In the midst of many new mobile games being released as free-to-play // powered by microtransactions, it is always nice when we see a game which looks high calibre for its price point, released as a single-purchase title without attempting to get you to spend real money down the line. Gryphline has recently initiated their worldwide release of Ex Astris on iOS and Android platforms, available through the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. The game is priced at $9.99 USD, $13.99 CAD, £8.99, and €9.99 (or local equivalent).
In Ex Astris, players step into the shoes of an investigator exploring the world of Allindo, a life-bearing planet in a tidally locked orbit where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. Players will take on the role of Yan and join Vi³, investigators tasked with unravelling the secrets of the long lost Allindish civilization and to reveal the truth behind the Astramorphs that inhabit this alien planet.
Players can create teams of up to 3 characters for different character and skill combinations. In addition to selecting the best character to deal with the combat situation at every turn, players can also tap a special button on the right side of the screen to switch between the character’s Wave or Particle states. Each of these states come with special combinations of attack skills that allows the character to lift or shatter enemies.
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Players can create teams of up to 3 characters for different character and skill combinations. In addition to selecting the best character to deal with the combat situation at every turn, players can also tap a special button on the right side of the screen to switch between the character’s Wave or Particle states. Each of these states come with special combinations of attack skills that allows the character to lift or shatter enemies. Players can also use Obscuran Maneuvers to parry or dodge enemy attacks. The right skill combinations also grant the characters extra action points to execute longer combos. If an enemy is knocked down by character skills, the player can perform skills with downed strike effects to extend the knocked down status of that enemy and recover more action points for the team. Performing 3 consecutive downed strikes or aerial strikes on the same enemy target will maximize the damage dealt to that enemy within a short period of time, allowing players to defeat enemies quickly. Battles become enjoyable challenges as players are free to experiment with different skill combinations and tactical options.
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To mark the launch, Gryphline is hosting a crossover event titled “When the Land Meets the Stars” in collaboration with Arknights, running until 12 March 2024 at 5:59 a.m. (PST). This special event promises surprises and exclusive in-game cosmetics. Participants can visit the official event page to link their Gryphline account and unlock access to special attire including the Loose Uniform and Light Uniform for Ex Astris investigators, as well as furniture rewards Doll of Polar Day and Doll of Pitchest Black for Arknights Doctors.
