Azure Saga: Pathfinder

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Azure Saga: Pathfinder is a single player role playing game. It was developed by MassHive Media and was released on March 13, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Azure Saga: Pathfinder" is a science fiction RPG that follows the journey of young scientist Synth on a quest to save his dying world. The game features turn-based combat, puzzle-solving, and exploration of various planets. With its rich story and vibrant graphics, players will be immersed in this epic adventure to restore life to the deserted planet of Escos.

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story24 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

Charming visuals and a beautiful art style that enhances the overall experience.
Engaging story with likeable characters and a variety of combat mechanics, including unique combo attacks.
Decent exploration elements with a good balance of challenge and nostalgia for classic JRPG fans.

Lack of mouse support and barebones options lead to awkward controls and frustrating navigation.
Random encounters can be tedious, and the combat system lacks depth, making battles feel sluggish.
Technical issues such as bugs, poor inventory management, and a clunky crafting system detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
65%
4%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and reminiscent of classic JRPGs, while others criticize it for being predictable and poorly written. Many noted that the characters lack depth and the plot often feels contrived, with awkward dialogue and inconsistent translations detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciated the blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements, suggesting that while the story may not be groundbreaking, it can still provide entertainment for fans of the genre.
- “The story is actually pretty cool... it's a mix of sci-fi and medieval fantasy... like almost a Phantasy Star kind of setting?”
- “Just finished the game, it's a great game with a great story, the skills are cool and the enemies are diverse and challenging.”
- “The story keeps players attached to the game, yet does not bombard us with 'wall of texts'; it is also not confusing nor enigmatic.”
- “The story is barely there and the characters range from 'meh' to actively unlikable.”
- “However, the story falls flat and jumps between very reasonable English translations and periods wherein you're certain that all of your base are belong to them.”
- “Weak, contrived plot (even by JRPG standards).”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
61%
15%
The gameplay is primarily characterized as a traditional turn-based RPG system, with some unique mechanics like unity attacks and a fury system, but many players find it to be overly simplistic and generic. While some appreciate the straightforward combat and exploration elements, others criticize the crafting system and certain mechanics that slow down gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable moments and significant flaws, making it a mixed experience for players.
- “I loved the gameplay, I loved the challenge, I loved the story.”
- “The gameplay follows the classic JRPG model, with a global map where all discovered locations are displayed, locations divided in sections (squares, in this case), containing items, chests, secrets, fishing spots, and quest-giving NPCs.”
- “One of the unique mechanics consists of the unity attacks, special moves that can be discovered by attacking in the same turn with a precise order of character skills.”
- “One thing that I couldn't get behind gameplay-wise, however, was the crafting system.”
- “Starts out with a unique setting but quickly becomes very vanilla; combined with the tedious and boring gameplay, it simply makes the game not worth it.”
- “The gameplay is the most basic kind of turn-based RPG combat - all your characters take turns hitting, then all the enemies take turns hitting, and it just goes like that.”
graphics
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
The graphics of the game receive generally positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful artwork, charming visuals, and high-quality design reminiscent of classic RPGs. While some critiques mention a simplistic art style and a lack of resolution settings, the overall consensus highlights the game's stunning graphics and well-executed character designs as standout features. Additionally, the smoothness of the graphics has been noted, though some feel it strays too far from traditional pixel art aesthetics.
- “The graphics are amazing for 2D graphics; so far I haven't experienced a single bug either.”
- “Graphically, the game looks great and runs well.”
- “Great gameplay, beautiful soundtrack, and awesome artwork!”
- “The combat graphics are odd and mobile gamey.”
- “Simplistic map design, terrible reliance on unnecessary backtracking, and a low budget fanservice art style.”
- “Oh, I suppose there's a bit of originality on display - literally, since the only thing that really makes you go 'huh, you don't see that very often...' is the graphics.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
22%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as beautiful and worthy of purchase, while others find it generic and uninspiring. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its complementarity to the game's graphics, but many agree it lacks distinctiveness.
- “Great music, great graphics, and I love the unite attack system.”
- “The soundtrack and sound effects are really good too.”
- “The music is actually pretty great and I'd probably buy the soundtrack if they offered it for purchase on Steam.”
- “Repetitive, uninspiring combat and some of the most generic music I've heard in any game.”
- “The music was definitely a thing that existed, but I wouldn't be able to describe it to you.”
- “Average soundtracks and effects, without particular praise.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that while the game begins with a unique setting, it quickly falls into a repetitive and tedious grind, particularly in later dungeons that suffer from poor design and excessive backtracking. However, some players appreciate the balanced difficulty and view grinding as a manageable aspect of the challenge, especially for a low-priced JRPG. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a mixed bag, with potential frustration for those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
- “Starts out with a unique setting but quickly becomes very vanilla; combined with the tedious and boring gameplay, it simply makes the game not worth it.”
- “I'm pretty sure later in the game, players will change a lot of equipment, and it can be tedious to reattach the jewels.”
- “Later dungeons are poorly designed (too big, tedious backtracking, feels empty).”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is often praised for its immersive and engaging setting, which effectively enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the environment, contributing to a captivating and believable world. The combination of visuals, sound design, and narrative elements creates a compelling ambiance that draws players in.
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere is flat and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, resulting in a disjointed experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent glitches such as scenery disappearing and controls becoming unresponsive after battles, leading to numerous forced closures. While some issues are minor, the overall consensus is that the game is not recommended in its current state due to these persistent problems.
- “There's also plenty of glitches - small stuff, mostly, like half the scenery blinking in and out of existence, but there are supposedly also far nastier issues around, according to what I've seen on the board.”
- “However, I cannot recommend it in its current state due to the sheer number of times I've had to force close the game due to glitches (most commonly, the controls becoming disabled post-battle).”
- “Buggy.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Character development in the game is noted to be somewhat shallow, with limited player control; however, it is still considered interesting and is complemented by great artwork and character design, making it a worthwhile experience despite its shortcomings.
- “Even so, I still recommend this game because it has interesting character development and also decent boss fights.”
- “What little control we have over character development is quite shallow.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has limited replayability due to the absence of a new game plus mode and difficulty options, resulting in minimal incentive for players to revisit it after completing the initial playthrough.
- “No New Game +, no difficulty options; the replay value is minimal.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have significant optimization issues, leading to poor performance and stability concerns.
- “The game feels rather poorly optimized.”
- “Performance and stability issues are prevalent.”

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Azure Saga: Pathfinder is a role playing game.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Azure Saga: Pathfinder.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder was released on March 13, 2018.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder was developed by MassHive Media.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Azure Saga: Pathfinder is a single player game.

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