Astral Odyssey

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Fantasy adventure MMORPG mobile game

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

graphics85 positive mentions

monetization14 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and intricate details, making it visually appealing.
It offers a generous reward system for free-to-play players, allowing them to progress without spending money.
The game is easy to play and has a fast leveling system, making it accessible for new players.

The game heavily relies on autoplay mechanics, which can make it feel like players have little control over their experience.
There are significant pay-to-win elements, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete with those who spend money.
The game suffers from frequent lag and connection issues, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.

graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
14%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their beauty, detail, and overall quality, often describing them as stunning or exquisite. However, several reviews note that despite the impressive visuals, the gameplay is heavily reliant on autoplay mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players express a desire for further graphical improvements, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature of the game.
- “This is an immersive RPG game with stunning graphics and intricate details.”
- “The graphics are exquisite and the gameplay is good.”
- “Beautiful graphics, a really good game and totally worth playing.”
- “Graphics are horrible and the voices are even worse.”
- “5 minutes in: graphics are choppy, feels like I'm watching Final Fantasy 9-10 kind of graphics for 2024.”
- “For me the graphics are okay but there are small problems because it lags.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
46%
12%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the graphics and the variety of game modes, while others criticize the heavy reliance on auto-play mechanics that diminish player engagement and skill. Many users noted that the gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation, often comparing it unfavorably to other titles. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable elements, it is marred by automation that can detract from the experience.
- “Overall fantastic manual gameplay and amazing combos to make.”
- “Gorgeous graphics and fun gameplay, still an auto game, but it keeps you occupied with lots of different game modes & endless combinations of gear & teammates!”
- “This game has potential, the game mechanics are perfect and highly recommended for MMORPG lovers, keep it up!”
- “Every ad I saw of it on YouTube was 100% a fake animated video (even the gameplay sections of the ads). Don't trust the ads; it's just a semi top-down slash 'em up with no skill needed and fully automated quests that you can just AFK through.”
- “But one thing I don't like: the gameplay cannot turn off auto-play/auto-battle. The game feels like a movie because everything auto-plays.”
- “It's just pop-up sale after pop-up sale with 'battle passes', VIP systems, and a distinct lack of gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its richness and graphics, while others criticize the overwhelming automation that detracts from the narrative experience. Many users express frustration over the inability to engage with the story due to auto-play features and unclear quest completions, leading to a disjointed understanding of the plot. Overall, while the story has potential, the execution leaves players feeling disconnected and unsatisfied.
- “This game has good graphics and a good story, but everything is all auto play.”
- “Stunning graphics, overall, this is a solid game with a beautiful story.”
- “I really like the graphics and storyline of this game so far.”
- “Auto everything... if you like a game that plays itself with hardly any backstory, then this is the game for you.”
- “Plus the story is so bad.”
- “I just wish I knew how to turn off the auto play mode for when I'm trying to upgrade my gear and my character is just running off and going through the story without me.”
monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with users reporting intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay and promote premium content. Many feel misled by deceptive advertising that does not accurately represent the game's mechanics or quality, labeling it as a cash grab filled with microtransactions and automated gameplay. Overall, players express disappointment over the disparity between the advertised experience and the actual game, leading to a negative perception of its monetization practices.
- “Ads will pop up to sell premium content, and while the ads are taking up the entire screen, you will go back to full auto game mode and lose whatever battle you wish to engage.”
- “Overall, it's a really boring game that's following the trend of unrespectable fake ads.”
- “Another bland autopilot, autocombat mobile MMORPG with extremely generic Chinese music and microtransactions aplenty.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report minimal glitches and enjoy the content, others experience frequent crashes, bugs, and issues with features like chat and cross-server arenas. Overall, stability appears to be a significant concern for many users.
- “I love the game, but it often shuts down or glitches out.”
- “Crashes, glitches, and bugs are plentiful.”
- “The chat system sucks; it can't convey words, and all are inappropriate. Besides that, the game is very good, but the cross-server arena is buggy and I can't enter even if I'm right on time.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being generic and uninspired, often described as bland and reminiscent of typical Chinese music found in many mobile MMORPGs. Additionally, players feel that the overall sound design requires significant improvement.
- “Although the music and in-game sounds need improvement.”
- “Another bland autopilot, auto-combat mobile MMORPG with extremely generic Chinese music and plenty of microtransactions.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding are mixed; while some players find the grinding experience enjoyable and rewarding, others express frustration with the lack of player engagement, noting that servers can quickly become inactive after a short period of intense grinding.
- “The server is already dead after a few hours of grinding; I think there are only 20 players grinding on my server.”