Asterogues

About Asterogues

Asterogues is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by pipotchi600 and was released on November 20, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Beat up planets in Asterogues, a cosmic bullet hell shoot-em-up hybrid! Pick your character from a band of outcasts banished to the Asteroid Belt, dodge and shoot your way through a brutal onslaught of bullets, and take revenge against the Solar System!

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Unique and innovative bullet-catching mechanic that adds fresh gameplay depth and fun.
Charming pixel art style and engaging character designs with distinct playstyles.
Strong replayability with varied characters, unlocks, and branching progression paths.

Technical issues including bugs, crashes, and poor polish negatively affect gameplay, especially in co-op mode.
Some mechanics feel clunky or slow, hit detection can be frustrating, and bullet patterns sometimes cause unfair damage.
UI and control problems, including limited controller support, confusing menus, and lack of save/quicksave options.

gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The gameplay centers on a unique and engaging bullet-catching mechanic that offers a fresh twist to the roguelike bullet hell genre, providing fun and challenging combat with creative synergies. While some players note clunky input, punishing revive mechanics, unexplained systems, and occasional repetitiveness, the overall experience is enjoyable, charming, and keeps players coming back. Polishing and better clarity would enhance the gameplay, but its core mechanics and design stand out positively.
- “The core mechanic of using enemies' bullets against them as your main form of damage was much more fun than I expected.”
- “It's central mechanic of grabbing enemy projectiles and flinging them back is fun right away and continues to be fun hours later.”
- “A unique take on the roguelite genre, with bullet capture being a key mechanic that is easy to pick up but difficult to master.”
- “Add to that the chest explosion mechanic that not only requires you to have a key to unlock chests to unlock items in dungeon runs, but also to sacrifice 3/5 of your health for the RNG gamble, making chests anxiety-inducing rather than treasure troves of excitement for item combination like in Enter the Gungeon.”
- “Also, the revive mechanic is incredibly punishing - you lose half your health capacity which effectively means your run is done.”
- “Clumsy mechanics, non-precise input, strange economy, items feel like they are doing nothing.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The game's music receives mixed feedback, with some finding the stage 1 track unpleasant and distracting, while others praise the dynamic soundtrack as engaging, fitting the art style, and enhancing the overall experience. Many highlight the music as a strong, enjoyable aspect, recommending a deluxe edition with the soundtrack.
- “Art and music are fantastic and game feels great to play.”
- “Really fun mechanics and the music is 10/10.”
- “The music slaps, the visuals have that arcadey feel on point, and the gameplay is just the right level of challenging yet fun.”
- “The stage 1 music is atrocious, which is kinda a big deal considering it's the stage most players will become familiar with; their memories of the game are shaped to some degree by the music, which in this case is unpleasant and distracting.”
- “Some critiques: the music is mid, and I'd recommend just lowering it and playing your own music instead of it.”
- “Not to mention the music fits the SNES-type aesthetic.. there are some menu funkiness.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 43% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The game features a charming and cohesive pixel art style with arcade-inspired visuals that many find appealing, though some note minor inconsistencies like mixed font styles and menu issues. Overall, the graphics complement the engaging gameplay and dynamic music, enhancing the nostalgic SNES aesthetic.
- “An instant classic with an extremely charming pixel art style!”
- “Cute pixel style graphics and just enough challenge to get you raging, developer has done a great job on the character designs and unique gameplay.”
- “The music slaps, the visuals are that arcadey feel is on point, and the gameplay is just the right level of challenging yet fun.”
- “I also have other aesthetic nitpicks, like the use of both pixelated and vector font, which make the game feel non-cohesive to me.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's stability is problematic, especially in co-op mode where bugs, crashes, and camera issues are frequent. Later levels suffer from severe glitches and enemy spawn problems, impacting overall playability despite a promising theme.
- “Also, I am changing my review to thumbs down because once you are in the later areas, you won't see anything. Everything becomes buggy and it basically crashes. On top of that, many enemies will spawn on you.”
- “Co-op is super buggy.”
- “The co-op camera system needs some work, and co-op in general is very buggy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's humor is praised for its witty NPC dialogues and adds a charming layer to the experience, complementing its unique character attacks and engaging gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes to making the game a standout hidden gem.
- “Overall a pretty fire game from the unique attacks of each character to the challenging boss fights and the witty humor. I'd say this is one of the better hidden gems.”
- “From its simple game mechanics, interesting characters to unlock and play with, up to humorous NPC dialogues and exciting game progression, all that will make you fall in love with the game.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Character development is praised for its cute and interesting designs that complement the unique gameplay mechanics, adding charm and appeal to the roguelike experience.
- “A fun roguelike with a neat twist in the bullet-catching mechanic and cute, interesting character designs.”
- “Cute pixel style graphics and just enough challenge to get you raging, developer has done a great job on the character designs and unique gameplay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through its randomly generated dungeons, varied character abilities, and diverse item unlocks, providing a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.
- “It is a charming game with a lot of replayability. You fight in dungeons, unlock chests, discover new items to aid you in overcoming the odds, and unlock characters with different abilities that play differently. All in all, it is great fun with randomly constructed dungeons and RNG builds.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Grinding in the game can become repetitive quickly, so it's best to pace yourself and avoid long continuous sessions to maintain enjoyment.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story is simple but engaging, featuring well-written characters and complemented by strong art. Overall, it provides an enjoyable experience that encourages replayability.
- “Story is simple, yet fun, characters are written well, art is on point, and the gameplay overall will keep you coming back for more.”