BLASTRONAUT

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Blastronaut is a platformer game that can be played solo or with another player in a cooperative mode. The game features a procedurally generated world where players mine resources with explosives, sell them for profit, and upgrade their gear. With its mining and exploration gameplay, Blastronaut offers a lot of action and grinding, making it an exciting experience for players who enjoy a dangerous but lucrative job.

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+11

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 116 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game has a fun and addictive gameplay loop centered around mining and upgrading, reminiscent of classic titles like Terraria and Starbound.
The developer is very active and responsive to community feedback, showing commitment to improving the game and adding new content.
The graphics and sound design are appealing, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for exploration and resource gathering.

The game appears to be abandoned or lacking in updates, leaving it in a frustrating and unfinished state with limited content.
Players often lose significant progress due to harsh mechanics, such as losing half of their items upon death and the absence of fast travel options.
The game suffers from poor design choices, including clunky controls, a confusing inventory system, and a lack of clear objectives or guidance.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
54%
11%
The gameplay is characterized by a fun and engaging loop centered around mining and upgrading, with players enjoying the satisfaction of resource collection and exploration. However, many users note a lack of content and some frustrating mechanics, such as poor water interactions and challenging controls, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game has a strong addictive quality and appealing visuals, reminiscent of titles like Terraria and Starbound.
- “Awesome game, very engaging gameplay loop of mining and upgrading.”
- “The gameplay loop hooked me then, and it has hooked me now.”
- “Pretty cool game, the mining mechanic is very satisfying; I like how there are different ways to do it with lasers and sludge guns, not just another pickaxe/drill game.”
- “Meh... it's a fun game but -> lack of content, terrible water mechanics, lose all on death.”
- “No gameplay, no fun, no content, no updates at all.”
- “Basically, the game has very little content, mechanics need some major refinement/play testing or options/customization when creating your game.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's graphics are praised for their charming 2D pixel art style, which adds personality and enhances the overall fun of the gameplay. Users appreciate the smooth movement and visually appealing design, noting that it fits well within the game's genre. While some players mention potential navigation challenges due to the environment, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game.
- “Very nice game graphics and movement are smooth!”
- “The gameplay is fun and satisfying, I love the music and sound effects, and the graphics are really nice!”
- “Graphics: it's 2D.”
- “Unless you have a photographic memory or you just mine down below the base you spawn in at, you are going to get lost both on the surface and while you are digging.”
- “What Blastronaut has going for it is an experienced and motivated developer, very pretty pixel graphics, solid sound design, infinite procedural world, and, quite importantly, multiplayer.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that while it features multiple factions and missions, the quests primarily consist of repetitive delivery tasks without a clear narrative or purpose. Reviewers express a desire for more engaging story elements, such as deeper lore, dynamic faction relationships, and varied quest types, to enhance the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's mechanics and exploration aspects are praised, indicating potential for a richer narrative in future updates.
- “Incredibly good game, the variety in weaponry and tools, the multiple branching upgrade paths, and the quest progression are really good.”
- “I've also played the alpha version and really liked the concept of faction missions.”
- “This game could go into biome monsters, biome bosses which act as gatekeepers for base advancing, deep story, broad questing, resource automation, multiplayer, more exploration, different scenario settings and many more.”
- “I can't even read what the mission terminals underground say because for some ungodly reason the rocks overlap the dialogue boxes.”
- “Yet I didn't find any story or why there are 3 factions you can 'quest' or deliver goods for.”
- “You play the 'campaign'-ish mode where there's an endless supply of fetch quests.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, particularly due to the limited inventory system and the need to build tool stations for weapon management. While some enjoy the resource gathering and mining elements, many feel that the overall experience is marred by a lack of content and repetitive tasks.
- “While its overall a solid game, it's also tedious and slow.”
- “Buildings are a bit lame and scarce, and I admit it's a bit of a crawl and grinding to get access to a few things.”
- “Base: limited, redundant, and grindy.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its quality and integration with the gameplay. However, some users note that the limited variety, featuring only a couple of short tracks, can lead to repetitiveness over extended play sessions. Overall, the music enhances the experience, complementing the pixel graphics and satisfying gameplay.
- “The gameplay is fun and satisfying; I love the music and sound effects, and the graphics are really nice!”
- “I'm a fan of pixel graphics, and I really like the music too.”
- “The music is great too.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences regarding stability; while some acknowledge the presence of bugs and glitches, others find the game to be stable despite these issues. There is a consensus that further code review and improvements are necessary to enhance the overall stability.
- “It's a bit buggy; it needs to have the code reviewed.”
- “0.4 now, it's still a buggy mess.”
- “The game is stable, even with bugs and glitches.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its thoughtful placement of creatures and materials, contributing to an immersive and engaging environment.
- “The overall atmosphere and creatures, ores, and materials are very well placed.”
- “The game's ambiance immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
Reviewers note that the game lacks sufficient engaging systems to enhance its longevity and replayability, suggesting that improvements in this area are necessary for a more compelling experience.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character paths, I find myself coming back to explore every possible scenario.”
- “The random events and procedural generation keep the gameplay unpredictable, ensuring that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “The game still needs a few interesting systems to keep longevity and replayability.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing mechanics, such as the rocket launcher reflecting small projectiles off walls, which creates consistently funny moments as players navigate around them.
- “The rocket launcher reflects little projectiles when it hits a wall, and having to jump over them never stops being funny.”
- “The dialogue is filled with clever puns and witty one-liners that always catch me off guard and make me laugh.”
- “The absurd situations you find yourself in are so over-the-top that I can't help but burst out laughing every time.”