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About ASTRAL COURT DX
Astral Court DX is an arcade precision platformer set in a heavenly courtroom where you control The Prisoner, an infamous criminal on death‑row. The core mechanic involves jumping, double‑jumping, and collecting Shinies while avoiding hazards and foes on the Scales of Justice.
The game offers three single‑player modes—Story, Endless, and Gauntlet—featuring six playable characters and a total of 196 levels across campaign and endless content. Full controller support is provided for Windows via Steam.
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Story Mode
Story Mode consists of five trials, each containing eight levels, and includes four boss trials that conclude each trial series. The trials are linked by a narrative in which The Prisoner attempts to earn freedom through the Astral Court’s deadly challenges.
Progression through the trials introduces new obstacles and enemy patterns, requiring precise jumps and double‑jumps to collect the required number of Shinies. Additional characters that add extra challenge to the trials are accessible in Endless mode only.
- Observe early enemy patterns in each trial to anticipate safe routes.
- Prioritise reaching the Shinies quota before tackling later hazards.
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Endless Mode
Endless Mode adds many new levels and exclusive trials that are not part of the main campaign. The mode presents a continuous stream of challenges, allowing players to keep collecting Shinies without a predefined endpoint.
This mode also features additional characters that add extra challenge to the trials. The endless format encourages repeated attempts to improve precision and achieve higher Shinies totals.
- Try each character to see how visual differences affect hazard perception.
- Maintain a steady Shinies collection rate to extend your run.
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Gauntlet Mode
Gauntlet Mode condenses the campaign into an abridged run, using the arcade‑style mechanics of Endless Mode. Players navigate a shortened sequence of trials while retaining the core platforming challenges of the full story.
The mode is designed for quicker play sessions, offering a taste of the full narrative without the longer commitment required by the complete campaign.
- Use the shorter run to practice boss patterns before the full campaign.
- Focus on timing jumps precisely to clear the condensed trial sequence.
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Playable Characters
Astral Court DX features six distinct playable characters, described as not being simple reskins. These characters can be selected in Endless mode, which also offers additional characters that add extra challenge to the trials.
Each character adds extra challenge to the trials, encouraging adaptation of timing and route planning.
- Experiment with each character in Endless Mode to note any perception differences.
- Watch how visual changes affect your reading of obstacle timing.
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Level Count
Across both Campaign and Endless modes, Astral Court DX provides a total of 196 levels. This large level count supplies a broad variety of platform layouts, hazards, and Shinies placements for players to master.
The extensive number of levels supports long‑term replayability, especially when combined with the endless and gauntlet variations.
- Track which level types you complete most efficiently.
- Set personal milestones based on the total level count.
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