ASTLIBRA Revision Reviews

This is first game which made me wish that steam had "neutral" recommendation. I will recommend this game if you want mindless yet satifying grind I will NEVER RECOMMEND this game for story... Plot was nice, writing was sadly bad. *beware of spoilers* [spoiler] chapter 1 and 2 - got me hooked, was really interesting where plot goes chapter 3 - was okayish, with cheap plot moving twitst chapter 4 - there i had question "Why this chapter exists" and realised how bad is writing in this game. If you have idea to abandon game after this chapter - do it, writing won't be better. chapter 5 - at this point game generate plot holes on plot holes, but hey completely out of place "horny writing" is still there! chapter 6 - at this point whole emotional part is completely dimished by how often mc using his powers + generic evil antagonist with most generic reasons chapter 7 - is just twists for sake of twists, but who cares... mc will fix it like he did in other chapters. chapter 8 - infodump simulator but fun grind zones final chapter - not so final, because another twist!!1!!, true ending is in postgame! [/spoiler] Probably first game which deceived expectation by having crazy praising story steam reviews.

Some jank, some frustrating design choices, some very puberty inspired designs, but I did end up going for 100% completion in about 75h. So if you can ignore some minor grievances, I do recommend this game.

AstLibra is truly something special. I originally found out about this game from a youtube channel called Kougaon, and as I watched the first bits I got really interested in the game, to the point of putting down the $25 as I finished the non spoiler bits on video. The story is great with a lot of twists and turns, the combat and movement, while odd at first, feels really smooth and intuitive once you get used to it. The characters are lovable, and there's a good boy doggo! All I can really complain about is the odd anime tropes that are just thrown in there every now and then, IE pervy men character and some oddly fetishy sounding sentences, though I may just be reading too far into it. I highly recommend going in spoiler free, as this game's story gets nuts REAL quick and can become a real mind-fuck.

I thought this was a really great experience and I would recommend the game. While the writing may seem a bit amateur at times I think the overall story was very good and it is fun to theorize what is going to happen as you're playing. The characters that are introduced are all engaging, but I felt some of them fell a bit off as the story progressed while other characters definitely stood out much more. The combat is action 2d sidescroller combat, while basic in its design I think the fun of it really shines in all of the progression systems available to the player as it really feels like you get stronger throughout each chapter as more becomes available to you. I really enjoyed my time with this game as I played it through on impossible. It was very challenging at times, but things didn't really ever feel unfair. I will note that for the dlc it is very much more gameplay oriented over story, so if you really did like the combat and gameplay loop of the main game then the dlc is worth looking into.

One of my favorite games. World progress, game play, character development, music and story are all tops notch.

Incredible damn game. There are some things that some people may call bullshit, there is grinding and a few secrets that are kinda fucked but god damn the game is just really fucking good. The story is wild and during the entirety of my playthrough I was theorizing and speculating about what was happening while the game was keeping me on my toes, introducing new possibilities as the story questions itself about what is happening, keeping me guessing and coming up with new ideas (the grinding giving me plenty of time to do so which... might be intentional?), which is also further complicated with some gameplay being diegetic to the story and how some things are presented. The DLC is also really good, I don't think it's as strong as the base game but it has a pretty cool story and some very interesting setup for the future. As much as I tend to really dislike grinding... this game just feels good to play and I desperately want more from this dev in the future.

TL;DR: This game was made by one person, filled with love and dedication. It’s the best of its kind. The story is WILD and fun. This game is now one of my all-time favorites. Either it will "click" with you, and you'll have an amazing time, or it won’t. Give it a try. ... ASTLIBRA Revision was a WILD experience for me. I didn’t expect it to hook me like a drug at first, especially after seeing gameplay videos. But after playing it a little, that "ugliness" in its visuals became charming. The music—so uncanny and unfitting in normal circumstances—somehow fits the overall experience perfectly. And yes, this game has some absolute banger tracks. The action combat is dumb fun, delivering dopamine with every hit. Bosses fall into two categories: "Cool boss fight with a big hype buildup before the battle." or "What is this bullshit?" The power progression system is extremely rewarding—fun, rich, and makes grinding enjoyable. Click points here, adjust stats there, experiment with different weapons to unlock additional skills. LIBRA, a power system I’ve never seen before, adds a unique micromanagement element that makes the game even more special. The story is just... controversial—full of mysteries and mixed emotions. Some cringe moments, some emotional moments, some thought-provoking ones. It constantly shifts between bad writing and good writing. But one thing I can say for sure: this story is WILD and fun. So much happens, and you keep asking yourself, "When will this game end?" You think it’s over, then—BAM!—a plot twist happens, and the game keeps going... and going... and going. What I disliked about this game: The damn puzzle sections. They can literally make you stuck, feel frustrated, and out of place. Designed in the least intuitive way possible. Grinding for 100% completion. While I enjoyed the challenge and leveling up gear, farming some items and hearts took me hours. Difficulty spikes. Some parts hit hard, forcing you to grind. P.S.: I played a pirated version of this game, but after completing it, I decided that it deserved my money more than some boring AAA games.

I have probably never in my life found a game via the most random connections and ended up absolutely loving it to the point it's probably my favourite game of all time without a doubt. From the insane story to the over the top gameplay to the weird ost everything just clicked. I genuinely cannot recommend it enough and I do not regret a single millisecond spent playing this masterpiece and I wish I worked on my writing or something just so I can do this game any sort of justice with my review. Just play it.

The story isn't the best and the English translation needs some work The battle system is fantastic, and the music for this game is incredible. Try it you will enjoy if u like RPG <(˶ᵔᵕᵔ˶)>

Astlibra is a wild ride. The plot is a lot of fun, even if it doesn't have the greatest writing (and there are some juvenile pervy moments, but they aren't egregiously bad). The gameplay (coming off of playing through on impossible) was very enjoyable. Most attacks can oneshot you (on impossible) for a lot of the game, but you're given the tools to deal with it. There are some small clarity issues with a few enemies and bosses, but I felt it was all fair. The progression/rpg systems were fun, you're constantly finding & crafting new weapons/armor/shields that all can be leveled up for rewards. And there's room for build crafting between the different weapon types, spells, and skills you can equip. Astlibra also does something I wish more games did in that there's nothing permanently missable, aside from some small scenes. The music is also all pretty good for being a royalty free soundtrack, the tracks suit what's going on pretty well. I wish there was a proper release for it, there's more than a few tracks i'd like to add to my playlist. Great game, highly recommend.