Astlibra Revision
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| Astlibra Revision | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | KEIZO |
| Publisher(s) | WhisperGames |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, Windows |
| Release | 13 October 2022 (Windows) 16 November 2023 (Switch)[1] |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing video game |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Astlibra Revision is a 2D RPG side-scrolling video game released on Nintendo Switch in November 2023, created by a solo Japanese video game developer KEIZO but with an initial release via free demo in February 2021 and via Steam on 13 October 2022.[2] Its creator said that it took 16 years to develop.[3] According to Nintendo Life, KEIZO was a "humble Japanese salaryman" who "started work on Astlibra because he felt there weren’t enough 2D action RPG games that filled the niche he most enjoyed".[1]
A DLC expansion, titled Astlibra Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, was released on 13 February 2024 for Windows. A standalone version was released for Nintendo Switch on 17 October 2024.[4]
Plot
[edit]Astlibra Revision follows an unnamed protagonist fleeing from a horde of demons attacking his hometown. After running away, he finds himself trapped in one of the vast uninhabited Frontier lands of the world, with the raven Karon as his only companion. The protagonist then embarks in an eight-year journey with Karon to find his hometown and his childhood friend Anulis. As part of their journey, the duo finds the Libra scales, an artifact said to be able to change the past, and finally reach civilization.[5]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 79/100 |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Nintendo Life |   |
| RPGFan | 90/100 |
The game had mixed, but generally positive reviews. Game Rant called the story "unique and captivating".[6] Superpixel described the beginning of the game as "quite mundane," but "after a few weeks of in-game time, a rich worldview and comprehensive plot full of thoughtful twists slowly unfolds. Through Castlevania-style combat, players can complete the main quest and explore the dungeon."[3]
RPGFan described it as a "mixed bag" but called the gameplay "superb" and said that the game does a "fantastic job of endearing you to the main character’s companions".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Vogel, Mitch (23 November 2023). "Review: ASTLIBRA Revision (Switch) - Flawed, but One of 2023's Most Intriguing Action RPGS". Nintendo Life.
- ^ Romano, Sal (3 October 2022). "Side-scrolling action RPG ASTLIBRA Revision for PC launches October 13". Gematsu. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ a b Li, Weilin. "Astlibra: One Man Spent 14 Years Creating a JRPG Masterpiece". Superpixel.
- ^ Romano, Sal (October 3, 2024). "ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist for Switch launches October 17". Gematsu. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ Bueno, Daniel (29 December 2023). "Review: Astlibra Revision is Full of Highs and Lows". Siliconera.
- ^ Ferdinand, Pam K (15 November 2023). "Action RPG with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Reviews is Coming to Nintendo Switch". Game Rant.
- ^ Love, Ben (22 November 2023). "ASTLIBRA Revision Review". RPGFan.