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83
Streko Graphics put great care into developing this little graphical gem and I feel that even with the frustrations I had with a few of its puzzles and the occasional cursor issue, I found Aura to be a thoroughly entertaining escape from the day to day humdrum of work and classes.
83
A stunning journey, more so in its visual splendor and complex gameplay than its weak narrative, but a journey that every self-proclaimed adventure gamer should experience.
80
I love Aura, as it’s the kind of visually and intellectually stimulating challenge that I crave and that’s so rare these days.
80
An adventure game that has a lot going for it; impressive graphics with seamlessly integrated cut scenes, interesting worlds to explore, varied and challenging puzzles, and some rather nice music for the most part.
75
The other problem with the puzzles is that they’re a little bit dry and distant. I liken Aura to working on a crossword puzzle book. Sure, I enjoy solving a crossword puzzle from time to time, but I don’t find them enthralling or anything, and I wouldn’t spend a day on them. The same is true for Aura.
75
I don’t suggest this game to every gamer but, for those who love/like puzzle games, this is a must.
74
Clever and surprisingly rational, Aura is only let down by plot and game length. [Oct 2004, p.96]
73
It's decently long, the puzzles are mostly well designed, and it has more than its share of eye candy. [Sept 2004, p.117]
73
What this games does, it does well. However, game crashes, a weak story and frequent player stopping points do hurt the game's overall experience.
73
Caters to hardcore puzzle gamers. It’s a well-produced puzzle/adventure game, albeit with a weak story, but newbies to the genre should definitely know what they’re getting into.
