Astervoid 2000
- July 12, 2016
- Chuck Bergeron
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Reviews
- The game features tight and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for both single player and couch multiplayer sessions.
- The aesthetic and soundtrack are praised for their retro style and immersive quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- Astervoid 2000 offers a challenging gameplay experience with depth, particularly in its single player and multiplayer modes, making it a fun pick-up-and-play game.
- Some players found the controls awkward and lacking options for remapping, which detracted from the overall experience.
- There are concerns about the game's longevity, with some reviewers feeling it may only be fun for a short period or in group settings.
- A few reviews mentioned that the game does not offer enough content or variety to keep players engaged for extended periods.
- music24 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fast-paced, engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. The combination of music and visuals creates a captivating aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Hotline Miami, contributing to a polished and immersive feel. While the controls are noted to be tight and fluid, some players found them awkward, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
“Fast paced and sweet soundtrack.”
“It perfectly captures the atmosphere it intended, the soundtrack rocks, and the controls are fluid and smooth.”
“The aesthetic and music are decent, but I found the controls surprisingly awkward, especially with no options to remap controller buttons.”
“Everything included, music, graphics, mechanics, is polished to a high shine, but there might not be enough there to keep anything less than a group of 3 or 4 engaged for a long time.”
“Right from the start screen, the music and visuals combine to grip the player with an acid-retro aesthetic in the same vein as Hotline Miami.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a polished acid-retro aesthetic reminiscent of "Hotline Miami," effectively engaging players from the start screen. While the visuals and music are generally well-received, some users noted that the overall experience may lack depth for solo players.
“Everything included, music, graphics, mechanics, is polished to a high shine.”
“The aesthetic and music are decent, but I found the controls surprisingly awkward, especially with no options to remap controller buttons.”
“Everything included, music, graphics, mechanics, is polished to a high shine, but there might not be enough there to keep anything less than a group of 3 or 4 engaged for a long time.”
“Right from the start screen, the music and visuals combine to grip the player with an acid-retro aesthetic in the same vein as Hotline Miami.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a surprising depth beneath its simple design, characterized by fast and responsive dual joystick controls and polished mechanics. While the overall experience is engaging, it may not sustain interest for smaller groups, though the clever kamikaze mechanic adds exhilarating moments during multiplayer sessions.
“Fast, snappy dual joystick control and clean mechanics.”
“Everything included, music, graphics, mechanics, is polished to a high shine, but there might not be enough there to keep anything less than a group of 3 or 4 engaged for a long time.”
“A clever kamikaze mechanic can provide some exhilarating moments with your friends as your final breath takes your attacker with you to the void.”
“There's a surprising amount of gameplay depth under a simple guise.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game successfully creates its intended atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and smooth, fluid controls, contributing to an immersive experience.
“It perfectly captures the atmosphere it intended; the soundtrack rocks, and the controls are fluid and smooth.”
