bring you back to life and threaten your new life at every corner, I hope you appreciate it."
Aaaaaw, such a good friend! Why need enemies when having such friends?
See? That doesn't make sense. If you create a world to bring back someone dear to life, then you obviously don't fill it with death traps to kill her in every room!
The plot would actually make sense if it was:
"Aria, I hate you, so I created a fictional world to torture you and to kill you."
It is a story with issues, and it is going to end well. So what is your complain about such a well-made, long, creepy, cute and atmospheric game that deals with fairy tales, riddles and so on? !
It is going to end well? It is going to end well?!? The developer just doesn't accept to resurrect Aria as she was before she died, the only good ending is one where she starts a new life as someone new, which defeats the whole point of this world which was to bring back a lost friend, not to create a new one.
But this is irrelevant with my previous feedback as it didn't point out that the story ended badly, it pointed out that the story didn't make sense.
You asked what is my complaint, fan-boy or fan-girl, I explicitly stated my complaint so what is there more to explain?
I call you fan-boy or fan-girl because all that you do is defend what you like and not take into consideration what people who don't share your blind love have to say.
Do you know how such an unreasonable attitude is called? Fanaticism, that's right, fan(atic)-boy or fan(atic)-girl.
Beside advertising the game, you didn't bring anything constructive to the talk.
So my turn now to ask you a question:
What is the point of your reply?
Edit: I noticed your comment above after I answered to your reply.
So you didn't even finish the story yet and you argue with my feedback on the whole plot while not knowing it yourself?
Again, what's the point of your reply to something you don't understand as you don't have full knowledge of?
What if they did create the world, but couldn't really control it? Like everything went horribly wrong, but at that point they couldn't do anything about it?
As much as i love this game, i played it about a year ago so i don't remember enought to post a detailed answer, but this was kind of what i figured out by the time i finished it.
PS: Dude, 1/4th of your answer was a legit answer, and the rest was just you curb stomping the other guy for liking the game as it is, they didn't even insult you, please chill out.
i played this awhile ago but forgot to comment, amazing game!! super fun and scary and arias sprite is adorable (even when she dies-) very well crafted! I found a problem near the end where she just stopped moving but I just exited the game and restarted and she moved other than that super amazing game
good game and story :) i got game over a lot and sometime thought to give up but i kept going until the end and got normal ending, im fine with it :) well done :)
this game is awesome, although some puzzles leave you wandering around for waaaay too long. maybe provide better clues or things pointing in the right direction?
I've gotten all the routes, I'm guessing you're talking about the rabbit? I got stuck there for a small bit I got through it, once you talk to the rabbit and start running down the path you came from, exit the room then go right and up to the top door and enter it, then a cutscene should play out and you're outta that chase!
And if you ever get stuck again you can ask me or look at the guide the owner has on tumblr,they have it chapter per chapter and have a guide to all the endings, I like to do games without any help personally but others like to get help whenever they can/when stuck so guides/people can help a lot.
If I remember correctly I believe it's either Z, space, or shift. You can test out keys until you find the run button since the chase doesn't start until you talk to that specific rabbit so you have time to figure it out if it's not one of those three but that's one of the only times you *have* to run in the whole game
Hey no problem, just like the other person if you get stuck again ask me or look at the online step by step guide since even though there isn't any other chases the puzzles get a lot harder
I am really liking the game. Its a really good game I got stuck. On the coloumns in the secret room (the one with the password) there are books and not stars, I dont know where to find the book Im supposed to put in tragedy section. I am really confused because on walktroughs the room is quite different.
I absolutely cannot recommend this game enough, if you like horror RPGs like Ib, Mad Father, Witch's House, and much more, this game is definitely the game for you! The story is enthralling, the puzzles make you think but are never too hard to get, and the characters are super interesting. I definitely intend to go back and play this game again multiple times just to see all of the endings. Thank you so much for this wonderful game!
