Astronaut Simulator

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Astronaut Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Astrosimer and was released on April 2, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

Experience zero gravity flight from the astronaut helmet perspective in this unique flight simulator. Ever wanted to know what it would be like to be an astronaut? Now you can find out.

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game provides a realistic simulation of spacewalks, capturing the challenges of zero-gravity movement.
Many players find the game enjoyable and relaxing, making it a good time-killer for space enthusiasts.
The graphics and atmosphere are appreciated, especially for a low-cost game, with some players noting the potential for improvement.

The controls are often described as difficult and frustrating, making it hard for players to progress, especially in the tutorial.
Gameplay can become repetitive, with limited tasks and a lack of variety in missions.
Many reviews criticize the low-quality textures and overall lack of content, leading to disappointment among players.

gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally solid and intuitive, especially with controller support, but it suffers from repetitiveness as players primarily move from one location to another. While the controls add a level of challenge, many reviewers express a desire for more dynamic mechanics and the inclusion of co-op or multiplayer options to enhance the experience. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from additional elements to prevent it from becoming stale.
- “For a free game, I was quite impressed with the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Controls are pretty intuitive and definitely add challenge to the gameplay!”
- “Liking the game so far, gameplay-wise it's alright but could definitely have more elements to it!”
- “As solid as the graphics and gameplay are, there is nothing more than going from one spot to the next.”
- “This leads to repetitive gameplay, and can become old quickly.”
- “Controls are easy if you use a controller, though they might take a while to get used to and gameplay is pretty simple and slow.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals and atmosphere, especially for a free title, while others criticize the poor textures and lack of detail in the environment. Many users express a desire for more variety and enhancements to the graphics, such as additional elements in the space setting and improved textures. Overall, while the graphics are deemed acceptable by some, they fall short of expectations for others, particularly in a sci-fi context.
- “For a free game, I was quite impressed with the graphics and gameplay.”
- “+ Good atmosphere: visuals are good, and the aesthetic is on-point.”
- “However, as a sci-fi/space game lover, I would love to see more to the game environment (perhaps other shuttles, the ISS, probes, making the ships accessible to the cabin, etc.).”
- “An ok game with much potential, but the somewhat poor textures on the space shuttle, simple and repetitive missions, and lack of options (to turn the sound down, increase graphics etc) just narrowly bring the game down.”
- “It is a terrible game; I can't even move very well and the graphics are crud. I do not like this game at all and would consider avoiding it.”
- “However, as a sci-fi/space game lover, I would love to see more to the game environment (perhaps other shuttles, the ISS, probes, making the ships accessible to the cabin, etc.). Perhaps even stars to really enhance the visuals? Making the environment bigger too would be great, especially with such freedom in movements.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is considered to have potential but is hindered by repetitive missions and limited interactivity, leading to a lack of engagement. While the inclusion of real space mission voice clips adds authenticity, players express a desire for more diverse and customizable mission options to enhance the narrative experience. Overall, the story aspect feels underdeveloped, with room for improvement in mission variety and player involvement.
- “I would also like to see more interactive and different missions, instead of just mostly hovering on different waypoints. Maybe users could also even design their own missions?”
- “I made up my mind to try a mission.”
- “Really cool voice clips from real space missions.”
- “I would also like to see more interactive and different missions, instead of just mostly hovering on different waypoints; maybe users could also even design their own missions.”
- “Looping audio for missions gets a tad annoying when you have to repeat the mission so many times.”
- “An okay game with much potential, but the somewhat poor textures on the space shuttle, simple and repetitive missions, and lack of options just narrowly bring the game down.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visuals and cohesive aesthetic, creating a realistic and immersive experience. Players particularly enjoy the "gravity-free" sensation and the physics that contribute to a sense of vulnerability and disorientation, enhancing the overall engagement with the space environment.
- “I think my most favorite part about the game is how realistic it is when it comes to the atmosphere and physics; it's very easy to lose control and drift off if you're not careful.”
- “Really loving the space atmosphere and the 'gravity-free' feel to it.”
- “+ Good atmosphere: visuals are good, and the aesthetic is on point.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally regarded as decent, providing a satisfactory auditory experience without standing out significantly.
- “The music is decent.”
- “The soundtrack is quite enjoyable.”
- “The game features a solid selection of music.”
- “Decent music.”
- “Decent music.”