Astellia Royal

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Astellia Royal is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Studio 8 and was released on March 10, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

Astellia Royal is an online MMORPG focusing on strategic battles with Astels(summoned creatures) where CCG factors are added. Various PvP and PvE contents spreading out in vast fields are offered, such as the breathtaking battle between three factions, dungeons, life contents(crafting, gathering).

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Audience ScoreBased on 171 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

Unique and interesting Astel companion system that allows customization and strategic gameplay.
Decent character creation system with visual appeal and variety.
Free to play, allowing players to try the game without initial cost.

Game suffers from severe Pay-to-Win mechanics, with many important features locked behind cash shop purchases.
Significant technical issues including crashes, poor optimization, and an overzealous anti-cheat system that blocks legitimate software and peripherals.
Very low player base, poor server locations causing lag, and lack of meaningful content updates leading to a dead or dying community.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
45%
22%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the visuals and diverse biomes as appealing and decent, while others criticize them as outdated, poorly optimized, and inferior even to older or mobile MMORPGs. Performance issues like stuttering and limited impact of graphics settings further detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as average and not up to current industry standards.
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Graphics are pretty with various biomes looking quite different.”
- “The game is very good, it has good graphics, good gameplay, good maps and enemies.”
- “Poorly optimized (stuttering/chugs) and graphics settings make little difference.”
- “Graphics and optimization, as well as gameplay, are outdated and for 2021 this game is no longer at the highest level.”
- “It's a by-the-numbers Korean MMORPG with graphics that are outdated compared to current MMORPGs available on the market; in fact, I've seen MMORPGs on mobile devices with far better graphics than this one.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay offers a mix of familiar MMO mechanics with a unique "astel" summoning system that some find interesting and fun, though others feel the combat is repetitive and outdated. While character customization and collecting astells are praised, overall gameplay is seen as generic, with occasional technical issues and a lack of engaging variety. Opinions vary, with some willing to give it a try and others quickly losing interest.
- “Collecting all of the Astellia is fun too, and despite the Astellia being acquired somewhat like a gacha mechanic, when you draw an Astellia pack it gives you a choice of Astellia to choose from, and you can acquire a bunch of Astellia card packs just by playing the game.”
- “The astel mechanic is really interesting and fun.”
- “It reminds me of the old Granado Espada where it's an MMORPG yet you can control a party of characters you choose; the Astels (summons) are an awesome feature and really lets you customize your gameplay.”
- “Graphics and optimization, as well as gameplay, are outdated and for 2021 this game is no longer at the highest level.”
- “- Seems like devs spent most of the resources on character creation (I spent more time here than actual gameplay).”
- “The combat is really bad also, you'll end up with like 15 different skills within 10 minutes that all look and feel the same and offer no change to gameplay whatsoever.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
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21%
The story in the game is generally seen as compelling and a strong reason to play, with enjoyable main and side quests that encourage exploration. However, some players find it repetitive and mediocre compared to other aspects of the game, with occasional grindy or uninspired elements. Overall, it appeals most to those interested in narrative and casual gameplay rather than intense combat or mechanics.
- “And the story is compelling enough to keep me interested so far.”
- “I recommend this game for people who just want to play for the story, exploration, and casual gaming.”
- “And the reason why I have ~50 hours on this game is because I spent my time mainly doing achievements hunting, exploration, the story (main quests, side quests), and daily/weekly quests.”
- “Repetitive quests and bad server connection.”
- “So in Astellia Online you can get through the story content in a week to a month.”
- “Story - there”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
18%
55%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with frequent stuttering, lag, and poor performance even on mid-range systems. Despite modest graphics, it struggles to maintain stable frame rates, especially in populated areas, due to outdated technology and lack of proper optimization. Overall, the performance is below modern standards, severely impacting gameplay experience.
- “I'm playing this with an ASUS TUF Gaming laptop GTX 1660 Ti and the game clearly needs optimization because it stutters noticeably.”
- “Graphics and optimization, as well as gameplay, are outdated, and for 2021 this game is no longer at the highest level.”
- “There are obvious performance issues.”
- “A laggy, jittery, stuttering mess even on lowest settings on a system that plays Path of Exile, Warframe, and other high-profile games with ease on the highest settings.”
- “I'm playing this with an Asus TUF gaming laptop GTX 1660 Ti and the game is clearly in need of optimization because it stutters like it's on life support.”
- “This game looks like a cheap phone game and is just so poorly optimized that in populated areas, players or mobs, good luck getting anything over 30-40 FPS.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game offers a mix of motivating achievements and manageable questing, with most quests requiring minimal kills or item collection. However, the repeatable daily quests, essential for battle pass progression, contribute to some necessary grind. Despite this, many players find the overall grinding experience tedious, repetitive, and uninspiring, leading to boredom and frustration.
- “This means you can be trying to AFK grind or quest and someone will kill you because they are bored of grinding and feeling a bit edgy.”
- “The only grindy parts are repeatable quests, but those are supposed to be grindy anyways, and those repeatable daily quests are needed to progress your battle pass (free or not).”
- “Boring, extremely repetitive content - couldn't make it past level 30 - dull, uninspiring, tedious, repetitive, boring.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization of the game is seen as aggressive and primarily focused on extracting money from players, with some users perceiving it as a last-ditch cash grab. However, others note a surprising lack of advertising within the game.
- “This game is clearly just a cash grab designed to make money as a last ditch effort before the game shuts down for good.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is limited, with only a few moments—such as an early quest involving monster waste—providing some comedic value. Overall, the game’s tone isn’t intentionally humorous or entertaining enough to be considered funny.
- “Ok maybe that one early quest involving monster poop/vomit, but that one got funny towards the end.”