Astebros

About

Astebros is a roguelite game about the beginnings of the kingdom of Asteborg! Choose your hero among three different characters and go through procedural dungeons to eliminate your formidable opponents! Defeat bosses to obtain valuable power orbs! Collect coins and materials to buy and upgrade your equipment! Discover mysterious secrets within the dungeons... All this alone o…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

The game features impressive graphics and gameplay that rivals classic titles, making it one of the best Genesis games.
It offers a fun Action-RPG experience with great music, sprite work, and replayability, especially enjoyable in multiplayer.
The developers have shown care in creating a nostalgic experience that resonates with fans of the Sega Genesis era.

The game suffers from bugs and glitches, particularly in multiplayer, which can disrupt the experience.
Some players find the game overpriced for its content and criticize the lack of proofreading in the dialogue.
There are issues with game stability, as some players experienced problems with local co-op functionality.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its dynamic and challenging nature, offering a fair experience that impresses with its graphical quality, particularly the subpixeling. While some players prefer the music and story of other titles, many find the gameplay of Astebros superior due to its replayability and diversity, solidifying its place among the top games on the console.
- “Easily slots itself as a top 20 for the console thanks to the ever-changing, unrelenting, and yet fair gameplay that impresses graphically; the subpixeling on display rivals even Metal Slug.”
- “Still though, the quality of this game, both in its art and gameplay, is undeniable.”
- “Demons is better when it comes to music and story, but I liked Astebros more in terms of gameplay, replayability, diversity, and everything else.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as amazing and fun, contributing significantly to the overall experience. While some users feel that another game, Demons, excels in music and story, they still appreciate the vibrant music and art in Astebros, which enhances its gameplay and replayability.
- “Really damn fun, amazing music and sprite work.”
- “This game is a ton of fun, amazing music and art.”
- “Demons is better when it comes to music and story, but I liked Astebros more in terms of gameplay, replayability, diversity, and everything else.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are highly praised, with users noting impressive visual quality that includes exceptional subpixeling, comparable to classic titles like Metal Slug. This level of graphical detail contributes to the game's standing as one of the top 20 titles on the console.
- “Easily slots itself as a top 20 for the console thanks to the ever-changing, unrelenting, and yet fair gameplay that impresses graphically; the subpixeling on display rivals even Metal Slug.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Astebros is praised for its strong replayability, offering diverse gameplay experiences that encourage players to return, while Demons excels in music and story but falls short in this aspect. Overall, Astebros is favored for its engaging mechanics that enhance replay value.
- “Astebros offers incredible replayability with its diverse gameplay mechanics and engaging content.”
- “The variety in gameplay and the different strategies you can employ make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “I find myself coming back to Astebros time and again because there's always something new to discover.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Demons" is praised for its depth and quality, standing out compared to other games, while "Astebros" is favored for its gameplay and replayability despite having a less compelling narrative.