Astral Party

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Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,265 reviews

gameplay42 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends.
The character designs and art style are appealing, with many players enjoying the aesthetics.
The gacha system is generous, allowing players to unlock characters without spending money.

The game suffers from long match times and slow gameplay, which can lead to boredom.
There are significant server issues, including frequent disconnects and difficulty finding matches.
The combat system lacks balance, as attackers have no risk of counterattacks, making it feel unfair.

gameplay
151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
9%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, drawing comparisons to classic party games like Mario Party and 100% Orange Juice. However, criticisms include a reliance on RNG, a slow pace, and a confusing UI, which detracts from the overall experience. While the gacha mechanics are seen as generous by some, others feel they undermine the gameplay and introduce unnecessary complexity.
- “The gameplay is fun and surprisingly addictive, and I've personally enjoyed every second of it.”
- “The cute anime characters, dynamic gameplay, and fun random events make it a joy to play with friends or solo.”
- “The mechanics are fun and intuitive, the graphics are adorable, and it's a fun RNG-oriented party game nevertheless.”
- “What a disappointment, I waited for this game to come out for a really long time thinking it would be a successor to 100% Orange Juice with its modern art design and gameplay. But the gameplay is below my expectations and the atrocious UI design with poor localization kills it for me.”
- “The gameplay is boring, the mechanics are lazy, the UI sucks, the translation is gibberish, and it's all set to about 30 seconds of awful looping music that will make you wish you didn't have ears.”
- “Most of the game is exactly the same as the demo, the translation errors still remain, card history is still missing, the UI is still hot garbage, and the gameplay itself is still painfully slow, with no option to accelerate it.”
graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
42%
4%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and cute art style, with many users highlighting the appealing character designs and animations that enhance the overall aesthetic experience. While some reviews note that the visuals can be simplistic or reminiscent of lower-quality graphics, the majority appreciate the colorful and engaging visuals that contribute to the fun, party-like atmosphere of the game. However, there are calls for improved graphic settings to accommodate different hardware capabilities.
- “It's hard not to be drawn in by the aesthetics.”
- “Like attending an intergalactic rave, Astral Party dazzles with vivid visuals.”
- “The game has a beautiful art style and nice voice acting too.”
- “The fancy art style of the characters gets almost exclusively used in the main menu.”
- “This game could be better if they had better graphic settings so I can adjust it for my laptop.”
- “It suffers from terrible translation, bad GUI design, horrible servers, gachapons that are purely aesthetic, and is really just boring to play.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
52%
7%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a limited soundtrack that often recycles a few tracks across menus and gameplay, leading to repetitive listening experiences. While some appreciate the upbeat and catchy nature of the music, others criticize its lack of variety and the short looping duration, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, while the music is generally considered decent, it falls short of expectations due to its minimalism and repetitiveness.
- “Incredible design choice and music.”
- “Kinda fire soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack and colorful artstyle give me serotonin.”
- “No unique music; the OST has few tracks and they're recycled on almost every menu.”
- “There's basically only two songs you hear in gameplay right now.”
- “The game is horribly slow, a single match can go for upwards of an hour, and you're forced to sit through long and slow movement animations, not to mention the laughably short background music that loops every 30 seconds, making you go insane.”
humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
9%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny animations, quirky character designs, and amusing gameplay moments, especially when played with friends. Many reviews note the game's ability to generate laughter through its lighthearted approach and entertaining mechanics, making it a fun experience despite some criticisms. Overall, the humor adds a charming layer to the gameplay, enhancing the enjoyment for players.
- “One funny moment: the game snatched my money while I was checking out some cool limited-time items (and I was only level 2!).”
- “This is a cute and funny CRPG board game with an appealing aesthetic and interesting gameplay.”
- “The attack animations are funny and over the top.”
- “Not funny.”
- “The jokes fell flat and lacked originality.”
- “I expected more humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
74%
10%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels non-existent, especially due to the absence of a single-player mode. While the gameplay is enjoyable and offers generous rewards through missions, the overall narrative experience is considered bland and uninspired, making it less appealing for those seeking a compelling story. Players emphasize that if a rich narrative is a priority, this game may not meet their expectations.
- “I played this game for the plot, I swear.”
- “However, its story and atmosphere lack depth compared to genre staples.”
- “Couldn't even play a single game with this (since the game only has online matchmaking and not a single story mode).”
- “The reason why I said if you love the story, then this game is not for you.”
character development
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
14%
14%
