Alas Astra

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Alas Astra is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Delta Video Games and was released on December 26, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Among distant stars a lone Robot Knight must stand against an ancient and unfathomable evil. Explore the vast and alien Degathalion space station and battle the nefarious Xetanoids in a daring quest to confront their rulers and save the Centaurus galaxy.

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Single-Player

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic pixel art style and deep gameplay that keeps players engaged for hours.
Each run is unique due to procedural generation and random events, encouraging adaptation to new challenges.
The game is friendly to newcomers with a tutorial and adjustable difficulty levels.

There is a lack of information on some mechanics, requiring players to seek answers externally.
The control scheme is messy, making gameplay frustrating at times, especially with hitboxes and puzzle interactions.
The game is abandoned and incomplete, leading to a poor public reception and limited appeal.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received, with users noting their decent quality and smooth visuals that enhance the gaming experience. However, some players feel that the control scheme detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics look pretty good, but the control scheme is a mess.”
- “The graphics are decent, and I like how you are just dumped into the game without an explanation, as if setting up some future world building.”
- “It's got smooth controls and great audio/visuals.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics that enhance the overall experience, particularly in PvP scenarios, although some users find it to be merely serviceable.
- “The mechanics are very smooth; gameplay is smooth. I would love to smash some people in a PvP with this jetpack!”
- “The gameplay is quite serviceable, but it lacks depth and innovation.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making the overall experience frustrating.”
- “There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game currently suffers from significant bugs and is incomplete, impacting its overall stability.
- “At the moment, it's still very buggy and incomplete.”