Comit the Astrodian
- November 15, 2016
- LunarCore Games
Get on Steam"Comit the Astrodian" is airedale platformer where players control a meteor man with a rocket pack, tasked with stopping the evil space pirate Krater's robotic army from taking over the planets. Collect yellow and red stars for lives or bonus stages, as the game stays true to its 1994 blueprint with modern save system additions. Save the universe with Comit's boosting and double jumping abilities in this early 90's-inspired adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The movement mechanics, including the ability to fly and dash in multiple directions, make the gameplay fun and engaging.
- The game features a cute mascot and enjoyable music, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- It's a short and stress-free platformer that can be completed quickly, making it suitable for casual gaming sessions.
- The game suffers from poor controls, particularly with keyboard input, making it frustrating to play.
- There are numerous technical issues, including glitches and low visual quality, which detract from the overall experience.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and easy, with boss battles that lack variety and challenge.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, allowing players to fly or dash in eight directions, but it suffers from janky controls and a lack of polish, leading to an unsatisfying experience. While some players appreciate the cute platforming elements and fast-paced action, the overall mechanics are limited, offering only about an hour to an hour and a half of playtime. Improvements are noted in the sequel, particularly in level design and new mechanics.
“The gameplay is rather simple, being able to fly/dash in any of the 8 directions, horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.”
“Very cute platform game with a very cute mascot. I love the jet pack; it makes the gameplay fast and enjoyable. A must-buy if you love indie platform games.”
“It's a very simple, easy game without a lot of mechanics, and you can expect to get an hour to an hour and a half of playtime out of it.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play... and any experienced gamer will tell you, the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”
“It's a very simple, easy game without a lot of mechanics, and you can expect to get an hour to an hour and a half's playtime out of it.”
- music12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with many users highlighting the impressive techno soundtrack that varies across levels. Reviewers appreciate the composer's work and express a desire for the soundtrack to be available for personal enjoyment, noting that it enhances the overall experience and provides a relaxing atmosphere.
“Whoever composed this did a great job, and I hope they make music for plenty of other games in the future.”
“Most defining is the cool techno soundtrack which differs in each level.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“In fact, if I can somehow acquire the soundtrack, I'd be very thankful.”
“The highlights are the music.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game employs outdated retro pixel art instead of modern graphics, lacking options for resolution adjustments or significant graphical tweaks. While it may not be visually impressive, some users find the roguelike sprite graphics to be acceptable.
“Also, the roguelike sprite graphics are not too bad.”
“This isn't a graphical masterpiece, which I can forgive.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is described as enjoyable despite being plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, indicating a need for more thorough programming and stability improvements. While it offers a cheap and simple experience, the instability detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“That said, there are so many glitches that I wish the programmers spent a little bit more time fixing.”
“Tl;dr - buggy, but enjoyable enough if you want a cheap and simple experience.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that prioritize profit over quality, leading to a perception of it being a platform for "shovelware" and cash grabs.
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
