Astro Nova

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Astro Nova is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by novascreen and was released on November 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Survive the swarm in spaceFight against endless enemies while piloting your ship.Collect resources and grow stronger each run. Build your module loadoutExperiment with countless module combinations.Every run feels different with roguelike upgrades. Ascend and grow even strongerEarn prisms when you ascend based on your highest cleared sector.Spend them to unlock permanent upgrades in the ascensio…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging arcade-style space shooter with solid progression and upgrade systems.
Short but challenging gameplay that keeps the player hooked, including multiple builds and meta-upgrades.
Good value for its price with easy-to-understand mechanics and enjoyable retro vibes.

Performance issues such as lag spikes and bugs including erratic enemy behavior and unfair damage.
Lack of polish in visuals and effects, making the movement and combat feel less impactful.
No auto-aim feature which can be frustrating for players unfamiliar with twin-stick shooters.

story
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The story is minimal and not a focus of the game, with some users noting poor translation, but this doesn't significantly impact gameplay. Progression is primarily driven by leveling up between short missions and a prestiging system, providing depth despite the lack of a traditional narrative.
- “Bad translation but all abilities are clear enough and "story" doesn't matter at all.”
- “Bad translation but all abilities are clear enough and 'story' doesn't matter at all.”
- “There's not really a story or many game-changing upgrades, but there doesn't need to be for a short runtime.”
- “You level up between missions, instead of during the mission, with the mission being relatively short and you have prestiging when it gets too tough, which adds additional layers of progression to the mix.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a simple yet enjoyable rogue-like experience with easy-to-understand mechanics and survivor-style upgrades. It offers around two to three hours of fun, featuring versatile builds that enhance replayability. Overall, it delivers great value for its price.
- “Simple roguelike with easy-to-understand mechanics, was well worth the $4 AUD I paid for it.”
- “I love the survivor-like mechanics and upgrades.”
- “Probably about two to three hours of gameplay, but extremely fun with versatile builds.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is fun, engaging, and enhances the brief 3-hour experience, with some standout tracks that fans may want to support by purchasing the OST.
- “Fun and engaging for its 3 hour playtime with some sweet music!”
- “Hell, I wouldn't mind buying an OST just to support the dev.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant performance issues as players advance, leading to a short and poorly optimized experience.
- “Short and suffers from a lot of performance problems the further you progress.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described simply as "visuals," indicating a focus on the game's overall visual presentation. However, no specific details or opinions were provided.