Andalia

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Andalia is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Joel St. and was released on October 8, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Andalia is a fantasy real-time strategy game (RTS) with a diverse range of civilisations, resources and environments. Build up your town and lead your forces into war against enemy players. Alternatively you may construct a monument and hold it long enough to reach victory.

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Features six unique factions with distinct units and buildings, offering diverse strategic playstyles.
Offers a nostalgic and classic RTS experience reminiscent of Warcraft, Age of Empires, and Heroes of Might and Magic.
Engaging multiplayer with functional AI and an active developer community supporting ongoing updates and improvements.

Gameplay is generally slow-paced and resource management can feel tedious, which may not appeal to all players.
Graphics and animations are considered plain or low quality and can be distracting or underwhelming.
Performance issues such as lag, crashes during mass attacks, and high GPU usage have been reported and need optimization.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a solid and nostalgic RTS experience with strategic depth, unique factions, and a blend of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving that engages players. While generally enjoyable and promising, it currently suffers from occasional lag, slower pacing, and minor polish issues, though ongoing patches aim to improve these aspects. Overall, it presents a fun and complex gameplay foundation with potential for refinement.
- “The game has solid RTS mechanics and brings back that nostalgic feel of Warcraft, StarCraft, and Age of Empires.”
- “Gameplay is solid and easy to learn, especially if you play a lot of RTS. Six unique factions honestly took me off guard for a game priced so cheaply, but it was great to see.”
- “In terms of gameplay, 'Andalia' offers a satisfying blend of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving that keeps players engaged from start to finish.”
- “The game has solid RTS mechanics and brings back that nostalgic feel of Warcraft, Starcraft, and Age of Empires, but when mass attacks happen, the lag and crashes can be frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is slow.”
- “Currently it's still a bit rough around the edges, gameplay needs to be sped up (probably mainly the resource acquisition time), but the game can provide interesting and challenging moments.”
graphics
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The graphics receive mixed feedback, ranging from stunning and meticulously detailed visuals that immerse players, to plain or distracting animations that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the creative themes and smooth gameplay supported by beautiful graphics, others find them dull or in need of improvement. Overall, the visual quality varies across the game's elements and artistic styles.
- “Developed with meticulous attention to detail, this indie gem offers stunning visuals that draw players into its enchanting realm from the very first moment.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, it plays smoothly and the civilization is interesting!”
- “With its compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and engaging gameplay, it's sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who embarks on the journey.”
- “The graphics and animations are so bad it is distracting.”
- “The game doesn't have a quirky artstyle, and the graphics can be pretty plain.”
- “Game plays way too slow and has too many resources, graphics could also be a lot better, really boring experience.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Andalia" centers on a hero's quest to save the realm, with a strong emphasis on player choice and consequences that shape the narrative. This dynamic storytelling offers varied, unpredictable playthroughs, although some note the game lacks a background story and focuses mainly on player battles.
- “Players assume the role of a courageous hero tasked with embarking on a perilous quest to save the realm from impending doom.”
- “"Andalia" sets itself apart with its emphasis on player choice and consequence, allowing players to shape the course of the story through their actions and decisions.”
- “This dynamic storytelling approach ensures that each playthrough of "Andalia" feels fresh and unpredictable, encouraging players to explore every nook and cranny of its expansive world.”
- “Andalia has no background story and is totally focused on player battles.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "andalia" features a captivating soundtrack with sweeping orchestral melodies and haunting ambient tunes that perfectly complement the game's visuals. It enhances the atmosphere across various moments, from epic battles to exploration and interactions, adding depth and emotional immersion to the experience.
- “Complementing the game's stunning visuals is a captivating soundtrack that sets the perfect mood for each moment of the adventure.”
- “From sweeping orchestral melodies to haunting ambient tunes, the music of 'Andalia' enhances the atmosphere and immerses players in the world of the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users acknowledge existing performance issues but are hopeful that future optimizations and fixes will improve smoothness and elevate the game's quality, potentially setting a new standard for RTS games.
- “All it needs are the right advertisement, optimizations, and fixes to bring a new era in RTS games, without exaggerations.”
- “Fingers crossed the devs can fix the performance issues and make it smoother!”
- “All it needs are the right advertisement, optimizations and fixes to bring a new era in RTS games, without exaggerations.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel the monetization is generally fair and unobtrusive, suggesting that with proper ads, optimizations, and fixes, the game could set a new standard in RTS monetization without being overbearing.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews focus primarily on the game's impressive visual presentation, highlighting lush environments and intricate character designs, but they do not provide specific insights into character development.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Andalia" is richly enhanced by its sweeping orchestral melodies and haunting ambient tunes, which effectively immerse players in the game's world.
- “From sweeping orchestral melodies to haunting ambient tunes, the music of 'Andalia' enhances the atmosphere and immerses players in the world of the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability with six distinct civilizations suited to various strategies, customizable game speeds, a wide variety of maps, and engaging multiplayer options.
- “Lots of replayability with six unique civilizations catering to any preferred strategic playstyle, adjustable game speed, plenty of maps, and multiplayer.”