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Asguaard
Developer Aldorlea Games
Ready for a huge adventure? Welcome to the magical world of Asguaard, and delve into an RPG that can span over 100 hours! Dwarves in the cold region of Roya believe that only a human with a soul can overcome the dreaded Thanatos and its Pandora Box... are you this one? From the Steam store page
57 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Sep 3, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
70
Fresh
40 positive · 17 negative
95% range 57–80%
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Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
97 of 122 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
57 of 57 · most liked firstThis is a hard game to review. A lot of games I don't review, but there are some I do feel the need to, as a personal encouragement or warning to others. Problem is, this game is both. It's a solid retro RPG with very high production values, from art to music to game mechanics. Which may make the faults more glaring, since everything else is just so darn good. I do love the game but yet my recommendation of it is cautionary in nature. For instance, the main hero comes across as whiny and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every now and then we come across a game that takes us by surprise and reminds us not to be so quick to judge. Asguaard is one of those games. At first glance, this old-school RPG fantasy game from [url=http://www.aldorlea.org/index.php]Aldorlea Games looks like a small indie title that you would expect to offer you a few hours of simple gameplay. I assure you that's not the case. I have been pleasantly surprised at how much depth this game offered. Asguaard is a diamond in the rough, a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While this game is not terrible, I cannot recommend it at its normal price. I purchased it for 75% off and feel like I got my moneys worth. If you see it for a big discount and like old school rpgs take it for a spin but don't expect much. Some issues i had: Main character is sort of annoying Dialogue just seems a bit weak Battle system is generally unimpressive Story is pretty weak Ending is rather bad and short I am sure a lot of work went into this but unfortunately I can't recommend it.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story boring and juvenile, cinematics drag on forever with poor development. Not as much customization as they want you to belive, only gives you two set choices for weapons with each character. Going to continue playing and see i can handle anymore of it but one hour in and I've played few things more dull. I love the era of 16 bit games but even for nostalgic value this game is far to flawed to be enjoyable
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →HUGE and detailed world. That's what defines Asguaard and makes it stand apart. No sidequests. Not this time. You have a mission - a boy summoned in an unknown world has to stop its destruction. And little time for it. Your quest takes you through the whole vast world - from snowy montains to lowlands, to deserts and tropical caves, to deep caverns. And even deeper ... At first sight you might think there aren't many RPG elements in Asguaard. Only levelling and nothing more. No character…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I feel the need to write this review as a disclaimer since I didn't see any other review touch on it. This game gets everything right when it comes to old school RPG's except one thing, the story. While the general story concept is a cool idea, it was delivered terribly. Characters in this game come off as flat and obnoxious, and at some times completely lifeless. The dialogue is poorly written and your objectives don't usually make sense. Also some of the main plot points are just absurd.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard has arrived on Steam, and it is easy to see why it is Aldorlea's most popular game. This game is a complete masterpiece that offers a marvelous storyline that is long and involved featuring excellent character development, interesting plot lines, tons of exploration, and, of course, great battles with a huge arsenal of monsters to deal with. As with all rpgs, so much depends on the story being told. And this tale of dwarves that summon humans to fend off the plagues being released by…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard is like paradise for everyone who loves to explore! The story is very nice. Asguaard is a land of dwarves and fairies. A wonderful place, but now in danger because the Pandora Box has been opened and seven plagues are about to destroy the land. Only a human can save the world and the dwarves manage to summon even two of them, Glen and Rayanne. Accompanied by the faithful dwarf Grom and a little unicorn they set off to find what's necessary to prevent the worst from happening. If I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I bought the game on sale, based on previous reviews. I can deal with annoying characters, but what I can't deal with is extremely frustraing controls, which I did not see mentioned in any previous reviews. Movement is done only by clicking on where you can to go, and if there's an obstacle in the way, you won't get there. The path it takes seems kind of random at times, it'll turn to the side instead of making a straight line. I would have played for longer if the movement was not so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Do I recommend this game? I have no idea whether or not to recommend it. But it has many faults, for instance, the ability "Splash All" Learned by Grom, (A dwarf, not an orc) Says it only hits one enemy, but it hits all your enemies. As the name would suggest. The map is abysmal, just a blurry vague mess that doesn't really direct you. When you get to the crystal cave, start sobbing, it's quite early, but you will spend a lot of time getting lost in there, a map would be useful, but....