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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Mar 12, 2024
    100
    This rpg is so exceptionally paced and designed that its poor storytelling doesn’t play a factor.
  2. Mar 5, 2024
    90
    Ex Astris is a premium mobile RPG with a one-of-a-kind mix of real-time and turn-based combat. The lack of controller support can be a bummer, and the complicated combat mechanics take some getting used to. But if you're tired of your typical gacha game, this compelling single-player title can be a complete steal.
  3. Mar 4, 2024
    90
    Ex Astris is a truly impressive premium mobile RPG that really breaks the mold. Nostalgic yet fresh, this brilliant little gem combines a stunning world, deep lore, lovable characters, and an intricate turn-based-meets-real-time combat system, making for a truly striking experience that is well worth the entry fee.
  4. Mar 29, 2024
    85
    Ex Astris delivers a captivating storyline that draws you into its world of adventure and mystery. It stands out as a premium mobile game that doesn't rely on microtransactions or additional purchases to enjoy the full experience!
  5. Feb 29, 2024
    85
    The playtime is relatively short, and the story is perplexing with Hypergryph-style terms and an ambiguous narrative. However, the combat design that breaks away traditional turn-based RPG frame makes the game exceptional enough to overlook the issues with the narrative.
  6. Ex Astris is a very solid start for Nous Wave Studio and worth picking up for anyone willing to sink their teeth into a deep combat system on the go or wanting to experience a mobile JRPG without the gacha looming in the background.
  7. Mar 3, 2024
    70
    Normally, games in a state like this leave me middled more than anything, but Nous Wave Studio’s first attempt at a premium, stand-alone JRPG in a gacha-saturated market, while a bold move, was a fruitful one. While the characters definitely need more seasoning and flavor, I especially would like to see the worldbuilding done a bit more elegantly than just dropping hot loads of info shovelfuls at a time. Yet, for all the problems I had with the worldbuilding and characters, the combat and general gameplay can carry Ex Astris alone. The visuals are stunning for a mobile game, the mechanics and systems baked in are so much fun, and the overall aesthetic designs of the world of Allindo are vibrant and unique. While off to a slightly rough start, I feel confident in saying that Nous Wave Studio’s first release has a lot going for it that makes it worth experiencing for fans of the anime RPG genre.

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