Astro Nova

About Astro Nova

Astro Nova is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by novascreen and was released on November 6, 2025. It received very 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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92%Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging bullet-hell roguelite gameplay with rewarding progression and challenging mechanics that encourage smart decision-making.
Varied ship customization and upgrade options allowing for multiple playstyles and builds, combined with a solid ascension system for long-term progression.
Short, well-paced game sessions with a minimalist neon aesthetic, pleasant ambient music, and a fun, addictive arcade shooter experience.

Performance issues such as lag spikes and bugs including invulnerability glitches and erratic AI behavior impact gameplay stability.
Some players find the grind repetitive and progression slow until reaching more powerful ship upgrades, leading to occasional frustration.
Lack of visual effects and polish; missing auto-aim option and occasional poor translations detract from overall experience.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The story in this game is minimal and somewhat marred by bad translation, but it is largely irrelevant to the gameplay experience. The focus is on short missions with progression occurring between them, supported by a prestiging system that adds depth to the game's progression rather than narrative elements.
- “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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The gameplay of Astro Nova combines bullet hell action with choice-based RPG and rogue-like elements, featuring simple, easy-to-understand mechanics and ship upgrades. It offers a fun, versatile experience with survivor-like upgrade systems, delivering around two to three hours of engaging play for a reasonable price.
- “Astro Nova was a really interesting mix of bullet hell gameplay and choice-based RPG elements where you keep buffing your ship each run.”
- “Simple roguelike with easy to understand mechanics, was well worth the $4 AUD I paid for it.”
- “Probably about two to three hours of gameplay, but extremely fun with versatile builds.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music is pleasant and ambient, enhancing the game's engaging three-hour experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack so much that some express interest in purchasing the OST to support the developers.
- “Pleasant ambient music perfectly complements the game atmosphere.”
- “Fun and engaging gameplay accompanied by some sweet music!”
- “I wouldn't mind buying the OST just to support the developer.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their simple yet appealing neon aesthetic, creating a visually pleasing experience.
- “Simple and nice neon aesthetic”
- “Visuals.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game features some grinding, particularly noticeable towards the end, which may impact the overall pacing for some players.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with performance deteriorating notably as players progress further.
- “Short and suffers from a lot of performance problems the further you progress.”