Astronimo
- December 15, 2023
- Coatsink
Get on Steam"Astronimo is a simulation puzzle game that offers a fun-filled campaign for 1-4 players, both locally and online. Stranded on a small planet, you must cover every inch of the surface, solve puzzles, build a shuttle, and fuel it to launch back into space. With customization tools and co-op play, Astronimo offers endless creativity and interstellar adventure."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Astronimo features hilarious physics and charming characters, making it a fun and engaging sandbox experience with friends.
- The game offers a good balance of challenge and creativity, allowing players to solve puzzles in unique ways and build interesting contraptions.
- The graphics are bright and appealing, and the game is well-polished with minimal bugs, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- Many players experienced issues with online co-op, often getting disconnected shortly after joining a game.
- The controls can feel clunky and imprecise, particularly when manipulating objects, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players found the tutorial and mechanics confusing, leading to frustration and a lack of clarity on how to progress.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun sandbox mechanics, charming characters, and innovative design, offering a blend of chaos and creativity that stands out among cooperative games. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and the freedom to approach challenges in various ways, despite some narrative drawbacks due to the open-world structure. Overall, the game is described as polished and engaging, with a surprising depth that enhances the overall experience.
“I can't remember when I last laughed this hard at a game - super fun sandbox mechanics with charming, squishy characters who love to beat the crap out of each other while building silly mechanisms.”
“In an era of overcooked clones and generally chaotic co-op games, this stands above the rest in gameplay, clarity, innovation, and fun.”
“The building mechanics felt pretty streamlined even on controller, and there is so much freedom in how you approach each problem.”
“The story is okay for a game of this type, but the open world is a negative for the story, as you can skip some parts even if you don't mean to. However, it's also a positive for gameplay, as it gives you that open feeling of being able to go anywhere.”
“I thought this would be similar to Bad Piggies, World of Contraptions, Scrap Mechanic Challenge Mode.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story of Astronimo is generally considered acceptable for a co-op building platformer, providing a basic narrative that complements the gameplay. However, the open-world design can lead to players unintentionally missing parts of the story, which some view as a drawback, while others appreciate the freedom it offers in exploration.
“Astronimo is a co-op building platformer game where you and your crew explore the vast outer space as you make vehicles and structures in order to aid you in your quest across the galaxy.”
“The story is okay for a game of this type; the world is open, which can be a negative for the story since you can skip some parts unintentionally. However, this openness is also a positive for gameplay, as it gives you the feeling of being able to go anywhere.”
“The story is okay for a game of this type; the world is open, which can be a negative for the story since you can skip some parts unintentionally. However, this openness is also a positive for gameplay, as it gives you the feeling of being able to go anywhere.”
“The story is okay for a game of this type; the world is open, which is a negative for the story, as you can skip some parts even if you don't mean to. However, it's also a positive for gameplay, as it really gives you that open feeling of being able to go anywhere.”
“The story is okay for a game of this type; the world is open, which is a negative for the story, as you can skip some parts even if you don't mean to. However, it's also a positive for gameplay, as it really gives you that open feeling of being able to go anywhere.”
“Story - okay story”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their quality and charm, even when played on lower settings. Players find the visuals appealing and well-integrated with the engaging gameplay, enhancing the overall experience as they navigate the planet and tackle various challenges.
“The graphics and gameplay are great.”
“This game is super fun and charming. I really enjoy the graphics (I run on the lowest settings and they still look good). I hope this game blows up and gains more popularity; it really deserves it.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its hilarious physics, cute visuals, and wacky contraptions, leading to moments that can induce genuine laughter. Players find the initial learning curve amusing, as the flailing character movements contribute to the overall comedic experience.
“It was a ton of fun, with its hilarious physics, cute style, and wacky contraptions.”
“There aren't many games that have made me laugh so hard my stomach hurt, but I can safely say that this is one of them.”
“It takes a second to really learn how to control your character, but the first level was pretty good for learning the basics, even if it involved a lot of flailing around... and that was admittedly pretty funny.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a solid soundtrack that is generally well-received, though some players note that it can become repetitive with extended play.
“The soundtrack is solid and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music is generally good, though it might get repetitive if you listen to it too much.”
“The soundtrack is solid, but it lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
“While the music is decent, it doesn't really fit the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”
“The audio quality is subpar, making the music less enjoyable than it could be.”
