Elestrals Awakened

About Elestrals Awakened

Elestrals Awakened is a 2.5D action-adventure RPG with deep monster-taming and turn-based strategy elements. Developed by Elestrals, it launched on December 31, 2027, for PC and Nintendo Switch. The story follows a Champion tasked with restoring balance to a world where elemental forces are collapsing. Players bond with a Spirit companion, explore vast elemental realms, and engage in tactical combat. The game blends exploration, skill-based progression, and creature management, with a focus on elemental synergy and strategic positioning. Single-player only, it leans into slower, deliberate play compared to fast-paced action RPGs.

Gameplay

Combat in Elestrals Awakened is turn-based but emphasizes spatial awareness. You command a party of up to three Elestrals, each with unique elemental abilities and weaknesses. Terrain affects movement and skill ranges, requiring careful planning. Early missions involve basic summoning and terrain-based puzzles, while later chapters introduce multi-layered battles where positioning dictates enemy vulnerability. Exploration is methodical, you’ll craft potions, scavenge for rare materials, and upgrade your Elestral’s skills via a branching tree system. The game’s pacing is deliberate, with sessions often lasting 1.5, 2 hours. While the action is slow, the payoff comes from mastering elemental interactions and optimizing team builds.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows Elestrals Awakened holds a 4.2/5 rating from 12,345 players. Completion rates are high at 85%, with an average playtime of 28 hours. Community moods lean “Calm” (42%) and “Focused” (31%), though 18% label it “Frustrating” due to late-game resource grinding. Critics at GameSpot and IGN gave it an 84/100 for strategic depth but noted repetitive exploration. Achievements (22 total) range from elemental combo challenges to rare Elestral captures. User reviews praise the combat design but cite a steep learning curve: one player wrote, “First 10 hours felt like a tutorial, but the mid-game unlock system is unmatched.”

PlayPile's Take

Elestrals Awakened is a niche pick for strategy RPG fans who enjoy slow-burn progression. The 28-hour average playtime and 22 achievements justify its $39.99 price for dedicated players, but casual gamers may find it too methodical. The late-game grind and limited multiplayer modes are drawbacks, though the elemental combat system is fresh. If you value tactical creature management and don’t mind a steep upfront investment, this is a solid choice. Otherwise, look elsewhere for more accessible action-RPG hybrids.

Storyline

The elemental forces that once held balance have begun to unravel. Long ago, divine power was shattered across the stars, giving birth to the creatures now known as Elestrals. As darkness stirs and conflict brews, the Gods call upon new Champions to rise.