Filly Astray

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 80 reviews
  • music
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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"Filly Astray is a single-player platformer adventure game with a unique combo system, offering 2-5 hours of playtime. Fight your way through six environments and five bosses, with increased damage for chained attacks. As a cute filly, test your skills in this challenging action game, featuring additional challenges for multiple playthroughs."

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Reviews

89%
Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews
music6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features gorgeous art and animations, creating a charming visual experience.
  • The combat is challenging yet rewarding, with a variety of enemy types and unique boss fights.
  • The game has a nostalgic retro feel, reminiscent of classic platformers, and includes a fun 8-bit soundtrack.
  • The controls can feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • The game lacks a clear tutorial, making it difficult for players to understand combat mechanics and moves.
  • The difficulty spikes can be harsh, with some players feeling that the game is overly punishing, especially in later levels.
  • music20 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its 8-bit style, creating a cheerful and atmospheric experience that enhances gameplay, especially during boss fights. While some players noted issues with volume inconsistency and occasional repetitiveness, many found the soundtrack engaging and fitting for the game's aesthetic. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's charm, despite a few minor criticisms.

    • “The 8-bit soundtrack is soothing and cheerful, but it can also get you pumping during boss fights.”
    • “I think there were multiple occasions when I didn't rage quit because of the amazing soundtrack.”
    • “The music is splendid, very atmospheric to the levels and bosses!”
    • “Very inconsistent music volume.”
    • “The music is a bit too simple.”
    • “The music doesn't cut when you pause or tab out, which can be distracting when you're busy with multiple projects.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay of Filly Astray is a blend of old-school mechanics and modern design, featuring enjoyable combat and level design, but it suffers from a lack of clear tutorials for advanced moves like parrying. While the platforming elements are criticized for their execution, the overall experience offers fun moments and a charming aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic gameplay. Despite its potential, the game struggles with certain mechanics that could frustrate players if not properly introduced.

    • “Filly Astray can often feel old-school – not just in its lovingly crafted graphics, but often in its mechanics as well.”
    • “The combat mechanics are good.”
    • “Its nice to see some old school mechanics where you have to commit to your actions like attacking and jumping.”
    • “You can get stunlocked fairly easily if not paying attention, and while there is a mechanic for breaking out, I think it suffers from the same issue a bevy of other really cool moves in the game do – they're barely taught.”
    • “Imo you probably shouldn't have mechanics or features in the first hour that are almost universally hated in these types of games.”
    • “The platforming mechanics are a sore spot.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their charming, old-school pixel art style, fluid animations, and diverse level designs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail and the vibrant visuals, although some find the gameplay mechanics can detract from the enjoyment despite the beautiful presentation. Overall, the combination of appealing graphics and a fitting soundtrack contributes to a nostalgic yet engaging atmosphere.

    • “While Bit Assembly's artwork has always looked great, bringing everything together in this game with super fluid animations, an incredibly diverse set of levels and background art, and a myriad of little details that ooze charm is nothing short of miraculous.”
    • “Love the art style, killer soundtrack, and cute fillies.”
    • “Filly Astray can often feel old-school – not just in its lovingly crafted graphics, but often in its mechanics as well.”
    • “You have the classic arcade game style music and sound effects paired with some fitting and well-colored pixelated visuals.”
  • story7 mentions

    The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the story aspect, with some praising the creator's passion and potential for future projects, while others criticize the lack of a developed narrative and meaningful character dialogue. Although there are hints of a story, they are often seen as underdeveloped, leading to a sense of emptiness in the overall storytelling experience. However, the ability to convey a narrative without words is noted as a unique strength.

    • “The headline of this story is that an obviously passionate creator has made something really great, and that they're more than worth keeping an eye on for whatever projects they'll deliver next.”
    • “With some fine tuning, adding more maps, story, and character dialogue from our filly, I'm sure this game will be remembered very fondly.”
    • “It tells a story without words, which is a rare ability in this day and age.”
    • “The story is non-existent.”
    • “Another problem with this game is the lack of story.”
    • “- it's clear the tiny hints of a story are mostly there just for the sake of having something, but they're not really developed or explained in any meaningful way.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, users report that while the game has some stability issues, these may be attributed to user error rather than inherent bugs. Some players suggest waiting for additional patches to improve the experience.

    • “It's a little buggy right now, so you could wait until a few more patches come out.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users generally feel that the game requires further optimization to improve performance and overall experience.

    • “Yeah, I think this needs a bit of optimization.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Users feel that the game offers only a modest level of replayability, suggesting that it could benefit from additional content or features to enhance its longevity.

    • “It's got a little more replay value than this.”
    • “The game lacks the depth needed for meaningful replayability.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by splendid music that complements the levels and bosses, creating an immersive experience for players.

    • “The music is splendid, very atmospheric to the levels and bosses!”
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Play time

2hMedian play time
2hAverage play time
2-2hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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