Astellia

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Astellia is a fantasy massively multiplayer role-playing game with excellent gameplay, good story, and impressive visuals/music. Game packages vary from Standard, Value , to Deluxe . However, the game can be very grinding and may lack optimization. Overall, it offers a good co-op and PvP experience for 2 players and up.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 593 reviews

story44 positive mentions

optimization30 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style, making the world visually appealing.
The Astel system, which allows players to summon and upgrade companions, adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
The game offers a nostalgic MMORPG experience with a classic questing system and engaging combat mechanics.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame rate drops and performance issues even on high-end PCs.
There are significant translation and voice acting issues, which detract from the overall immersion and storytelling.
The player base is low, making it difficult to find groups for dungeons and resulting in a less vibrant community.

story
166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The story in the game is generally viewed as generic and predictable, often following typical MMORPG tropes like the "chosen one" narrative. While some players find the storyline engaging and appreciate the integration of side quests and character interactions, many criticize it for being poorly translated, filled with clichés, and lacking depth. Overall, the narrative may keep some players interested, but it often falls short of being memorable or innovative.
- “The storyline lets you travel fairly continuously, with plenty of side quests to earn levels and money.”
- “The story line is engaging and interesting and can suck you in, at least the first time around so far.”
- “The story is also fairly good, with a decent amount of cut scenes which I've really enjoyed.”
- “The story is painfully boring, poorly dubbed, and just pure fanservice.”
- “The story line feels boring, and dialogue between your character and other NPCs seems dated and cheaply made.”
- “This was the main reason why I'm attempting to have this refunded and why I wouldn't recommend this game, along with the occasional wonky translations, bland storyline and much more that I won't bother to list.”
graphics
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
42%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful art style, stunning landscapes, and character designs, while others criticize performance issues, stuttering, and a lack of optimization. Some users find the graphics to be on par with or better than other MMORPGs, but others feel they are average or even poor, especially when compared to more modern titles. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, technical performance and consistency remain concerns for many players.
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline is interesting to keep playing, and the battle system from other games I've tried too.”
- “The graphics are gorgeous, the enemies are entertaining, the powers are fun to use, and there's no confusion about any of it.”
- “I'm glad I didn't listen to the bad reviews; I have no FPS problems and this is such an aesthetically pleasing game for me, gorgeous graphics for an MMO, everything looks full, a bunch of trees, lights, and other effects in the air.”
- “This game looks like shit, even at max graphics settings, and controls worse than any action combat MMORPG I've played since TERA online was released.”
- “The graphics are not good; look closely at the landscape, this game was made as cheaply as possible with as many reused assets as the developers could get away with.”
- “It runs super poorly, the graphics are horrible; god-like PC and it runs at 30fps with horrible graphics like WoW.”
optimization
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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49%
41%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, even on high-end systems. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to run smoothly in populated areas or during intense gameplay, leading to a generally poor experience. Despite some minor improvements with settings adjustments, the overall consensus is that the game is in desperate need of optimization and polish.
- “Performance-wise, I only experienced momentary lag when switching to specific zones; combat was fluid and easy.”
- “I have a pretty good setup, and the optimization just isn't there.”
- “However, as I got further in leveling, the game started running a bit better, but for being out as long as it has, the optimization should be better.”
- “It's poorly optimized and lags in major cities even when there are barely any players around.”
- “The game looks okay, but the optimization isn't good. I'm running an RTX 2060 Super and 32GB of RAM, and it still has some slowdown on the higher settings.”
- “The game is horribly unoptimized; the first boss bugged out, leaving me the choice of either closing the game in Task Manager or waiting several hours for an NPC to solo it.”
gameplay
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
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The gameplay of this MMORPG has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it to be generic and lacking depth, despite some unique mechanics like the astel system. While some appreciate the classic tab-targeting mechanics and the aesthetic appeal, others criticize the grindy nature and pay-to-win elements that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a familiar but unremarkable gameplay experience that may appeal to fans of traditional MMORPGs but leaves others wanting more innovation.
- “I love the character designs, the world, and the gameplay is pretty fun as well.”
- “Satisfying gameplay, and unique approaches to enhancing and buffing items, and companions.”
- “Great gameplay and really enjoying my time in the game so far.”
- “Otherwise, the story, combat, skills, progression, quest design, damn near everything was run-of-the-mill generic MMORPG gameplay.”
