Ex Astris

About

"Ex Astris" is a single-player Role Playing Game with an intriguing story and good game mechanics. The game is a real-time/turn-based hybrid 3D RPG, boasting amazing visuals and an immersive soundtrack. Immerse yourself in this epic adventure and discover a world full of excitement and challenges.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 450 reviews

story38 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and unique, allowing for chaining skills and parrying, which adds depth to the gameplay.
The graphics and art direction are impressive for a mobile game, providing a beautiful and immersive experience.
It's refreshing to have a premium game without microtransactions, offering a complete experience for a one-time purchase.

The story can be confusing and lacks polish, making it difficult for players to fully engage with the narrative.
There are performance issues, including lag spikes and crashes on certain devices, which can hinder the gameplay experience.
The game requires an online connection for login, which is frustrating for a single-player experience and can lead to accessibility issues.

story
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
9%
The story of the game is often described as confusing and overwhelming at the beginning, with many players noting issues with delivery, such as long text passages and audio glitches that hinder understanding. However, as players progress, they find the narrative becomes more engaging, with interesting characters and lore that enhance the experience, despite some feeling it lacks depth and polish. Overall, while the story has potential and is appreciated by some, it requires improvements in clarity and execution to fully captivate players.
- “With memorable characters and a well-crafted storyline, this game sets a new standard for narrative-driven gaming.”
- “The puzzles are thought-provoking and seamlessly integrated into the story, creating an immersive experience that captivates players from beginning to end.”
- “Ex Astris delivers an engaging gaming experience with its exceptionally creative storyline that captivates players from start to finish.”
- “The story is a confusing mess.”
- “There are some flaws in this game, like when the character speaks, sometimes the text appears so late and sometimes I miss the text completely, so I'm having a hard time understanding the story.”
- “The story falters; vast empty maps dominate chapter two, and glitches mar the experience.”
graphics
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
4%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and overall visual quality, especially for a mobile title. While some players noted that the graphics can appear rough or incomplete at lower settings, others highlighted the game's smooth performance on various devices, even at medium to high settings. Overall, the visuals are considered impressive, contributing to an immersive experience, though there are calls for further optimization and enhancements.
- “The graphics and art direction are especially impressive, and at max settings, the game runs very well on an S23.”
- “Maybe the best mobile game with top-notch graphics I've ever played to date. Didn't expect that mobile can achieve this level of graphics; love the unique style of the character and environment.”
- “Graphics are beautiful, story and world-building very interesting, characters likable, and gameplay is super fun.”
- “Game really needs a PC port since the game relies heavily on graphics that are not really appreciable when set to low resolution for most phones.”
- “The character designs and their graphics make me feel like I'm playing a beta test: graphics feel incomplete.”
- “After I played this game for more than a day, I realized when I changed the graphics option to the lowest because the framerate was too high, I felt tormented because the low to medium graphics scene looked very pixelated and rough.”
gameplay
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
30%
4%
The gameplay is generally praised for its innovative mechanics, particularly the turn-based combat that incorporates parrying and combo systems, which adds depth and engagement. Players appreciate the smooth performance across various devices, though some note a lack of polish in graphics and storytelling. Overall, the blend of exploration, character switching, and strategic elements creates a satisfying experience, despite some minor bugs and a need for further refinement.
- “The gameplay is very reminiscent of the Paper Mario series; the story pushes you along a linear path, but you have the flexibility to explore, find new stuff, and go back to previous areas.”
- “I love the fresh combat gameplay it offers, showcasing how parrying, burst-action, and quick time events could work in a turn-based RPG.”
- “The combination of turn-based gameplay and seamlessly integrated quick time events within battles adds an exciting layer of strategy and action.”
- “Gameplay: 3/10 the enemies became damage sponges.”
- “While the ambition to innovate is admirable, the core gameplay suffers.”
- “Gryphline experiments with new gameplay, a welcome move, but stumbles in execution.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
57%
13%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance even on low-end devices and appreciate the variety of performance options, there are notable issues with overheating, occasional bugs, and inconsistent graphics quality. Some players experienced performance problems that required lowering settings, and there are calls for further optimization, especially for high-end devices and better support for controllers. Despite these concerns, the game generally runs well and is enjoyable, though improvements are needed for a more stable experience.
- “The game runs smoothly on my potato phone, and most importantly, it doesn't overheat my phone at all unlike other big mobile games.”
- “Game has greatly-designed graphics, gameplay also runs smoothly even on a low-end device, and there's still a few bugs here and there, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “Runs smoothly on my phone with the medium graphics at 60 fps.”
- “Now the only downside is the performance and the graphics.”
- “An interesting and fun turn-based game that mostly has its problems with performance issues; I had to lower environment details to low or the whole game flickers like crazy.”
