Antirocketh

About

"Antirocketh is an arcade shoot 'em up game featuring simple controls and intense laser-cannon gameplay. Collect 100 pop-culture and meme-inspired objects, compete on the global leaderboard, and enjoy unique toon-shading graphics and an original soundtrack. Customize your experience with additional post-processing filters and backgrounds."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple and enjoyable gameplay that can be addictive for short sessions.
The game features a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade games.
Graphics and background are relaxing, making it a nice way to unwind.

Very little gameplay content, with the entire game able to be completed in about 30 minutes.
Poor performance and control issues, especially on PC, detract from the experience.
Limited upgrade tree and lack of strategic elements make the game feel shallow.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and straightforward mechanics, making it easy to engage with while multitasking, such as listening to music or podcasts. However, players note a lack of depth due to a limited upgrade tree and minimal gameplay variety, despite the enjoyable flow of rocket movement. Overall, the experience is described as fine but not particularly deep or challenging.
- “The controls and mechanics are simple and straightforward.”
- “Other than that though, gameplay works great, rockets fly at probably just the right speed to get into a flow state with it.”
- “Very little gameplay, limited upgrade tree.”
- “The mechanic of this game is also very simple, fill the missiles before they explode so they can change into different stuff that you can collect.”
- “The gameplay itself was fine enough and it's an easy game to play whilst listening to a podcast or while listening to music.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as barebones yet enhanced by upgrades and cool effects, which add depth to the visual experience. The backgrounds are particularly noted for their relaxing quality, contributing positively to the overall aesthetic.
- “I like the background of this game and the graphics; they are kind of relaxing.”
- “The upgrades and cool effects are a nice touch to add a bit more to what is a barebones graphics-intense game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in poor performance despite its simplicity. This has led to a frustrating experience for players who expect smoother gameplay.
- “Poor performance for a simple game”
music
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The music in the game is described as unobtrusive, allowing players to easily enjoy it alongside other audio, such as podcasts. Overall, it complements the gameplay without being a focal point.
- “The gameplay itself was fine enough, and it's an easy game to play while listening to a podcast or music.”
- “The music in the game is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio quality of the music is subpar, which detracts from the immersion of the game.”