Astro Fighters

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Astro Fighters is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Paul Connor and was released on March 28, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Astro Fighters is a vertical scrolling bullet hell shooter where you defend your star system from a powerful alien invasion. Utilize precise piloting skills to dodge intense fire, deploy special weapons, bombs, and even slow down time to overcome relentless waves and challenging boss battles. Play solo or cooperatively to test your reflexes and achieve high scores.

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Action

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

Brilliant graphics and sound, creating an immersive arcade experience.
Challenging yet fair gameplay with a satisfying difficulty curve and strategic mechanics.
High replayability with various modes and a leaderboard system, making it engaging for players.

Some players found the shooting speed to be slow, which affected gameplay pacing.
The game can be quite challenging, which may not appeal to all players.
The punishment for dying, which downgrades weapons, can be frustrating for some.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their brilliance, sharpness, and vibrant colors, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. Reviewers highlight the high-quality visuals and sound design, noting that the game feels polished despite being developed by a single person. The combination of beautiful graphics and smooth gameplay enhances the enjoyment and challenge of the game.
- “Beautiful graphics, great gameplay and an awesome fair challenge.”
- “Brilliant shmup with great colourful graphics and a nice soundtrack.”
- “The graphics look sharp, the soundtrack is awesome and the game runs smoothly.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is highly praised for its brilliant graphics, smooth controls, and well-designed levels, providing a fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics, including a unique slow-down feature and a special attack system, which enhance the overall challenge and enjoyment. The game strikes a good balance between pace and difficulty, making it accessible yet rewarding.
- “Beautiful graphics, great gameplay, and an awesome fair challenge.”
- “This game has some great mechanics and you feel powerful even at the lowest level.”
- “Very fun shooter with a cool slow down mechanic (careful it drains your points), and a special that wipes out shots but uses your power gauge that you need to power up your main cannon. I really like games with fun, different mechanics like that.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting the "awesome" soundtrack that enhances the arcade experience. The sound effects and music contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, complementing the vibrant graphics and smooth gameplay. Overall, the audio elements are considered top-notch, especially for a solo-developed title.
- “This game reminds me so much of being in an arcade with the way it plays, the sound effects, music, and pretty much everything about it!”
- “Game play is smooth, frame rates were good and the graphics/music are top class considering the game is solo developed.”
- “Really enjoyed this shooter, non-stop arcade style action and an absolutely banging sound track.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The game offers excellent replayability, particularly after completing level 3 on normal, which unlocks a procedurally generated gauntlet mode. Additionally, the inclusion of a leaderboard enhances the replay value, encouraging players to improve their scores.
- “Once you complete level 3 on normal, you unlock the new Gauntlet mode, which is procedurally generated and offers so much replayability.”
- “A nice leaderboard adds great replay value too!”
- “Very good game, very replayable.”
- “Once you complete level 3 on normal, you unlock the new gauntlet mode, which is procedurally generated and offers so much replayability.”