- “Poor optimization and audio problems.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and memorable, contributing positively to the overall experience. While some users noted issues with voiceovers and sound effects, the soundtrack and sound design were highlighted as standout features, enhancing the gameplay and world-building. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect of the game, despite some technical limitations.
- “Great music and sound effects, the voice-over is good.”
- “Amazing music as always, great character design and setting, and the combat is smooth and fun.”
- “Gameplay, music, and lore is amazing.”
- “During the fight, there is only music but no voice.”
- “There's music playing but that's all you get.”
- “The graphics is ok and the combat is pretty fun, the only problem I have is whenever I do a screen record it only records the music, not the voice and sound effects.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and gacha mechanics, offering a premium experience with a one-time purchase model. Players appreciate the offline playability and the quality of the RPG elements, contrasting it with the prevalent cash grab tactics in the mobile market. Overall, it is seen as a refreshing alternative to typical monetization strategies in mobile gaming.
- “One of the rare few mobile games with no microtransactions, while also being fun to play. The turn-based combat is simple to both play and understand, making it very enjoyable.”
- “Finally, we have a decent RPG that can be played offline and doesn't have those ridiculous in-app purchases.”
- “No gacha, no microtransactions, just a one-time purchase for the complete package of what it offers.”
- “Honestly speaking, you are unlikely to find another game like this on the mobile game market anytime soon, as they are all either cash grabs or gacha games.”
- “Hope to see more developers go this route of making 'premium' games instead of the typical live service monetization strategies.”
- “This game is great; the graphics, character models, Japanese dub, environment, and of course, it has no gacha or in-app purchases.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
29%
29%
Character development in the game is highlighted by impressive character design and graphics, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. However, some players feel that the story lacks engagement and continuity, and there is a desire for more playable characters to deepen the narrative. While the combat system is praised for its fun mechanics, it is noted that the character development could benefit from a more compelling storyline and additional features.
- “Great game, character design is fantastic.”
- “Amazing music as always, great character design and setting, and the combat is smooth and fun.”
- “The character designs and their graphics make me feel like I'm playing a beta test: pros: -fun and interesting battle mechanics -good sound design and music -mostly voice-over cons: -graphics feel incomplete -story doesn't start in an engaging way -can choose Japanese voiceovers, but cut scenes will still be Chinese -while the battle system is good, it lacks useful features.”
- “Character designs are all so pretty, although I wish they'd add more continuation to the story and more playable characters.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
The game's stability is mixed, with some players experiencing significant issues such as game freezes during specific enemy encounters and crashes upon starting a new game. However, many users report that the game runs well on certain devices, and the developers have been responsive in addressing bugs and glitches. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, the game's performance can vary widely depending on the device.
- “Runs great on Samsung A25.”
- “Great game, lovely graphics. Looks and runs great on my Fold 5; the UI is easy to understand.”
- “I have a problem with a certain enemy on the path to get Hyacinth's box; this enemy freezes my game when it does a charged laser attack, and I can't do anything about it.”
- “There are a few bugs, namely a crash that just freezes.”
- “Soon as I hit new game, it just freezes.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Players express a desire for enhanced replayability, suggesting the addition of post-game exploration, boss fight replays, and more playable characters to extend the game's lifespan. Many feel the story is too short and would benefit from additional content and character options to keep players engaged. Overall, there is a strong call for updates that would enrich the gameplay experience and encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “Astra-do, or that Othello-like game, is fun to play; please make it replayable anytime.”
- “I would love to be able to play and roam around even after the ending, as well as making some boss fights replayable in one way or another.”
- “I finished the story and it's kind of short. I recommend making it a longer story to attract more players and also adding more playable characters so that people who play this game enjoy it more.”
- “Looking forward to more playable characters, especially Astero, more stories, and new scenery in the next update.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its captivating graphics and immersive sound design, which effectively draw players in. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the overall ambiance, enhancing their enjoyment of the engaging combat system.
- “I really love the game; I love the atmosphere of it and, of course, the combat. Such a good combat system and very engaging! I'm hoping for DLCs because I really like the game. Oh yeah, I'm hoping for more of this kind of game from Hypergryph; I really love it.”
- “Awesome graphics, sound design, and the atmosphere just sucks you in.”
- “I really love the game, I love the atmosphere of it and of course the combat, such a good combat system and very engaging.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a compelling story with interesting characters that evoke a range of emotions, though some players feel that side characters lack resolution. The beautiful sceneries and addictive gameplay enhance the overall experience, culminating in an emotionally impactful ending. However, there are suggestions for improvements in gameplay mechanics and additional content.
- “The ending got me emotional.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the characters are funny and emotionally engaging, though some feel that additional comedic relief could enhance certain characters. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's enjoyable narrative and character dynamics.
- “The story is good, the characters are interesting: funny, emotional, and beautiful.”
- “Overall, a nice ride thanks to Hypergryph!”