Ex Astris 12+

Game looks good but current controller limitations are holding it back at this point, which is confusing because it was released as a premium game. Mobile gaming has progressed and without controller support, games are limited. Too many games are released to really give this a solid go. The thought of a premium, turned based rpg that is premium is so attractive and exciting, unfortunately without controller support in the day and age limits gameplay for hardcore mobile gamers. Graphics are great and am hopeful for future support down the road.

So far, this is an excellent RPG for mobile. There is no gacha or microtransactions in it at all (though I do hope to see more “episodes” either sold or added in the future).

Combat is simple but fun. Reminds me a bit of a mix between Honkai: Star Rail, Atelier Ryza, and the Persona series—with its own spins on the real-time/turn-based system. Visuals and world building are both excellent. It’s a very pretty game (I can’t stop taking screenshots). Story and lore are interesting and capturing my attention, and the delivery of it (item descriptions, enemy compendium, etc.) reminds me of many classic RPGs. Finally, the character designs look great too.

I certainly recommend giving this game a chance! While I do play and love gachas too, I think it’s also entirely worth showing support for the premium model, especially for one this high-quality and well-made.

Ex Astris is an outstanding RPG priced at just ten dollars it is worth the cost. Its turn-based combat system is uniquely engaging, allowing players to string together multiple skills for a satisfying combo while also providing intense moments of dodging and parrying enemies. The game boasts a compelling story with excellent world-building, further enhanced by some of the best graphics I have seen in a mobile game.

However, Ex Astris isn't without its flaws. Upon completing the game, I noticed several issues with the story. Firstly, some translations were poorly executed, leading to confusion about the intended message. Secondly, a lack of explanation for many terminologies posed a significant hurdle in understanding the story, particularly at the beginning when numerous unfamiliar terms were introduced without clarification.

Despite these shortcomings, Ex Astris has the potential for improvement. Implementing a glossary to explain unfamiliar terms used in the story could address this issue effectively.

PROS:

Great world-building
Compelling story
Engaging combat system
Outstanding graphics
CONS:

Story issues
Translation problems