Astral Coconut

About

Astral Coconut is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Team Coconut and was released on February 9, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

A skating based adventure in a vast alien world.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a unique art style and vibe that some players find appealing, with a beautiful neon cell-shaded look.
Despite its rough edges and bugs, many players still find the game fun and enjoyable, highlighting the engaging gameplay mechanics.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in trying it out without financial commitment.

The game suffers from poor optimization, causing high temperatures on computers even with recommended specs, and lacks essential graphical settings.
Many gameplay mechanics, such as combat and grind rails, are unbalanced and often do not function as intended, leading to frustrating experiences.
As a student project, the game feels incomplete and lacks the polish and depth expected from a fully developed title, making it less valuable to gamers.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the low-quality, garish assets that detract from the overall experience, while others appreciate the art style and vibe. However, the lack of graphical settings, such as options to disable motion blur, has frustrated users, especially given the game's high system requirements that can lead to overheating issues.
- “This game has the perfect art style and vibe that I was looking for.”
- “The graphics aren't great; those low-quality, garish neon junk assets are understandably a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the game's failure to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Add graphical settings, so we can at least disable motion blur.”
- “While it is free, it had my computer, which is well above the recommended specs, hitting above 70 degrees Celsius to run it, and there are no graphics settings to tone it down.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for a full version of the soundtrack, particularly favoring the style of Subotonix. While it lacks the standout quality of the Ghostrunner soundtrack, it still features recognizable tracks that resonate with players.
- “Of course, you have heard this song already!”
- “I need a full version of this with a soundtrack by Subotonix.”
- “It doesn't have the amazing Ghostrunner soundtrack.”
- “Of course, you've already heard this song.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story concept is considered promising but requires significant refinement to enhance its overall execution.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is criticized as a significant drawback, though some users feel that even improved performance wouldn't enhance their overall enjoyment.
- “That's a major point against it, but even if it was better optimized, I don't think I would like it.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for being somewhat rough and buggy, yet it remains stable enough to provide an enjoyable experience, especially considering it is a free title. Players appreciate its cyberpunk twist on the Sonic Frontiers gameplay loop despite the imperfections.
- “Basically rough around the edges and quite buggy, but still solid for a free game, a cyberpunk variation on the Sonic Frontiers gameplay loop!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “I encountered numerous glitches that disrupted my experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The gameplay is characterized as a rough but solid experience, featuring a cyberpunk twist on the Sonic Frontiers loop, despite being buggy. Overall, it offers a worthwhile experience for a free game.
- “The gameplay is a rough-around-the-edges experience, but it's still solid for a free game, offering a cyberpunk variation on the Sonic Frontiers gameplay loop!”
- “Basically a rough around the edges and quite buggy, but still solid for a free game, cyberpunk variation on Sonic Frontiers gameplay loop!”