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Astria Ascending

Explore a vast world on the brink of chaos in a mature, emotional JRPG. Experience an epic story with rewarding, turn-based combat and expansive customization rendered in glorious 4K hand-drawn visuals.

Sep 30, 2021

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Strategy
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Class-Based
Fantasy

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Mixed, but somewhat negative experiences are more prevalent. The distinctive art style and potential of the turn-based combat were praised, but the story, exploration convenience, repetitive progression, and technical polish significantly reduced purchase satisfaction. · 47/100

366 total reviews · 53% positive

Best for It suits players who enjoy distinctive 2D art and classic turn-based JRPGs and can tolerate researching combat builds and developing characters. Conversely, it is difficult to recommend to players who prioritize story-driven immersion, convenient exploration, fast combat pacing, and low repetition. It is particularly better suited to players buying at a discount or those with extensive JRPG experience.

Strengths

Distinctive and beautiful hand-drawn art style and character and race designs
Strategic potential from exploiting weaknesses, configuring jobs and skills, and customizing characters in turn-based combat
Challenging hunting requests and arena content with commensurate rewards

Weaknesses

Weak story and character individuality, dull dialogue, and a major loss of engagement in the latter half
Unhelpful map and quest routes, with no town minimap, clear directions, or fast travel
Excessive grinding and backtracking, repetitive battles, and repetitive late-game content

Sound100
Value60
Graphics50
Content43
Story42
Gameplay41

This AI-generated analysis is provided for reference only and does not represent the official views of WAME. It may differ from the original reviews or contain inaccurate information. Analyzed Oct 3, 2026

Game Schedule

ReleaseSep 30, 2021PC·Nintendo·PlayStation · GLOBALAdd

Game Description

More from us About the Game Explore the vast and beautiful world of Orcanon Visit five different cities populated by unique creatures and solve more than 20 dangerous dungeons. With over 50 hours of game-play and a range of fun mini-games - including shoot ‘em ups, an original fantasy-themed card game and challenging environmental puzzles. A grand tale of fate and sacrifice Immerse yourself in a fascinating narrative rife with betrayal, sacrifice and terrors. A story based around adult characters, Astria Ascending offers a more mature experience and extensive dialog. A rewarding turn-based combat system Fight over 200 different monsters in captivating, turn-based combat. Collect and summon legendary beasts into the fight and build up your power to wield legendary Cosmo Breaks. Meet an unforgettable cast of characters Pick from eight customizable characters spanning a range of fantastical races and skills, and assemble a heroic team that must sacrifice everything to save the world. With 20 classes to choose from and an array of unique skills to command, their fates are doomed, but the world is not. A hand-drawn adventure crafted with skill and passion From a team featuring developers from Final Fantasy, Nier Automata and Bravely Default, Astria Ascending includes full voice acting in Japanese and English, a traditionally animated, fully hand-drawn 2D world and a dynamic weather system.

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