ASTRA: Knights of Veda

71%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,100 reviews
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  • gameplay
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In "ASTRA: Knights of Veda," players become the new Master of the Book, chosen by the goddess Veda to end the tyranny of the Mad King Magnus and restore Planis, a once-thriving continent now on the brink of oblivion due to a devastating event that turned allies into flesh-eating monsters. Guided by Veda's wings, embark on a brutal and hauntingly beautiful adventure, filled with mystery and allure, to create a grand tale of fate entwined.

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,100 reviews
story284 positive mentions
stability34 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and a captivating story that keeps players engaged.
  • The combat mechanics are enjoyable, allowing for a mix of strategy and action.
  • The character designs and voice acting are well-executed, adding depth to the gameplay experience.
  • The gacha system is heavily criticized for its low drop rates and lack of guaranteed pulls, making it frustrating for players.
  • There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and loading problems, which hinder gameplay.
  • The game requires a significant amount of storage and has been reported to overheat devices during play.
  • story462 mentions

    The game's story is widely praised for its captivating and immersive narrative, with many players noting its unique dark fantasy themes and engaging character arcs. While the art style and voice acting enhance the storytelling experience, some users express frustration with pacing issues and the presence of annoying side characters that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the story is considered a strong point of the game, keeping players invested despite some gameplay and technical challenges.

    • “The story is captivating enough to make me follow it without skipping.”
    • “The story is so good, so damn good.”
    • “I love the storytelling and how when customization shows the different gear that's equipped.”
    • “The story is decent, but the intro/tutorial is probably close to 30-40 minutes long and 15 if you skip everything you can.”
    • “The story constantly throws in proper nouns at you with little to no explanation, your little mascot companion throws out witty snark like she's in a Marvel movie, and the UI is designed so poorly you'll spend a million years in menus.”
    • “The story is alright but it has a pretty weak execution from the poor translation to the lack of expression by the characters, not to mention the current bugs and optimization that the game needs is yet to be fixed.”
  • graphics282 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning art style, intricate character designs, and overall visual quality. The 2D visuals are often described as beautiful and reminiscent of classic titles, contributing to an immersive dark fantasy atmosphere. However, some players have reported issues with optimization, including lag and graphical glitches, which detract from the otherwise impressive visual experience.

    • “The graphics are phenomenal, combined with the retro movement designs, it gives the feeling of being inside a Grimm's tale.”
    • “The artwork and art style are very stunning and beautifully crafted.”
    • “Absolutely stunning graphics with some pretty decent combat.”
    • “Graphic optimization sucks, stuttering, fps drop everywhere, even on the lowest possible settings, causing overheating.”
    • “The graphics look like an early 2000s game, which makes me question what kind of stuff was used for the cutscenes that are so laggy, especially for a phone that can run Honkai Star Rail cutscenes just fine.”
    • “This game graphics are so dark and hideous I can't stand it.”
  • gameplay252 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its mechanics, graphics, and overall fun factor, while others criticize it for being repetitive, slow-paced, or overly reliant on gacha mechanics. Players appreciate the unique art style and nostalgic elements, but some find the combat mechanics clunky and the progression challenging due to difficult bosses and resource scarcity. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable gameplay experiences, it is hindered by issues such as poor gacha rates and technical glitches.

    • “The art style, voice acting, and designs are fantastic, and the gameplay is fun.”
    • “With its challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and mesmerizing soundtrack, it's an epic journey not to be missed.”
    • “Amazing graphics, nice gameplay, smooth, fluid movements.”
    • “The gameplay holds it back with long, boring stages.”
    • “Combat mechanics are terrible and do everything they can to punish you.”
    • “The gameplay is horribly boring.”
  • stability35 mentions

    The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and lag, particularly during key gameplay moments such as cutscenes and battles. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the overall consensus highlights significant issues that detract from the experience, suggesting that these bugs need urgent attention to improve the game's performance.

    • “The combat runs great at 60fps with really high-quality graphics on my S23.”
    • “Truly is a game with lots of potential, but the endless amounts of bugs, glitches, and the recent questionable quality of life changes will be the slow death of an otherwise amazing game.”
    • “Not a good start, the game will crash after reaching the first town, making it impossible to advance further. Also, the pause screen tends to show a lot of buggy errors such as the classic glitches effect you get from screens that are broken.”
    • “Good gameplay and story, but the cinematics freeze and stutter when everything else is fine. If the actual story scenes weren't stuttery like the gameplay, it would be great.”
  • music34 mentions

    The music in the game has received generally positive feedback, with many players praising its quality and how well it complements the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the game's immersive storytelling and visuals. However, some users find the music to be inconsistent, describing it as "hit or miss," while others emphasize its beauty and effectiveness in creating an engaging atmosphere.

    • “The music in this game is so good!”
    • “With its challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and mesmerizing soundtrack, it's an epic journey not to be missed.”
    • “All the best things have coalesced into an exceptional mobile RPG, the best art and music, the best story, and immersion.”
    • “The music is hit or miss for me.”
    • “Had pretty music but after the recent update this game makes my phone run hot.”
    • “Music was heavy.”
  • grinding34 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, especially after reaching max levels or when new updates render previous efforts obsolete. While some appreciate the auto-battle feature, they still desire quality-of-life improvements like a sweep function to ease the farming process. Overall, players feel that the game is heavily grind-oriented, with stingy rewards and a frustrating gacha system, making it less enjoyable for casual gamers.

