Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show

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Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is a single player arcade hack and slash game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Redneck Ed and was released on September 10, 2020. It received neutral reviews from both critics and players.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is an energetic, colorful arcade-style beat 'em up that follows the misadventures of Ed, a simple mechanic, in the world of intergalactic show business.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music14 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features beautiful artwork and amazing graphics that enhance the overall experience.
The music is excellent and adds to the enjoyment of the game.
The game has fun mechanics and a humorous story that can be engaging for players.

Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult.
The game is plagued by bugs and unclear objectives, which detracts from the overall experience.
The difficulty curve is steep and can feel punishing rather than challenging, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and catchiness, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and even sticks with them long after playing. While the soundtrack is considered a highlight, some players feel that the sound effects for moves and strikes are lacking, detracting from the overall audio experience. Overall, the music, along with the art style, is seen as a significant draw for the game, despite some frustrations with gameplay.
- “In this game, almost everything is done with great diligence: from the visual style and local humor to the gorgeous music (now my tracklist has been replenished with new compositions) - all this is what it is worth playing this game for!”
- “What I really enjoyed is the soundtrack of the battles.”
- “Music is addictive and you are going to wake up with it, still playing in your head, and the art and the plot of the game deserve its own insane cartoon.”
- “Only poor move and strike sounds on top of average music.”
- “Music and art style need a completely different topic to discuss them fully.”
- “Only poor move and strike sounds on top of average music.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful art style, vibrant colors, and impressive drawings, contributing to an overall appealing aesthetic. However, while the visuals are appreciated, some players feel that they are overshadowed by gameplay frustrations, suggesting that the graphics alone do not elevate the overall experience.
- “I had paid a high price for this beautiful artwork.”
- “The colors and drawings with graphics are amazing.”
- “Love the soundtrack and art style.”
- “Good music, nice art style, silly story but unfortunately ruined by the fact that it's frustrating and not in a fun motivating way.”
- “Music and art style need a completely different topic to discuss them fully.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as silly and humorous, complemented by good music and a unique art style, which many players appreciate. However, the overall experience is marred by frustrating difficulty and a lack of voice acting, leaving players wanting more depth, particularly regarding the main character, Ed. Despite its entertaining mechanics and engaging battles, the story's potential is overshadowed by these issues.
- “It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting and the story is funny.”
- “Music is addictive and you are going to wake up with it still playing in your head, and the art and the plot of the game deserve its own insane cartoon.”
- “Good music, nice art style, silly story but unfortunately ruined by the fact that it's frustrating and not in a fun, motivating way.”
- “No voices or any jingle sounds for an intergalactic TV show storyline.”
- “On the other hand, I found the game extremely difficult and I would like to know more about the story of Ed (the main character).”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised for its spectacular designs and mechanics, offering fun and engaging mechanics, interesting battles, and a humorous story that enhances the overall experience.
- “The game in terms of gameplay and performance made me very happy.”
- “It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting, and the story is funny.”
- “All the designs and mechanics are spectacular.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a strong point, with users appreciating the funny artwork and engaging story. The local humor complements the game's visual style and music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Players find the mechanics and battles to be entertaining, enhancing the comedic elements throughout the game.
- “In this game, almost everything is done with great diligence: from the visual style and local humor to the gorgeous music (now my tracklist has been replenished with new compositions) - all this is what it is worth playing this game for!”
- “It has fun mechanics, the battles are interesting and the story is funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that hinder gameplay.
- “Just too buggy.”
- “Just too buggy.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have expressed high satisfaction with the game's optimization, noting that both gameplay and performance are well-executed.
- “The game in terms of gameplay and performance made me very happy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not directly address monetization, focusing instead on gameplay experience and controller preferences. There is an implication that players may consider purchasing additional hardware, such as a new gamepad, to enhance their experience, but no specific monetization strategies or practices are mentioned.

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Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is a arcade hack and slash game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show was released on September 10, 2020.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show was developed by Redneck Ed.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show has received neutral reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its stability.

Redneck Ed: Astro Monsters Show is a single player game.

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