ASTROKILL
- May 27, 2016
- Doomsday Games
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a realistic space physics engine, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- It offers a satisfying combat experience with engaging dogfights and a variety of missions, appealing to both action and simulation fans.
- The developers are responsive and have a roadmap for future updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The controls, especially for joystick and controller setups, are poorly implemented and can be frustrating to use.
- The game has been criticized for a lack of content, with some players feeling that the campaign is thin and repetitive.
- There have been reports of technical issues, including crashes and problems with loading, which hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its beautiful graphics, seamless mechanics, and engaging single-player experience, though it suffers from repetitive space combat and a lack of multiplayer options. While the flight mechanics are well-received, some users note that tutorials are insufficient, leaving out essential movement instructions. Despite some technical issues, such as force closures, the game is seen as having solid potential for improvement and offers a unique experience in the space shooter genre.
“The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is seamless.”
“It has some really nice visuals and some solid game mechanics (once you learn them).”
“The overall gameplay is fun, well-balanced, and engaging.”
“When it does, it force closes itself after 5-10 minutes of gameplay.”
“Tutorials don't cover all the mechanics; basic movement should at least be covered.”
“I believe over time the game will improve; the things I mentioned are definitely the fixable sort and don't require a massive overhaul to the gameplay or engine.”
- story24 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being bland and lacking depth, with players noting a barebones narrative that fails to engage. While the missions offer a mix of epic space battles and stealth gameplay, they can become repetitive, and the absence of a compelling campaign or varied mission styles is felt. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline and improved voice acting to enhance the experience.
“Right now, it comes with two short campaigns, each several missions long.”
“A good assortment of missions are available in its early access form, but a campaign, or maybe random missions, would be very welcome.”
“However... when the opening tutorial mission never ends, then the game is not ready to be played.”
“The story is bland and the voice acting doesn't help.”
“As far as I have played the campaigns (to the point that one mission is suddenly too hard), I only miss a storyline.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 90 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their beauty and high quality, with many users noting the seamless gameplay and impressive visual effects, even at high settings. Players appreciate the detailed ship designs and the overall realistic aesthetic, contributing to a satisfying gaming experience. Despite some concerns about repetitive gameplay, the graphics remain a standout feature that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is seamless.”
“That, plus gorgeous graphics, high fps, and great weapons effects.”
“Graphics and sounds are spectacular and even at 1920x1200 and epic (i.e. ultra/highest settings) there seems to be no slowdown at all ... 60fps.”
“The ship graphics are underwhelming and lack detail.”
“The ship graphics feel outdated and do not match the current standards.”
“The ship graphics are poorly designed and detract from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly immersive, effectively drawing players in, while the realistic ship physics enhance the overall experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users noting that both controls and overall performance are excellent.
“Controls work well and performance is great.”
