Auro: Monster Bumping App Reviews

Good game, nice pixel art. Sad, sad, sad that so many of the pixels are blurry. I guess it doesnt play well with the iPads native resolution. Those combined with the black bars on the side make this feel like a low-quality, cheap game, not the pixel art itself. Too bad that such a nice game with nice art has these visual issues.

If Hoplite would be at home on the NES, this game belongs on the NeoGeo. The graphical bump comes with a tactical richness that made me miss my train stop, too.

I have played this game every day for the past 6 months, and Im still not bored of it. The gameplay is super interesting and rewarding, the art is great, difficulty ramps up perfectly. Love it love it love it.

I was a big fan of the previous Dinofarm game 100 Rogues, so I signed up as a beta tester for this game several years ago. I’ve watched it go through countless iterations and have spent literally hundreds of hours playing it, and I can honestly say it’s one of the best games I’ve ever played. Most games these days are basically idiot proof; anyone can beat them if you just play for long enough, and you never actually have to develop any particular skills or strategies in order to excel. Auro is the exact opposite — it’s all about skills and strategies. And don’t be fooled by the bright colors and cute characters; beneath the hood this is one of the most fiendishly complex games ever devised. You’ll think longer and harder about each move in this game than you will while playing almost any other game. It also has some of the most appealing pixel art I’ve ever seen. You will never again in your life get so much value out of a $3 purchase than you will by buying this game.

Never gets passed loading screen, even after restart:(

A very clever game, very cute, and lots of developer support. Dont miss this unique and fun game!

When I found out this was made by the creators of 100 Rogues, I pounced on it. They have a great history of making minimalistic games for iOS that never seem dated. The replayability of their games is unrivaled. Going through the tutorial and playing a couple games I can already tell this is no exception. Auro is a fantastic strategy game with immense depth. The ever shifting level & spell layout makes for many hours of fun. The quirky artwork alone is worth the price of admission. Lovers of strategic, boardgames, or rogue like games need to pick this up with all haste.

I just finished playing the very well done tutorial and am very impressed with the depth and quality of strategic gameplay. I am excited to keep playing!

This is a really fun game. Intuitive but with layers upon layers of possibilities. Absolutely worth the price.

It’s clear this game was made with a lot of passion and love. Dinofarm Games poured tons of creativity into this, and they focused on depth and atmosphere while cutting out needless distractions. There are no game-interrupting cutscenes or unnecessary play concepts here, and I really like that. The game has a steep learning curve, and serious tactical consideration is necessary to win. Even the smallest monsters can be a challenge if they’re positioned an inconvenient space. The good news is that the levels and monster layouts are always randomized, and there’s no time limit for your turns. What’s more, the game is designed for self-competition, not completion. You can enjoy it at your own pace and learn from each situation. When I first played the tutorial, I was overwhelmed at the variety of moves and gameplay possibilities. Since I’m poor at thinking several moves ahead in games, I didn’t think I’d succeed. The more I played, though, the more evident the strategies became to me, and I was hooked. My only tiny suggestion is that the game offer an optional “slow mode” that better illustrates the attacks and their effects, instead of whizzing through them as it does. I understand what’s going on now, but at first it was difficult to recognize the effects of my actions, and what monsters were hitting me. I think it would help communicate and reinforce the game’s logic to new players.

Now this is what a mobile game is meant to be! Absolutely beautiful graphics with a nice style and great repeatable gameplay. Great job to the developers of this one.

[update] After hours of play, the only issue Im having is that the first bit of dialogue at the beginning of a floor is often skipped, but I expect this will be fixed soon, and it has no effect whatsoever on gameplay. [/update] Ive been anxiously awaiting Auros iOS release since its announcement years ago. This could be the best game in the app store! A smart hex-based strategy game that increases difficulty to match your skill level. Includes an optional tutorial mode which teaches you concepts one at a time. If youre looking for a game that makes you think and is designed around extremely easy to use touch controls (even on a small screen!), then this is the only game youll ever need. Look up some gameplay videos on youtube if you still arent sure. Incredible depth, beautifully animated pixel art, great music. 10/10

This game is for anyone who has an appreciation for uncompromising, air-tight design.

If youre on the fence about this, dont be. Really great game that should last months if not years on some peoples devices. Kudos to the developers, great work and worth the time that went into it.

You can play this game for hours on end because of the sheer depth of mechanics. Plus theres always the ranked status that you can work on. Love it.

Lots of polish and fun gameplay. Had an issue where movement didnt work even after restart, and could not resign the active game, but it fixed itself the next day.

Been playing for short while and already hooked...its like the updated version of Battle Chess...with bumping...a must have for tactical strategy gamers.

Great strategy, chess-like game but it crashes often. I lose my progress and have to start over. Im also unable to move at times and can only restart. Would be a 5 star game. Hopefully they fix this bug with an update soon. Also, would be nice if you can scroll around to see where obstacles are.

...featuring pipes stolen from the Mario universe!" *rolls eyes*

There is nothing out there that matches the craft, innovation, and fun of "Auro: A Monster Bumping Adventure". If you like rouge/strategy games and if you like your games to be challenging, beautiful, cheeky and inspired, seriously go and buy Auro. The music is a gorgeous mix of sweeping orchestral melodies and cool "Labyrinth"-esque synth, the art is colorful, dynamic and stunningly rendered and there are no tacky pop up adds or in app purchases. It is evident that the developers and artists at Dinofarm Games have poured all of their effort and love into making this game exciting, memorable, stimulating and impeccable. My favorite thing about Auro is that its never boring. There are endless combinations of how you can kill monsters. Some of the most fun ways are dunking a monster (like the bats or liches) into their watery graves, using the jellies to bounce monsters, throwing smokey flavored monsters to set other monsters on fire, and tricking heavy monsters into walking on ice (their stupidity is amusing). Those are only just a few ways, there are so many more that you can discover! The spells are not only beautifully animated, theyre also wicked fun to use, especially blast. Also, the squids and their sassiness are delightful. The other monsters look cool too but the squids are my fave. If you buy Auro, it will easily be the best app on your phone.