Mobile Astro

About

Run, gun, and survive! In this twin stick arcade shooter, you'll be fighting your way through countless waves of enemies to restore maximum peace to the galaxy!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Mobile Astro features eight-direction shooting, providing a unique twist to the traditional twin-stick shooter mechanics.
The game offers multiple modes, including Arcade Mode EX, Survival, and Boss Rush, which enhance replayability and challenge.
The retro-inspired graphics and soundtrack evoke nostalgia, appealing to fans of classic arcade games.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and boring, with long levels and limited enemy variety leading to a lack of engagement.
The power-ups are temporary and not very impactful, which diminishes the excitement of gameplay.
The game suffers from design issues, such as a small play area and awkward controls, making it frustrating to navigate during intense moments.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The graphics of the game are generally described as functional and colorful, featuring a retro-inspired aesthetic that appeals to fans of classic arcade games. However, many reviewers note that the designs can be bland, with limited enemy types and power-ups, and some criticize the pixelated visuals and locked resolution. Overall, while the art style is appreciated for its simplicity and fluidity, there are calls for improvement in sprite and background differentiation.
- “I like the simple art style and fluid controls.”
- “The game's graphics are colorful and eye-catching, with a retro-inspired aesthetic that is sure to appeal to fans of classic arcade games.”
- “Great soundtrack and visuals, although some of the sprites and backgrounds could use some tweaking so they don't blend too much.”
- “The graphics look fine, but the designs are bland and sometimes don't make much sense.”
- “The visuals in the game are pixelated, and although they aren't the smoothest or most polished, they're satisfactory.”
- “The graphics are quite bad, retro pixel, but the real stinger is the game has a locked 9:16 portrait resolution; you can't change it.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by simple, intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn, yet demand skill, strategy, and quick reflexes for success. Players enjoy fluid and responsive controls, particularly with keyboard inputs, although some find the default controller bindings awkward. While the game offers a fast-paced experience with challenging obstacles and enemies, there is room for improvement in overall gameplay design.
- “The game features simple, easy-to-learn mechanics, but it requires skill, strategy, and quick reflexes to succeed.”
- “The controls are intuitive and easy to learn, allowing players to focus on the fast-paced gameplay and the challenging obstacles and enemies they must overcome.”
- “Playing with WASD + arrows on my mechanical keyboard felt fluid and responsive; the default controller bindings are kind of awkward, but they can be changed.”
- “I recommend this game because it's free; however, there are many improvements that could be made for better gameplay.”
- “Levels, bosses, and enemies' attack patterns are built around these mechanics in a classic way.”
- “The default controller bindings are kind of awkward, but they can be changed.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The game's story follows a conventional narrative of a lone pilot battling a hostile force, but it lacks depth and context, with minimal references to characters or enemy factions. While the repetitive backgrounds in even-numbered levels align with the story's progression, they contribute to a sense of monotony. Overall, the storytelling feels underdeveloped and fails to engage players meaningfully.
- “The story for me follows the standard idea of a lone pilot taking down a hostile force single-handed.”
- “All of the levels with even numbers have the same background with some color differences; understandable from a story progression perspective, yet very repetitive.”
- “The story follows the standard idea of a lone pilot taking down a hostile force single-handed.”
- “Aside from some text on the opening screen, there's no reference to a story, the enemy forces, or your character.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the catchy background track that plays throughout, despite it being a single looping song. The soundtrack is described as reminiscent of Sega Genesis games, complementing the visuals, although some feel the sprites and backgrounds could be improved for better distinction. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not appeal to everyone, leading some to consider muting it.
- “Although it's a fairly simple song, I really like the background music that plays throughout the game.”
- “Great soundtrack and visuals, although some of the sprites and backgrounds could use some tweaking so they don't blend too much.”
- “The game's got a bit of a slow start, but once you get into it, it's got some pretty clever enemy design, cool bosses, and a really nice Sega Genesis-style soundtrack.”
- “I don't think there are multiple tracks, just one song that loops continuously, so if you aren't a fan, it'd be worth muting the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with long levels that lack engaging content, making the experience feel monotonous. Many suggest that additional lives are necessary to cope with the grinding demands.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “The enemy behavior is tedious and repetitive; the levels are far too long, and nothing really happens.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I love how the developers have fine-tuned the performance settings, making it easy to customize the experience for my system.”
- “The game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization patch, showcasing the team's commitment to improving performance.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I constantly experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the immersion.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game initially appears promising with its retro aesthetic, but players quickly find that the repetitive scenery and lack of variety lead to low replayability, making it feel boring after just a few stages.
- “It looked promising at first with those retro vibes, but it gets boring after a few stages. The scenery is just the same, and the colors also look bland. The replay value is very low.”
- “The game starts off interesting, but after a while, it feels repetitive. There aren't enough variations in gameplay to keep me coming back for more.”
- “I was excited to play again, but the lack of new content and the same old levels made it feel like a chore rather than fun.”