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Asteroid Core

37%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
47% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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"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.

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47%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Asteroid Core presents a compelling take on click-to-earn points and strategically building a base with pieces, standing out for its potential to challenge creativity and management skills within an engaging space-themed environment.
  • The game features fun sci-fi visuals and quick gameplay, making it a nice casual distraction.
  • Despite its simplicity, some players find it to be a fun idle game and a nice fidget toy.
  • The game lacks depth and content, with many players reporting it can be completed in just a few minutes.
  • There are no tutorials or in-game menus, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics.
  • The overall quality is low, with poor graphics and a simplistic interface that feels more like a browser game than a polished product.
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking variety, with many users noting a significant absence of content and balanced mechanics. Additionally, the overall experience is marred by poor graphics, leading to a perception of uninteresting gameplay.

    • “Very simplistic, not a lot of variety in the gameplay.”
    • “Bad graphics, bad gameplay, nothing interesting here.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been widely criticized for their outdated retro pixel art style, which many feel is a poor substitute for modern visuals. Users also noted the lack of resolution options and graphics customization, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's 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.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of Gamemaker Studio is often criticized for facilitating the creation of low-quality, retro-style games that prioritize profit over quality, leading to a perception of it being a platform for "shovelware" and cash grabs.

    • “GameMaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users are eager for the full release of the game to fully experience the music, as the current 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.”

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