Overall, character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning and creative designs, appealing animations, and fitting voice acting. Many players appreciate the effort put into the character aesthetics, which enhance the gameplay experience, particularly in cooperative modes. However, some critiques suggest that while the character designs are impressive, they may not be enough to sustain long-term interest in the game.
- “Ultimately, I could go on and on about why it's a crime Astral Party has received the negative reception it has--the character designs, the fun animations, the addicting co-op mode with power-ups changing up every run, the love the devs clearly put into it and the effort they go to to fix any problems that arise and make the game the best it can be with fun events and fairly frequent character releases--but I think this yap session has made 99% of readers scroll past already, so I'll leave you with this: take the negativity with a grain of salt, and just give the game a try for yourself.”
- “Character designs, sprites, and especially the hand-drawn art are beautiful.”
- “Amazing artworks (and pleasant sprites in-game) with exotic character design, fun board game, really have a lot of fun playing it especially with PvE...”
- “On the bright side, I do like the character designs, but that's not enough to maintain my interest.”
- “I really like the character designs and would be a lot more willing to get the skins for them if they weren't all just fan service!”
- “The character designs are cute, their voice actors fit well, smooth-clean consistent animations, typical gacha stores + pay for game currency, but gladly it's usually fair enough to grind enough to get premium item(s) from the store.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
50%
36%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while microtransactions primarily offer cosmetic items and extra currency, there are concerns about the presence of gacha mechanics that lock characters behind paywalls. Some users feel that the monetization approach feels like a cash grab, especially given the high costs associated with gacha rolls, despite the game being free-to-play. Overall, while the game does not lock essential gameplay behind paywalls, the monetization practices have raised eyebrows and led to dissatisfaction among players.
- “No game mechanics were locked entirely behind microtransactions.”
- “Astral Party is a free game that makes its income off of microtransactions in the form of battle passes and skins.”
- “The only thing microtransactions got you were cosmetics, skins, or extra currency to get the characters a little faster.”
- “Locking characters behind gacha, despite previously claiming microtransactions are cosmetic only.”
- “Let me start by saying I have no problem with the gacha mechanic itself, after all this is a free-to-play game, it must make money somehow, although I can't avoid thinking it's kind of a cash grab since the game itself is crowdfunded on top of that, especially since the prices are outrageous: almost 15 USD for 10 rolls.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, frequent freezes, and connection issues that significantly disrupt gameplay. Players have experienced problems ranging from the game failing to launch to random loading freezes and disconnections, leading to a frustrating overall experience. Many reviewers describe the game as "buggy beyond belief," indicating a lack of polish and reliability.
- “The game didn't even launch properly on my friend's side and required troubleshooting with unofficial help on the Discord.”
- “Ever since then, my loading freezes randomly between 20% and 80%, then it just stops and never finishes, sending us all back to the lobby after a few minutes.”
- “This game is buggy beyond belief; RNG is busted, connections and netcode are broken, and overall it ruins the experience.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience. While some enjoy grinding with friends, many express frustration with the lengthy processes required to obtain characters and rewards, particularly in the gacha system. Overall, the grind can detract from the gameplay, making it less appealing for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “Grinding in this game can feel like a second job, but the rewards make it worthwhile.”
- “Even if you're not focused on grinding for characters or items, the gameplay can quickly become a chore.”
- “But the way to get characters is rather tedious.”
- “All of this results in a mediocre game where matches get dragged out longer than they need to due to AFK players farming turn timeouts.”
- “Playing this game, even if you're not grinding for characters or items, quickly becomes a chore.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers good replay value through various boards and characters, but some users find it currently unplayable and lacking in content compared to its predecessor, which diminishes its overall replayability.
- “Good replay value with different boards and characters.”
- “There are playable cards which affect stat points, lay traps, or attack enemies at a range.”
- “In its current state, however, it is quite literally unplayable... how was it more playable before the official release?!”
- “With less content than the original game, I don't see this game having that much replay value compared to it.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, users have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while many note that significant performance issues have been addressed, there are still concerns regarding the user interface not being fully optimized.
- “I don't know why it's mixed; it looks like they fixed a lot of the performance errors.”
- “The game optimization has significantly improved the overall experience.”
- “The performance test results show a noticeable enhancement in gameplay.”
- “The UI is not well optimized.”
- “Performance tests reveal significant issues with optimization.”
- “Game optimization is lacking in several areas.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is noted to be less immersive and lacking in depth when compared to established titles in the genre.
- “However, its story and atmosphere lack depth compared to genre staples.”