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 features engaging puzzles that are both fun and challenging, making it a great experience for players.
- The art style and visuals are captivating, complemented by a fantastic lo-fi soundtrack that enhances the overall vibe.
- The dialogues are surprisingly funny and introspective, adding depth to the characters and making the game more immersive.
- There are some minor bugs, such as incorrect command prompts and issues with music playback on certain platforms.
- The game currently lacks cloud saving support, which can be inconvenient for players switching between devices.
- Some players may find the puzzles to be on the easier side, which could limit the challenge for more experienced gamers.
- music24 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its fantastic lo-fi soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging puzzles. Players appreciate the inclusion of a "vibes mode" for relaxing and enjoying the original soundtrack, highlighting the game's excellent audio design. However, some users noted a discrepancy with a catchy trailer music that they wished was part of the main game soundtrack.
“The soundtrack is also a great surprise.”
“I really liked that they gave us a vibes mode just to chill and listen to its OST (which is incredible by the way since every game I bought from Garoa has excellent music).”
“The music is fantastic too, 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.”
“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.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging and well-paced puzzle design, introducing new mechanics through environmental hints without relying on text. Players appreciate the balance of challenge and accessibility, with levels that progressively build on simple ideas to create intriguing puzzles. However, a minor bug was noted regarding controller command prompts.
“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.”
“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 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'.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their cool aesthetics, which complement the relaxing lo-fi soundtrack, creating an enjoyable atmosphere. Players appreciate the visual design as a key element that enhances the overall experience, making it not just solid, but fantastic.
“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.”
“This would be a solid game, but for me, the story, the worlds, and the aesthetic make this a fantastic game.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story effectively creates a relaxing atmosphere, showcasing the developers' passion for their work. Players appreciate how the narrative, world-building, and overall aesthetic contribute to an engaging and enjoyable 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.”
“The story, the worlds, and the overall vibe make this a fantastic game.”
“This would be a solid game, but for me, the story elevates it to a whole new level.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty and introspective dialogue, which adds a surprising depth to the experience. Players appreciate the combination of captivating art and clever writing, making the puzzles not only engaging but also entertaining. Overall, the humor enhances the enjoyment of the puzzle platformer.
“The art is really captivating and the dialogue is surprisingly funny and introspective for a puzzle platformer game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features enjoyable dialogues and well-crafted character designs, contributing to a lighthearted and engaging experience, though it may not focus heavily on deep character development.
“It's a relaxing puzzle game with fun dialogues and good character design.”
