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Aurelia - not just another adult game
5 months ago
Aurelia. Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't. But, if you're not already deeply immersed in it, I want to bring your attention to it, because GODAM!
Aurelia is primarily a point-and-click style game with RPG elements. Set in a fantasy setting, there's magic, alchemy, blackjack, and sex. Lots, and lots of sex. But, if you're worried about it being a cheap, all sex and bad gameplay type of thing, let me tell you, it couldn't be further from that if it tried.
Design:
Aurelia has a gorgeous pixel art style, with beautiful, vibrant colours, and lovely, fluid animations. The locations are immersive and detailed, looking alive and natural. The music is soothing and atmospheric, only adding to the beauty of each location, without being intrusive or distracting. Each of the characters are uniquely designed, with personalities that are deep and rich, from the bored waitress looking for a bit of excitement, to the ambitious and slightly vengeful demon without anyone to exact her vengeance on.
Gameplay:
As already mentioned, Aurelia is primarily a point-and-click style game. But, don't worry; there's none of that obscure combination of unrelated items to perform a task BS most other P&C games are notorious for. The point-and-click mechanic is primarily for getting around and interacting with people. You can occasionally interact with a few objects in the environment for additional immersion, but that's mostly it. There are a number of other mini-games in Aurelia, from an on-rails, obstacle dodging race, to a horde defense type game, and one of THE BEST lock-picking mechanics I've ever come across. Each of the mini-games have a bit of challenge to them, but nothing I'd call difficult. It might take you a couple of tries to get the hang of them, but once you do, they'll be pretty simple, but not so easy that you can just faceroll your way through them.
Eventually you'll unlock the dungeon crawling part of Aurelia. In this, you move from room to room simply by picking a direction, and what each room has in it is mostly random, be it a pile of coins, a statue with an objective for you, or an enemy. You also get a minimap which shows you what you can expect to find in the rooms adjacent to the one you're in, so you're never truly running into something unexpected. At any time, you can leave the dungeon. And if you die, you're simply ejected out with no real consequence other than having to start over, next time. My only real issue with this part of the game is that you cannot save your progress while in the dungeon, and let me tell you, when you get strong... it can go for a while. However, once you reach certain milestones, you are given the option to start at a lower floor when re-entering the dungeon, so the lack of save feature within it is only really an issue if you are stubborn and don't want to leave, but also want to keep going, and don't have much time to see how far you can get. Don't worry, though, it isn't bottomless.
Combat in the dungeon is pretty simple. Enemies are diverse and range from sexy succubi and busty cow girls, to the dread three-headed Cerberus. A little bit of good timing, and a growing selection of spells to choose from gives you a solid chance to survive your encounters. But, don't feel rushed; each mechanic allows you to take your time and not feel pressured, even in the heat of combat.
Character Interactions & Sex:
I really think that this is where Aurelia shines the most. Every character has their own personality, quirks, and story. Their dialogues feel natural and engaging, even the ones not available for railing. The tasks you receive from them (or take on yourself, for their sake) are pretty normal things, like finding someone to help unclog a drain, or helping escort a cart of goods to somewhere.
And the sex...
Unlike a lot of adult games, you don't jump right to stuffing someone. There's a build-up as you repeatedly interact with the person, get to know them, and things develop organically. And when steamy moments do happen, they're not filled with cheesy dirty talk and bad shlopping sound effects. The dialogue remains true to the personality of the character or characters you're engaging with, sometimes goading each other on with cheeky banter, and sometimes reassuring their insecurities, or just plain having a bit of witty fun. I cannot stress enough how absolutely refreshing and down-to-earth this game's sex scenes are. They're natural, hot, and in no way feel forced or shoe-horned in. Most characters have at least a few different scenes. Some have several. And every one of them can be revisited/replayed, whether by selecting it in the menu, or directly interacting with the character. And don't worry, you don't need to fear reprisal from screwing every person with a pair of tits in the area. XD
I do have to note, though, that Aurelia is primarily male/female interaction. Some scenes include two females, and there is a generous mix of vaginal and anal penetration, as well as fellatio, handjobs, and boobjobs. There are some light fetish scenes, such as risk of being caught, spanking, and even a touch of mind control/hypnosis; but there's nothing particularly heavy.
Additional Thoughts:
I truth, I hesitate to even call Aurelia a porn game. I honestly liken it much more to Stardew Valley with more explicit relationship scenes. And less farming.
I'd estimate I've dumped about twenty hours into this game, and there are still several ladies I've not even encountered, let along fucked. For a $25 indie porn game, the depth and detail put into Aurelia is truly staggering. I've found it engaging, immersive, and quite frankly, addictive. I'm ever compelled to just keep going; one more day, one more interaction, one more task.
The art is amazing. There characters are truly natural. There's little bits of subtle humour that really makes me laugh and smile. You even get the option to type in your own 'role' to determine a specific character's relationship to another character, be it friend, lover, sister, or even lamp. As near as I can tell, it makes no direct impact on the progression and events of the game, but depending on what you type in, it can add a little extra spice, or a bit of silly laughs to certain future dialogues and events.
I really have to hand it to Mirthal Games for creating this outstanding and unique game that I can only describe as "A slice of life fantasy game with erotic themes", because it just doesn't feel like a porn game.
Presently, Aurelia is unavailable for Australians, on Steam. I don't know why this is, but Schedule 1 is also currently unavailable to Aussies, on Steam, due to a lack of rating (which I understand is being sorted out), so perhaps it's the same issue with Aurelia. However, you can also find Aurelia on Itch.io, and I'll post a link down below. It has a demo, as well, but I don't know how far it goes.
