Astral Wield

Enticing world and visual style can’t save this game from broken combat, unreasonably punishing design, and mechanics it isn’t built to support. The story follows a group of animals who have grown tired of human interference and decide to fight back. The idea for this rebellion originates from the king of the animal kingdom. However, not all animals support the war, most notably Felix, a cat and the story’s main hero. Sent by a mage, Felix is tasked with preventing the conflict and saving both the animal and human realms from destruction. Felix is well-prepared for his mission. His basic claw attack offers decent range, allowing him to strike enemies without getting too close. It also hits all targets in its path, making it useful for handling multiple foes at once. In addition, there's a dodge move, which is usable every few seconds, and quickly becomes essential because it’s faster than walking. There's also a block mechanic, but it’s pointless. It only works when timed perfectly with an enemy attack, yet most enemies either strike too quickly or lack visual cues, making it nearly impossible to use reliably. Missing the timing results in taking damage, so it’s generally bette…