Asteroid Core
- August 23, 2024
- RFL Art
Get on Steam"Asteroid Core" is a unique blend of clicker, puzzle, and tower defense games. You'll manage space on an asteroid to gather resources, upgrade machines, and create a rocket to bring a special artifact called a Core to Earth. However, beware the mysterious outer space creatures that become enraged when you tamper with the Core. With 20 constructions, 5 asteroids, and the ability to ascend, this game offers depth and challenges.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Interesting concept with a unique twist on tower defense mechanics.
- Fun sci-fi visuals that create an engaging atmosphere.
- Quick gameplay that can serve as a casual distraction.
- Lacks depth and variety, with gameplay that becomes repetitive quickly.
- Very short playtime, with some players finishing the game in under 30 minutes.
- Technical issues and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking variety, with many users noting a significant absence of content and poorly balanced mechanics. Overall, the graphics and gameplay are deemed unappealing and uninteresting.
“Very simplistic, not a lot of variety in the gameplay.”
“Bad graphics, bad gameplay, nothing interesting here.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for being outdated, relying on retro pixel art that feels obsolete compared to modern standards. Users noted a lack of resolution options and customization, contributing to an overall negative impression of the visual presentation.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Bad graphics, bad gameplay, nothing interesting here.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of retro-style games that are perceived as low-effort cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices within the gaming community.
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads and constant prompts to spend money.”
“The in-game purchases are overpriced and give unfair advantages to those willing to pay.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users are eager for the full release of the game to fully experience the music, but currently, the early access version lacks options to adjust the volume of music and sound effects.
“I'm waiting for the release so I can enjoy it completely; while the game is in early access, there is no way to adjust the volume of music and sounds.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
“I find the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
