Why people love this game? How long until it gets fun?

[Luk]

I've tried this game for about 2 hours, but I couldn't see the charm past the jank.
Where my expectations should've been?

[Minneyar]

"How long until it gets fun?" is never a useful question because that is purely subjective. Plenty of people think that it's fun immediately. If you want to know why people love it, you should read the reviews.

But for what it's worth, this is a game that gets much better as it goes along. Keep in mind that it was developed by one person over 15 years, and the first five chapters of the game were released individually before the rest of the game was finished and it was then released as a complete package. It starts off very slow and simple and I don't think it really starts to show its complexity until Chapter 2; if you finish Chapter 2 and aren't enjoying it, the it's definitely not for you, but keep in mind that it will continue to get more complex over the course of the game.

[Illuminia]

It may also vary based on your playstyle. Game heavily plays to either:
A) 1h weapon + shield, to block or perfect block majority of attacks
B) Dodge /everything/ so you can use a 2-handed big/slow weapon

I do agree, the very early gameplay with just basic moveset is a bit boring.
When Spells get added into the mix is when the combat starts getting more interesting. (Can't remember when that is unlocked).

You continue to get new abilities as you unlock more skills from leveling equipment, so you can occasionally add new melee attacks into the mix (shield bash, a rising surface-to-air strike, a downwards air-to-ground slam; and later skills to enhance those a bit more if you want).


If you unlocked Spells, and didn't find them interesting; and don't enjoy leveling all the different weapons/armors to unlock more skills or crystals - then it might not be the game for you.

[Nyu]

what a bad baitthread.
store page has reviews.

[Rei]

Considering Astlibra is only available on Steam and Switch you either:

Bought it on Switch, and then played it for 2 meager hours only to come crying into the Steam discussions to tell everyone how you can't bother to play a game with a Story that has to develop.

or

Bought it on Steam (unlikely considering it's not in your recently played games) only to refund it (as you don't own it currently), and then proceed to do the same as above, coming in to bicker how you can't deal with RPGs.

Do something better with your time in both cases. You're only 127.8 hours away from 1k hours on Dota 2 for example.

[Zeforas]

Originally posted by Rei:

Considering Astlibra is only available on Steam and Switch you either:

Bought it on Switch, and then played it for 2 meager hours only to come crying into the Steam discussions to tell everyone how you can't bother to play a game with a Story that has to develop.

or

Bought it on Steam (unlikely considering it's not in your recently played games) only to refund it (as you don't own it currently), and then proceed to do the same as above, coming in to bicker how you can't deal with RPGs.

Do something better with your time in both cases. You're only 127.8 hours away from 1k hours on Dota 2 for example.

Or, he pirated the game.

Which is not any better.

[xHans]

Project zomboid, table top simulator, counter strike, dots 2, pubg

You're as normie as it gets when it comes to playing video games. You aren't going to find this game good. I think you'll enjoy something like fortnite tho.

[Moonlight]

Originally posted by Yui:

I've tried this game for about 2 hours, but I couldn't see the charm past the jank.
Where my expectations should've been?

It gets fun the moment you start the game from beginning to end

[gatsu86]

There is content for days.. Only two hours of gameplay is too little to judge this game. Since you asked for and received a refund it's clear that it wasn't the right one for you.

[Setec Astronomy]

The game is crazy long is one of the main things to realize, and the bosses can be difficult.
But, overall, one thing I'd give away to you that you may not realize, is that if you stick with the 80+ hours it took me to beat this game, then you will find that you're basically a DBZ character by the end of it. And, it took work, and reflexes, and there were interesting characters along the way. And, that... is satisfying.

[Shiansu]

I would rather say that you have to play about 8 hours before the story really start (when you are sent to the "end of time"(well, for the first time your reach it^^...)). For sure it's quiet long but this game is just awsome so that clearly worth it

[ruphus]

Or there's an in game demo. A little bit of spoiling kinda helps with expectation and motivation, but to each of their own.

[level3]

The gameplay is fun from start to finish. You can demo the game and see if you like the gameplay.

Now the story got interesting from ch3-4 or something. It was quite ♥♥♥♥ the first 2-3ch, but then it got better and better and better until mind was totally blown. Even with all the positive reviews, i think this game is underrated af.

[Tim]

There's a mode in the demo that lets you preview the game with a bunch of spells and different equipment items. If that isn't fun for you, the game won't be fun for you.

[Flo Automata]

Starting with the demo was the best thing for me. After the demo, the game starts very slow, but i could even then not stop playing. This game is absolute awesome.

[Blowfeld]

Found the first hour quite dull, then it started growing on me. After 2 to 3 hours it got interesting, as I got more weapons and skills to use. But I would say, the beginning is the worst part of the game. Which is a shame, as it will keep a lot of people from playing it when they expect instant action and constant dopamine.