Platforms
- PCMay 30, 20247.1playscore6.310 Critics7.395 Players
- PlayStation 5May 30, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.8131 Players
- Xbox Series X|SMay 30, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4May 30, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.9112 Players
- Xbox OneMay 30, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 30, 2024NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
19 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Overall, Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a fun hack-n-slash action game, at least for a little while. The story and the world aren’t strong enough to keep your attention, but the battles are fun in the beginning. Soon enough, you’ll feel you’ve seen all the game offers before you’ve completed the main story.
Rachel Poli · Aug 27, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - There’s a good experience buried beneath all the issues in Astor: Blade of the Monolith, I think. There’s no reason why some reworking of the combat, reordering certain elements to speed up the pacing, and putting some duct tape over the narrator’s mouth wouldn’t do wonders, but in its current state these flaws are simply too glaring.
GC Staff · Aug 01, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith has a certain charm and fun element to it, but the game’s simplistic combat and repetitive foes take away from the overall excitement. I would like there to be more reasons to use powers against foes, but the variety of enemies is not big enough to support this. Although it provides enjoyable moments, vibrant visuals, and an intriguing setting, it falls short of being truly remarkable or memorable, yet there is a game that can be enjoyed even if it does not leave a lasting impression.
Dominic Sheard · Jun 26, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a great introduction to the Soulslike mechanics that dominate ARPGs right now. I can see it appealing to younger or novice gamers. It’s family-friendly, colorful, and pretty satisfying to play. More hardcore action fans will probably find it too familiar and not quite as polished as their favorites. Overall, Astor: Blade of the Monolith brings together a collection of tried-and-true mechanics in a pretty satisfying way.
Mark Steighner · Jun 11, 2024 Reviewed on PCRead full review - I came into Astor: Blade of the Monolith with all the hope and promise simply because it was NOT a souls game. I still love it for that, but as much as I enjoyed the bright and colorful vistas, the vivid and detailed graphics and the cute characters; I just can’t get past the clunky feeling of the combat. Late game weapons and abilities make things feel better but never perfect. Despite the combat and the forgettable story, I did have some fun in Astor: Blade of the Monolith at the end of the day; the cuteness of the characters won the day.
Terrence Johnson · Jun 07, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a game that has some great art direction, but needed some more time spent figuring out what its core tenets were beyond the well realised world.
AJ Small · Jun 05, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith is a project that clearly has potential, and it shows that it was developed with dedication, but it feels like more attention was invested in how the game looks rather than how it plays. The combat system and the game mechanics feel a tad archaic and too repetitive. By no means is the game a bad one, but it cannot be called remarkable. It offers fun moments, stylish visuals and an interesting story, but the repetitive gameplay makes it best played in limited doses.
Cosmin Vasile · Jun 05, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith is well worth a play. It isn’t often I finish a game and then go straight back into New Game +, but this is one that will tempt you. There are annoyances, but the action and the story are both good enough to ensure this is a recommendation. Give Astor: Blade of the Monolith a try – it really is enjoyable.
Paul Renshaw · May 30, 2024 Reviewed on Series X|SRead full review - Astor: Blade of the Monolith offers an enjoyable action RPG experience with charming visuals and character design. However, with weak combat and a lack of things to see and do in the overworld, it’s an experience that will soon be forgotten.
Adrian Burrows · May 30, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review - A few issues aside, Astor: Blade of the Monolith may be lacking in some areas, but the fast-paced combat does a good job of keeping the game entertaining.
Mike Crewe · May 30, 2024 Reviewed on PS5Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Explore the vibrant planet of Gliese, once inhabited by an ancient race, and now home to their sentient creations – the Diokek. After the ancients’ disappearance, the Diokek lived in peace until malevolent creatures, the Hiltsik, started wreaking havoc among their settlements. With threats of a more sinister force at play, Astor – a young Diokek warrior, must journey across Gliese to solve the mysterious disappearance of his creators thousands of years ago, believing that they may have left behind the key to their salvation.
Learn new attacks, abilities and combos, unlock magical powers, and collect legendary weapons as you crush hordes of enemies. Find your way towards the Monolith, an ancient structure holding immense power, and confront the source of the planet’s haunting evil. Will you join Astor on his journey to become the planet's savior?
Developer: C2 Game Studios