…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I started playing Asguaard when it was released in 2011. It was a bit slow to start, but once I began following the story it really sucked me in. I have no idea how many hours I spent with it, but I guess it must have been around 50. The game is a special treat for fans of jrpg. I am generally not such a big fan of them myself, but Asguaard has become one of my favorite role playing games of all time. I can only recommend it to any genre-fan who is looking for a deep story and does not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard is a potentially-intriguing retro RPG that suffers from a bad case of quantity over quality. It has an expansive world, with no usable world map and several areas with caves full of monsters that will kill you in one hit if you wander into them while going through the otherwise-on-level area. It has sprawling dungeons, with no way to keep track of where you are other than pencil and paper, and where the only healing points inside cost half of your gold (literally, that's how they…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you're already familiar with Aldorlea, then you know what you're dealing with here, and having also played a number of their other games, I can say that this is their magnum opus. Vast world with oodles of nooks and crannies to explore, cute characters with similarly endearing dialogue. As with other works from Aldorlea, the story is perhaps somewhat childish, even naive, but hey, oldschool JRPG fans like myself will still get plenty of kicks out of the smooth, almost beautifully chaotic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7/10 Good game, very big and long since I'm still far from the end and yet quite a lot of time I already put in. I like the gameplay mechanismis but tt's a bit difficult with vast areas and sometimes (too) strong enemies. Save often to enjoy a pretty good story of a beautiful girl and her teen friend exploring a new world.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Only a small ways into this Aldorlea game, but that is because it's huge. It's a game that recalls the old style 16-bit classics that features just about anything you could have asked from those games. - great storyline that moves the game. - tons of locations. - really good characters that are fun to play and interact with. - different choices of weapons and skills and the how and when of their uses. - so much detail and exploration, including secret areas and rooms. - artwork is excellent. -…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm not gonna say that this was the worst RPG I've ever played, but it did make me want to bang my head on the desk repeatedly. While I didn't mind the overall idea and gameplay, the storyline was painful. It often seems as if the dialogue will never end. Plus, it is poorly written and possesses poor sytax making it akward to read. Furthermore, the maps are often confusing and difficult to naviagte and I cannot begin to tell you how frustrating it was to continuously have to walk back and forth…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this on Desura when it came out. High tier, High quality RPG. Honestly one of Aldorlea's best games. Intriguing story and characters, lovely graphics, good soundtrack, huge world to explore, and good length. I highly recommend this for all RPG fans.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is wonderful. I've spent a long time playing it and I really enjoy it. Not all characters can learn the same skills though, so you need to be aware of that. Like Glen's XP learning boost. Only goes so far. Haven't finished the game yet and I'm sure there's still a lot left to do, but I'm really getting into it. Also, if you really want to find all of the secret locations, then I highly suggest buying the extra goodies pack. You get the strategy guide and a save file with all of the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I got caught up in the massive exploration of the game that I couldn't tell that there was a poorly written story. The payoff and final boss fight was just bad.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →RPG Maker strikes again! Asguaard is one of hundreds of low effort retro-pixel RPG Maker asset/construction kit flips spamming the Steam catalog, made with the RPG Maker video game construction kit... in their own words, "Our easy to use tools are simple enough for a child." Like all RPG Maker "games", this is essentially a bunch of low quality/canned assets from RPG Maker coupled with a cringeworthy high school anime club fan fiction. As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Main character is annoying af
