Aery: Cyber City

About

Aery Cyber City casts you as a small bird navigating a fast-paced futuristic metropolis. You move forward constantly but can dart and weave through towering skyscrapers, dodging vehicles and trains while exploring. The goal is to uncover memory shards scattered across vibrant environments like neon-lit balconies and vast open spaces. Collecting these fragments gradually reveals the bird’s past, specifically its bond with a lost companion, and guides you toward new areas. Flight mechanics emphasize quick reflexes and spatial awareness, balancing exploration with light arcade-style challenges. The game stands out for its blend of environmental storytelling and freeform movement. Memory shards not only advance the narrative but also hint at hidden paths and lore, encouraging repeat playthroughs. With 10 achievements and a 44.8% average unlock rate, progression feels rewarding without being overwhelming. Available on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, and Switch, its accessibility and atmospheric visuals make it a brief but memorable experience. The emotional core of loss and discovery adds depth to otherwise simple mechanics.

Storyline

You start in the middle of a fast-moving futuristic city. You are a little bird that moves continuously forward and is free to fly wherever you want. You fly around in between the giant skyscrapers and dodge some flying cars and trains while exploring your surroundings. After you have played around a little and enjoyed the sensation of flying you start to discover the nearby areas and hidden secrets. You fly towards a giant colorful balcony with many decorations. Once you come closer you see a bright shining memory shard right in front of you. The memory shards are hidden all over the different worlds and contain memories and information about the different levels, the background story, and your memories of a long-lost friend. You fly towards the shard and collect it. Once you have found a certain amount of memory shards you will be able to remember the right path and can enter the next area - the story continues. On your journey, you will follow the story of your little bird who was living in this futuristic city with an old human but then decided to look for a more beautiful home after losing his best friend. Intrigued, you move forward.