Astral Slider

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Astral Slider is a single player casual racing game. It was developed by Kyle Rodgers and was released on March 10, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Astral Slider is an immersive time-attack laser racer. Slide through a number of different astral cyberworlds and blast your way past obstacles to increase your speed and beat your top scores. Play flatscreen or in VR.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music4 positive mentions

Fun and challenging gameplay with a great soundtrack that enhances the experience.
Visually appealing with modern graphics and a chill atmosphere, making it a good time-killer.
It's a free game that offers a decent amount of content and is enjoyable to play, especially in VR.

Limited content with only a few levels, leading to a repetitive experience.
Gameplay can become frustratingly challenging when aiming for three-star rankings.
Issues with controls, particularly in VR, making it difficult to navigate effectively.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its catchy techno beats and how well it complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Players appreciate the groovy soundtrack that keeps them engaged, while the music's varied styles across levels contribute to a relaxed yet challenging atmosphere. Overall, the combination of appealing soundtracks and vibrant graphics creates an enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.
- “The music and the visuals are really good.”
- “A free, fun and challenging time-killer with a groovy soundtrack.”
- “Un juego sencillo para cuando quieres escuchar algo de música y hacerle clic a cosas.”
- “In some ways it is somewhat reminiscent of Audiosurf, except that the key here is to shoot '+' blocks to keep your speed as high as possible (rather than speed being determined by music tempo), run into spinning diamonds for a high speed boost, and avoid indestructible blocks.”
- “Each track has its own chilled out music that fits the aesthetic well and adds to the vibe.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their modern, neon aesthetic and vibrant colors, contributing to an engaging visual experience. While some users note that the graphics are basic, they appreciate the overall art style and how it complements the game's music and atmosphere. Despite occasional frustrations with gameplay, the visuals are considered appealing and enhance the fun factor of the game.
- “The music and the visuals are really good.”
- “This game has some appealing neon graphics and good techno music going for it, but gets aggravatingly challenging when going for three-star rankings.”
- “Really nicely put together, with a neon-glowing aesthetic I heartily approve of.”
- “The graphics are basic, but the game is free so that isn't an issue and there are enough tracks and tunes to keep you going for hours. What is an issue is just how uncontrollable it is.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring sharp and simple mechanics that can be addictive, complemented by a cozy art style and great music. However, many users note that the limited mechanics lead to repetitiveness, detracting from the overall experience. While it has its charm, some players find it lacks depth and variety.
- “There's amazing music that I can't get enough of, sharp, simple, and fun gameplay that gets you hooked to keep getting better times, cozy art style with great colors all around.”
- “Gameplay is good, and the background music is pretty good too.”
- “Only 2 mechanics, making the game extremely repetitive and just bad.”
- “Not much to say other than it's a little limited in gameplay, but otherwise I'd say it's a game to pass some time.”
- “What should have been a simple left and right mechanic (maybe even as simple as old-school head gauge turning) is messed up for some reason.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews do not provide specific insights into the story aspect of the game, as the mention of owning a Meta Quest 2 does not relate to narrative content. More detailed feedback on the story is needed for a comprehensive summary.