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Aldorlea puts a lot of heart and thought into their games. Asguaard shows this... even if the results aren't completely up to par. See, the game has a lot of hidden locations and rooms, and without the guide, those might be a bit difficult to find. You are a teenager (name thyself), who has been summoned to this world by a group of dwarves to try and save their world from the plagues released from Pandora (or Pandora's) Box. As such, you are a whiny 15-year-old who isn't so happy about the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →had fun playing it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've only played just the beginning of the game so far, but there are certain things about the interface that I dislike. I like the artwork, and so far the story is fine. 1. I like having hot keys to get to items quickly, instead of going in and out of the menu. 2. I don't know if it is just my game, or a glitch or what, but my enemies are invisible? there is no way to avoid them when I'm walking around because I can't see them. They aren't very hard (so far) but I don't like fighting all…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I am writing this review due to receiving a free guide. I've played lots of RPGMaker games and several Aldorea games. Aldorea games are enjoyable but they usually stick to their game mechanics with each game which i personally don't like. To explain: The biggest peeve i have with Aldorea games is that they hide way too much stuff; areas, rooms, gear, items, money. This leads to 2 problems. With such a large amount of hidden things they force you to buy the guide to be able to get a complete…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎮 Asguaard Review ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1/5) The Good: 📖 First Part Is Alright. The beginning of the game is decent and works reasonably well. Had some promise early on. 💰 Very Cheap Price. Even at 1 euro it's affordable for most players. The Bad: 🏰 Game-Breaking Bug in Savioropolis. When you get to Savioropolis you are supposed to find the elder in some kind of Tower of Saviour. However the elder just isn't there. Critical progression blocker. 🚫 Stuck and Unable to Progress. After that I got stuck…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is an all time favourite of Aldorlea- it is a story based around 2 earth children Glen -male 17years - and Rayanne - female 19 years who find themselves transported to another world -Asguaard - home of dwarves and fairies. There they meet Grom - a dwarf who tells them that someone has opened up Pandora's Box and let out plagues to destroy their home and only earthlings with souls can save it. So begins a story that depicts friendship, trust, dependancy. loyalty and sacrifice as each…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rayanne is......... T_T
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very interesting game, which we presented to the company Aldorlea Games. This is not the first game of the companies in which I played and I can say that it is adequately keeps among similar games of the genre, and not inferior to his predecessors. I like the panache of the game and of course her story. A small drawback is the absence of other localization of the game, therefore, requires knowledge of the English language. However, this disadvantage is lost on the background of the game.) I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard - Cool RPG + Nice graphics + Good story + Intuitive operation Be sure to recommend 10/10.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommended ONLY if you really love the *early* Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior games. I do, so I recommend. The good: Gameplay style is nostalgic of the early Final Fantasy and Dragon Warrior games. Graphics are of similar quality. Music is reasonable and doesn't exhaust you as you hear so much of it. Except in the final dungeon. The not so good: The dungeons feel ridiculously long. The game is so easy it's a joke. 100 hours of gameplay? NO WAY. I took less than 40 hours start to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard, developed and published by Aldorlea Games, is an expansive, retro-style RPG that places a strong emphasis on exploration and scale, offering an experience that feels both ambitious and demanding. Built using RPG Maker, it follows a familiar premise of a young protagonist drawn into a magical world facing a looming crisis, but the narrative quickly takes a back seat to the game’s true focus: a vast, interconnected world filled with secrets, hidden paths, and countless optional…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Asguaard," a JRPG with potential, ultimately falls short in delivering a well-rounded gaming experience. Its high points, such as appealing tile art and an engaging battle system, are overshadowed by a plethora of drawbacks. The game's use of skill trainers offers a unique twist to character development, yet this feature alone can't carry the entire experience. Regrettably, the character art is a significant letdown, lacking in professionalism and resembling amateurish, middle school-level…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Controls are so messy, most of the time spent running in circles, not knowing where to go next.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I liked this game. It's far from Aldorlea's best, if you ask me (Millennium and the Book of Legends are favourites) but I'm fond of it all the same. It's very focused on exploration, having an overwhelming number of hidden secret areas and rooms across the game. And plenty of optional areas to explore you never need to visit. An ethereal journey through a fantasy world. The plot really takes a while to get going, and I wouldn't say it's super great, but it has its moments. This is more of a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game looks really good in the preview pictures and videos, but I do not like the intro to the game and the beginning of the game as much as some of the other RPG Maker games I have played. This game is also nice because it has an easy mode and a story mode to make it easier to play through.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting game, with a lot of content. Exploration is key! Items, skills are everywhere! My kind of game! Also, the controls are good, with a good story as well. My advice? For a fun time that won't cost you much, try this game out! You won't be disappointed!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Asguaard is a magical RPG world of fairies and gnomes which you must help defeat the various troubles which had overtaken their land. addictive game that is not completed in 5 minutes. Great story, clever locations and not boring characters will not leave you indifferent to this game. I advise you to play this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thought the main character was female when I bought it ;-; sob sob. Othert han that its great XD.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dwarves place their hope A soul must face Thanatos Pandora's plague spreads
