- February 6, 2017
- Turbo Tape Games
The Astonishing Game
Platforms
About
The Astonishing is a turn-based tactical board-game that will challenge new to veteran gamers. Participate in competitions for great prizes, including signed albums, tickets and post-concert passes, available to players during the Dream Theater tours. The game has a one-time purchase cost with no in-app purchases, making players eligible for any and all free upgrades.





- The game offers a unique and refreshing gameplay experience that combines elements of chess with strategic troop management, making it stand out in a saturated market.
- The soundtrack features instrumental mixes from Dream Theater's 'The Astonishing' album, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the band.
- The game supports both local and online multiplayer, allowing for enjoyable strategic battles with friends, and includes a short story mode that adds depth to the gameplay.
- The tutorial is confusing and does not adequately teach players how to master the game, which can lead to a frustrating learning curve.
- The graphics and animations are subpar, with noticeable typos in menus and text boxes, detracting from the overall presentation.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as the visibility of attack tiles, could be improved for better clarity, as they can be confusing during play.
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the game, featuring a soundtrack from Dream Theater, is widely praised for its nostalgic and enjoyable instrumental mixes, enhancing the overall gaming experience. While some players noted that the sound of militia units can clash with the background music, the majority found the soundtrack to be addictive and a significant highlight of the game. Overall, fans of Dream Theater appreciate the integration of the band's music into this strategic gameplay.
“The soundtrack also features instrumentals from the astonishing album and is very fun to listen to as you are demotivating your enemies.”
“This game was a major change in the normal experience I have with many other games in this modern age and also allowed me to enjoy and bask in nostalgia for the band that I have listened to so much in the past with its wonderful soundtrack.”
“This is a quite simple strategy game with a great soundtrack.”
“Dream Theater should stick to music.”
“Chess and Magic: The Gathering combined, Dream Theater music as soundtrack.”
“Chess and Magic: The Gathering combined, Dream Theater music as soundtrack.”