Aerial_Knight&s;s Never Yield
May 19, 2021
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)
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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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90.0
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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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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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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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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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30.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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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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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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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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35.0
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25.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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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 …"
Read original review"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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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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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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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 …"
Read original review"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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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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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."
Read original review"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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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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