Save The Astronaut
- September 30, 2020
- Open Maw Productions
Get on Steam"Save The Astronaut" is a 2D platformer game where you play as Bill, a marooned astronaut on a frozen, icy planet. Your goal is to navigate through 20 challenging levels, avoiding hazards and collecting oxygen tanks to reach the exit and activate the disaster beacon for rescue. Collecting special bonus jewels unlocks secret levels. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the game offers Steam achievements.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game successfully recreates the nostalgic feel of classic 80s platformers with its graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics.
- It offers a solid gameplay loop with a well-executed difficulty curve, making it accessible yet challenging for players.
- The price point is very reasonable, providing great value for a fun and engaging experience, especially for fans of retro gaming.
- Some players find the jumping mechanics to be delayed, making certain levels feel artificially difficult.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- There are limitations such as the inability to rebind gamepad keys, which can affect the overall user experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a solid loop that effectively captures the essence of classic 80s gaming, with controls and movements that reflect an authentic old-school experience. Players appreciate the simple yet engaging mechanics, such as managing oxygen and interacting with buttons, which contribute to a fun and accessible experience. Overall, the game is well-priced and offers a demo, enhancing its value for consumers.
“They chose a solid gameplay loop, built on it, delivered, priced it accordingly to its value for the consumer and even released a demo.”
“It has a mechanic of oxygen and buttons to open places and it's a simple and fun game with a basic story but that's not bad at all.”
“As the level loads and transitions into the actual gameplay, it feels very '80s AAA'.”
“This ties into gameplay, but the controls and movements are presented as accurately as anyone could get to an old school experience.”
“It has a mechanic of oxygen and buttons to open places and it's a simple and fun game with a basic story, but that's not bad at all.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their nostalgic 80s style, effectively capturing the essence of retro gaming while maintaining good controls. Players appreciate the visual and auditory elements, although some express frustration with the repetitive nature of level completion. Overall, the indie developer's work is well-received, with anticipation for future projects.
“These graphics are a great nostalgia trip; I am looking forward to seeing more from this indie dev.”
“The graphic style stays true to the 80s style gaming, but the controls feel good.”
“Graphics, sounds, and the feel of hard difficulty are there, but the tedium of trying to complete a level many times isn't.”
“Graphics, sounds, and feel of hard difficulty are there, but the tedium of trying to complete a level many times isn't.”
“The graphic style stays true to the 80s gaming aesthetic, but the overall execution feels lacking.”
“The graphics are reminiscent of the 80s, but they don't hold up to modern standards.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is simple and basic, yet enjoyable, particularly highlighted by the character Big John. The game features engaging mechanics, such as managing oxygen and interacting with buttons to unlock areas, contributing to its fun overall experience.
“The story is worth it just for Big John.”
“It has a mechanic of oxygen and buttons to open places, and it's a simple and fun game with a basic story, but that's not bad at all.”
