Astral Terra
- November 10, 2015
- Tethys Interactive LLC
Get on SteamAstral 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept that blends open world fantasy RPG elements with traditional survival mechanics, showing potential for future development.
- The terraforming feature is enjoyable and allows for creative building, which many players find fun and engaging.
- The developers are reportedly active in the community and responsive to feedback, indicating a commitment to improving the game over time.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues, making it largely unplayable for many users.
- There has been a lack of communication and updates from the developers, leading to concerns that the game may be abandoned.
- The controls and user interface are clunky and unintuitive, causing frustration for players trying to navigate and interact with the game.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a notable learning curve, with some users finding it fun and promising for future updates, while others criticize the mechanics as unfinished and choppy. Although the core gameplay and graphics are appreciated, many players express a desire for smoother controls and more content, indicating that the game feels more like a work in progress than a polished product. Overall, while there is potential, the current state of gameplay leaves much to be desired.
“There's some fun gameplay to be had and it will only get better.”
“The gameplay is where it's all at, and I can tell you that as an internal tester.”
“It might be a bit rough around the edges at the moment, but the core gameplay is there.”
“The building mechanics, as well as the rest of the game's controls, have a learning curve to them.”
“Game mechanics are messed up.”
“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.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with some users appreciating the effort put into creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing environment, while others criticize the visuals as unpolished and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Although the game lacks the quality of AAA productions, it offers a charming, Minecraft-like aesthetic that some players find appealing. Overall, the graphics are decent for an indie title, but they may not meet everyone's expectations.
“It's cheap, has some nice graphics, and with the devs constantly working on it, you can expect more content to arrive!”
“The graphics look very good and the artwork as well.”
“The graphics are really nice.”
“The graphics are unpolished; they don't look 'awesome' in the screenshots/videos, but somehow they look worse in-game.”
“This game starts out with some very fine graphics, though that may be where all of the good things end.”
“It doesn't take very long to get turned off by poorly done controls and stale visuals.”
- stability7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting persistent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, even after several years since its release. While some players acknowledge the fun content and potential of the game, they also highlight issues like jerky movement, crashes, and softlocks, leading to frustration and requests for refunds. Overall, the game remains in an unstable state, particularly given its alpha status.
“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, 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.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 content 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.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been praised for its soothing and charming soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience, particularly in the context of its unique RPG and voxelated building dynamics. However, there is at least one user who found the music unappealing enough to turn it off, indicating a divide in opinions on this aspect.
“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.”
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with users describing it as slow, confusing, and poorly designed, suggesting that significant improvements are needed before it can be fully enjoyed.
“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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be horrific and tedious, often feeling it serves no meaningful purpose and detracts from the overall experience.
“It's horrific, tedious, and stupid, for no apparent reason.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful reward.”
“I spent hours grinding, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for more extensive character development options, indicating that the current offerings may be limited and could benefit from greater depth and variety.
“I appreciate the depth of character development in this game; it really allows players to connect with their characters on a personal level.”
“The character arcs are incredibly well-written, making each character feel unique and relatable as they evolve throughout the story.”
“I love how the choices I make impact the character's growth, adding a layer of immersion that keeps me engaged.”
“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.”
