Astrodle
- June 19, 2024
- Robin Nicolet
Get on SteamAstrodle is an incremental space shooter where you collect Zodiac essences by destroying Blobs to upgrade your ship and become an immortal space god. The game features a story with guidance from Sagittarius, Aquarius, and Taurus as you progress through the game. With various upgrades to enhance your lasers and admire the chaos, the goal is to beat the game, but watch out for the hidden challenges along the way.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Unique and relaxing experience with a visually pleasing art style.
- Well-polished gameplay with satisfying mechanics and a good mix of idle and active play.
- Engaging challenges and a fun narrative that keeps players interested throughout the game.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content for the price.
- Some mechanics can feel tedious, especially in later missions, leading to frustration.
- The ending is disappointing and may leave players feeling unsatisfied after completing the game.
- story36 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as lightweight and casual, providing a definite ending that complements its incremental gameplay. While some players enjoyed the narrative elements and the engaging mechanics, others found the dialogue tedious and suggested that the story could have been conveyed more effectively through gameplay or collectibles. Overall, the story adds a layer of enjoyment to the game, but its necessity and execution received mixed feedback.
“It is nice to play an incremental type game with a nice story and a definite ending.”
“The story is told via dialogues between you and the various gods granting you their essence to ascend to godhood yourself, and you progress through this story by buying the various upgrades and fulfilling challenges.”
“Definitely worth a try if you like short form incremental games with a story.”
“My main complaint is the tedium involved in some of the later missions that basically require resetting with specific upgrades and setups and grinding back to unlock the later blobs multiple times.”
“Probably should have either expanded on the story, or removed it entirely.”
“I don't know, feels like a lot of story to build up to just have it finish there.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique art style, polish, and optimization, with many reviewers highlighting the aesthetic appeal and vibrant visuals as standout features. However, some feel that the emphasis on flashy graphics overshadows gameplay depth, leading to a mixed reception regarding overall content value. While the visuals are often rated highly, the gameplay experience is seen as lacking in challenge and engagement.
“Great graphics and presentation, a fun twist on incremental/idle gameplay.”
“The graphics are great and very nicely optimized, no hint of needlessly spiking CPU/GPU temps yet the game looks really slick and has bells and whistles.”
“Very polished visuals and slick UI.”
“Looks great, but gameplay is just meh with more weight put on flashy colorful graphics than actual content.”
“For the price, I'd say you paid for the visuals, and if you want idle gameplay, I would recommend some other idlers.”
“I found more joy in playing free or cheaper idlers that don't even have visuals, so in that aspect, I'd say the gameplay fails the customer.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the engaging mechanics and interesting challenges that break the monotony typical of idle games, while others criticize it for being short and overly reliant on flashy graphics rather than substantial content. The game offers a condensed experience that eliminates unnecessary grind, leading to a more cohesive and enjoyable playthrough, though some players would have preferred a more minimalistic storytelling approach. Overall, it strikes a balance between active and idle gameplay, providing a fun twist on the genre despite some shortcomings.
“Short by comparison to genre standards, but it trades grind for interesting mechanics and challenge-chasing - kind of an arcade-action-incremental..?”
“Has interesting challenges as well that make you really think about how different gameplay elements work together.”
“Hit all the right stages of gameplay one expects from an idle game, from the initial thrill of discovery, to the high-tension finagling to eek out that next bit of improvement, to the stage where you can finally walk away and go to the gym for a few hours, to the joyful reset phase to fill out the completionist journey.”
“I found more joy in playing free or cheaper idlers that don't even have visuals, so in that aspect, I'd say the gameplay fails the customer.”
“I would've preferred a minimal/no dialog approach and tell the story through gameplay, or at least just through little in-world collectibles or something.”
“While there might be more content in the future, I wasn't the most efficient; I was able to get 15.5 hours of gameplay, which means I got my money's worth.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and thematic fit, enhancing the overall experience, though some players find it a bit repetitive over time. While many appreciate the effort put into the soundtrack, a few opted to lower the volume after extended play. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Short but sweet astrology-themed incremental game with fantastic music.”
“The music is phenomenal in my opinion, and fits the theme very nicely.”
“Often I find myself turning off the music of idle games rather quickly, but not here.”
“They did put a lot of work into the music and visuals, so I understand where their investment went; I just think they missed their target audience.”
“Music and sounds are solid as well, though I did end up tuning them down after the first hour or two to more background noise level.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be manageable and not excessively time-consuming, with many completing it in under 20 hours. However, some later missions can become tedious, requiring repetitive resets and specific setups to progress, which detracts from the overall experience.
“It's not very grindy, and you can finish it easily in under 20 hours.”
“The grinding feels rewarding and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful progression.”
“I played it until the ending, but by then it was feeling pretty tedious.”
“My main complaint is the tedium involved in some of the later missions that basically require resetting with specific upgrades and setups and grinding back to unlock the later blobs multiple times.”
“I do appreciate that this game doesn't make grinding or farming long just for the sake of it being long.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring impressive graphics that run smoothly without causing excessive CPU or GPU temperature spikes. Reviewers highlight the beautiful user interface and overall design, contributing to a seamless gaming experience.
“The graphics are great and very nicely optimized; there's no hint of needlessly spiking CPU/GPU temperatures, yet the game looks really slick and has bells and whistles.”
“Beautiful UI, great design, cool concept, perfect performance...”
