The D20 Beat: Astria Ascending shows off an intriguing new JRPG world

Astria Ascending is one of the surprises from the recent ID@Xbox stream. It’s a Japanese-RPG from development shop Artisan Studios and publisher Dear Villagers, and I found its hand-drawn art and hints to its world to be intriguing.

Astria Ascending has turn-based combat, and it promises what looks like a great deal or exploration and customization. It has five cities and 25 dungeons, customizable heroes, and side-quests and minigames (which as Triple Triad shows can be one of the best parts of JRPGs).