AstronTycoon
- June 5, 2018
- ANG People s.r.o.
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamAstronTycoon is a single-player Strategy game where you play as an astronomer over a 30-year career, exploring the universe and building telescopes to discover new celestial bodies. Manage funding, research, and technology to find habitable planets and publish your results, securing your place in history. The game takes about 10 hours to beat and includes a tutorial to help you get started.
Reviews
- Unique and interesting concept that immerses players in astronomy.
- Relaxed gameplay with a good balance between passive and active income.
- Visually appealing with nice artwork and educational elements about stars.
- Repetitive gameplay with a lack of variety and complexity, leading to boredom.
- Poor tutorial and UI design, making it difficult to understand game mechanics.
- Limited replayability and a feeling that the game is incomplete or lacking depth.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a unique experience with deep mechanics and an engaging presentation, but it quickly becomes repetitive after the initial learning phase, leading to a sense of monotony in quests. Players can expect around 10 hours of enjoyment, making it a niche title that may be worth trying or waiting for a sale.
“Really worth the price, you'll enjoy a good 10 hours of gameplay, if not more.”
“After an hour of gameplay, you learn some basics, then you see the same repetitive quests, earn money, and basically there's nothing new anymore.”
“All in all, it's a nice niche game, with an uncommon everything (gameplay, topic, design).”
“And you will enjoy it while at the same time becoming addicted to its presentation and the concentration required in gameplay.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the well-done artwork and visuals of interstellar objects, others criticize the low-quality graphics and repetitive gameplay, feeling that it does not justify the game's price.
“The artworks are well done, and you'll learn a lot about stars in general.”
“Nice visuals of various interstellar objects.”
“The game 100% does not feel like it should be worth any more than $1; its low graphics, repetitive gameplay, and the constant clicking on the same sort of stuff over and over make it feel tedious. Yes, there are mini-games, but they are easy and pointless, with a slow progression that makes you feel like you're dying inside just to get a new telescope or an upgrade. 10/10 want a refund ASAP.”
“The graphics are subpar and do not meet the expectations set by other games in the genre.”
“The visual design feels outdated and lacks the polish that would make the game enjoyable.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable journey of discovery, particularly in the quest for habitable planets, but users note that its relaxed pace and straightforward mechanics result in limited replayability once the core elements are understood.
“Relaxed pace and difficulty; not much replayability after you understand the mechanics.”
“Whilst lacking replayability, it is an enjoyable journey of discovery as you work towards finding the first habitable planet outside our solar system.”
“Lacks replayability.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-aligned with its theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere and immersion for players.
“The music perfectly complements the game's theme, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack immerses you in the game world; it really sets the mood.”
“The diverse range of music tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly at the end where the Hubble telescope mechanics felt broken and unresponsive, detracting from the overall experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the grinding mechanics to be tedious and unfulfilling, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
“The constant need to grind for resources turned what could have been an enjoyable adventure into a monotonous chore.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's value and engaging content but express disappointment with the ending, which leaves them feeling unfulfilled emotionally.
“I finished the game in 8 hours and paid $10, so I feel like I got my money's worth. However, there is so much good in this game that the ending left me feeling unfulfilled.”
