Astra Ignota

About

Color the whole board using symmetrical galaxies. An innovative puzzle based on an idea from the authors of the Sudoku. 60 pleasant, hand-crafted levels, or infinite randomly-generated puzzles. More than 2h of gameplay. Difficulty ramps up from tutorials to devilish. A touch of background story, uncovered chapter by chapter. A soothing soundtrack.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Astra Ignota offers a unique and engaging puzzle experience with its intriguing sci-fi concept and beautifully crafted visuals.
The game features a well-designed difficulty curve, starting with tutorials and gradually increasing complexity, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
With over 60 meticulously designed levels, an infinite number of randomly generated puzzles, and a level editor, the game provides endless challenges and replayability.

The game has a steep learning curve, which may overwhelm new players and make it difficult to grasp the mechanics.
Technical issues, including bugs and occasional crashes, can disrupt gameplay and affect the overall experience.
Some players find the progression slow and the storytelling dense, which may impact enjoyment and the sense of achievement.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a core mechanic of filling a board with symmetrical galaxies, which starts simply but evolves in complexity as players advance. While the game offers an engaging and dynamic experience through infinite randomly generated puzzles and a well-designed difficulty curve, some players may find the intricate mechanics overwhelming at first. Overall, it caters well to puzzle enthusiasts seeking both relaxation and stimulation.
- “The core gameplay revolves around filling a board with symmetrical galaxies, each composed of stars and planets.”
- “Additionally, the infinite randomly generated puzzles offer an endless supply of challenges, keeping the gameplay experience both interesting and dynamic.”
- “The complex mechanics and intricate systems can be overwhelming for new players, making it challenging to get into the game.”
- “These problems can disrupt gameplay and affect the overall experience.”
- “The game's mechanics are simple to grasp but become increasingly complex as players progress through the levels.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a rich and detailed lore with over 60 story mode levels, complemented by a semi-random level generator and a level editor for user-created puzzles. However, the storytelling is noted to be dense and complex, which may slow progression and impact overall enjoyment.
- “The game features a rich lore and detailed story.”
- “While the story is rich, it can also be dense and complex.”
- “Rich lore and story.”
- “Slow progression and dense storytelling may also affect the overall enjoyment.”
- “Dense storytelling.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Astra Ignota are widely praised for their stunning visuals and beautifully crafted environments, particularly in the context of its captivating sci-fi theme. Reviewers highlight the impressive space-themed graphics as a standout feature, contributing to the game's overall immersive experience.
- “In conclusion, Astra Ignota is a fantastic addition to the puzzle genre, offering a unique concept, beautiful visuals, and an infinite supply of brain-teasing challenges.”
- “The visuals are stunning, with beautifully crafted environments and impressive space-themed graphics.”
- “Astra Ignota excels with its captivating sci-fi concept, stunning visuals, and immersive soundtrack.”
- “The graphics are just adequate and fail to impress.”
- “The visuals lack detail and feel outdated.”
- “The art style is inconsistent, making the game visually unappealing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its immersive soundtrack, which complements the sci-fi setting and enhances the overall experience. Coupled with visually stunning cosmic backdrops, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the game's captivating atmosphere.
- “The game also includes a relaxing soundtrack and visually stunning cosmic backdrops that enhance the overall immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is immersive and complements the game's sci-fi setting perfectly.”
- “Astra Ignota excels with its captivating sci-fi concept, stunning visuals, and immersive soundtrack.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a strong sense of wonder and exploration, significantly enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- “It adds to the sense of wonder and exploration, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an immersive experience.”
- “Every detail in the environment contributes to a feeling of isolation and mystery.”