Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield

Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield

May 19, 2021

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Survive a futuristic Tokyo style Detroit in this 3D runner that tells the story of Wally, who has uncovered the evidence that can change his city forever. Explore a game world with a dope-tastic soundtrack featuring the authentic sounds of Detroit artists. Take the role of Wally, a mysterious character …

Critic Score

72.6

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Critic Reviews (25)

Alana Dunitz GameGrin May 2021
95.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

66.0

"If you love speed-running type games, Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is a must-play. Who would have guessed that running through forests, on top of buildings, through offices where you are jumping over photocopiers and sliding under desks would be so addictive …"

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Blake Grundman PlayStation LifeStyle May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"This delightful sprint is both beautiful to watch and engrossing to play. Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is a fantastic hour and a half long sprint, that features an outstanding score and plenty of narrative surprises interwoven throughout. Now, if only we …"

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Blake Hester Game Informer May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

50.0

"Amplified by the soundtrack, Never Yield is a fun run through Detroit, one I felt encouraged to take multiple times"

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Chris Jarrard Shacknews May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

60.0

"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield succeeds at getting you into the action with little complication, even if it has less depth than a kiddie pool. It does a poor job at explaining Wally’s situation (everything I know about the story came from …"

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David Carcasole Wccftech May 2021
100.0 /100

"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is nothing short of an incredible vision and idea executed perfectly. It’s this that makes the reality of Never Yield’s origins a mix of upsetting and uplifting; Neil Jones has spent the last decade as a Black …"

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Davide Mancini IGN Italy May 2021
62.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

20.0

"Aerial Knight&s;s Never Yield is an honest and essential endless runner, which stands out for style and cultural vibes, but that&s;s a little bit too naive in terms of gameplay and whose scope is narrowed by the lack of a …"

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David McNamara Checkpoint Gaming May 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"A few odd design decisions prevent Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield from growing into the action-packed blockbuster it yearns to be. While the title finds its footing once you’ve unlocked its speedier and more difficult game modes, it’s a bit of a …"

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Greg Hicks FingerGuns May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"What starts off a fun runner, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield quickly devolves into a bland and repetitive experience. Whilst the colours are bright and the music loud, the lack of replayability or extra modes doesn’t leave it a leg to stand …"

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Jake Arias Killa Penguin May 2021
70.0 /100

"It’s very possible to enjoy Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield despite these issues, especially given its stylish visuals and entertaining soundtrack, but the gameplay needs a few tweaks to make obtaining better times more comfortable and fair."

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Jordan Onslow KeenGamer May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Solo developer &s;Aerial_Knight&s; explodes onto the scene both literally and figuratively. This unique 3D side-scroller places the player as a superhuman youngster thrust into a world of chaos, colour and a killer soundtrack to boot. The game kicks major ass."

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Josh Speer Hey Poor Player May 2021
80.0 /100

"It’s decidedly short but irrefutably sweet."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

63.0

Story

84.0

"This is one of those titles where I&s;m a bit torn in terms of how I feel about it..."

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Kenneth Seward Jr. Game Informer May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

25.0

"Aeiral_Knight&s;s Never Yield is a short, yet stylish endless runner with one the year&s;s best soundtracks."

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

45.0

"It tries to tell a story in a minimalistic way, but fails to deliver due to its poor presentation and awkward cutscenes. It wants to exude style and a hip hop aesthetic, but its disappointing soundtrack is comprised of short …"

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Luis Alamilla Luis Alamilla May 2021
65.0 /100

"Aerial Knights is a great debut title for developer Niel Jones. While it doesn&s;t disrupt the genre or innovate upon it in unique ways, it&s;s an acceptable new indie with a ton of heart and soul that was ever-present through …"

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Mário Carvalho GameBlast May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield easily joins my list of indies that are worth trying out. The constant use of the soundtrack to give an immersive rhythm to the experience is something that is constantly explored in the games industry, however, there …"

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Max Mitchelson The Game Crater May 2021
75.0 /100

"Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is an unambitious yet entertaining endless runner that stumbles a bit in the story department but stands out with a killer soundtrack and sharp distinctive look."

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

50.0

"Even without online leaderboards, it&s;s a game designed for speedrunning. The distinctive look and feel make it stand out overall. If you&s;re looking for a dope, stylish runner, look no further than this never-yielding game."

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Noah Vaca Game Rant May 2021
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

55.0

"Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield presents a not-so-endless runner that oozes coolness, despite failing to present players with engaging gameplay."

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PJ O&s;Reilly God is a Geek May 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

40.0

"Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is very obviously a passion project that&s;s had a ton of love poured into its super stylish aesthetics and excellent soundtrack, however, it&s;s also one that&s;s rather sorely lacking in the gameplay department. Wally&s;s runs through this …"

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Renan Gaudencio Vale PSX Brasil May 2021
74.0 /100

"With speed and assertive gameplay as its main objectives, Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is a game that offers simplicity and dynamism for parkour, as well as for quick thinking to overcome obstacles. The game offers an authentic and well executed experience, …"

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Sean Garmer The Outerhaven Productions May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

35.0

"Neil Jones has created a terrific showpiece for how to take the classic runner and add in your own special aspects. The gameplay is enjoyable on the harder difficulties and stays just long enough to not wear out its welcome. …"

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Seth Hay Cat with Monocle May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"Overall, Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield is an entertaining game with a solid combination of running, art, and music. While its replayability can be improved upon, it’s a solid indie title to run with."

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Sina Golabzade Bazimag May 2021
80.0 /100

"Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield is a fun endless runner game that uses the music as its biggest asset in conveying the rhythm and action to the player. It may be a little short for the more fiscally conservative players but the …"

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Vincent Ternida One More Game May 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"I commend Neil Jones for his passion project and providing us with a unique experience with this free-running game, and I fully support his vision. While the game is a bit light on gameplay, the soundtrack to it is the …"

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