Astral Terra

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Astral Terra is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Tethys Interactive LLC and was released on November 10, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Astral Terra is a sandbox-style, massively multiplayer online role-playing game with a focus on player freedom and creativity. Players can explore a vast, procedurally generated world, gather resources, craft items, build structures, and engage in combat. The game offers a variety of character customization options, skill-based progression, and a player-driven economy. PvE and PvP content are both available, providing a range of challenges and experiences.

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gameplay7 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

The game has a unique terraforming mechanic that allows players to shape the environment creatively.
The graphics are visually appealing, providing a vibrant and immersive world to explore.
The developers are active in the community, regularly updating the game and responding to player feedback.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication since 2020, making it unplayable.
Many players report severe bugs, crashes, and issues with game mechanics that hinder gameplay.
The game lacks substantial content and features, feeling more like a tech demo than a finished product.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Astral Terra features a unique terraforming mechanic that sets it apart from other sandbox titles, offering players the ability to modify their environment creatively. However, the game suffers from a steep learning curve, clunky controls, and unfinished mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. While there is potential for enjoyable gameplay and future improvements, many players find the current state to be rough and lacking in polish.
- “The gameplay is where it's all at, and I can tell you that as an internal tester, you will be quite pleased to see what is coming in the future in regards to the gameplay aspects!”
- “Astral Terra has a lot of potential; the art is beautiful, and the terraforming mechanic truly makes this game unique.”
- “This mechanic makes building and terrain editing quick and rewarding. In the first 30 minutes of gameplay, I was able to dig myself a cave, add multiple rooms, and change the wall pattern, making a nice little shelter to call home.”
- “The building mechanics, as well as the rest of the game's controls, have a learning curve to them.”
- “It seems more like the creator of this game decided to let the players have a go at the actual game engine/creation mechanics, instead of actually finishing the game and all of its mechanics.”
- “This makes the gameplay choppy and irritating, even with the settings at the lowest they can be.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the impressive visuals and aesthetic appeal, particularly in comparison to other sandbox titles. While some users noted that the graphics can appear unpolished or less impressive in-game than in promotional materials, others highlighted the game's beautiful environments and advanced graphical capabilities for a more powerful PC. Overall, the graphics are considered decent to good, with potential for further improvement as the game develops.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and the world is entirely editable with the terraforming/terrain editing tools.”
- “It's gorgeous, and I could spend hours exploring the world and admiring just how aesthetically pleasing everything is.”
- “The rocks, trees, plants, and animals that populate the landscape are impressive graphically.”
- “The graphics are unpolished; they don't look 'awesome' in the screenshots/videos, but somehow they look worse in-game.”
- “You’ll just be annoyed with the graphics and constant stutters.”
- “It doesn't take very long to get turned off by poorly done controls and stale visuals.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its soothing quality and charm, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking variety. Many users noted that the limited soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, with some expressing a desire for additional tracks and improved sound effects. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the music, its repetitiveness and lack of diversity have left many players wanting more.
- “Personally, I found this open world game charming: the soundtrack has the most soothing songs I've heard in a game in quite a while; the dynamics are unique by mixing RPG aspects with voxelated building tools.”
- “It is true, however, that there are some positive and promising things about the game, like being able to select different characters, playing online, the music (or song, because every time I started playing I could only hear the same one) and especially the way the devs are updating their game regularly, being true to their supporters.”
- “The music is good.”
- “I turned off the music because it probably sucks, just like the rest of the game, so I don't know if there is music.”
- “The music is rather bland and the game lacks some sound effects.”
- “Repetitive music makes me go crazy; add some more.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players overwhelmingly find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often describing it as horrific and unfun. The slow movement speed exacerbates the issue, making exploration feel laborious, while resource gathering requires awkward mouse placements that detract from the overall experience. Despite the potential for creativity in crafting and building, many feel that the grinding mechanics hinder enjoyment rather than enhance it.
- “It's horrific, tedious, and stupid, for no apparent reason.”
- “The gathering of resources is tedious as it requires you to place the mouse cursor in the right spot (often needing you to move around) on the resource you're trying to gather, then picking up the elements you've extracted from the ground, also requiring awkward mouse cursor placements.”
- “My experience was far from positive; in fact, the words I would use to describe it would be: frustrating, tedious, disappointing, and deceiving.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, even after several years since its initial release. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and fun content, many express frustration over its incomplete state and the likelihood of ongoing problems, leading to requests for refunds. Overall, the game is viewed as being in an early access phase, with stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “You will find that it has quite a bit of fun content, and is mostly bug-free!”
- “I bought it 2-3 years ago and it was just so buggy I couldn't play it. I thought I'd try again a couple of years later, and to be honest, it's still buggy!”
- “Super buggy, it's not worth the price, and I don't think the developers will ever finish it after watching the forums, etc., so I have requested a refund.”
- “I swear, you could see the potential, but the controls were broken and the game itself was prone to crashes, freezes, soft locks, and other bad stuff.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is noted for its potential, with several character classes each featuring unique backstories and lore, enhancing the RPG elements. However, players express frustration over the lack of engaging objectives or quests, which diminishes long-term enjoyment, especially given the game's current alpha state and unresolved bugs. Overall, while the concept is promising, it requires further development to maintain player interest.
- “The RPG elements and quests add depth to the gameplay.”
- “Several classes to choose from, each with their own backstory and lore.”
- “Great concept; you are able to explore the game world and do as you please, whether to destroy or create.”
- “I know this game is at the alpha stage, but there has to be some objective or quest to keep me entertained or even wanting to keep playing, as wandering around terraforming can only keep me going for so long.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many users noting that it requires a powerful computer to run effectively. Critics highlight that both texture quality and overall performance need significant improvement, suggesting that players may want to wait for future updates to enhance optimization.
- “You need a pretty fast computer for this one; optimizations will come in time, of course.”
- “On a more critical note, the quality of the textures and optimization leaves a bit to be desired for improvement.”
- “So I'll change my comment to: wait for better optimization.”
- “Slow, confusing, and poorly designed - they need optimization, as does the rest of the game.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as exploitative, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to infrequent updates and a lack of meaningful gameplay improvements since its release. Players express frustration over the developers' apparent neglect, suggesting that the game is being milked for profit rather than actively supported.
- “But updates are few and far between, so most likely a cash grab.”
- “I refrained from personal opinions like 'cash grab' of a dying visually impressive voxel engine with twitchy controls and no gameplay, but after reinstalling the game one month later, nothing changed. One year from release, according to their own disclaimer, the devs went on vacation because, well, we don't shoot software like we shoot horses; we milk it till the cow is empty.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for more extensive character development options, indicating that the current offerings may be limited or unsatisfactory.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly shape their heroes' personalities and skills.”
- “I love how the game offers a variety of choices that impact character growth, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “The progression system is well-designed, providing meaningful upgrades that reflect the character's journey and choices.”
- “I would like to see more character development options.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth.”
- “There are not enough meaningful choices that impact character growth.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game’s excellent and huge replay value, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for players to enjoy multiple playthroughs.
- “Excellent replay value.”
- “Huge replay value.”