Astria

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Astria is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Rémi Adriano and was released on November 15, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Enter the doomed world of Astria, a land destroyed by Cataclysm where all living things are dying. Play as Gwen, an Astrian willing to make his last move before everything ends.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a unique atmosphere with clever puzzle mechanics that encourage creative thinking and problem-solving.
The level design is well-crafted, with each level introducing new mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging and challenging.
As a free game developed by a single person, it impressively offers a substantial amount of content and a satisfying experience.

Some puzzles can be overly complex and tedious, leading to frustration for players who may not enjoy lengthy problem-solving sequences.
Technical issues such as motion blur and occasional crashes detract from the overall experience.
The lack of clear explanations for puzzle mechanics can leave players feeling lost and hinder the flow of gameplay.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag; while it features a variety of unique and engaging mechanics that challenge players to think outside the box, some users found the controls clunky and the puzzle instructions lacking clarity. The game offers around 5-6 hours of playtime with innovative puzzles that evolve throughout the levels, though technical issues and language barriers detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the creativity and depth of the gameplay, highlighting its potential for rewarding problem-solving.
- “Every other level out of the 14 available offers a new game-changing game mechanic, from firing orbs to alter the world, to a grappling beam, to a shield to deflect lasers into receptacles, to a building mode to place elements around the stages.”
- “The different mechanics are unique and fun to play, and the puzzles were challenging enough for the short game that it was.”
- “This game requires you to constantly think outside of the box to solve puzzles, especially in the later floors with a ton of neat mechanics, which makes it challenging but super rewarding as you progress.”
- “It feels kinda clunky and the puzzle mechanics are not explained, just thrown at you to figure out. The game crashed on me quite a few times.”
- “This game has its own mechanics, and the headache is real.”
- “Short amount of gameplay; hopefully, they add more floors, islands/maps, etc.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as decent, with some players noting it could benefit from further development. While the narrative includes intriguing elements such as a mystery surrounding the main character's past and themes of rebirth, the execution varies, with some criticism directed at the voice acting. Overall, the storyline is engaging enough to motivate players to continue, especially given its unique puzzle mechanics.
- “Very solid story free game, the audio isn't in English but there are subtitles, puzzle solving, and a mystery about the main character's past and how she ended up where she did, not to mention some really cool mechanics in no other game I've seen for puzzle solving.”
- “The storyline is great.”
- “The story is interesting and well thought out; you also learn about two races and a cycle of rebirth, which makes you want to continue to progress as well!”
- “However, the puzzles were decent and if you died, you immediately respawned still with all of your progress made, and the story was passable, so overall it was just okay.”
- “The background story feels a bit bare; it could be fleshed out a bit more.”
- “Very solid story for a free game; the audio isn't in English but there are subtitles. There is puzzle solving and a mystery regarding the main character's past and how she ended up where she did, not to mention some really cool mechanics not seen in other games for puzzle solving.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently described as calm, relaxing, and fitting well with the overall atmosphere, enhancing the experience of the puzzle platformer. While some players wished for additional tracks, the existing background music contributes to a peaceful and enjoyable gameplay environment. Overall, it complements the game's mechanics and level design effectively.
- “Astria is a puzzle platformer with decent graphics and relaxing background music.”
- “The music, which is calm and relaxing, fits perfectly with this type of game.”
- “The music in the game is chill, and the environment looks really nice and mellow, giving you a peaceful feeling as you stretch your brain to the limits trying to progress.”
- “The music in the game is chill and the environment looks really nice and mellow as well, which gives you a peaceful feeling as you want to destroy your computer while stretching your brain to the limits trying to progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally described as decent to great, with well-designed visuals that enhance immersion, though they may not reach the high standards set by more prominent titles like Portal. Users appreciate the aesthetic quality, especially considering the game's status as a free solo-developed project, which places greater emphasis on gameplay. Overall, while the graphics are commendable, they are noted to have some limitations due to budget constraints.
- “The graphics are great and well designed; they totally immersed me into the game.”
- “Gives a Portal vibe, just not as amazing graphics when compared to Portal, but there's an obvious budget difference here.”
- “The graphics and story are decent, but the voice acting is the weakness. However, it's a free solo-dev game, so the focus is always on the gameplay.”
- “Astria is a puzzle platformer with decent graphics and relaxing background music.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in relation to puzzles and other repetitive tasks.
- “I found the grinding to be incredibly repetitive and boring.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “Grinding for resources became a chore rather than a fun challenge.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Astria is noted for its uniqueness, complementing the game's brilliant puzzle mechanics and contributing to its overall humble charm.
- “Astria is a humble game with brilliant puzzle mechanics and a unique atmosphere.”