Rocket!
- September 4, 2024
- ZeNfA Productions
Get on SteamGameplay Start with a brand new ship with limited weapons and upgrades. Shoot down Asteroids and Enemy ships for resources (Iron, Gold, Platinum). Use these resources to purchase new upgrades like ship enhancements and new weapons. Your progress will persist and each play session will have you becoming stronger and being able to last longer in the game. Game Modes Classic - A retro style game m…
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Reviews
- A fun and modern take on the classic Asteroids game, featuring various play modes and roguelike elements for high replayability.
- The game offers a chill experience with simple yet engaging gameplay, making it suitable for casual players and kids.
- Excellent presentation with great graphics, sound, and music, along with responsive developer support and frequent updates.
- The controls are floaty and unresponsive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience with little guidance on mechanics.
- Despite its polished appearance in trailers, the core gameplay feels flawed and lacks rewarding elements.
- Some players find the game boring and reminiscent of old flash games, lacking depth and engagement.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with criticisms highlighting floaty controls, lack of targeting indicators, and poor enemy telegraphing, leading to a frustrating experience. However, fans of fast-paced, arcade-style shooters may appreciate its simplicity and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic games like Asteroids. Overall, while the game offers instant gratification for high-score chasers, its fundamental mechanics are seen as flawed.
“If you're a fan of high-score chasers, instant gratification, fast and insane gameplay, and the ability to quickly pick it up in-between your daily routine... this is it!”
“Sci-fi twin stick shooter with arcade gameplay in the style of the classic Atari game Asteroids.”
“+ Simple, arcade gameplay.”
“The controls are floaty and unresponsive; there's no targeting reticule or indicator of the direction the ship is aiming. The enemies spawn and attack with no telegraphing or warning, almost nothing is actually explained to the player in terms of mechanics, and the music, visual style, and UI are all over the place.”
“Gameplay lacks clarity and depth, making it difficult for players to engage with the mechanics effectively.”
“The overall experience feels disjointed, with inconsistent design choices that detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game features high replayability due to its various play modes and roguelike elements, making it an engaging experience for players looking for casual yet diverse gameplay.
“This game features a variety of play modes and incorporates roguelike elements, enhancing its replayability.”
“It offers high replayability.”
“This game has a significant amount of replayability.”
“This game does have a ton of replayability.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its excellent quality and contribution to the overall presentation, alongside the graphics and sound. However, some players feel that the music and visual style lack cohesion, suggesting a desire for a more unified approach in the main menu and music selection.
“The presentation is excellent in terms of graphics, sound, and music.”
“I wish this game would go more towards the main menu screen and music choice, but I still like how this game is.”
“The controls are floaty and unresponsive, there's no targeting reticule or indicator of the direction the ship is aiming, the enemies spawn and attack with no telegraphing or warning, almost nothing is actually explained to the player in terms of mechanics, and the music, visual style, and UI is all over the place.”
“Which I wish this game would go more towards with the main menu screen and music choice but I still like how this game is.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their excellent presentation, complemented by high-quality sound and music, creating an immersive experience.
“The presentation is excellent in terms of graphics, sound, and music.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on various devices, including Chromebooks, and has a low storage footprint, indicating strong stability across platforms.
“It also runs great on my Chromebook and doesn't take up a lot of space.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that "Asteroids" evokes strong emotions, likening the experience to a thrilling horror game as they navigate fiery asteroids threatening their ship, with the game's presentation enhancing the sense of tension and excitement.
“Asteroids made me feel like I was in a thrilling horror game, shooting at fiery asteroids coming towards my ship. That damn CD case sent chills down my back!”
