Astral Gunners
- October 1, 2020
- satibros
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features outstanding gameplay and scoring mechanics, making it highly engaging and fun to replay.
- The graphics, soundtrack, and overall presentation are well-crafted, creating a cohesive and enjoyable experience.
- There is a wealth of content, including unique characters and robust training modes, catering to players of all skill levels.
- Some players experienced bugs, including audio issues and game crashes during training mode.
- The user interface could be visually improved, as it is currently less than stellar.
- A replay system to accompany the leaderboards is missing, which could enhance the competitive aspect of the game.
- music15 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its high energy and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting that it complements the gameplay and artwork beautifully. The soundtrack is described as phenomenal, with unique character themes and a rock-inspired vibe that keeps players engaged and motivated throughout. Overall, the music is a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“I can see myself really putting the hours into this game, the soundtrack is fantastic and the sprite work overall is quite nice.”
“The soundtrack cured my depression.”
“The music is high energy from start to finish, keeping the adrenaline running for the inevitable moments where your awareness is needed for tight situations.”
“From music I would listen to outside of the game to the beautiful design, it makes the gameplay even better!”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its tight, engaging mechanics and enjoyable scoring system, making it a standout in the shmup genre. Players appreciate the cohesive integration of graphics, music, and gameplay elements, along with a variety of unlocks and unique ship types that enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a wealth of content and mechanics that cater to both newcomers and seasoned players, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
“The gameplay is tight, engaging, and fun - exactly what I want in a shmup.”
“Outstanding gameplay and scoring mechanics.”
“The mechanics are easy to understand and everything is spaced out well enough that you'll be eager to try again as 'it's only five minutes, right???'.”
“I also like that each robot you control has its own unique shooting mechanic.”
“It would take me too long to get into the particulars of all the mechanics/how scoring works, (also I'm still unpacking it myself), but suffice to say that there's something here for everyone.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful artwork and cohesive presentation, which enhances the gameplay, story, and music. The visuals in motion are particularly striking, complemented by a great soundtrack that elevates the overall experience.
“The graphical style and presentation is good and works well with the gameplay, story, and music - it's the cohesiveness of the parts that adds the cherry on top in my opinion.”
“The graphics in motion are beautiful.”
“The artwork is beautiful and the music complements the game well, adding to the hype in most cases.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as fairly engaging and well-integrated with the game's graphical style and music, contributing to a cohesive overall experience.
“The graphical style and presentation is good and works well with the gameplay, story, and music - it's the cohesiveness of the parts that adds the cherry on top in my opinion.”
“There looks to be a fairly engaging story as well, if you're into that kind of thing.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, particularly for those who appreciate skill-based challenges and enjoy the shoot 'em up genre, making it a worthwhile experience beyond just a casual playthrough.
“It's worth it at the bare minimum for a credit feed, but even more so for players interested in replayability, rewarding skill curves, and excellent shmups.”
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic levels and varied challenges that keep you coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different strategies you can employ, making it a game you can enjoy repeatedly.”