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a great game, and it's incredibly cheap. You literally do not lose anything.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played this game recently and in the end would recommend it with a caveat. Its an old game on an old engine. If you are the type who insists all games run at 3560 x 2440 or whatever the hot resolution is now at 144 fps or whatever, forget it. This game first came out almost 15 years ago before any of that existed, using an engine that had no idea those resolutions would ever exist. At time the original game came out (before the Steam release) the common resolution was 640 x 480, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Buy ONLY if cheap. It's not the best Aldorlea game it's 2nd in line to many, but has enough charm to continue on - and yes there's been better free games at times. PROS: main character art is nice, story line is ok mood music is sufficient ok - not much excitement but has a little charm to follow. Supposedly a 100hr game (every aldorlea i've played so far isn't near that, but we'll see). This aldorlea has "Talk" meaning if you forget where you are the game will remind you what to do next,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sound: 3 Graphics: 5 Story: 4 Gameplay: 4 Commands: 6 Fun: 4 Time to load / lag: 9 Bugs / Problems: 8 Final Score - 4
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Another great Aldorlea game and a stand alone game. So much thought and detail goes in to these games and they always have a great story line and lots of secret rooms and discoveries to make. I love them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →script hangs up often game crash often
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game, after dancing my way through Aldorlea games, was the one with least excitement and not because it is bad, but because of how free you are inside of it. Most games have open world features, but this one leaves and open skill feature that may get in the way of most of the story, since you are hunting the world after skill evolutions. The story is good, I just don`t like how it ends (and don`t blame it on the unicorn, PLEASE). IF you like solid retro RPGs, this is one you must play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed this one. - The challenge is there (pick the top difficulty setting), the content is definitely there (60+ hours to 100%, think i had ~5 hour on the non steam release) - The secret rooms and gear in this game gets really interesting later on. The story/characters are silly, but in a good fun way. Just don't it too seriously and you can really enjoy it. Milk!!!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really loved this very original style game. A lot of features and mechnics the trainers remind me of the elder scrolls lol 10/10 would play a sequel.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fairly decent game but the dialogue/story are lacking.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game itself is fun and feels very nostalgic to old style RPGs. The only issue I have is with the dialog. The dialog is very cheesy. I found myself skipping the dialog once I got the gist of what was actually happening because there was a lot of repeating the same thing over and over again. That being said I would recommend this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have always like the older RPG games. This one I would play again. Nice game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Cute little indie game. Not as amazing as the early Final Fantasy games, but it still provides entertainment.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game, Some of the Caves/Dungeons a little long but fun. Could have used a map function.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Tags: Topdown - RPGMaker & Party RPG Additional Tags: Delete Local Content & Remove from Library TLDR: Extremely poor story, dialogue, plot hooks. World map has mostly vast empty spaces. Heavy recycling. Looping music. To keep it short this game fuses meta-style dialogue of very confusing tone, in by which some teenagers end up with snow-white type dwarves and faes in a world where their assistance is needed because they have big souls. So you casually mention techno party and other such…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The long and interesting adventure RPG that I've ever seen. Meaning to write about this game I don't see, I can only say that it will tighten you for a long time. You must buy and play!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is the last rpg maker game i will ever play. regardless of whatever the story or gameplay i wrote a review on was about... these games are just not worth playing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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