Indie RPGs - Aztaka Reviews & Patch

There are a few reviews out for Aztaka and a patch that updates the game to v1.04. The patch is a minor one that adds support for widescreen resolutions, mouse speed adjustment, and overall stability of the game.

Here are two Aztaka reviews . The first is from Gametunnel giving it a score of 8.3/10 and coming in second in their monthly 'Indie Game Round-Up':

The most striking aspect of Aztaka is the mood and/or atmosphere of the game. Authentic structures, costumes, and artwork are everywhere and have great detail. The trees, statues, waterfalls, and roads are all masterfully rendered in all their hand-drawn beauty.

The game plays like a mix between a side-scrolling platformer and an action-RPG. Huitzillo levels up after gaining enough experience (from killing monsters), and then the player can spend their new skill and attribute point as they see fit. The customization capabilities are pretty deep, and the player can easily create a character that fits their playing style. The combat is mostly clicking to attack and jumping to dodge, so it's pretty much typical in that respect.

The second is from Holy Ramen Empire who had high praise for the game and giving it a score of 9/10. They were quite impressed with the visuals, control scheme and storyline of the game:

The most outstanding thing about Aztaka is the art direction. All of the environments are hand-drawn lush areas which will have you craving more of the stylistic direction. Huitzilo will travel from lush jungles to dark swamps and hidden temples, with each area exquisitely detailed and truly immerses you in the experience.

No attention to detail has been left out in the UI either, with an easy to use and follow system that displays all your stats and information in a clear and concise manner.

Of course, all of this beauty and attention means nothing if the game is hard to control, but Aztaka excels in this area as well. Huitizilo is controlled using your basic movement keys on the keyboard, while you attack with the mouse. This control scheme works very well with the game, as spells are cast via your hummingbird companion with the mouse in a sort of Simon-like mini-game.