Status ElectronicJourneys Jan 11, 2022
I'm having fun so far, but performance issues in a game with an 8-bit aesthetic? Come on, devs. The Switch is weak but not that weak.
Astalon: Tears of the Earth (2021)
Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
3.92 from 48 ratings
388 members have it in their collection · 3 playing now · 236 backlogged · 39 wish listed
How long? Main story 12h · with extras 13h · 100% 18h (from 4 logged playthroughs)
Details
- Developers
- LABS Works
- Publishers
- DANGEN Entertainment
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Platform, Puzzle
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Event
- Kinda Funny Games Showcase E3 2019
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Jun 02, 2021 (Europe) Nintendo Switch
- Jun 03, 2021 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Rating distribution
5 stars
15
4 stars
20
3 stars
8
2 stars
4
1 star
1
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status jademonkey Nov 30, 2021
I was going to write a review of Astalon, but I'm seriously having trouble putting together coherent thoughts right now. Instead, I'll just say that it is a super fun NES-era inspired metroidvania that's definitely worth giving a shot. With a little more polish and late-game balance (too easy with upgrades), it probably would have made my favorites shelf. As …
Read moreI was going to write a review of Astalon, but I'm seriously having trouble putting together coherent thoughts right now. Instead, I'll just say that it is a super fun NES-era inspired metroidvania that's definitely worth giving a shot. With a little more polish and late-game balance (too easy with upgrades), it probably would have made my favorites shelf. As it stands, it's a solid 4/5 for me and one of the best gaming experiences I've had this year.
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Status zachbrownies Apr 3, 2019
Super excited for this! New game from the creator of "Castle in the Darkness"