- “I have got the impression that the developers didn't have enough ideas regarding this game in order to keep it truly enjoyable and entertaining, and therefore filled it out with lots of grindy mechanics to hopefully bind players to this for a very long time.”
- “This was disappointing, the graphics look decent, the gameplay is very generic free-to-play MMORPG (the problem is that it is not free to play), the game world does not feel alive at all, is very dull and just as mentioned generic, it is a shame it looks like it had potential.”
grinding
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by a significant emphasis on grinding, with many players noting that it can feel excessively tedious, especially at lower levels where side quests become necessary to progress. While some enjoy the grind as part of the MMORPG experience, others find it overwhelming and repetitive, particularly in dungeons and for crafting. Overall, the game appeals to those who appreciate grinding mechanics, but it may deter players who prefer a more balanced approach to gameplay.
- “But it's too grindy right off the bat. At around level 17, you have to start doing side quests to try and continue the main quests, and then it happens a couple more times before you even get to level 25.”
- “To be able to get the loot from the highest ranked dungeons, you have to spend several hundred hours farming the same repetitive content like a brain-dead bot.”
- “I heavily advise against playing this game if you dislike overly excessive grinding, and I will elaborate why this is the grindiest game I've ever played so far.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its solid and memorable melodies that enhance the overall experience. While some describe it as nice and relaxing, others note that it can be repetitive at times. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, drawing comparisons to other popular MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy.
- “I recommend Astellia to everyone who loves MMORPG games with good graphics and beautiful music.”
- “The game also has a solid soundtrack with some really memorable melodies.”
- “Now I started to hate the game because of the grinding, but I still love the immersive maps, soundtrack, and astel system.”
- “Music - nice but repetitive.”
- “There are some decent soundtracks in the game too.”
- “This game's soundtrack reminds me of WoW's.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report significant stability issues with the game, citing frequent bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly during fast movements. Many players experienced game freezes and were unable to progress, leading to requests for refunds. While some found the game enjoyable despite these problems, the consensus indicates that stability remains a major concern.
- “It still freezes up from time to time and can have lag and jitters when you turn too quickly at times.”
- “The game is nice but very buggy and laggy; I have to request a refund.”
- “I even tried a new character and made it to the same spot as last time, and everyone stops moving except for the giant titan thing in the water, and then the game freezes and tells me that it couldn't verify the game files.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it simplistic and not particularly funny, while others appreciate the quirky personalities of the characters and the amusing moments throughout the gameplay. The lighthearted nature of raising pets adds a fun element, making the overall experience enjoyable despite criticisms about the game's ease and repetitive elements. Overall, the humor contributes to the game's charm, even if it doesn't resonate with everyone.
- “But the game is fun for me; it's funny enough as the game has very classic and simple mechanics, but it is very fun. I don't know why, but it is very fun to raise your astel (which are your typical pets) that can help you in raiding, leveling, and PvP.”
- “Most of them have funny and interesting personalities and really are involved in the storyline and quests.”
- “The game also has funny, enjoyable moments that make it endearing.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The monetization in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players feeling it resembles a poorly executed free-to-play cash grab, cluttered with in-game purchases and a lack of depth in RPG systems. While some users note that the monetization is currently fair in the western release, concerns about the game's longevity and overall quality persist.
- “Funding your in-game purchases via the Steam wallet is convenient and straightforward.”
- “What is important is the western release; as far as the monetization goes, it is still fair, at least currently as of this post.”
- “Monetization is getting worse in my opinion... (selling assets, etc.)”
- “Sadly, gutted RPG systems littered with derpy little cash grabs all over is all that I've seen so far.”
- “The game feels more like a clunky, cheap free-to-play cash grab.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
Overall, character development in the game is highlighted by impressive and diverse character designs, ranging from adorable to stunning, which players appreciate. However, some reviews note that while the customization options are decent, the overall execution feels clunky, detracting from the storytelling experience. The visuals and sound are praised, but the depth of character development may not fully meet expectations.
- “I love the character designs, the world, and the gameplay is pretty fun as well.”
- “Character design is okay, with lots of options and customization.”
- “Graphics are amazing, music is solid enough, character designs are great and range from adorable to gorgeous to amazing.”
- “The story and character design are decent, but the game is way too clunky.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its appealing visual design and how it enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- “I love how the atmosphere immerses you in the game world.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The visuals and sound design create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”