Astro Emporia

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Astro Emporia is a single player casual strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Squirrelbot Games and was released on February 1, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Astro Emporia is a casual turn-based game where players aim to amass the most money in a limited number of turns. Each planet visit offers new opportunities with randomized resources and prices, and strategic tactics help increase the chances of profit. With its quick gameplay, players can achieve a high score in just a few minutes.

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

music3 negative mentions

The game is simple and easy to learn, making it accessible for casual players.
It can be addicting as players engage in trading between planets, trying to maximize profits.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds a pleasant atmosphere to the gameplay.

The gameplay is extremely simplistic and lacks depth, making it uninteresting for more experienced gamers.
Graphics and overall presentation are subpar, resembling a low-quality mobile game rather than a PC title.
The trading mechanics are often frustrating due to random price fluctuations and unclear objectives, leading to a lack of engagement.

graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that while the artwork is fairly generic, it remains clear and distinguishable. The game is built on the Unity engine, allowing for adjustable resolution and graphics quality, but it may cause performance issues on certain hardware, leading to overheating and fan noise. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not exceptional.
- “It is built on the Unity engine, and you can select your resolution and graphics quality, as well as fullscreen or windowed mode.”
- “The artwork is fairly generic, but there is no confusion between the various goods.”
- “Nice graphics.”
- “The graphics are shabby.”
- “My MacBook Pro's reballed graphics card handles a lot of games easily, but with this one, it just started heating and spinning the fans crazily.”
- “The artwork is fairly generic.”
music
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as annoying and lacking options for customization or disabling. Overall, the soundtrack is considered mediocre, with a score of 2/10 from one reviewer.
- “The soundtrack isn't too bad.”
- “Music is fine.”
- “The music is a bit too annoying (and no in-game way to remove/disable it)”
- “Sound/music: 02/10”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
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The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, the narrative is criticized for lacking depth and coherence, with some players finding the randomness in gameplay mechanics frustrating and detracting from the overall experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Story: 00/10”
- “With space trading games, I generally dislike the combat systems and would prefer to travel around and explore, perform missions, upgrade my ship, etc., but most of the space trading games I've found force combat upon you.”
- “For example, a 'mineral' planet would often have iron, gold, or gems for a price much higher than one not producing them. While I understand having a fixed system would make the game even duller, this randomness makes trying to plot trade routes an exercise in frustration.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Astro Emporia is characterized as overly simplistic and unengaging, with basic mechanics that may frustrate players due to inconsistent selling opportunities on different planets. While it offers casual fun for those who appreciate its core mechanics, it lacks depth and complexity, making it less appealing to a broader audience.
- “The gameplay is extremely basic and dull.”
- “It can be frustrating at times due to not always being able to sell your cargo on some planets.”
- “There's nothing for anyone who doesn't enjoy the core gameplay mechanic or wants a very deep or complex economy.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received some criticism, with users noting that it requires improvements to enhance performance.
- “There's one slightly negative side to the game: it should be optimized.”
- “The game suffers from performance issues that could easily be resolved with better optimization.”
- “I love the gameplay, but the lack of optimization leads to frustrating lag and crashes.”