Asteroid Drift
- April 1, 2024
- BarryHerbers
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Get on itch.io Store"Asteroid Drift" is a challenging arcade-style game where you pilot a spaceship through 26 perilous tunnels in a collapsing asteroid. The goal is to avoid explosions and gain a high score based on remaining time, with easy-to-learn controls that are hard to master. Designed for time attack replay and speedrunning, it offers a thrilling experience for those up for the challenge.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and a simple yet challenging gameplay mechanic that makes it addictive and fun.
- Clever level design and a charming retro aesthetic enhance the experience, making it enjoyable for both casual players and speedrunners.
- It's a great value for the price, offering a satisfying challenge with plenty of levels to keep players engaged.
- The soundtrack could be more energetic to better match the fast-paced gameplay.
- Some players may find the single looping song repetitive over time.
- A practice mode could improve the experience for those struggling with the controls.
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while many appreciate the soundtrack for fitting the game's vibe and enhancing the overall experience, some players feel it lacks the high-energy needed to match the gameplay intensity. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a solid addition, though a few users suggest it can become repetitive during extended play.
“Great soundtrack too.”
“The mechanics were a lot of fun to play with and the music fits the vibe of the game super well!”
“Tight controls, great music, and a constant need to go faster.”
“I think I would've preferred the soundtrack to be a bit more high-energy, so it matches the gameplay more.”
“I recommend turning on smooth graphics for something closer to a vector feel and finding something to listen to while playing - the single looping song grates.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple, easy-to-understand mechanics that provide a fun experience, while also presenting a surprising level of challenge as players progress. Many users appreciate the enjoyable mechanics, though some feel the soundtrack could be more energetic to better match the gameplay. Overall, mastering the controls becomes a rewarding endeavor as players strive for higher achievements.
“Simple controls, easy-to-understand mechanics, but gets surprisingly challenging as it goes along.”
“The mechanics were a lot of fun to play with and the music fits the vibe of the game super well!”
“Mechanically it's very easy to understand, but getting divine records will definitely push you to the limit of mastering the controls.”
“Mechanically, it's very easy to understand, but getting divine records will definitely push you to the limit of mastering the controls.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their aesthetic appeal and level design, effectively capturing the essence of the arcade genre with a straightforward and unambiguous style. Players recommend enabling smooth graphics for a more vector-like experience, although the repetitive soundtrack can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Love the aesthetics and the design of the levels!”
“It achieves everything I ask of an arcade game: a straightforward task to master the controls and graphics that are evocative (in this case, evocative of genre rather than visually complex) while also unambiguous.”
“I recommend turning on smooth graphics for something closer to a vector feel.”
“I recommend turning on smooth graphics for something closer to a vector feel and finding something to listen to while playing - the single looping song grates.”
