Astra

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Astra is a single player action game. It was developed by DigiPen Europe-Bilbao and was released on October 26, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

ASTRA is an FPS with some platform twist to it, placed in an alien club. As an infiltrated human, you'll have to find and destruct the stolen generators, avoiding the enemies' attacks, who will get in your way.

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Astra features beautiful graphics and a captivating world filled with details and secrets to explore.
The gameplay is balanced, with dynamic combat that requires tactical thinking and encourages exploration.
The game has a distinct style and shows great potential, especially considering it is a student project.

The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to FPS drops and clunky controls that can detract from the experience.
Many players find the quests to be overly long and repetitive, which can make gameplay feel tedious.
There are significant issues with mouse sensitivity, UI responsiveness, and sound design, which hinder overall enjoyment.

music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and addictive quality, contributing to a futuristic and engaging atmosphere. Players find it enhances the fast-paced gameplay, making it a standout feature that keeps them immersed and entertained.
- “It has amazing music, a futuristic feel, and is an interesting concept.”
- “Fast-paced old-style shooter with addictive music.”
- “I spent a good hour just raving to the music!”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The graphics are generally well-received, featuring a modern aesthetic reminiscent of the Halo series, though some users note that certain elements require improvement. The game is fast-paced and offers easy controls, enhancing the overall visual experience as players navigate through various locations.
- “The graphics are impressive, showcasing a modern aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.”
- “This fast-paced game features modern-day graphics and easy controls, allowing seamless movement from location to location.”
- “The graphics have a somewhat Halo-styled design, which adds a unique flair to the visual experience.”
- “The graphics are somewhat halo-styled, which feels outdated.”
- “The game features fast-paced action, but the graphics lack the polish expected in modern titles.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it involves repetitive tasks like running around an alien nightclub and engaging in prolonged wave survival shooting, which can quickly become monotonous.
- “Gameplay consists of running around an alien nightclub, knocking out generators, and engaging in very long, drawn-out FPS arena wave survival shooting that gets very tedious very quickly.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The story of the game leaves players intrigued and curious, suggesting that while it may not be fully developed, it holds significant potential for deeper exploration.
- “The story is intriguing and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the characters and the twists in the plot.”
- “The narrative unfolds beautifully, making every moment feel significant.”
- “It does kind of leave you wondering about the story, but this game has lots of potential.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay involves navigating an alien nightclub while disabling generators and participating in lengthy FPS arena wave survival shooting, which many players find becomes tedious quickly.
- “I've done a full gameplay video if anyone would like to check it out; I would really appreciate it!”
- “Gameplay consists of running around an alien nightclub, knocking out generators and engaging in very long, drawn-out FPS arena wave survival shooting (that gets very tedious very quickly).”