Astroderps
- June 17, 2016
- Chronos VR
Get on SteamAstroderps is a puzzle game suitable for all ages, where players guide Astroderps to safety by solving levels that involve moving blocks, extinguishing fires, building bridges, and deflecting projectiles. The game features multiple levels with increasing difficulty, requiring timing and dexterity to successfully complete. Players must solve each puzzle to create a path and lead their Astroderps from one portal to the next.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Fun puzzle game with cute little aliens, reminiscent of Lemmings.
- The game has a lot of potential for future updates and additional levels.
- The art style and level design are visually appealing and enjoyable in VR.
- The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, making the price feel unjustified.
- Many mechanics feel unpolished and not well integrated, leading to a lack of challenge.
- There are issues with sound and overall execution, making it feel incomplete.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around intriguing puzzle mechanics that show potential, but players feel that the separate mechanics are not effectively combined, resulting in an experience that resembles a series of tutorial levels rather than a cohesive game.
“The game presents itself as a puzzler, and from the concept shown in the trailer, it's clear that the game mechanics have a lot of potential.”
“The separate mechanics introduced as you play are engaging and offer a variety of experiences.”
“The gameplay feels like a series of tutorial levels that effectively teach you about the different ideas behind the in-game mechanics.”
“None of the separate mechanics introduced as you play are ever really combined.”
“It feels like playing a bunch of tutorial levels to teach you about the different ideas they had for in-game mechanics.”
“The game sells itself as a puzzler, and from the concept in the trailer, you can see the idea of the game mechanics has a lot of potential.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game received negative feedback, with one user reporting a lack of music and sound during gameplay, except for a brief moment at the start. This suggests potential issues with audio functionality that detract from the overall experience.
“I don't know if the game bugged when I tried it, but there was no music or sound at all, other than just at the start.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
“There are only a few tracks, and they don't fit the game's atmosphere.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered average, with an art style that is acceptable but not particularly impressive, alongside controls and sound that also fall into the realm of mediocrity.
“The art style, the controls, and the sound are okay, but nothing more.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through its clever and amusing puzzles, making it a worthwhile purchase at its starting price of 12 euros.
“The puzzles are hilarious and definitely worth the starting price of 12 euros.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the clever humor woven into the gameplay.”
“The game's witty dialogue and funny scenarios kept me entertained throughout.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks replayability due to its short length, and they also consider the price to be too high for the limited content offered.
“It is too short to have any replay value, and the price is too high.”
“The game lacks enough content to justify multiple playthroughs.”
“Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
