ASTRONAUTILUS
- March 12, 2021
- neo's games
Get on Steam"ASTRONAUTILUS is a single-player shooter game with great mechanics and appealing visuals/music. Your crashed ship on a rogue planet requires fuel, leading you to explore icy depths, fight strange creatures, and uncover mysteries. The game boasts tight controls, risk/reward gameplay, nuanced combos, and randomly generated enemies/upgrades across 7 zones and 8+ bosses."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Astronautilus features charming visuals and a lovely soundtrack, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- The game offers unique stage designs with distinct enemies and mechanics, enhancing replayability.
- The combo system adds a tactical element to gameplay, making it engaging and rewarding for players.
- The game lacks controller support, which has disappointed some players.
- Color coding and visual clarity can be confusing, especially for players with colorblindness.
- The practice mode for zones and bosses is limited, as it only unlocks after completing them.
- gameplay31 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its unique zones, each featuring distinct enemies and mechanics, which contribute to a rich and varied experience. Players appreciate the tight controls and the blend of risk and reward elements, making it accessible yet challenging, particularly in its bullet hell design. The integration of engaging visuals and music enhances the overall enjoyment, creating a satisfying loop of action and strategy.
“Each zone is completely unique; none of them feel similar, especially because each one has its own enemies and/or mechanics.”
“Beautiful visuals and great music, along with really smooth and satisfying rogue-like gameplay, make for a great experience all around. I highly recommend it.”
“The gameplay compared to typical shmups is moderately challenging, making it a perfect entry-level title for those that are interested in the genre.”
“The gameplay is tough but fair due to being a dense bullet hell, in both its stages and bosses.”
“Stage 3, for example, has a unique mechanic in the form of an electrical wire going down the middle connected by various nodes that must be shot at in order to disable it and pass through.”
- music17 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Astronautilus is consistently praised for its charm and quality, complementing the game's stunning visuals and engaging gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as fantastic and catchy, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to the game's comforting atmosphere. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's appeal.
“The music is fantastic, the art is stunning, the bullet patterns are like watching sorting algorithms, the bosses are fun as hell if a bit overstimulating, pearl chains are as satisfying as I could have hoped, and Pimbus my beloved and I haven't even beaten this thing yet.”
“Beautiful visuals and banger music, along with really smooth and satisfying roguelike gameplay makes for a great experience all around, I highly recommend it.”
“The visual style and music are very charming, and having it somewhat affiliated with my infatuation with the ocean (especially the deep) makes this a very comforting game for me.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Astronautilus are consistently praised for their charm and beauty, featuring a lovely art style and well-designed character visuals. Reviewers highlight the game's smooth animations and appealing aesthetics, which complement its engaging gameplay and soundtrack, creating an overall delightful experience.
“Beautiful visuals and banger music, along with really smooth and satisfying roguelike gameplay makes for a great experience all around, I highly recommend it.”
“The movement is tight, the gameplay is simple yet intriguing, and the music and graphics are incredibly well made.”
“Overall, Astronautilus is a great game with well-designed enemy patterns, a nice art style, catchy music, and a smooth difficulty curve.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently highlighted by users, with many describing it as a "funny fish game," suggesting that its comedic elements are a key aspect of the overall experience.
“This game is a hilarious underwater adventure that keeps you laughing.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the quirky characters and witty dialogue add so much fun to the gameplay.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by extensive customization options that allow players to personalize their characters, complemented by impressive visuals and design. However, the reviews do not provide specific insights into narrative or emotional growth of the characters themselves.
“The character development is incredibly deep, allowing for a wide range of customization options that truly make each character feel unique.”
“The visuals and character design are stunning, enhancing the overall experience of character development.”
“The soundtrack complements the character development beautifully, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere, noting that the design of obstacles is effectively tied to their respective areas, enhancing the overall thematic representation. The use of specific elements, like circuitry in relay sections, contributes to a cohesive and immersive experience.
“I enjoyed the obstacles secluded to their own areas, helping represent what that area is all about atmospherically, such as the circuitry in relay.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is appreciated for its charming elements, complemented by beautiful visuals, creating an overall pleasant experience.
“The little bits of story are nice and the visuals are lovely.”
