Anstorm

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Anstorm is a single player action game. It was developed by Shiv and was released on November 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

My new game About the Game"Anstorm", a research ship on the mission outside the explored part of the galaxy, discovered a wormhole with an artificial planet inside of it. Your new mission is to make a landing on it, and find out its origin and history. Game features Simple and thrilling gameplay will remind you of the days of the classic arcade shooters. Campaign mode consists of 6…

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Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music2 positive mentions

For its low price, Anstorm offers a decent amount of gameplay variety with multiple weapons, upgrades, and engaging boss fights.
The game features a charming art style and a fun campaign with a mix of different level types, including survival modes.
Despite its simplicity, the game provides an entertaining experience, especially for fans of twin-stick shooters.

The graphics and overall technical quality are low, with issues like uncustomizable controls and resolution settings that may deter players.
The game lacks significant replayability, with a short campaign and survival modes that can feel unbalanced and luck-based.
Some players experienced bugs that hindered gameplay, particularly with certain bosses being unbeatable due to technical issues.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, while short, captivates players with its intriguing narrative and impressive artwork, enhancing the overall campaign experience. Although some players feel the trailer underrepresents the story mode, the engaging plot and well-designed bosses contribute significantly to the gameplay. However, the lack of a sequel leaves the story feeling incomplete for some fans.
- “The flow of the campaign is largely carried by the good story and the bosses.”
- “Loved the story, and the music was fantastic.”
- “I really liked the story, but sadly it won't have an end because there won't be a sequel.”
- “Semblance of imaginative story moves the campaign along.”
- “I skipped through a playthrough to read the story, which, while short, did intrigue me and caught my attention with the fantastic artwork.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players finding the retro pixel art charming despite its outdated appearance, while others criticize the lack of resolution options and customization. Although the visuals are described as clean and colorful, they may not evoke the intended atmosphere, with many backgrounds being unremarkable. Overall, while the art style is appreciated by some, the graphics may not meet the expectations of those seeking contemporary visuals.
- “I skipped through a playthrough to read the story, which, while short, did intrigue me and caught my attention with the fantastic artwork.”
- “The graphics have a nice clean look, though a bit too colorful and not exactly scary; there are surprisingly many backgrounds and floors, some are pretty and atmospheric but most are unremarkable.”
- “Art style is pretty and the mechanics are solid and responsive, definitely recommended.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay features smooth movement and responsive shooting mechanics set against a retro pixel backdrop, though some players find the kiting mechanic less appealing and would prefer a speed power-up system. Overall, the art style is praised, and the mechanics are considered solid, making the game generally recommended.
- “Movement is mostly smooth as well as the shooting mechanics.”
- “Art style is pretty and the mechanics are solid and responsive, definitely recommended.”
- “Gameplay consists of kiting weird creatures around a badly rendered 2D retro pixel backdrop.”
- “You can zip from one place to the next to avoid sudden enemy collisions, but I don't personally think much of this mechanic; I would have preferred a speed power-up system.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily relying on a survival mode, as the campaign is static and lacks significant variation. While achievements can be collected quickly, the overall experience may not justify a recommendation unless players are particularly interested in grinding survival challenges.
- “The survival mode offers a unique replayability factor, allowing players to challenge themselves in new ways each time.”
- “While the campaign may feel static, the various strategies in survival mode keep the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “I find myself returning to the game for the survival mode, as it provides endless opportunities for improvement and new challenges.”
- “There's not much replayability, and the achievements only took me an extra 20 minutes or so to collect.”
- “Survival mode feels like the only replayability the game has, as the campaign is pretty static and there's not much you can do to improve on it outside of maybe trying to avoid dying or getting hit.”
- “The game being $1.99 USD is a saving grace; otherwise, I would not want to recommend this game to anyone just due to the lack of replay value, unless you enjoy the survival modes and grinding them out.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players praise its quality and integration into the campaign, others feel it doesn't suit the arcade style of survival mode. Additionally, there are complaints about the volume levels, particularly at the level select screen, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Loved the story, and the music was fantastic.”
- “My only gripe is that while the music was outstanding, why was it so darn loud at the level select screen?”
- “The sound design could be a lot better, and the music is lacking. The background music works in the campaign but does not fit the arcade style in survival mode, if you ask me (or maybe I'm just spoiled by Walter's riffs).”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by clean, colorful graphics that may lack a sense of fear, with a mix of visually appealing and unremarkable backgrounds. While it offers a decent atmospheric experience for its price, it doesn't reach the intensity of similar titles like Walter Machado's Ubermosh.
- “The graphics have a nice clean look, though a bit too colorful and not exactly scary; there are surprisingly many backgrounds and floors, some are pretty and atmospheric.”
- “Relative to the price point, this is a good atmospheric 2D twin-stick game in the vein of Walter Machado's Ubermosh, though not as hardcore.”