Astro Pig
- May 1, 2024
- Garoa Studios
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Get on itch.io StoreAstro 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
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience with engaging puzzles, beautiful aesthetics, and a fantastic lo-fi soundtrack.
- The characters are well-designed, and the dialogue is funny and introspective, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The pacing of the puzzles is perfect, introducing new mechanics gradually and keeping players engaged throughout the short playtime.
- Some players found the puzzles to be quite easy, which may not provide enough challenge for everyone.
- There are minor bugs reported, such as incorrect button prompts and issues with cloud saving on Steam.
- The game is relatively short, which might leave some players wanting more content.
- music14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with players praising its beautiful soundtrack and relaxing lo-fi vibes that enhance the overall experience. Many appreciate the option to listen to the music while solving puzzles or engaging in mini-games, contributing to a chill atmosphere. Overall, the combination of excellent music and unique aesthetics significantly elevates the game's enjoyment.
“Fantastic game for those who want to relax with good music and engaging puzzles.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful and the aesthetics are one of a kind.”
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative introduction of mechanics through environmental hints and the clever design of engaging puzzles that build on simple ideas. Players appreciate the balance of freedom in movement within small hubs and the gradual introduction of new challenges, which keeps the experience fresh and engaging. However, a minor bug was noted regarding controller commands, but it did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.
“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.”
“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 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.”
“Although the small main hubs allow you to move around freely, the puzzle gameplay makes things a bit different.”
“Once you find one of the three components, you can travel to the next sector that changes visually while keeping the main mechanic more or less the same.”
“I found a small bug where after using the controller for all my gameplay, one item instead of showing 'y' as command to pick it up showed 'c'.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is centered around a space pig that embodies a relaxing and positive vibe, contributing to an overall fantastic experience. Players appreciate the developers' passion for their product, as the narrative and aesthetic elements are well-integrated and enhance the gameplay.
“Story-wise, you can tell that the devs love their product, and everything is in its place.”
“This would be a solid game, but for me, the story, the worlds, and the aesthetic make this a fantastic game.”
“The story starts with a space pig flying through space and relaxing on his bed.”
“This would be a solid game, but for me, the story, the worlds, and the vibe make this a fantastic game.”
“Story-wise, you can tell that the devs care about their product, and everything is in its place.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their unique aesthetics and cool visuals, which contribute significantly to the overall experience. Coupled with a beautiful lo-fi soundtrack, the visuals create a relaxing atmosphere that enhances gameplay, making it an ideal choice for unwinding after a long day.
“The visuals are super cool, the lo-fi soundtrack is awesome, and the puzzles are fun to solve.”
“The soundtrack is beautiful and the aesthetics are one of a kind.”
“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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative 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 combination of clever puzzles and humorous writing that enhances the overall enjoyment.
“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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features enjoyable dialogues and well-crafted character designs, contributing to a relaxing experience, though the depth of character development may not be the primary focus.
“It's a relaxing puzzle game with fun dialogues and good character design.”
