Hey there, speedsters! Our friends at CRITICAL REFLEX are hosting a giveaway of three Aeon Drive codes for Steam on their Twitter to commemorate the SGDQ Week. The results will be announced tomorrow, July 1st, so you better be quick (we know you are)!

[ 2022-06-30 10:00:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello, Neo Barcelona visitors! A small hotfix just went live to address some minor issues found in our latest patch (update #3). Here is the list of hotfixes:

• Eliminated delay in throwing dagger at the end of dash animation.
• Eliminated delay when throwing dagger when touching the ground.

As always, thank you for all the support that you have shown, and we hope you continue to have fun with Aeon Drive. For feedback and/or bug reports, feel free to join our Discord.

[ 2021-12-30 22:07:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

We meet again, Neo Barcelona visitors! A new patch just went live featuring several bug fixes and improvements to the mobility and responsiveness. This patch was created with the help of our speedrunning community feedback, so the game should feel and play better than ever! Heres a list of the main changes:

• Time will no longer stop when pausing on respawn
• Jack will no longer face a different direction when attacking/throwing dagger while idle
• Levels beat using wall glitches will no longer count towards the leaderboards
• Fixed landing animation delay and input bug
• Fixed bug that prevented players from teleporting to the dagger while slashing
• Added input buffers
• Ground pound animation can now be canceled
• Wall jump is improved and should feel more responsive now
• Grabbing a diamond while in co-op mode will now correctly show in the level report
• Fixed bug that would show all save slots with 100% collectibles unlocked
• Fixed end of tutorial game crash
• Added button remap localization
• Overall polish of animations and inputs

As always, thank you for all the support that you have shown, and we hope you continue to have fun with Aeon Drive. For feedback and/or bug reports, feel free to join our Discord.

[ 2021-12-28 17:21:18 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey, everyone! Christmas is just around the corner, and were celebrating it with -50% off Aeon Drive. Grab the game now or gift it to a special one and save the city of Neo Barcelona in local or online co-op.
Thank you for your dedicated support we wishing everyone Merry Christmas! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/ Don't forget to join our official DIscord server!

[ 2021-12-24 12:36:44 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey speedsters! Now is a great time for a return trip to Neo Barcelona - with the game being 33% off for a limited time, theres never been a better time to get this action-packed platforming adventure! Bring along your friends and family - in Aeon Drive, you can beat levels on your own or together in up to 4-player co-op! And after youre done with the games 100 levels, theres always extra fun to be had in the games PVP race mode! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/ AEON DRIVE SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE NOW If youre enjoying your time in Neo Barcelona, it is no doubt due to the catchy, head-banging synthwave soundtrack. Well now, youre in luck - Aeon Drive Soundtrack is now available for purchase! Get it now for more than 20 songs, featuring music from the game in both looped and full versions - as well as the games theme song Aeon Drive, by Megan McDuffee. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1770530/Aeon_Drive_Soundtrack/ Don't forget to join our official DIscord server!

[ 2021-11-29 15:38:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Neo Barcelona visitors! A new patch just went live featuring bug fixes and general improvements to the UI, menus and gameplay. Heres a list of the main changes:

• Faster respawns and level reload times
• Fixed the screen controls bug
• Fixed the resolution bug
• Fixed collectibles bug when changing language
• Fixed the bug where the the player would lose control of Jack and the timer would stop
• Fixed the bug where the 4th player in co-op would get stuck inside the wall
• Fixed the bug where the player couldn't progress in the tutorial
• Updated fonts and backdrops in the tutorial and new cutscenes
• Other minor fixes

Thank you for all the support and we hope you continue enjoying your time with Aeon Drive. For feedback and/or bug reports, feel free to join our Discord.

[ 2021-11-16 17:00:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello Neo Barcelona visitors! A new patch just went live featuring bug fixes and general improvements to the UI, menus and gameplay. Heres a list of the main changes:

• Collectible information (gems, hotdogs, data cubes and number of time capsules used) will now correctly display on the save slot, sector selection and level section.
• Tutorial improvements.
• Confirmation step when deleting a save slot.
• Twitter video replay sharing system re-implemented.
• More options: disabling vibration, screenshake and countdown at the start of a level.
• Remapping is no longer in playerprefs (this will solve the crashing issues some players were experiencing).
• In-game bug fixes: fixed camera boundaries, fixed the bug where sliding and pausing the game would cause the timer to stop.

Thank you for all the support and we hope you continue enjoying your time with Aeon Drive. For feedback and/or bug reports, feel free to join our Discord.

