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It\u2019s so hard to defend a series like Aery. They release every few months, which is more parrot-flying than anyone could possibly need. The levels are all recycled from previous titles. And, almost without exception, they launch with a medley of bugs and glitches. When each game is so similar to the last, how are game-breaking bugs excusable?\u00a0<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s try to defend it anyway. There are precious few games on the Xbox that tap into a more relaxing, laid-back vibe. Aery is meditative, and the Calm Mind series<\/strong> in particular leans into the \u2018take a break\u2019 aspect of the games. And while the environments may be recycled, there\u2019s a low-key beauty to them. As the admittedly brilliant soundtrack soars, you can find yourself enjoying the sights.<\/p>\n

There we go, we\u2019ve made the case for the defence. Now we can get on with a more realistic assessment. Aery \u2013 Calm Mind 4 is the latest in the improbably long line of Aery games, and it does absolutely nothing different. It ignores any previous dalliances with changing the soundtrack, improving the art or even adding new levels: everything here is the same old, same old.\u00a0<\/p>\n