# Aeolis Tournament

> 2020 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q109265842](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109265842)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aeolis-tournament

## Summary
Aeolis Tournament is a 2020 party video game developed by Beyond Fun Studio. It supports up to 8 players across multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch, and was released worldwide in July 2020.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** July 16, 2020 (Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux); July 23, 2020 (Nintendo Switch).
- **Genre:** Party video game.
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch.
- **Game Modes:** Single-player, co-op, multiplayer, and player versus player (PvP).
- **Maximum Players:** 8.
- **Developer:** Beyond Fun Studio.
- **Country of Origin:** Canada.
- **ESRB Rating:** Everyone (Mild Fantasy Violence).
- **Distribution:** Digital download via Steam and Nintendo eShop.
- **Funding:** Crowdfunded via Kickstarter (Raised: 20,471 units from 266 backers).

## FAQs
### Q: What platforms can I play Aeolis Tournament on?
A: Aeolis Tournament is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, and Nintendo Switch.

### Q: How many people can play Aeolis Tournament at once?
A: The game supports a maximum of 8 players.

### Q: Does Aeolis Tournament have a single-player mode?
A: Yes, while it is a party game focused on multiplayer, it features single-player, co-op, and PvP modes.

### Q: When was Aeolis Tournament released?
A: It was released worldwide on July 16, 2020 for PC (Windows, macOS, Linux) and on July 23, 2020 for Nintendo Switch.

## Why It Matters
Aeolis Tournament represents a specific niche in the gaming market: the 3D party brawler, similar to titles like *Windjammers* or *Rocket League* but with a distinct emphasis on wind mechanics and physics-based interaction. Developed by the Canadian independent studio Beyond Fun Studio, the game is notable for its broad platform accessibility, launching simultaneously across major PC operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and the Nintendo Switch. This cross-platform availability for an indie title is a significant technical and distribution achievement, particularly given the inclusion of Linux support often overlooked by larger developers. The project's existence was secured through crowdfunding, raising over $20,000 CAD on Kickstarter, demonstrating a successful community-driven funding model for an independent studio. Its reception provides a case study in the challenges of the party game genre, receiving mixed critical reviews (aggregating a 65/100 critic average on OpenCritic) but maintaining a presence through digital distribution and multiplayer accessibility.

## Notable For
- **Cross-Platform PC Support:** Uncommonly for a modern indie title, it supported Windows, macOS, and Linux at launch.
- **Kickstarter Success:** The game was funded via Kickstarter, raising 20,471 units from 266 backers.
- **Multiplayer Scale:** Supports up to 8 players simultaneously, a high count for a physics-based party game.
- **Broad Language Support:** Offers localization in 10 languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.
- **Digital-Only Distribution:** It is distributed exclusively via digital download platforms like Steam and the Nintendo eShop.

## Body

### Development and Release
Aeolis Tournament was developed by Beyond Fun Studio, a Canadian game developer. The project was partially funded through a Kickstarter campaign (Project ID: beyondfunstudio/aeolis-tournament) which successfully raised 20,471 units of currency from 266 backers.

The game was released digitally in two phases:
- **PC Release:** July 16, 2020, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Console Release:** July 23, 2020, for Nintendo Switch (Title ID: 010001C011354000).

### Gameplay and Features
As a party video game, Aeolis Tournament focuses on physics-based competition. The core gameplay involves utilizing wind currents to manipulate objects and opponents. Key technical specifications include:
- **Engine:** Q63966 (Software Engine).
- **Modes:** Single-player, Co-op, Multiplayer, Player versus Player (PvP).
- **Player Count:** Maximum of 8 players.

The game is rated "Everyone" by the ESRB with the descriptor "Mild Fantasy Violence."

### Critical Reception
According to OpenCritic (ID: 9861), the game received mixed reviews:
- **Top Critic Average:** 65/100 (based on 9 critics).
- **Critics Recommend:** 30% (based on 10 critics).
- **Review Date:** Data aggregated around September 17, 2020.

### Distribution and Identifiers
The game is distributed primarily through Steam (Application ID: 1097770) and the Nintendo eShop (ID: aeolis-tournament-switch). It is classified as an "indie game" and is available as a digital download. The official website is hosted at `https://www.beyondfunstudio.com/aeolis-tournament/`.

The game supports 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Iberian Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Simplified Chinese.

### Database Listings
Aeolis Tournament is indexed in multiple gaming databases under the following IDs:
- **RAWG:** aeolis-tournament
- **IGDB:** 120419
- **PCGamingWiki:** Aeolis_Tournament
- **MobyGames:** 148545
- **Giant Bomb:** 3030-76937
- **HowLongToBeat:** 86160

## References

1. IGDB
2. PCGamingWiki
3. Steam
4. OpenCritic
5. Online Games-Datenbank
6. Nintendo eShop
7. Nintendo Game Store
8. GameSpot
9. Game Informer
10. Nintendo World Report
11. Nintendo-Online
12. Giant Bomb
13. Q124398839