Give this game a try. It is truly phenomenal. 10/10.
https://mirthal.itch.io/aurelia
Aurelia is primarily a point-and-click style game with RPG elements. Set in a fantasy setting, there's magic, alchemy, blackjack, and sex. Lots, and lots of sex. But, if you're worried about it being a cheap, all sex and bad gameplay type of thing, let me tell you, it couldn't be further from that if it tried.
Design:
Aurelia has a gorgeous pixel art style, with beautiful, vibrant colours, and lovely, fluid animations. The locations are immersive and detailed, looking alive and natural. The music is soothing and atmospheric, only adding to the beauty of each location, without being intrusive or distracting. Each of the characters are uniquely designed, with personalities that are deep and rich, from the bored waitress looking for a bit of excitement, to the ambitious and slightly vengeful demon without anyone to exact her vengeance on.
Gameplay:
As already mentioned, Aurelia is primarily a point-and-click style game. But, don't worry; there's none of that obscure combination of unrelated items to perform a task BS most other P&C games are notorious for. The point-and-click mechanic is primarily for getting around and interacting with people. You can occasionally interact with a few objects in the environment for additional immersion, but that's mostly it. There are a number of other mini-games in Aurelia, from an on-rails, obstacle dodging race, to a horde defense type game, and one of THE BEST lock-picking mechanics I've ever come across. Each of the mini-games have a bit of challenge to them, but nothing I'd call difficult. It might take you a couple of tries to get the hang of them, but once you do, they'll be pretty simple, but not so easy that you can just faceroll your way through them.
Eventually you'll unlock the dungeon crawling part of Aurelia. In this, you move from room to room simply by picking a direction, and what each room has in it is mostly random, be it a pile of coins, a statue with an objective for you, or an enemy. You also get a minimap which shows you what you can expect to find in the rooms adjacent to the one you're in, so you're never truly running into something unexpected. At any time, you can leave the dungeon. And if you die, you're simply ejected out with no real consequence other than having to start over, next time. My only real issue with this part of the game is that you cannot save your progress while in the dungeon, and let me tell you, when you get strong... it can go for a while. However, once you reach certain milestones, you are given the option to start at a lower floor when re-entering the dungeon, so the lack of save feature within it is only really an issue if you are stubborn and don't want to leave, but also want to keep going, and don't have much time to see how far you can get. Don't worry, though, it isn't bottomless.
Combat in the dungeon is pretty simple. Enemies are diverse and range from sexy succubi and busty cow girls, to the dread three-headed Cerberus. A little bit of good timing, and a growing selection of spells to choose from gives you a solid chance to survive your encounters. But, don't feel rushed; each mechanic allows you to take your time and not feel pressured, even in the heat of combat.
Character Interactions & Sex:
I really think that this is where Aurelia shines the most. Every character has their own personality, quirks, and story. Their dialogues feel natural and engaging, even the ones not available for railing. The tasks you receive from them (or take on yourself, for their sake) are pretty normal things, like finding someone to help unclog a drain, or helping escort a cart of goods to somewhere.
And the sex...
Unlike a lot of adult games, you don't jump right to stuffing someone. There's a build-up as you repeatedly interact with the person, get to know them, and things develop organically. And when steamy moments do happen, they're not filled with cheesy dirty talk and bad shlopping sound effects. The dialogue remains true to the personality of the character or characters you're engaging with, sometimes goading each other on with cheeky banter, and sometimes reassuring their insecurities, or just plain having a bit of witty fun. I cannot stress enough how absolutely refreshing and down-to-earth this game's sex scenes are. They're natural, hot, and in no way feel forced or shoe-horned in. Most characters have at least a few different scenes. Some have several. And every one of them can be revisited/replayed, whether by selecting it in the menu, or directly interacting with the character. And don't worry, you don't need to fear reprisal from screwing every person with a pair of tits in the area. XD
I do have to note, though, that Aurelia is primarily male/female interaction. Some scenes include two females, and there is a generous mix of vaginal and anal penetration, as well as fellatio, handjobs, and boobjobs. There are some light fetish scenes, such as risk of being caught, spanking, and even a touch of mind control/hypnosis; but there's nothing particularly heavy.
Additional Thoughts:
I truth, I hesitate to even call Aurelia a porn game. I honestly liken it much more to Stardew Valley with more explicit relationship scenes. And less farming.
I'd estimate I've dumped about twenty hours into this game, and there are still several ladies I've not even encountered, let along fucked. For a $25 indie porn game, the depth and detail put into Aurelia is truly staggering. I've found it engaging, immersive, and quite frankly, addictive. I'm ever compelled to just keep going; one more day, one more interaction, one more task.
The art is amazing. There characters are truly natural. There's little bits of subtle humour that really makes me laugh and smile. You even get the option to type in your own 'role' to determine a specific character's relationship to another character, be it friend, lover, sister, or even lamp. As near as I can tell, it makes no direct impact on the progression and events of the game, but depending on what you type in, it can add a little extra spice, or a bit of silly laughs to certain future dialogues and events.
I really have to hand it to Mirthal Games for creating this outstanding and unique game that I can only describe as "A slice of life fantasy game with erotic themes", because it just doesn't feel like a porn game.
Presently, Aurelia is unavailable for Australians, on Steam. I don't know why this is, but Schedule 1 is also currently unavailable to Aussies, on Steam, due to a lack of rating (which I understand is being sorted out), so perhaps it's the same issue with Aurelia. However, you can also find Aurelia on Itch.io, and I'll post a link down below. It has a demo, as well, but I don't know how far it goes.
Give this game a try. It is truly phenomenal. 10/10.
https://mirthal.itch.io/aurelia
