Crashnauts

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Crashnauts is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Fueled By Rockets and was released on July 24, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

Crashnauts is a hard-hitting 2D platform shooter for up to 4 players local or online. Quickplay online, or connect directly with friends in a custom match. Crash into objective based gameplay with scrolling levels and hazards. Fluid combat and brutal weapons make for a fresh experience every match.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

Fast-paced, chaotic, and highly enjoyable multiplayer gameplay both locally and online.
Smooth, responsive controls with satisfying combat mechanics and a unique 2D arena shooter style.
Active and responsive developers, regularly updating the game and engaging with the community.

Limited number of maps and game modes currently available due to early access status.
Some technical issues including bugs, occasional crashes, and challenges with hosting servers online.
Low player base which can make finding matches difficult without friends to play with.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is polished, smooth, and well-balanced, featuring solid mechanics and fantastic controls. It offers fast-paced, chaotic action with quick respawns, diverse game modes, and thoughtful features like autoscrolling maps and block/push mechanics, providing both replayability and fun. Despite being in early access, the core gameplay and level design are already highly enjoyable, with only minor polish needed.
- “This game obviously has a lot of polish, with gameplay feeling smooth and overall balance great.”
- “The varying game modes offer diverse gameplay and replayability with some game modes offering a rapid pacing that is perfect for those wanting a quick but quality gaming experience.”
- “I understand this game is still in early access but it already has solid gameplay mechanics and fantastic level design.”
- “Gameplay is fast and chaotic, with quick respawns that get you right back to shooting people up.”
- “Like autoscrolling maps and well thought out mechanics like the block/push feature.”
- “The varying game modes offer diverse gameplay and replayability with some game modes offering a rapid pacing that is perfect for those wanting a quick but quality gaming experience and a chance to squash their friends into 'creamed corn!' with a crashpod.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics feature a unique, hand-drawn art style with a detailed comic book aesthetic, combining a fun sci-fi theme with utilitarian design elements. Users appreciate the distinctive visuals, including varied character designs and thoughtful effects that enhance immersion. Overall, the graphics are praised for their quality and artistic appeal, though they may be demanding for some PCs.
- “Aesthetically, the map and character design provide a fun sci-fi theme with a hint of Ridley Scott-like utilitarian flair.”
- “The hand-drawn art style is unique and intentional, and I love it.”
- “The art style is very much like a more detailed, almost comic book version of Castle Crashers with heavy ink lines to emphasize grit, with little touches like puffs of smoke when a laser hits a wall.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for being amazing, epic, and satisfying, effectively complementing various maps and gameplay modes.
- “The sounds and music in this game are absolutely epic.”
- “Amazing and satisfying art and music.”
replayability
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The game’s multiple modes provide diverse and engaging gameplay, enhancing replayability with options that range from fast-paced action to more strategic challenges, catering to both quick sessions and longer play.
- “The varying game modes offer diverse gameplay and replayability with some game modes offering a rapid pacing that is perfect for those wanting a quick but quality gaming experience and a chance to squash their friends into "creamed corn!" with a crashpod.”
character development
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Character development is visually appealing, featuring a fun sci-fi theme with a distinctive utilitarian style reminiscent of Ridley Scott's work.