[ 2021-10-21 11:27:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello to Aeon Drive fans and newcomers! To commemorate the games launch, we are going to live stream the Aeon Drive Tournament and give away Steam keys for the game! We will be live streaming the Top-16 and Top-8 phases of the Tournament on September 30 (thats today!), 10:00 am 7 pm PST. After that, the Grand Finals will be live streamed on October 1, 10:00 am 1 pm PST. During both of those streams, we will be dropping one Steam key for every hour the stream is on! So keep your eyes peeled for the Steam broadcast chat during the tournament and show us how truly quick you can be! More updates to come shortly. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-30 17:31:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Today is September 30th, which means Aeon Drive finally releases on Steam and other major platforms. We want to thank our fans and everyone who supported us and kept an eye on our project along the way. It really means the world! However, this is just the beginning, as now gamers from all around the world will finally be able to compete with each other in a true free-for-fall, as well as enjoy the story and co-op modes. You can also get the game at a 10% discount while you're at it! We are also going to update you on a few other things today, so stay tuned and have fun!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-30 17:26:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello, everyone! September 30th will see the release of Aeon Drive, our 2D cyberpunk action platformer. For this occasion, we decided to guide you down the memory lane and show the growing pains the project went through. Some may think that Aeon Drives aesthetic was all planned out from the beginning, being such an integral part of the game. However, as with many projects of this scale, this wasnt the case, and the game went through a number of iterations first. R3 (Run, Rewind, Repeat!)
This is one of the earliest forms of our initial concept, showcased at GDC and PAX back in 2019. As you can see, we went for a more realistic art style, a far cry from Aeon Drives crunchy pixel-y cyberpunk goodness. Still, we already had some elements pinned down: the game has you play as a droid, which would eventually evolve into VERA (now whos the sidekick?). Its still a timed platformer and the blockly level design and overall scale of the game are what wed stick with for the remainder of our development cycle. However, at this stage the game was obviously much slower and more sluggish; it needed that extra spark, which led us to develop it further. Project R
It was at this stage when we settled on the general pixel aesthetic and the cyberpunk mood, but it still wasnt really Aeon Drive. The timer wasnt nearly as punishing, as collecting in-game currency was more of a focus. The game was still quite slow, and the overall mood was much more dark and gritty than what wed end up with. Still, we were already set on our general style, the game taking place in Neo Barcelona, a female protagonist, and even implemented some recognizable visual elements, such as the Exit sign. Aeon Drives GDC Build
At this point, Jackelynes design was much closer to the final version, the visuals were given more pop, and the soundtrack already included familiar tunes. Weve also implemented the dagger mechanic, although it was still underbaked. It was a neat gimmick, but wasnt fast and snappy enough yet to become a backbone for a speedrun action platformer. The time capsule mechanic was also a bit more complex: the player had to collect in-game currency which would then be exchanged for time-capsules. As you know, in the end we settled for a more direct approach. Aeon Drives Alpha Reveal Trailer
This build of the game was unveiled at the start of 2020. At this stage, the game finally took onto its finalized look and feel. The only missing component was Jackelyne herself. She still retained her slower movement, and that floating dagger probably wouldnt even cut a chunk of butter if you threw it at one. In the course of that year, we did our best to completely redesign Jackelyne to make her fit into the world of Aeon Drive, gave her more movement options, toiled at some detailed sprite work, and sped everything up a notch. It was the final piece of the puzzle that made everything click into place. Did we do a good job? Thats what youre going to find out once Aeon Drive releases on September 30th! And for now you can check out IGN's first exclusive look at the game, where you can clearly see the fruits of our labor. See you soon! [previewyoutube=BABVzx5HaiQ;full][/previewyoutube] https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-28 22:27:04 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there, speed demons! We all know Aeon Drive as an extremely fast-paced game; after all, youve only got 30 seconds. However, its not like we just slapped the levels together because you wouldnt be fast enough to process them anyway. Our team wanted to make the world of Aeon Drive feel alive, so we imbued it with fun little details here and there. So we just want you to stay still for a bit and appreciate the little things this time.
Seems like Jack found a nice secluded spot, but there is no time to rest.
Some things even react when you approach! Of course, each area has its own little quirks. We hope you have fun discovering all of them, along with some easter eggs!
Its a shame Jack has no time for a drink. Note the background layers!
You may not notice it at first, but we even have some subtle dynamic lighting. This was just a small sample, but we hope you get to enjoy the games atmosphere in-between your speedrun sessions. See you on September 30th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-27 21:55:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

