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
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and enjoyable platforming experience with simple mechanics and a cute mascot.
- The movement mechanics, including the ability to fly, provide a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
- The music is well-composed and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including poor controls and glitches that hinder gameplay.
- The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making it visually unappealing.
- The game is very short and easy, which may disappoint players looking for a more challenging experience.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity, allowing movement in eight directions, but suffers from janky controls and a lack of polish, leading to an unsatisfying experience for many players. While some appreciate the fast-paced nature and cute design, the overall mechanics are limited, offering only about an hour to an hour and a half of playtime. The sequel reportedly improves on these aspects with better 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 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.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and ability to create a relaxing atmosphere, with a standout techno soundtrack that varies across levels. Reviewers commend the composer’s work and express a desire for future collaborations, highlighting the soundtrack as a key feature of the experience.
“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.”
“The highlights are the music.”
“In fact, if I can somehow acquire the soundtrack, I'd be very thankful.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by outdated retro pixel art, lacking options for resolution adjustments or meaningful graphical tweaks. While not a graphical masterpiece, the roguelike sprite graphics are considered acceptable by some users.
“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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable and offers a cheap experience, but it suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that detract from its overall stability, leaving players wishing for more polish from the developers.
“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.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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.”
- monetization1 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 are perceived as cash grabs, suggesting a negative view of its monetization practices.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