My favorite ending is the Good Ending. Also I noticed there was Luna in the Good Ending credit scene :D Bad Ending 2 made me shocked a bit because I have liked Clyde's character since I finished the first ending :(
Recommend very much cried during true ending and bad ending 2 a lot but in all was a very good game and also is very unexpecting and surprising catches you off guard.
You gotta admit, they got us in the first half not gonna lie.
Also dang, my heart Lydia, you're just making me cry when I found out the true ending ToT, I originally wanted to do just the normal ending but eh, curiosity killed the cat
Usually I'd go ahead and imediately delete the games I download coz it takes up WAY to many space, but this game is very beautiful and unique and my very first rp indie game and I love it! So I'm keeping it!! Arghhh I wanted Aria and Lewin to be coupled lmao >///<
Overall, a 100/10, no questions asked, download it.
(btw if you also had trouble downloading saying "Failed: Forbidden" just go to Incognito Mode and download, works for me ^^)
You probably already finished the game by now, but it said that you don't really need to check your inventory for the keys, just interact with the door and you'll be just fine!
I saw a video and i didn't end the game yet... the rainbow key that a book gives in the solar door house, i opened the inventory and suddenly the key disappeared.
Load back from a save file which isn't affected by this bug. Had this problem. Just go to the locked door and allow it to unlock. Don't select it from inventory.
This was such a treat to play! I have recently gotten into playing more horror rpgs and I gotta say, this one just hit me right in the feels- and that's when you know it's a great game!
I definitely get spooked easy so I was laughing at myself for jumping at something every 2 seconds, but progressing through it became more plot-heavy and I was LOVING it!
Lowkey cried at the end, but that's alright lmaooo
Amazing game! I definitely look forward to any more being created (And I will be following current projects)
i absolutely adores this game,i spent all of today playing it! the atmosphere, the characters, the plot... everything was just amazing :D
my favourite ending definitely was the good one, but I also really appreciated the bad ones since they made me reflect. Lewin and Clyde with their dynamic are really lovable, they were my favourite characters. ialso really related to Dahlia and was impressed at what an impact Aria had made on everybody's life. Wendy is just so cool lmao i love her
the music was also really awesome (and scary; i had to turn it off at times since i was too scared). also... the bunny... he really was asxsbjbxscfaxhgvhsgvcxsk that part in which he stalks you from the outside of the room scarred me for life deadass
i'm also definitely gonna download your other game, "Midnight Train", when it's complete! (i wish i could support you but unfortunately i am a minor :/ )
I loved the game! I just passed the first chapter and it already caught me.
The art and design are very beautiful, the music is entertaining and accompanies at all times, and the story is very interesting; It also contains puzzles (something I love).
I've unlocked and watched everything, so I'm going to give my two cents... The good ending is the first ending I unlocked, and IMO it was the best ending...
The normal ending is well... normal, that's to be expected... But the true ending is also just normal... completely to be expected (or I must say cliche?)... It's boring and predictable... As one of the ending, sure... But as true ending? The additional good ending completely eclipse that... Not because good ending has more happier tones... But it's because it's more creative and interesting.
I kinda wish the true ending has more creative and twist... Like everything that the quill has created can never be truly erased, so Aria and the library is actually still out there... somewhere... waiting... And Clyde (and co) has to be responsible of what they created someday... or something like that.
Also, Aria's definition of happy ending is a bit skewed, surprising that she has read lots of book. That definition is not happy ending... It's BITTERSWEET ending.
The games that got me into rpg maker horror games are The Witch's house and Ib and i hadn't found anything that piqued my interest the same as they did until i played this.It wasn't really horror but the jumpscares were really good that i always felt on edge.The puzzles were REALLY good.The one thing i want in the games play are these puzzles,the keep you so engrossed in it!The Visuals,World Buildings,character settings were amazing and lets not forget about the music and sound effects too.The game had too much elements in it and its world felt so colourful and nice unlike other rpg games which have a bit of bland worlds.I totally loved the Illustrations and voices of each character.I loved ALL the endings.The revelation at the end was amazing and i got so emotionally involved with it and cried a lil bit too.I played it all in one go and will keep it in my laptop to replay it again and again because i liked it soooo much!I'really can't believe this was free.After playing this,it felt like cheating for playing it for free but i'm so grateful that you made it free so i could experience this gem! I'm definitely going to play your next game Midnight Train.I'm just waiting for its 4th chapter.That's gonna be a gem too!
