Astervoid 2000

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Astervoid 2000 is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Mad Capacity and was released on December 1, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Astervoid 2000 is a 1 to 4 player local-multiplayer space brawler, combining classic arcade action with modern gameplay. Explosive, indestructible, and icy asteroids will slam against your ship, or can be weaponized against your opponents. Perfect support for gamepads & keyboard and mouse.

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Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music9 positive mentions

Astervoid 2000 features tight and responsive controls, making it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.
The game has a fantastic soundtrack and appealing visuals that enhance the overall experience.
It offers fun local multiplayer gameplay, allowing up to four players to engage in fast-paced battles, making it a great choice for parties.

The game lacks depth and may not hold players' attention for extended periods, especially in single-player mode.
Some players find the controls awkward and the gameplay too simplistic, leading to a lack of lasting appeal.
There is no online multiplayer option, which limits the ability to play with friends who are not physically present.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the electronic-themed soundtrack for its ability to enhance gameplay and capture the intended atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as fast-paced, engaging, and perfectly suited for the game's action. Overall, the music is considered a key element that contributes to the game's polished experience.
- “The electronic-themed soundtrack provides the perfect backdrop for blasting enemies.”
- “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.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them solid and fitting for the genre, others criticize them as lackluster and unremarkable. Notably, the particle effects are praised for their quality, and the overall aesthetic is described as polished and engaging, reminiscent of retro classics. However, there are concerns about the game's visual appeal not being enough to sustain long-term interest.
- “The graphics are very well done, but the system requirements are still relatively low, so it should work well on a variety of machines.”
- “The graphics are pretty solid, but the particle effects (things like lasers and explosions) are fantastic looking.”
- “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.”
- “Yes, it's playable, but there's no fun or joy from the process due to an obvious lack of content and bad visuals.”
- “The game is top-down, and while the graphics are nothing special, they get the job done for a game like this.”
- “Everything included—music, graphics, mechanics—is polished to a high shine, but there might not be enough to keep anything less than a group of 3 or 4 engaged for a long time.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by responsive controls and fast-paced action, making it ideal for short sessions and group play. While it initially appears simple, players discover a surprising depth in mechanics, particularly with shooting and dodging, enhanced by a clever kamikaze feature that adds excitement. However, some reviewers note that the experience may not sustain engagement for smaller groups over extended periods.
- “Plays good, responsive controls and fast gameplay.”
- “There's a surprising amount of gameplay depth under a simple guise.”
- “The gameplay seemed pretty simple at first, just shoot and dodge, nothing too interesting, then I found out there's more to it!”
- “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.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game's story is either minimal or lacking in depth, with some users expressing disappointment in its overall narrative quality.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game successfully creates its intended atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and fluid, smooth controls that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “It perfectly captures the atmosphere it intended; the soundtrack rocks, and the controls are fluid and smooth.”