Astra Exodus

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Astra Exodus is a single player and multiplayer strategy game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Atomic Kaiser and was released on January 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

Astra Exodus is a retro inspired, turn based 4x strategy game, with an epic multiple choice story and real time tactical battles. Lead humanity back home to Earth, while uncovering the Legacy of the Exodus, in the Campaign; or challenge the Galaxy as any alien Faction in the Sandbox mode.

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 90s 4X games, particularly Master of Orion 2, which may appeal to fans of that era.
There are unique gameplay elements, such as randomized tech trees and distinct planetary management, that offer potential for replayability.
The developer is responsive and actively working on bug fixes and improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the game experience.

The game is plagued by numerous game-breaking bugs and poor quality assurance, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
Graphics and design choices feel outdated and inconsistent, failing to meet modern standards and leaving players disappointed.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and inconsistent, with many users noting issues such as mismatched art styles, illegible icons, and poor text rendering. While some players find the graphics acceptable for a nostalgic experience reminiscent of older titles like Master of Orion 2, others feel that the overall aesthetic is subpar and detracts from the gameplay. A significant number of reviewers express a desire for a graphical overhaul to enhance the game's visual appeal and user interface.
- “If you have to have tons of eye candy, this game is probably not for you, but for me the graphics are perfectly fine.”
- “Graphics could be better, but its quality is consistent across the game.”
- “A good Masters of Orion 2 clone, even down to the 90s-style graphics.”
- “Graphics are 25 years dated, controls are clunky, interface is poorly done and hard to navigate.”
- “I believe there is a fairly good Moo2-like game here, but it's horribly muddled by a poor interface and abysmal graphics.”
- “The graphics look incredibly old.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its homage to classic 4X titles like Master of Orion 2 and noting its replayability and unique features such as mining and colony priority. However, others find it basic and lacking in content, leading to boredom after a short period, and criticize its outdated visuals. Overall, it may appeal to fans of retro-style gameplay but may not satisfy those seeking modern advancements.
- “If you're looking for a charming love letter to classic 4X gaming and you enjoy the gameplay of games like MOO2 and Pax Imperia, then you'll likely enjoy it.”
- “This game offers near endless replayability to enjoy, with many gameplay settings that make each campaign feel like a new experience.”
- “I'm getting the type of gameplay I enjoy from MOO with some content and variations I've found interesting.”
- “Gameplay is basic, gets boring after an hour.”
- “The gameplay seems fine and I'm sure fans of Master of Orion 2 will enjoy, yet I can't bear playing a 2020 game that looks like a game from 1998.”
- “And I don't think the actual gameplay is as bad as reviews overall make it out to be; there's what could be a decent if somewhat content-light game here, with a few interestingly non-standard features, like mining and colony priority.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability, citing the extensive options for custom race creation and diverse gameplay settings that ensure each campaign feels fresh and unique. This variety contributes to a nearly endless replay value, encouraging players to return for new experiences.
- “Custom race creation allows for a lot of options and potential replayability.”
- “This game offers near endless replayability, with many gameplay settings that make each campaign feel like a new experience.”
- “The custom race making allows for a lot of options and potential replayability.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a variety of elements typical of the genre, including space battles, espionage, and diplomacy, but it is noted for having a relatively simplistic story-driven campaign compared to other 4X titles.
- “The game covers all the aspects one expects in such a game: space battles, spying missions, diplomacy, etc.”
- “Unlike most 4X games, this one has a very basic story-based campaign.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be inconsistent, noting awkward elements such as repetitive alerts and achievements triggering unexpectedly, which detracts from the overall emotional engagement.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Initially, the game experienced some bugs at launch, but the developer has been proactive in addressing these issues with timely patches, leading to improved stability over time.
- “It was a bit buggy on first release, but the developer has been good about quickly patching problems.”