Nathan Hennessy
WellPlayedEnthusiasm Descending
Published 10/4/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 9/30/2021
Astria Ascending
As one of the Fated Eight, explore the world of Orcanon where twelve ancient beasts dwell, and fight against your destiny to save the world in this hand-drawn, turn-based JRPG.
- Developer
- Artisan Studios
- Publisher
- Dear Villagers
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65
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Critic avg
65
27 scored reviews
Total coverage
27
All coverage currently scored
Score range
40–90
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Signal shape
Polarized
Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 65 across 27 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
Score distribution
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27 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 4%
80–894 reviews · 15%
70–799 reviews · 33%
Below 7013 reviews · 48%
Showing 11-20 of 27 matching critic reviews. 27 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 3.
Cosmin Vasile
SoftpediaSoftpedia Astria Ascending Review
Published 10/3/2021
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70
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Read originalIGN Astria Ascending Review
Published 10/2/2021
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPedro Cooray
Checkpoint GamingAstria Ascending Review – Skin deep
Published 10/1/2021
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60
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantAstria Ascending Review: A Throwback To The Dark Age Of JRPGs
Published 9/30/2021
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Score
40
-25 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Astria Ascending Review
Published 9/30/2021
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64
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalQuinton O'Connor
RPG SiteAstria Ascending Review | RPG Site
Published 9/28/2021
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Score
50
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Bohn
Hardcore GamerReview: Astria Ascending
Published 9/28/2021
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70
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJenny Jones
Push SquareReview: Astria Ascending (PS5) - Beautiful 2D RPG Falls Flat
Published 9/28/2021
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50
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Rodriguez
PC InvasionAstria Ascending review — Ascending to new heights
Published 9/27/2021
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Score
80
+15 vs critic avg
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