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This game is GAS so far! Love the Corpse Party vibes!
Good game. Great story and very good amount of time not to long not to short
Played the game 1 week after original release, It wasn't the best game Iv'e played but it wasn't the worst. Played it again 2 years later because of the new huge update & I have to put it in my favorites list the update really improved both Gameplay & Story. The bad ending was very unsatisfying in the original but now the "Perfect Ending (Bad Ending)" is really awesome to see. I highly recommend everyone that enjoys this game to try out Midnight Train the game Lydia made after Aria's Story.
I tested many Horror Games and I especially like those who are made with RPG-Maker, in 2D and TopDown.
This one is really the greatest I ever played. Such an atmosphere, a deep story, riddles, the length....fairy rales, it is creepy and cute...I love it, and I have not finished yet (I am and the end of Chapter 3)
The plot just doesn't make sense.
"Aria, you are dead, but I couldn't accept it, so I created a creepy and death threatening fictional version of your favorite place to bring you back to life and threaten your new life at every corner, I hope you appreciate it."
Aaaaaw, such a good friend! Why need enemies when having such friends?
See? That doesn't make sense. If you create a world to bring back someone dear to life, then you obviously don't fill it with death traps to kill her in every room!
The plot would actually make sense if it was:
"Aria, I hate you, so I created a fictional world to torture you and to kill you."
Wouldn't that make more sense now?
It is a story with issues, and it is going to end well. So what is your complain about such a well-made, long, creepy, cute and atmospheric game that deals with fairy tales, riddles and so on? !
It is going to end well? It is going to end well?!? The developer just doesn't accept to resurrect Aria as she was before she died, the only good ending is one where she starts a new life as someone new, which defeats the whole point of this world which was to bring back a lost friend, not to create a new one.
But this is irrelevant with my previous feedback as it didn't point out that the story ended badly, it pointed out that the story didn't make sense.
You asked what is my complaint, fan-boy or fan-girl, I explicitly stated my complaint so what is there more to explain?
I call you fan-boy or fan-girl because all that you do is defend what you like and not take into consideration what people who don't share your blind love have to say.
Do you know how such an unreasonable attitude is called? Fanaticism, that's right, fan(atic)-boy or fan(atic)-girl.
Beside advertising the game, you didn't bring anything constructive to the talk.
So my turn now to ask you a question:
What is the point of your reply?
Edit: I noticed your comment above after I answered to your reply.
So you didn't even finish the story yet and you argue with my feedback on the whole plot while not knowing it yourself?
Again, what's the point of your reply to something you don't understand as you don't have full knowledge of?
What if they did create the world, but couldn't really control it? Like everything went horribly wrong, but at that point they couldn't do anything about it?
As much as i love this game, i played it about a year ago so i don't remember enought to post a detailed answer, but this was kind of what i figured out by the time i finished it.
PS: Dude, 1/4th of your answer was a legit answer, and the rest was just you curb stomping the other guy for liking the game as it is, they didn't even insult you, please chill out.
i played this awhile ago but forgot to comment, amazing game!! super fun and scary and arias sprite is adorable (even when she dies-) very well crafted! I found a problem near the end where she just stopped moving but I just exited the game and restarted and she moved other than that super amazing game
crying rn
Excellent!
Lovely game!!Enjoyed the story and the art!Good work! :)
cute
Good shit
good game and story :) i got game over a lot and sometime thought to give up but i kept going until the end and got normal ending, im fine with it :) well done :)
good job getting the normal ending 👍👍
thank you :) i do not know how many ending there are but i saw 2 other on youtube...and im fine with normal ending :)
Holy shit. Those endings are something different and the backstory to the whole game is wow. Very very good game
it wont work it keeps saying the file 'rgs3oo.dll' each time i try to open the game
hmmmmmmmmmm
this game is awesome, although some puzzles leave you wandering around for waaaay too long. maybe provide better clues or things pointing in the right direction?
