- November 30, 2022
- Dume Games Studio
- 1h median play time
Astronite
Platforms
About
Astronite is a 1bit Metroidvania game where players control the brave explorer Astronite, with the mission to eliminate an invasive species from the home planet of Neplea. Explore a large map filled with hidden secrets, enemies, and bosses, acquiring power-ups to travel through various zones. The goal is to understand and defeat the strange Entity that has taken over the planet in Mission 2205.











- The game features solid platforming and enjoyable boss fights, making it a fun experience overall.
- It has a charming retro aesthetic and a well-executed Metroidvania design that appeals to fans of the genre.
- The controls are generally tight, and the game offers a satisfying challenge that rewards skill and perseverance.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including freezing and crashes, which can disrupt gameplay.
- Many players find the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating deaths and difficult navigation.
- The lack of music and ambient sound, along with some rough edges in design, detracts from the overall experience.
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's music aspect has been widely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers expressing disappointment over the lack of background music and ambient sounds, which detracts from the overall experience. While some sound effects are noted, they are often described as grating, and the absence of music is seen as a significant oversight, especially for a game priced at $15. Overall, the consensus is that the game would greatly benefit from a more robust musical composition to enhance its atmosphere.
“There's really no excuse to not have music in this day and age.”
“Multiple cheap options exist to license game soundtracks online.”
“No background music, which would really help fill out the game's feeling.”
“The game uses a tiny bit of ambience rather than music; personally, I'd have preferred some compositions.”
“My one gripe is the lack of music.”