$16.99 (−15%)Astra Bestiary Raise Beasts, Forge a Legacy
Hatch, train and ride over 150 creatures through a perilous open world, one generation at a time.
Is Astra Bestiary worth it?
Astra Bestiary is worth it if…
- you want the raising part of a creature collector to actually matter
- you like battles where reading the enemy matters more than grinding levels
- you miss the classic PSX-era monster-raising games
- you enjoy seeing who a creature will become when its growth is in your hands
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Raising shapes everything
Every Beast starts as an egg, and what it grows into depends on you. Feeding, training and care set each one on its own path: the same creature can become a ruthless Tyrant, a noble Monarch or a cunning Archon. There is no level system to lean on, so your choices as a raiser are what build a Champion. You fill out a bestiary as you go, inscribing what you learn about the lore of Yselion and its creatures. And when a Beast's time comes, its power is stored in orbs that other Beasts can absorb, so the next generation starts stronger than the last.
A world built for riding, exploring and caution
Once a Beast is grown, you can ride it, and the open world of Yselion is yours to chart in any order. Its ruins hide the secrets of a fallen empire, plus dangers that get sharper the further you wander. One wrong step can put you up against something well beyond your current team. Along the way, the legendary Star Trials test what your raising has produced, and the quest journal with its map tells you where to head next. Between expeditions, your Beasts relax around camp, and you can just watch them chill.
What else should you know?
What happens when a Beast dies?
Its power is not lost. It is stored in mysterious orbs that other Beasts can absorb, and through that cycle the next generation grows stronger. It is a running theme of the setting as much as a mechanic: death is presented as the next step of a Beast's journey, and your legacy carries across generations.
Can you play it at your own pace?
Yes. Exploration is non-linear, so you chart your own route through Yselion rather than following one set path. There are three save slots, an idle mode where your Beasts unwind at camp, and speed options for camp as well as battles if you want things to move faster.
How does it look and sound?
It is a colorful, hand-crafted 2D game with pixel art and a lively palette. The Beast sprites get particular praise, and the music sets the tone well. With keyhints toggleable on screen and gamepad support, it plays comfortably too.
