Keepers of Astraela

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Keepers of Astraela is a single player action game. It was developed by Wrenna Stone and was released on September 25, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Warning: This game contains white screens and screens shakes that may make it unsuitable for people with photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitive conditions. Player discretion is advised. Eva has a world inside her head: the land of Astraela, where Darkness and Corrupted beasts threaten eternal doom. Vivid dreams have given her four books as an up-and-coming author, but when undead f…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and well-crafted story with meaningful choices that significantly impact the plot, enhancing replayability.
The art and music are beautifully designed, creating an immersive atmosphere that complements the narrative.
Characters are well-developed, and the game successfully combines elements of dark fantasy with humor and romance, making it enjoyable for a wide audience.

Some players found the art style inconsistent, noting a change midway that detracted from the overall visual experience.
The writing can be clunky and lacks depth, with some characters feeling underdeveloped and the pacing sometimes dragging.
There is a lack of guides for players who struggle with the multiple-choice aspects, which can lead to frustration when trying to achieve good endings.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and well-developed, with meaningful character interactions and impactful choices that enhance replayability. While some players found the initial pacing slow or the narrative lacking depth, many appreciated the unique premise of a fantasy writer navigating her own creations, complemented by high-quality art and immersive dialogue. Overall, the narrative evolves into a captivating experience with intriguing plot twists, making it a standout in the visual novel genre.
- “The story starts out to be a very simple and calm setting, introducing a couple of characters that you will spend lots of time with throughout the story.”
- “The characters are well-developed, and your choices have a meaningful impact on the story.”
- “It is a story about a writer that has had intense dreams about the lands that she writes about, but soon finds herself living in a new reality; one that has now somehow become a mixture of her normal world and the places she has only imagined before.”
- “Not sure how far along in the story I got before realizing that I don't enjoy it even a little bit and should probably just leave it be, but I was about 4 hours in.”
- “I can't comment on a plot as a whole since I didn't finish it, but what I did read wasn't especially captivating.”
- “Overall this results in a story that doesn't feel organic, and moves along solely because the author has the power to shove characters around and make them say their lines.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, providing a peaceful backdrop during exposition and becoming exciting during key moments. It complements the stunning visuals and immersive storytelling, creating an enchanting atmosphere that players find enjoyable even when not actively playing. Overall, the music is considered a significant and harmonious element of the game's appeal.
- “The art is pretty, the characters are attractive, and the music is very peaceful during the parts where there is a lot of exposition but gets exciting during the big moments.”
- “I believe that everything put into this game works together so well, from the writing to the artwork, even the music.”
- “The enchanting atmosphere features stunning visuals that immerse you in a vibrant world, while the music and ambient noise perfectly set the mood for every scene.”
- “The music is very peaceful during the parts where there is a lot of exposition but gets exciting during the big moments.”
- “I notice myself leaving the music on in the background even when I'm not playing because I enjoy it so much.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their stunning visuals and enchanting atmosphere, which effectively immerse players in a vibrant world. While some users express a preference for a more unique art style over the polished look, the overall character design and expressive animations contribute positively to the storytelling experience.
- “The enchanting atmosphere features stunning visuals that immerse you in a vibrant world, while the music and ambient noise perfectly set the mood for every scene.”
- “The artwork and character design is great and I like the changes in their expressions as you play; it helps the story feel more real.”
- “I believe that everything put into this game works together so well, from the writing to the artwork, even the music.”
- “It's not a huge problem per se, but I'd gladly take a less polished but more unique art style over this uncanny apotheosis of Snapchat filters any day of the week.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight that the game offers significant replayability, with many noting that its features encourage multiple playthroughs, which is a valuable trait often lacking in similar titles. This aspect has led to extended gameplay time for users, enhancing their overall experience.
- “I think that this feature alone adds a lot of replay value to this game, which is important and not seen a lot in these types of games.”
- “It adds a lot of replayability, so I've put a decent amount of time into it (I'm also a slow reader, lol).”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by stunning visuals that create an immersive and vibrant world, complemented by music and ambient sounds that enhance the mood of each scene.
- “The enchanting atmosphere features stunning visuals that immerse you in a vibrant world, while the music and ambient noise perfectly set the mood for every scene.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with detailed environments that draw you in and a soundtrack that enhances every moment.”
- “Every location feels alive, with a rich atmosphere that combines breathtaking graphics and a hauntingly beautiful score.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the character development for its impressive artwork and design, highlighting how the evolving expressions of characters enhance the storytelling and create a more immersive experience.
- “The artwork and character design is great, and I like the changes in their expressions as you play; it helps the story feel more real.”

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Keepers of Astraela is a action game.

Keepers of Astraela is available on PC and Windows.

Keepers of Astraela was released on September 25, 2024.

Keepers of Astraela was developed by Wrenna Stone.

Keepers of Astraela has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

Keepers of Astraela is a single player game.

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