    • “Additionally, they haven't stopped trying to add more stuff that pressures you to pay money to keep up with the game. The update this time added a whole new equipment that could completely replace the old one, which means all the effort farming and upgrading the old ones all came to be worthless with this update.”
    • “It is so tedious, energy and time-wasting to reach the top even by using auto.”
    • “The game is pay-to-win and grindy as hell.”
  • optimization30 mentions

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant stuttering, FPS drops, and overheating issues even on low settings. Many users highlight performance problems during cutscenes and gameplay, particularly when multiple effects are present, rendering the game nearly unplayable on various devices. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial optimization to improve performance and enhance the overall experience.

    • “Also, optimization for mid-range devices would be a huge deal for enjoying the game.”
    • “Requires further optimization due to many performance issues while in cutscenes.”
    • “Well, a great game; the game itself is already a solid 5 stars for me, but the current bugs and optimization are locking the remaining star.”
    • “Graphic optimization sucks, stuttering, FPS drops everywhere, even at the lowest possible settings causing overheating.”
    • “Good gameplay and story, but the cinematic freezes and stuttering when everything else is fine is a pain. If the actual story scenes weren't stuttery like the gameplay, it would be great.”
    • “Can't get the game past the opening cutscene without it stuttering to unusability, subtitles not working, etc.”
  • character development23 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by vibrant and detailed character designs that evoke nostalgia and creativity, with many players praising the art style and voice acting. However, some critiques mention a lack of originality and issues with character customization, while others find certain designs overly erotic for their context. Overall, the character designs contribute significantly to the immersive experience, despite some technical and gameplay concerns.

    • “Character designs are vibrant and detailed.”
    • “Beautiful character designs and game design overall.”
    • “The character designs are creative and cool as well.”
    • “Ah yes, 2D Genshin, not only have you lost a bit of originality in the character designs, but the controls are unresponsive as well.”
    • “Not a fan of the character designs, and the animation style combined with the art style gives a strong uncanny valley feel.”
    • “Mediocre character design and kit while boasting god-awful rates of 0.25%, filling the entire pull with badly designed weapon gacha, and has no in-game currency.”
  • monetization19 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of constant or forced ads and a lack of pay-to-win mechanics, while others criticize it for adopting a Genshin Impact-like model that feels overly aggressive and unappealing. Many users express disappointment with the gacha rates and the overall monetization approach, labeling it as a cash grab that detracts from the gameplay experience. Overall, the monetization system is seen as a significant flaw, overshadowing the game's potential despite its appealing visuals and story.

    • “The story is good, but the game's internal systems feel very outdated and weird. Monetization-related aspects aside, the game does not feel like a phone game at all.”
    • “Extremely disappointing; the visuals look amazing, but the monetization, clunky gameplay, and very poor gacha rates are major flaws in the game.”
    • “Please try not to be so greedy in monetization, and the players will stay with you.”
    • “I enjoyed Flint's games before, but taking the Genshin monetization model was a terrible idea.”
    • “You literally copied Genshin's monetization and made it worse.”
    • “Hiding behind a half-baked game is a shameless cash grab.”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning dark fantasy visuals and gothic themes, creating a mesmerizing and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the intricate art design, which enhances the game's horror elements and contributes to a compelling narrative and deep lore. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a significant strength, drawing comparisons to acclaimed titles like Bloodborne for its engaging and challenging environment.

    • “I'm a sucker for visuals, and Astra is in my top 3 of the most beautiful games I've ever played, from its dark fantasy setting and atmosphere to its gorgeously intricate medieval fantasy-based characters and monsters.”
    • “The game has a great, dark atmosphere and deep lore.”
    • “The atmosphere is dark and gory, with a horror element, and the art is mesmerizing, doing justice to the overall ambiance.”
    • “The general atmosphere and theme are dark and gothic.”
    • “The 2D side-scroller RPG features a dark and gory atmosphere with horror elements, and the art is mesmerizing, doing justice to the atmosphere.”
    • “The Souls-like atmosphere, along with different and challenging bosses throughout the story, makes this game very enjoyable.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The humor in the game is described as both hilarious and absurd, with a mix of dark fantasy elements and quirky British accents that add to its charm. Players find amusement in the game's oddities, such as an achievement called "toast" and the effectiveness of automatic combat, though some criticize the humor as inconsistent or unfunny. Overall, the humor contributes to a unique, albeit chaotic, gaming experience.

    • “Honestly hilarious, the game is good but the plot is hypnotically European history, and it's a vampire apocalypse for no discernible reason.”
    • “This game reminds me of Genshin Impact a lot, but it's much grittier and embraces the darker side of fantasy so well. All the interactable characters have typical British accents, and there is an achievement literally called 'Toast,' which I find hilarious.”
    • “The most fun and hilarious thing about the game is that with the automatic combat, you can beat 70% of the game. It's a shame that a game with so much potential was wasted.”
    • “She's painfully unfunny and annoying.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be impactful, with a blend of fun and ecstasy that occasionally evokes strong feelings, enhanced by captivating graphics and storytelling.

    • “I am so fascinated with the graphics, and the story is fun, ecstatic, and sometimes emotional all at once.”
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Play time

16hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
2-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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