I think this game is adorable so far!! Though i have absolutely no clue how to fullscreen and f6 wont work :')
You have the election at the beginning, I guess. That is what I did
Do you know if you will be able to make a model that will work on a mac book? I really want to play your game but I can't.
i cant get past the chase in chapter 2. I've tried for about 20 minutes now. I use a laptop. Does anyone have any tips for me ?
I've gotten all the routes, I'm guessing you're talking about the rabbit?
I got stuck there for a small bit I got through it, once you talk to the rabbit and start running down the path you came from, exit the room then go right and up to the top door and enter it, then a cutscene should play out and you're outta that chase!
And if you ever get stuck again you can ask me or look at the guide the owner has on tumblr,they have it chapter per chapter and have a guide to all the endings, I like to do games without any help personally but others like to get help whenever they can/when stuck so guides/people can help a lot.
Thanks for your help. Maybe ill do it now.
How do i run? I keep getting stuck at the chase too but i never make it out the door....
If I remember correctly I believe it's either Z, space, or shift. You can test out keys until you find the run button since the chase doesn't start until you talk to that specific rabbit so you have time to figure it out if it's not one of those three but that's one of the only times you *have* to run in the whole game
Thanks! I finally made it through chapter 2
Hey no problem, just like the other person if you get stuck again ask me or look at the online step by step guide since even though there isn't any other chases the puzzles get a lot harder
10 for the creepy music
10 for the arts
10 for the damn jumpscares along the game
Overall = 100% love the game but not brave enough to finish it ^^'
I love it ! I got stuck so many times but thats what i like puzzles games ^^ ty ty !
Will this ever get a MacOS release? I'd love to play it, but don't own a Windows computer.
I am really liking the game. Its a really good game I got stuck. On the coloumns in the secret room (the one with the password) there are books and not stars, I dont know where to find the book Im supposed to put in tragedy section. I am really confused because on walktroughs the room is quite different.
I cry when I got the true ending but my favorite part is the normal ending also my favorite character is Aria
I absolutely cannot recommend this game enough, if you like horror RPGs like Ib, Mad Father, Witch's House, and much more, this game is definitely the game for you! The story is enthralling, the puzzles make you think but are never too hard to get, and the characters are super interesting. I definitely intend to go back and play this game again multiple times just to see all of the endings. Thank you so much for this wonderful game!
SPOILER WARNING LOL
My favorite ending is the Good Ending. Also I noticed there was Luna in the Good Ending credit scene :D Bad Ending 2 made me shocked a bit because I have liked Clyde's character since I finished the first ending :(
My favorite ending is normal but I like the true ending too.....even though is just a copy I m happy he's still there
Scary
aaa,este juego lo he jugado varias veces, me encanta la verdad, me gusta mucho, aveces no te eperas lo ue va a pasar, guardaba cada vez que podia xd
Recommend very much cried during true ending and bad ending 2 a lot but in all was a very good game and also is very unexpecting and surprising catches you off guard.
First of all. I recommend you to play this game
Second. I recommend you to play trough the "True Ending"
Great game. Wasn't really scary, but loved it.
You gotta admit, they got us in the first half not gonna lie.
Also dang, my heart Lydia, you're just making me cry when I found out the true ending ToT, I originally wanted to do just the normal ending but eh, curiosity killed the cat
Usually I'd go ahead and imediately delete the games I download coz it takes up WAY to many space, but this game is very beautiful and unique and my very first rp indie game and I love it! So I'm keeping it!! Arghhh I wanted Aria and Lewin to be coupled lmao >///<
Overall, a 100/10, no questions asked, download it.