As some of you may know, Aeon Drive takes place in a city called Neo Barcelona, which surprise, surprise! is inspired by the real thing. The name of each location in Aeon Drive references a real place, and even the backgrounds hide some references to what's really going on out there. Here are some locations we were inspired by when creating the game. And if you want to see the rest well, you just got to play the full game once it comes out on September 30th!
La Rambla street. Dont you just want to jump all over those rooftops?
Park Guell. The original doesnt come with deadly seesaws, though.
The Eixample neighborhood in Barcelona. You can probably see where the games platforming roots came from. Of course, Aeon Drive adds more cyberpunk and grit into the mix, and does take some liberties with its setting. Still, being settled in Barcelona during the development of the game, we took a lot of inspiration from our surroundings when working on the games pixel art. Not only that, but we made sure to include some specific references, which will probably only be clear to you if you spent some time in real Barcelona. We hope those of you familiar with the location appreciate our effort. Add Aeon Drive to your Wishlist and get ready to see the rest of Neo Barcelona when the game releases on September 30th! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-24 18:20:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there speed demons! Today we'd like to highlight the features that make Aeon Drive stand out among the vast selection of platformer games out there. Agility Your running, jumping, falling, and wall-jumping speed all let you clear the stages in seconds if you know what you're doing.
Movement options Your trusty teleport dagger lets you cover huge distances in mere seconds. Moreover, Aeon Drive offers multiple ways to traverse your environment, and all of them let you keep your breakneck pace going!
Here is a taste of what you can do once you really get the hang of your dagger:
And if all else fails, you can always rewind time and try again. Multiplayer What can be a better way to test your skills than competing with other players? Get one to three friends and let the mayhem unfold!
The player who wins the most laps gets crowned 1st. Later stages even let you use traps to catch other players off guard! You can also play in co-op or compete via leaderboards. Both modes are playable locally and online. Dont let the world of Aeon Drive speed by you! The game releases in just 8 days so now is a great time to hop on-board. The game releases on September 30th, so add it to your wishlist to keep an eye on it! See you on the streets of Neo Barcelona! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1252240/Aeon_Drive/

[ 2021-09-22 16:15:01 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey there, speedsters! We have an announcement: Qualifiers for the Aeon Drive Tournament, the event we launched to celebrate the release of Aeon Drive, will be over soon! The first part of the Aeon Drive Tournament will close on September 15th, 2021 at 10 AM PDT (1 PM EDT, 7 PM CEST, 1 AM CST). You will have until then to download and launch Aeon Drive: Tournament here on Steam, sign up for the tournament, and complete the five levels required to enter the global leaderboards. But remember: only the best 64 runners in the Global Leaderboards will gain access to the next part of the event - excluding influencers and other people already qualified for the Finals. There are currently more than 3000 contestants, so you better be prepared to face some fierce competition! And thats only a portion of what we have in store. Weve decided to let you enjoy Aeon Drive a bit longer. Youll be able to play the five levels weve selected for the Aeon Drive: Tournament levels until September 20th! Dont forget to enter your email for a chance to win prizes such as a Nintendo Switch Lite, Elgato microphones, and other goodies during the tournaments final giveaway - which will be aired live on Twitch on September 30th! Follow the official Discord for more news on Aeon Drive: Tournament
See you on the streets of Neo-Barcelona! The team at CRITICAL REFLEX

[ 2021-09-14 16:08:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hello again, speedsters!

Feels like not too long ago we were celebrating getting 1300 people joining Aeon Drive: Tournament.. And now we've more than doubled the total number of sign-ups for the event, which means: More than 3.000 people are registered players of Aeon Drive: Tournament! To each and every one of the registered members - we can't thank you enough, and are extremely happy you've joined us. And to everyone else.. Don't delay! Now is the perfect opportunity to try out Aeon Drive: Tournament! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479150/Aeon_Drive_Tournament/ Sign up for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, as well as prizes from our wonderful sponsors at Elgato and GUNNAR!
Click here for more info

HIGHLIGHT CLIP OF THE DAY

This clip is brough to us by Grondious, the current #1 runner of the Tournament. Check out his best run for Level 1: [previewyoutube=58D3TRlkvvk;full][/previewyoutube] credit: Grondious And remember - you still have time until September 15th, 10 am PDT to download Aeon Drive: Tournament, and join the race for a chance to win some amazing prizes! We'll have more information on the later parts of the event very soon - so stay tuned! Follow the tournament developments on Discord:
Catch you later!

