Ashes of Paradise
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About Ashes of Paradise
Ashes of Paradise is an open-world survival RPG from Aetherion Games, released in November 2025 for PC. It blends crafting, base-building, and boss battles with co-op gameplay. Players gather resources, fight enemies, and construct shelters while exploring a vast, dangerous world. A key feature is seafaring mechanics, letting you sail across oceans to discover islands. The game supports both solo and team play, making it ideal for players who enjoy survival loops and cooperative challenges. Its mix of combat, exploration, and base-building creates a grind-heavy but rewarding experience.
Gameplay
The core loop involves resource gathering, combat, and construction. You collect wood, stone, and metal to craft tools and build bases, then use weapons like bows, swords, and explosives to defeat bosses. Combat is action-oriented, requiring timing and positioning against tough enemies. Multiplayer lets you team up with friends to tackle raids or share building projects. Seafaring adds a layer of exploration, with ships to manage and islands to loot. The world is hostile, with weather and wildlife threats forcing constant survival management. While the mechanics are familiar, the co-op focus and oceanic exploration give it a distinct edge.
What Players Think
PlayPile data shows 75% of players complete the game, averaging 25 hours. Community moods are split: 40% "challenged," 35% "relaxed," and 25% "frustrated" by repetitive resource gathering. The game has a 4.3/5 score, with critics praising its co-op systems but noting pacing issues. One user review says, "Bosses are tough but satisfying, but the crafting tree feels bloated." Another adds, "Sailing is the highlight, more islands would help." Achievements total 80, with 10 requiring co-op play. Despite some grind, 65% of players return for the multiplayer.
PlayPile's Take
Ashes of Paradise is a solid pick for fans of survival RPGs who enjoy co-op play and base-building. At $39.99, it offers decent value for its 25-hour average playtime. The game’s strength is its multiplayer, but solo players might find the survival mechanics tedious. With 80 achievements and a focus on teamwork, it shines best with friends or in short, casual sessions. Skip if you hate repetitive resource management, but it’s worth a try for cooperative crafting and boss battles.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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