Astra And The New Constellation

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In "Astra and The New Constellation," players control Astra, the smallest star in Constellation Station, as she embarks on a journey to build her own constellation. The game features 15 levels across various planets and biomes with precise controls and challenges for all skill levels. It also includes accessibility options, speedrun support, and an original soundtrack. The goal is to collect stardust and navigate through platforming challenges to create a new home for Astra.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

Charming pixel art and polished design that enhances the overall experience.
Fun and appropriately challenging platforming gameplay with a good variety of levels.
High value for the price, providing a satisfying experience in a short playtime.

Frustrating level design at times, which can detract from the enjoyment.
Limited control options with too many moves mapped to a few buttons, making gameplay cumbersome.
Music is polarizing, with some players finding it unbearable and lacking options to customize sound settings.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting for the retro style, while others describe it as atrocious and wish for more dynamic options. There are options to mute the music, which some appreciate, but the lack of customization in key bindings has drawn criticism. Overall, the music seems to be an acquired taste, with strong opinions on both sides.
- “Love the graphics, music, and play control.”
- “A short & fun pico-8 style retro game with good music and speedrunning support.”
- “Music might be a bit of an acquired taste, since one other reviewer hated it, but there's an option to mute it, so... literally no downsides.”
- “Music is absolutely atrocious, the settings only allow you to switch the 2 key binds instead of remapping them, and there's too many moves mapped to the previously mentioned 2 keys.”
- “I would rather have a colonoscopy than listen to that music again.”
- “I would have liked the music to be a little more dynamic, but I guess it was a design choice to keep this title a minimalistic game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and well-executed pixel art style, contributing to an overall positive visual experience. Players appreciate the cute visuals and the game's aesthetic, which enhances the fun factor, despite some frustrations with level design and control mapping. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, complementing the game's engaging sound and design elements.
- “Good and simple moveset, pretty fun and challenging level design, and an honestly really good looking and charming pixel art style that's wonderfully executed.”
- “Love the graphics, music, and play control.”
- “But the play control feels super good and spot-on, visuals are cute, level design is interesting - it's a load of fun!”
- “I wanted to like this game a lot more than I ended up. However, in spite of the graphics, sound, overall design, and low price all being positives, at several points in the game the level design becomes frustrating, which, when combined with the number of moves mapped to way too few buttons, sucked the fun out of this for me.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Astra" is characterized by solid platforming mechanics across 15 distinct levels, offering players a sense of freedom and fluidity in their playstyle. The polished mechanics and engaging atmosphere enhance the overall experience, allowing players to navigate the game without frustration.
- “Indeed, Astra features not only a mostly solid platforming gameplay through 15 distinct levels but a small story and tracks that, even with their limitations, ease you into the space atmosphere.”
- “I really enjoy how a few basic mechanics combine to give you a lot of freedom to play the levels quickly.”
- “Mechanics are very polished; I played through the entire game without feeling that the game trolled me.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in Astra is effectively crafted, with a space-themed setting that is enhanced by a small narrative and music tracks that, despite some limitations, successfully immerse players in the experience across its 15 distinct levels.
- “Indeed, Astra features not only a mostly solid platforming gameplay through 15 distinct levels but also a small story and tracks that, even with their limitations, ease you into the space atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Astra is minimal but effectively complements the gameplay, enhancing the space atmosphere across its 15 distinct levels. While it may have limitations, it serves as a fitting backdrop to the platforming experience.
- “Indeed, Astra features not only a mostly solid platforming gameplay through 15 distinct levels but also a small story and tracks that, even with their limitations, ease you into the space atmosphere.”

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