[ 2021-09-12 23:31:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

First off, were finally ready to reveal the release date: Aeon Drive will launch on September 30th for PC, Playstation 4 /5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch! Make sure to add Aeon Drive to your wishlist, and be the first to play when it launches! To celebrate the upcoming release, were launching Aeon Drive Tournament - a global free-to-play contest, in collaboration with Elgato and GUNNAR, as well as the Global Speedrunning Association. [previewyoutube=zuqcqsCe_pE;full][/previewyoutube] Get an early, exclusive look at Aeon Drive - and compete in the Global Leaderboards with other players to win amazing prizes, including Elgato Wave:3 microphone, GUNNAR Gaming eyewear and even a Nintendo Switch!
Join the race by downloading Aeon Drive Tournament on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1479150/Aeon_Drive_Tournament/ Winners of the Aeon Drive Tournament will compete in the Tournament Finals, taking on notable speed running streamers such as in Aeon Drives PVP mode, in an event live-streamed on Twitch! For more info on prizes, as well as the Terms and Conditions, visit aeondrive.gg - and dont delay, the Tournament will be available on Steam until September 15!
Join the official Discord for the game - and be on the lookout for updates on the Tournament, latest streams and events and daily Discord Nitro Giveaways! See you on the streets of Neo Barcelona!

[ 2021-09-03 19:47:29 CET ] [ Original post ]

We're happy to announce that Aeon Drive will be featured at the upcoming ID@Xbox and Twitch Indie Showcase event. There you will get a chance to see a slew of indie games joining the Xbox family, get updates on Xbox Game Pass, and even play some live demos! Get your futuristic platforming fix when the event is live-streamed on August 10 at Twitch.tv/twitchgaming and Twitch.tv/xbox. See you soon!

[ 2021-08-10 16:24:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Did you know Aeon Drive actually has a prequel game?

Go back to the origins of Aeon Drives universe with Dimension Drive, a mind-bending shoot-em-up which will have you hop between two dimensions in real time! In Dimension Drive, the warmongering race of Ashajuls set its sights on the whole Universe, which triggered a full-scale war that left no one unscathed. However, even keeping most of the Universe under his thumb couldn't sate the hunger of the supreme leader Nies. Gadgets called Dimension Drives have then been invented to expand into other dimensions and fan the flames of a never-ending multi-dimensional war. As the last survivor of your race, it is your job to master dimension-hopping and put a stop to the bloodshed.
Blast your enemies, collect power-ups, and master hopping between two dimensions to keep yourself out of trouble. This old-school shoot-em-up with a new gameplay twist will test your body and mind and throw you into a battle of galactic proportions, which kickstarted the Drive universe!

While youre waiting for Aeon Drives release, check out this prequel story for FREE from June 3 through June 7.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/394430/Dimension_Drive/

[ 2021-06-04 14:29:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Join our community players and watch the speedrun several levels of Aeon Drive Alpha. We'll be streaming 24/7!

[ 2020-10-07 17:26:41 CET ] [ Original post ]

Aeon Drive is a speedrun action platformer set in a Cyberpunk Barcelona. The player controls Jackelyne, a stranded space pilot on a quest to retrieve faulty pieces of dimension-bending machinery in order to preserve the space-time fabric of the universe. Jack will have to overcome a myriad obstacles using her sword, her teleportation dagger, and her unique skill to control time. Aeon Drives alpha demo has the below key features: - 11 levels across 4 different cities - Unique teleportation mechanic that encourages speedrun - Eye-catching quality synthwave pixel art style. - Real-time difficulty adjustment in the hands of the player : play as a Pro or casually stroll around the city. - Discord, Twitter and leaderboard competition perfect for Streamers - Strong replayability with levels designed to have multiple routes that can be discovered depending on player skill. - Non-linear level design in collaboration with community speedrunners.

[ 2020-10-07 17:00:51 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey hey, we joined forces with a collective of game development studios to presented our gravity-defying "Space Sale" on the Steam page from September 30th - October 7th! What began as a few developers discussing a common denominator in their games, turned into a coordinated effort with support from Steam's Valve team to present a #SpaceGameSale for the players. Check it out! https://store.steampowered.com/sale/spacesale

[ 2020-09-30 17:00:15 CET ] [ Original post ]

Want to see how the game has improved? New pixel art animations ! Want to see how pro speedrunners play Aeon Drive? Tune in on IGN youtube channel this Saturday, August 29th at 11:00 am PT to watch our newest Speedrun trailer as a worldwide exclusive among other awesome indies! IGN Awesome Indies Show [previewyoutube=3JdqCSysZSo;full][/previewyoutube]

[ 2020-08-29 18:00:25 CET ] [ Original post ]