Azusa RP Online

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Azusa RP Online is a multiplayer open world role playing game with fantasy, economy and anime themes. It was developed by Inutaishos and was released on January 30, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Azusa Online is an open world roleplay driven game, focused in developing the world and story of your character while interacting with other players. Compete in tournaments around the world to earn rights to wear the legendary Olympian armors and help defy gods; Athena, Hades, Zeus and Poseidon.

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gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Deep, immersive roleplaying experience with extensive character development and player-driven storytelling.
Detailed world-building and engaging persistent online environment, with active and helpful community members and staff.
Unique roleplaying mechanics and features inspired by Saint Seiya, offering broad player freedom and different paths.

Very low player population on some servers, causing difficulties in finding others to interact and play with.
Technical issues including account creation problems, login failures, locked resolutions, and occasional bugs.
Toxic community behavior and problematic moderation contribute to an unwelcoming environment for new players.

gameplay
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The gameplay of Azusa Online receives mixed feedback: while some praise its unique mechanics, class and race options, and roleplaying strength, others criticize its poor implementation and lack of engaging solo play. It is noted as unconventional and reliant on player interaction rather than traditional MMORPG elements, with mechanics that can both enhance and frustrate the experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as functional but polarizing, complementing roleplaying more than solo RPG enjoyment.
- “In terms of gameplay and storytelling, Azusa Online shines with its potential.”
- “The general gameplay, however, is excellent—just understand that this is not your traditional MMORPG with quest arrows and hand holding.”
- “When it comes to techniques in the game, they are also awesome, as well as the mechanics of hunger, vigor, and stat nutrition.”
- “Really, the intricacies of the gameplay here are wholly irrelevant given just how lazy and terrible the implementation is.”
- “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 singleplayer RPGs I have on my account, and without the people part of the equation it's not something I see myself sinking time into so it's been refunded.”
- “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.”
story
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The story in Azusa Online is highly praised for its unique, player-driven narrative and strong role-playing elements, allowing users to craft personalized and evolving stories influenced by Greek mythology. While not a traditional MMORPG with guided quests, its immersive storytelling and interactive choices offer a fresh experience for fans willing to invest time and engage deeply. Some find the pacing and development unconventional, but the game's originality and creative freedom stand out as key strengths.
- “It provides a platform where players can craft their own narratives, indulging in character building and immersive storytelling.”
- “This is a game for those who love role playing, those who love to develop their own story and be surprised; no generation will be the same.”
- “Without spoiling anything, literally had an admin take the form of something and propelled the storyline forward, giving me a choice to make to see how my character would handle it.”
- “I didn't really like how my story was developing so when my first guy hit 60 I killed him off to start again.”
- “It's a bit jank and takes some getting used to, but as a fan of RP once I got into some 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 a try.”
- “The general gameplay however is excellent just understand that this is not your traditional 'MMORPG' with quest arrows and hand holding.”
graphics
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The graphics of Azusa Online are distinctly retro 2D pixel art, reflecting its connection to Saint Seiya but lacking modern visual polish and customization options. While some users appreciate the nostalgic style as fitting the game, others criticize the outdated graphics and fixed resolution that limit visual and control flexibility. Overall, the graphics appeal mainly to fans of classic pixel art rather than those expecting contemporary visuals.
- “Since I bought this game and had my first experience after 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 out of question, because they are really well made for such game style.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customized to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “The developers apparently don't know how to make video games, so this features 2D retro pixel art instead of contemporary video game graphics (this was dumped on Steam in 2019, so there's no excuse).”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, and can't be changed or customised to improve the visuals or the control experience.”
- “It's worth noting that Azusa Online's connection to Saint Seiya in terms of canon details and artwork is unmistakable.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game is significant and time-consuming, requiring substantial daily play to reach top-tier status. While roleplay points can encourage powergaming, the best progression involves interactive roleplaying, though grinding remains necessary when others aren't available. Overall, grinding is a core aspect that may deter those unwilling to invest ample time.
- “Grinding for roleplay points promotes powergaming; I've seen characters who were calm and passive throw themselves into violent frenzy just to gain points.”
- “Compared to the grinding aspect of the game, roleplay points are a small issue; unless you have two-thirds of your day free, you'll never be a top-tier player.”
- “The best way to progress is through roleplay with others, but the game still requires grinding if other players aren't around when you log in.”