A.V.

A.V.

FirstForever Studios · February 14, 2015 · Indie, Adventure, Stealth, Music, Puzzle

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About A.V.

✦ AI summary

A.V. is a rhythm-based adventure where you play as a sentient music program navigating a computer system using sound as your only tool to interact with the world, manipulate light, and solve puzzles. Sneak past hostile antivirus programs while using seven musical instruments to open new areas and find your escape, with multiple endings determined by your chosen approach.

A.V. follows the adventure of a sentient music program living in a computer system – a program seeking to learn more about itself and its world. But since our hero was only programmed to understand sound, that’s the only way he can interact with his environment. Each sound you generate can be seen as a pulse of light, and it’s this mechanic that serves as your primary tool for navigating A.V.’s open world. To help you along, a set of musical instrument algorithms allow for different types of interaction with the world, letting you open access to new areas. In the midst of this adventure, though, there’s a catch. The computer you inhabit isn’t all that happy with your newfound sense of self-awareness, and has sent a load of antivirus programs into the system to stop you. Make too much noise, and you’ll draw their attention. Try to stay out of sight well enough to make your escape!

A.V.’s presentation is centered around a quirky and engaging sensory experience. The entire world follows a rhythm, and electronic music is coupled with colorful, pulsing lights to place you into a world where sound represents your whole existence. The game’s open-world design encourages you to choose your own path and your own play style – multiple ending sequences await depending on what technique you ultimately choose. So throw on some headphones, join the experience, and dive into the world of A.V. – a world that puts the “rhythm” in “algorithm”.

Hmm…that doesn’t really work unless you say it, does it?

Key Features:
  • Unique Sensory Experience
    - "Sound To Light" mechanics mixed with outlined visual look provides a unique visual and audio experience.
    - Perfect blend of light and sound.
    - Winner of RPI GameFest 2014 Best Sensory Experience Award
  • Quirky Yet Riveting Narrative Line
  • Windows, Mac, or Linux Platforms
  • Oculus VR Support
  • Controller Support - Relax on the couch as you explore
  • Large Open Levels to Explore
  • Path Dependent Endings
  • 7 Unique Puzzle Instruments/Tools
  • Steam Cloud Saves & Achievements
  • 8 Types of Anti-Virus drones trying to end your exploration
  • Assemble musical tracks into a master tune

A.V. — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

A.V. divides players on its presentation and mechanics: while some appreciate its minimalist visual style, atmospheric soundtrack, and progressively challenging audio-visual puzzle design that explores themes of perception and manipulation, others criticize the amateur narrator exposition, convoluted gameplay systems, and unclear tutorials that fail to explain how to actually play. Most players seem to find value in the experience once they push past the initial confusion, though some find certain puzzles monotonous when solutions aren't immediately apparent.

Not recommended Jul 23, 2023
Having exposition in a video game is great, but there's a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. This is an prime example of the latter - an opening cinematic that explains so much about the premise, but so little of the gameplay. The narrator sounds amateur and frequently rambles, all the while failing to provide any meaningful guidance in how to play the game.
4 found this helpful
Not recommended Nov 7, 2021
mediocre music, gameplay seems too convoluted
1 found this helpful
Recommended Oct 25, 2025
Игра "A.V." оказалась неожиданно увлекательной. Сначала подкупила необычная визуальная стилистика, выполненная в минималистичном, но атмосферном ключе. Игровой процесс поначалу кажется простым - манипуляции с аудиовизуальными сигналами для решения головоломок. Но по мере прохождения сложность возрастает, и приходится действительно поломать голову, чтобы понять, как именно работает тот или иной сигнал. Сюжет, хоть и не навязчивый, добавляет игре глубины. Постепенно раскрывающиеся детали истории заставляют задуматься о природе восприятия и манипуляции информацией. Саундтрек идеально дополняет визуальную составляющую, создавая гнетущую и одновременно завораживающую атмосферу. Из минусов могу отметить некоторую монотонность отдельных головоломок, когда долго не понимаешь, что нужно сделать. Однако, общее впечатление от игры крайне положительное. "A.V." - это отличный пример инди-игры, которая удивляет своим оригинальным подходом и заставляет мыслить нестандартно. Рекомендую всем любителям головоломок и атмосферных игр.
Recommended Aug 14, 2025
[h1] …
Recommended Mar 2, 2023
[h1]Before I played A.V., I had a small pp, no friends, no gf, depression, and no life. These things havent changed, but the game is pretty good[/h1]
Recommended May 25, 2021
yea

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