Astro Pig

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • story
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Astro Pig is a 90's nostalgia-inspired adventure game where you play as Buyk, a piglet space cadet, on a mission through uncharted territory. Explore three diverse worlds, solve puzzles, and meet quirky NPCs while accompanied by an original lo-fi soundtrack. Unlock minigames, earn Steam achievements, and create your own music with the Make-a-Beat system.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
music8 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a relaxing experience with engaging puzzles, captivating art, and a fantastic lo-fi soundtrack.
  • It features well-designed characters and humorous dialogue that enhance the overall enjoyment.
  • The pacing of the puzzles is perfect, introducing new mechanics gradually and keeping players engaged.
  • Some players found the puzzles to be quite easy, which may not appeal to those seeking a greater challenge.
  • There are minor bugs reported, such as incorrect command prompts and issues with cloud saving on Steam.
  • The game is relatively short, which might leave some players wanting more content.
  • music12 mentions

    The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging and relaxing qualities, particularly the lo-fi soundtrack that complements the gameplay beautifully. Players appreciate the inclusion of a "vibes mode" for enjoying the original soundtrack, which is described as incredible and a standout feature. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for players seeking both fun and relaxation.

    • “With awesome characters and amazing songs, you will just forget whatever problem you have to just enjoy this beautiful game.”
    • “Fantastic game for those who want to relax with good music and engaging puzzles.”
    • “The music is fantastic too; it's an excellent idea to use lo-fi as background for this little adventure.”
    • “Also when I enter the page on Steam Deck, it's set to play the main music of the game, and it plays like trailer music saying 'aaastro fun, aaastro fun' that I never heard in the game itself.”
    • “I wish it was the normal music of the game.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its innovative introduction of mechanics through environmental cues rather than text, leading to engaging and progressively challenging puzzles. Players appreciate the perfect pacing that keeps them engaged while gradually teaching new object interactions, although a minor bug with controller commands was noted.

    • “However, the game is a great example of how to introduce new mechanics with only environmental hints, no text, and how to build upon rather simple ideas to create a number of interesting puzzles.”
    • “I bought it to play a little bit here and there to have a good time, but boy, there are some great mechanically and logically challenging levels along the way to spice things up.”
    • “The pacing of the puzzles is perfect, keeping you engaged with new mechanics from time to time and always teaching you slowly how to use new objects.”
    • “I found a small bug where after using the controller for all my gameplay, one item instead of showing 'Y' as the command to pick it up showed 'C'.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game's story effectively creates a relaxing atmosphere, with a strong sense of purpose and attention to detail from the developers. Players appreciate how the narrative, worlds, and overall aesthetic contribute to an enjoyable and immersive experience, elevating it from solid to fantastic.

    • “Story-wise, you can tell that the developers are passionate about their product, and everything feels well-placed.”
    • “This would be a solid game, but for me, the story, the worlds, and the aesthetic make this a fantastic game.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “Character development is shallow, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their cool visuals and appealing aesthetic, which contribute significantly to the overall experience. Coupled with a relaxing lo-fi soundtrack, the visuals create an inviting atmosphere perfect for unwinding.

    • “This would be a solid game, but for me, the story, the worlds, and the aesthetic make this a fantastic game.”
    • “If you want to just chill after a long day, enjoy some nice lo-fi beats and great aesthetics, this is your go-to game.”
    • “Visuals are super cool, the lo-fi soundtrack is awesome, and the puzzles are fun to solve.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its captivating art and surprisingly witty, introspective dialogue, which adds a unique charm to the puzzle platformer experience. Players appreciate the clever writing that complements the engaging puzzles.

    • “The art is really captivating and the dialogue is surprisingly funny and introspective for a puzzle platformer game.”
    • “Cool puzzles with funny writing.”
  • character development1 mentions

    The game features enjoyable dialogues and well-crafted character designs, contributing to a relaxing experience that enhances character development.

    • “It's a relaxing puzzle game with fun dialogues and good character design.”
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