Astonia Reborn

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Astonia Reborn is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Astonia Reborn and was released on August 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Astonia Reborn is a Free-To-Play Classic 2D Isometric MMORPG. Astonia is based in a fantasy world that has developed its own lore surrounding a land where demons roam free, animals have gone wild and civilization is on the brink of a great disaster.

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story4 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Strong nostalgic appeal and faithful revival of a classic old-school MMORPG with unique mechanics and deep character customization.
Friendly, active, and helpful community that supports new players and enhances the social experience.
The game offers challenging and strategic gameplay with meaningful grinding, balanced PvP, and extensive content across exploration, quests, and clan activities.

Severe server issues including lag, input delay, crashes, and unresponsiveness, often making gameplay frustrating or unplayable.
Steep learning curve with minimal tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for new players to get started without external help or significant persistence.
Controversial and unprofessional server management with reported poor communication, favoritism, and questionable monetization practices, leading to community distrust.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a classic, old-school RPG experience with intricate, challenging quests that require exploration and strategic thinking rather than hand-holding or quest markers. Players engage in diverse missions such as battling bandits, uncovering ancient mysteries, and completing complex dungeon labyrinths, all within a lore-rich world emphasizing player effort and discovery. While slow-paced and unforgiving at first, the story rewards perseverance with deep quests and a strong sense of progression.
- “Common missions include fending off bandits, spying on the rebel city-state of Exkhordan whose greedy governor has broken away and declared independence, exploring the surrounding forests and swamps of Astonia (the latter being incredibly dangerous since the sludge will drown you if you stand in it for too long), attempting to complete the labyrinth quest, a series of 5 complicated dungeons with unique mechanics like limited healing or being at the bottom of the ocean, culminating in a fight with the gatekeeper which, if defeated, will increase your stat caps considerably, and exploring the tunnels beneath Aston, gathering ancient knowledge from the ruins of fallen underground civilizations, learning the truth about the source of the demons, and their true master that rules within the ice palace at the frozen core of the world.”
- “The quests are some of the best quests I have ever seen.”
- “The classic style dungeon crawling just works and all of the quests are always very intricate, with some of my favorites being all 5 of the labyrinths, especially the one where you are shrouded by darkness, and the underwater one.”
- “It's not a normal RPG where you have a hand to hold to get you through all the missions and the gameplay; you actually have to work to get through the gameplay.”
- “There is very little hand holding.... I've found myself looking up quests on my phone while playing just so I can use a map or walkthrough.”
- “The first 10 levels are easy to gain by doing the quests and repeating them; after that, it's a long and tiring grind.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features classic isometric, retro-style graphics that evoke nostalgia and offer immersive lighting effects, such as dynamic shadows enhancing tension. While the visuals are dated compared to modern MMORPGs, players appreciate the grounded, old-school aesthetic that complements the gameplay and atmosphere. However, this style may not appeal to everyone, especially those expecting advanced or high-fidelity graphics.
- “Considering the game is isometric, it holds up well graphically for its time and can be quite immersive, especially with the dynamic shadows that affect gameplay by restricting vision for players and enemies alike.”
- “Walking through a dark, vampire-infested crypt, able only to see as far as the light cast by your torch, combined with the grounded graphical style, creates a very tense atmosphere.”
- “The game has really nice graphics that give off a nostalgic feeling, even for players who haven't tried many old school MMORPGs.”
- “MMOs like World of Warcraft and Final Fantasy XIV are graphically better by comparison.”
- “The original game was created in 2001, so yes, the graphics are not amazing.”
- “Old-school graphic style may not be for everyone.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is notably grind-heavy, requiring players to invest significant time killing mobs and completing challenges to progress, reminiscent of classic, difficult MMOs. While the grind can be slow and repetitive, many players find it engaging due to unique mechanics, varied leveling content, and a rewarding learning curve. However, some criticize the grind for being tedious, compounded by issues like lag and a challenging spawn system.
- “The game is grindy as hell frankly, you will have to spend a lot of time killing and looting mobs to gain the strength to progress, but is that really such a bad thing?”
- “Toxic/unresponsive community, laggy servers, horrible spawn system, way too grindy and boring.”
- “An old classic that I grew up playing, it's a slow grindy game that is a little hard to get into, but once you do, you'll be hooked.”
gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines classic MMO elements with challenging quests, intricate mechanics, and old-school difficulty, requiring players to strategize against unique enemies and environmental hazards. While slow pacing, confusing mechanics for newcomers, and server issues may pose initial frustrations, dedicated players value its depth, creativity, and nostalgic style. Overall, it's a well-crafted RPG experience that rewards time investment despite its outdated graphics and occasional clunkiness.
- “Many quests have dangerous traps that can kill you fast, and mechanics like enemies such as demons and vampires that are invincible unless you locate the spell to weaken them and say it to them, or find specific items necessary to defeat them.”
- “Common missions include fending off bandits, spying on the rebel city state of Exkhordan whose greedy governor has declared independence, exploring the dangerous forests and swamps of Astonia, attempting the labyrinth quest with complicated dungeons featuring unique mechanics like limited healing or being at the ocean bottom, culminating in a boss fight that increases your stat caps, and exploring tunnels beneath Astonia to gather ancient knowledge about demons and their master in the ice palace.”
- “It's a really good game with a lot of mechanics that most RPG games lack today. Though the pace can be slow at times, as you progress it improves. It's a well-made RPG and highly recommended for those wanting something different from modern RPGs.”
- “Additionally, many quests have dangerous traps that can kill you fast, and mechanics like certain enemies such as demons and vampires that are invincible unless you locate the spell to weaken them and actually say it to them, or locate specific items necessary to defeat them.”
- “To sum it up, if you don't mind slow gameplay, server delay, and the server being private, and if you have time to dedicate to it you'll probably like it.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are very confusing for new players - I had trouble moving around (but I got used to it rather fast), there were issues with looting, healing, fighting... yeah, it's totally oldschool.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features little to no music, with a very minimal sound design. Many users recommend playing their own music or podcasts alongside the game for a better audio experience.
- “Not that it matters since you were going to listen to music or podcasts anyway, weren't you?”
- “Best to listen to some nice music while you play.”
- “No music.”
- “The sounds and music (I actually don't think there is any music) are very bare bones.”
- “The sounds and music (I actually don't think there is any music) are very bare bones.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers excellent optimization, delivering strong performance even on minimal hardware, making it a great revival of a classic title.
- “Good revival of an old classic I played almost 20 years ago... very good for those who want full performance with minimal specs.”
- “The second part is its performance.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through amusing AI interactions that make gameplay entertaining, as well as lighthearted in-game dialogues that add charm and engagement. Players often find themselves laughing at the quirky moments while exploring unique content.
- “Controls will be the hardest to get a feel for but once you do, you'll be flying through it laughing at the AI trying to catch you.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is enhanced by its engaging, social environment that feels like a friendly chat room without the typical toxicity. However, as it is still in early access, improvements are expected to make it more accessible and enjoyable for new players.