Apastron

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Apastron is a retro styled open world FPS set on the planet of Coelho #6. You're a defender reborn every generation. Your overseer restores you (Phoebe Harper) to discover the origins of Coelho's unknown threat.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features interesting level design, a fantastic soundtrack, and frantic shooting that keeps players engaged.
For a one-man project, the game showcases impressive mechanics and a charming retro feel reminiscent of PS1-era design.
The game offers a lot of content for its price, with a variety of weapons and hidden areas to explore, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs.

The game suffers from confusing level layouts and a lack of a map, leading to frustrating navigation and prolonged downtime searching for objectives.
Combat lacks challenge due to infinite ammo, slow enemies, and a checkpoint system that diminishes the consequences of dying.
The art style and sound design have been criticized as unappealing, with some players finding the music annoying and the visuals hard to decipher.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as convoluted and difficult to follow, with players expressing frustration over unclear objectives and a lack of guidance. While some find the storyline enjoyable and engaging, others feel it is overshadowed by gameplay issues and vague plot elements, leading to a mixed reception overall. The narrative appears to have potential, but its execution leaves many players feeling disconnected and uninterested.
- “It's a lot of fun and has a good storyline.”
- “I wish the plot was easier to understand, but otherwise very solid.”
- “It clearly has a story inside, but I didn't play enough to uncover it, though there does seem to be mystery elements to it.”
- “The movement feels strange, the story is hard to follow, the music is headache-inducing, and the sprite design is a bit of an eyesore.”
- “I didn't even bother to try and understand the story; it was way too boring for me.”
- “What little of the plot I saw in my short playtime was often cryptic and vague.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this 'boomer shooter' is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of engaging mechanics and puzzling design choices that can frustrate players. While some appreciate the retro style and fluidity, others find themselves lost and hindered by unclear navigation and uncommunicated mechanics, leading to a less rewarding experience overall.
- “Absolutely love this game, the retro style is so nice and the gameplay is fluid and entertaining.”
- “A 'boomer shooter' that entered production before boomer shooters were a thing, consisting of 50% great mechanics and ideas and 50% baffling ideas that make no sense.”
- “If the gameplay wasn’t as bad, I’d probably go back and pay more attention to the story, but I just can’t see myself doing it.”
- “In an hour and a half of gameplay, most of my time was spent looking for where to go multiple times.”
- “There's an untaught ledge climb/vaulting ability that is required to reach certain locations, and while finding running around to see exactly how far I could get was enjoyable, I was seldom met with any reward for that effort, and it appeared to work against some of the game's other movement mechanics (such as no in-air movement control).”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and animated weapon sprites, while others criticize it as unappealing and lacking polish. The game's open-world design and indie charm are noted, but the overall aesthetic may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who prefer more refined visuals.
- “Interesting art style.”
- “Overall, I would absolutely recommend this if this sort of graphical style doesn't put you off at all and you are looking to support an indie developer who clearly has more that they want to do with this title.”
- “I can't recommend this game because, while the weapon sprites are animated with movement, the art style is just bad, not comically bad like Cruelty Squad, just bad.”
- “Overall, I would absolutely recommend this if this sort of graphical style doesn't put you off at all.”
- “Excellent cyberpunk shooter with a Minecraft art style.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the fantastic soundtrack that enhances the frantic gameplay, while others find certain tracks headache-inducing and annoying. Overall, it appears that while the music contributes positively to the experience for some players, it detracts for others.
- “Interesting level design, fantastic soundtrack, and frantic shooting when in the thick of it.”
- “The movement feels strange, the story is hard to follow, the music is headache-inducing, and the sprite design is a bit of an eyesore.”
- “There was a lot of work put into this title even though the map can be confusing at times and some of the music is annoying.”