(btw if you also had trouble downloading saying "Failed: Forbidden" just go to Incognito Mode and download, works for me ^^)
When i cheked my inventory the raimobow key baceme invisible and now i can't use it. could you help me pls?
You probably already finished the game by now, but it said that you don't really need to check your inventory for the keys, just interact with the door and you'll be just fine!
I saw a video and i didn't end the game yet... the rainbow key that a book gives in the solar door house, i opened the inventory and suddenly the key disappeared.
Load back from a save file which isn't affected by this bug. Had this problem. Just go to the locked door and allow it to unlock. Don't select it from inventory.
This game is missing the horror tag
The game got creepy quiet fast now.
I got goosebump when I saw that. Dang.
This was such a treat to play! I have recently gotten into playing more horror rpgs and I gotta say, this one just hit me right in the feels- and that's when you know it's a great game!
I definitely get spooked easy so I was laughing at myself for jumping at something every 2 seconds, but progressing through it became more plot-heavy and I was LOVING it!
Lowkey cried at the end, but that's alright lmaooo
Amazing game! I definitely look forward to any more being created (And I will be following current projects)
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i absolutely adores this game,i spent all of today playing it! the atmosphere, the characters, the plot... everything was just amazing :D
my favourite ending definitely was the good one, but I also really appreciated the bad ones since they made me reflect. Lewin and Clyde with their dynamic are really lovable, they were my favourite characters. ialso really related to Dahlia and was impressed at what an impact Aria had made on everybody's life. Wendy is just so cool lmao i love her
the music was also really awesome (and scary; i had to turn it off at times since i was too scared). also... the bunny... he really was asxsbjbxscfaxhgvhsgvcxsk that part in which he stalks you from the outside of the room scarred me for life deadass
i'm also definitely gonna download your other game, "Midnight Train", when it's complete! (i wish i could support you but unfortunately i am a minor :/ )
I loved the game! I just passed the first chapter and it already caught me.
The art and design are very beautiful, the music is entertaining and accompanies at all times, and the story is very interesting; It also contains puzzles (something I love).
Thanks for developing this game, it's great.
P.S : I hope to get to the good end! : D
how was the ending?
Thanks for making this great game... I've played it and unlocked the Good ending on first try... It's a beautiful game.
Now I'm going to unlock rest of the endings.
I've unlocked and watched everything, so I'm going to give my two cents... The good ending is the first ending I unlocked, and IMO it was the best ending...
The normal ending is well... normal, that's to be expected... But the true ending is also just normal... completely to be expected (or I must say cliche?)... It's boring and predictable... As one of the ending, sure... But as true ending? The additional good ending completely eclipse that... Not because good ending has more happier tones... But it's because it's more creative and interesting.
I kinda wish the true ending has more creative and twist... Like everything that the quill has created can never be truly erased, so Aria and the library is actually still out there... somewhere... waiting... And Clyde (and co) has to be responsible of what they created someday... or something like that.
Also, Aria's definition of happy ending is a bit skewed, surprising that she has read lots of book. That definition is not happy ending... It's BITTERSWEET ending.
The games that got me into rpg maker horror games are The Witch's house and Ib and i hadn't found anything that piqued my interest the same as they did until i played this.It wasn't really horror but the jumpscares were really good that i always felt on edge.The puzzles were REALLY good.The one thing i want in the games play are these puzzles,the keep you so engrossed in it!The Visuals,World Buildings,character settings were amazing and lets not forget about the music and sound effects too.The game had too much elements in it and its world felt so colourful and nice unlike other rpg games which have a bit of bland worlds.I totally loved the Illustrations and voices of each character.I loved ALL the endings.The revelation at the end was amazing and i got so emotionally involved with it and cried a lil bit too.I played it all in one go and will keep it in my laptop to replay it again and again because i liked it soooo much!I'really can't believe this was free.After playing this,it felt like cheating for playing it for free but i'm so grateful that you made it free so i could experience this gem! I'm definitely going to play your next game Midnight Train.I'm just waiting for its 4th chapter.That's gonna be a gem too!