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"Astral Party is a free-to-play, online multiplayer board game with up to 4 players, where players roll dice to move along the board and encounter 15 different panel effects. The game features over 10 cute anime girls with unique skills, and offers in-app purchases for skins and dress-ups. Join the limited-time collab with NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD and meet your favorite internet angel OMGkawaiiAngel in Astral Party."

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76%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,530 reviews
gameplay84 positive mentions
monetization10 negative mentions

  • gameplay
    302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable, especially when played with friends, drawing comparisons to classic party games like Mario Party and 100% Orange Juice. However, criticisms include a slow pace, confusing mechanics, and a reliance on gacha systems that some feel detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers unique character abilities and fun random events, issues such as poor UI design and translation errors have been noted, suggesting that further refinement is needed for a more polished experience.

    • “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.”
    • “I really love this game: fun gameplay and some cool characters, overall a great time with friends.”
    • “But the gameplay is below my expectations and 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
    158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising its vibrant and cute art style, appealing character designs, and engaging animations that enhance the overall aesthetic experience. However, some users noted technical issues, such as high graphics card usage and a lack of advanced graphic settings, which detracted from their enjoyment. Overall, while the visuals are often described as stunning and colorful, there are concerns about performance and the depth of the graphical experience.

    • “Like attending an intergalactic rave, Astral Party dazzles with vivid visuals.”
    • “The game has a beautiful art style and nice voice acting too.”
    • “Drawing parallels to classic party games, Astral Party excels with vibrant graphics and engaging mechanics.”
    • “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 being really just boring to play.”
  • music
    84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a limited soundtrack that often recycles a few tracks across different menus and gameplay, leading to repetitive listening experiences. While some users appreciate the quality of the music, describing it as "banging" and enjoyable, others criticize the lack of variety and the short looping nature of the tracks, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music is seen as a highlight by some, it is hampered by its repetitiveness and limited selection.

    • “Incredible design choice and music.”
    • “Kinda fire soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack and colorful artstyle give me serotonin.”
    • “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.”
    • “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
    68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny animations, quirky characters, and amusing gameplay moments, especially when played with friends. Many reviews note the game's ability to generate laughter through its lighthearted aesthetic and entertaining mechanics, making it a fun experience despite some frustrations. Overall, the humor is described as cute, engaging, and a significant draw 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.”
    • “It fights the party game vibe with upbeat colors, high energy, and hilarious animations.”
    • “Not funny”
    • “Not funny”
  • story
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, those seeking a compelling narrative will likely be disappointed, as the focus is primarily on multiplayer and gacha mechanics rather than storytelling. Overall, the game is fun for casual play with friends, but it does not cater to players looking for a rich story experience.

    • “I played this game for the plot, I swear.”
    • “You can play with bots like a normal game, but if you're into story, this game isn't for you.”
    • “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
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning designs, appealing aesthetics, and smooth animations, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. Many players appreciate the creativity and heartfulness behind the character designs, although some express concerns about the reliance on fan service. Despite mixed feelings about other game aspects, the character design consistently stands out as a highlight, enhancing the overall enjoyment of 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
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the reliance on microtransactions, particularly for gacha mechanics that lock characters behind paywalls despite claims of cosmetic-only purchases. While some appreciate the availability of cosmetics and battle passes, others feel the pricing is excessive and perceive the overall approach as a cash grab, especially given the game's crowdfunding background. Overall, the monetization model raises concerns about fairness and transparency in gameplay.

    • “The only thing microtransactions got you were cosmetics, skins, or extra currency to get the characters a little faster.”
    • “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.”
    • “It also has a misleading statement regarding 'this is a free-to-play game, with in-app purchases like skins and dress-ups that do not affect the gameplay balance.'”
    • “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. However, 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 for 10 rolls.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with frequent bugs causing crashes, freezes, and disconnections that significantly hinder gameplay. Players report problems such as the game failing to launch, long matchmaking times, and persistent loading issues, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Many reviewers express disappointment in the game's stability, describing it as "buggy beyond belief" and detrimental to enjoyment.

    • “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
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often describing it as a chore that detracts from the overall experience. While some enjoy the game more with friends, the grind for characters and rewards, especially in the gacha system, can feel excessive and frustrating, particularly for those playing for free. Overall, the grinding can lead to prolonged gameplay sessions that may not be enjoyable for all players.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers good replay value through various boards and characters, but many users express frustration with its current state, deeming it nearly unplayable and noting a lack of content compared to previous iterations. This has led to concerns about its long-term 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.”
    • “+ good replay value with different boards and characters”
    • “With less content than OJ, I don't see this game having that much replay value compared to OJ.”
    • “In its current state, however, it is quite literally unplayable... how was it more playable before the official release?!”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players have noted improvements in performance errors, suggesting that many optimization issues have been addressed. However, some users still find the user interface lacking in optimization, indicating that while progress has been made, there is room for further enhancement.

    • “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 shows that the game runs much smoother now.”
    • “The UI is not well optimized.”
    • “Performance testing reveals significant issues.”
    • “Game optimization needs considerable improvement.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is noted to be lacking in depth when compared to established genre standards, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “However, its story and atmosphere lack depth compared to genre staples.”

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