Azusa RP Online
- January 30, 2019
- Inutaishos
Get on Steam"Azusa RP Online" is a roleplay-driven game where players can develop and grow their characters in a rich, interactive world. Your actions shape the story, and your characters will age and pass away, allowing you to play as their descendants. Other players can become villains, adding unpredictability and the possibility of significant change to the game's world. Guardians, with enough power, can protect or destroy the world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging roleplaying experience, allowing players to create their own stories and interact meaningfully with others.
- The community is generally helpful and friendly, with many players willing to assist newcomers and engage in enjoyable roleplay.
- The game features a variety of customization options and regular updates from the developers, enhancing the overall experience.
- The player base is often low, especially on the English server, leading to a lack of interaction and engagement during gameplay.
- There are significant issues with community management and toxic behavior, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game has a steep learning curve and can be frustrating for new players due to poorly implemented mechanics and a lack of guidance.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as unconventional and not aligned with traditional MMORPGs, focusing more on roleplaying than on typical mechanics. While some players appreciate the unique approach and community aspects, others find the mechanics poorly implemented and frustrating, leading to a lack of enjoyment in solo play. Overall, the game offers a mixed experience, with some players valuing its niche appeal while others feel it falls short in terms of engaging gameplay.
“The general gameplay, however, is excellent; just understand that this is not your traditional MMORPG with quest arrows and hand-holding.”
“You'll probably see me playing more in-game because despite the enormous downsides of the game, I do love a majority of the player base and many of the game mechanics.”
“My first character was a fighter, which I picked to learn the mechanics of the game.”
“I'm a sucker for niche indies, so I wasn't expecting AAA gameplay here, but this game was not fun to play on its own compared to any number of single-player RPGs I have on my account. Without the people part of the equation, it's not something I see myself sinking time into, so it's been refunded.”
“This game is not your usual RPG. Here, the gameplay might seem poor or simple, but the truth is that it just gets the job done and has to be complemented by roleplaying, which is the strength of this game.”
“Coming from someone who's liked BYOND games, this game has such poorly implemented mechanics, and they only exist to deter roleplay and frustrate the players.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is highly customizable, allowing players to create their own narratives, particularly appealing to fans of the Saint Seiya franchise. While some players found the initial story development unsatisfactory, the unique gameplay encourages interaction and personal storytelling, with elements like a pantheon of gods and dynamic choices that can significantly impact the narrative. Overall, the experience is described as enjoyable for those willing to engage with its unconventional structure.
“But also in this game you create your own story as the game is very unique in its own style, and if you know Saint Seiya, you have to be proud to live in this generation, as many people don't understand how good this game is once you know how to play it.”
“Azusa has a pantheon of gods straight from the Greek pantheon, though with an original story for them.”
“I didn't really like how my story was developing, so when my first character hit level 60, I killed him off to start again.”
“It's a bit janky and takes some getting used to, but as a fan of role-playing, once I got into it, I found the game enjoyable. There are a lot of things people can do to interact and shape the story, so if you are willing to tolerate the $20 cost, I think it is worth giving it a try.”
“Without spoiling anything, I literally had an admin take the form of something and propel the storyline forward, giving me a choice to make to see how my character would handle it.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring significant time investment to achieve top-tier status, which can detract from the overall experience. While roleplaying with others is the most effective way to progress, the need to grind when other players are unavailable can lead to forced and unnatural character behaviors, undermining the roleplay experience.
“Though honestly, roleplay points are a small issue compared to how grindy this game is. Unless you have 2/3rds of your day free, you'll never get to be a top-tier player.”
“Grinding for roleplay points is powergaming and even encourages it. I've seen characters who were calm and passive throw themselves into a violent frenzy to involve themselves in an event and get roleplay points.”
“The best way to progress is to roleplay with other people, but there is still a grinding aspect in case others aren't around when you're on to roleplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's graphics as exceptionally well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to its long-term appeal. The visual quality is highlighted as a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
“Since I bought this game and had my first experience for some weeks, I can tell it was worth it and I don't think of stopping this for a long time. The system and graphics are outstanding, as they are really well made for this game style.”
