Astrokicker
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Mixing old and new, Astrokicker is inspired by classic shootemups going back to the 80s, with a few twists. Pilot your ship in any direction, avoiding asteroids and steering well clear of space mines, as you use a variety of weapons and power ups to destroy the starbases controlling warpfields used to travel between the stars.Key Features:
- Story: Astrokicker features a full story, playing out without forcing the player to sit through cut scenes
- Modern mode: In modern mode, you fly in any direction, ships are rendered in 3D with a detailed UI
- Retro Mode: While in Retro mode, ships are limited to 8 directions and the graphics will bring back that hot 80s arcade action feel
- Visuals: Beautiful parallax scrolling backgrounds in modern mode – we created 100 unique backgrounds for mouthwatering visuals
- Powerups: The action can get intense, so selecting and using the various powerups can make the difference between victory and defeat
- Control: Astrokicker makes full use of your gamepad, with quick selection of your powerups at your figertips
Game Discussion
Steam User 2
A fun little retro shooter that evokes a certain arcade space shooter. Runs smooth.
Early access, so I'm expecting a bit of polish and it to improve over time. Still its a lot of fun now if you like old arcade games.
Steam User 2
Game seems to require a controller. With a controller plugged in the game ran without any issues.
I tried retro and modern, kinda dug the feel of retro mode.
The difficulty increases by adding different mobs that do new stuff.. By level 12 or so it was starting to feel like Gungeon bullet hell.
If you like older arcade shooters this might scratch an itch for you.
Steam User 4
This game is alright and I'd say an average space shooter. Your mission is to destroy all the star bases while also avoiding asteroids and enemy space ships.
$10 USD seems a bit high for what the game seems to offer but that's only based on my first impressions of this game.
I like the retro mode more then the modern mode, but that's because the background on the modern mode seems to distract from what's going on and also because I think your shots sound a lot more annoying and high pitched in the modern mode.
There's five different types of power-ups that really just change your type of shots. I feel that there should be more to this game for a $10 price tag. Money to collect, more power-ups, boss battles perhaps? There's also no story and just doesn't feel like enough to compel me to play it very long.
I'd also like to see your ship have a full 360 degree rotation vs the 8 directional movement seen in this game. It would make it far more fun to play. Adding flair like a trail you leave when thrusting might also add some pizzazz. Also, why does this game require a controller? This game could be easily programmed to use WASD and mouse button to fire, W to thrust, and A & D to rotate.. just sayin'. Resolution settings and an option for windowed mode are missing as well from the options.
I'd give this game a 6 out of 10, but at $10, it just too much to ask for what's here. I give this game a 5 out of 10 and only recommend it for true die-hard space game fans.. but even then, I feel like there's much better 2D retro space blasters for $10.
Steam User 0
Just tried it on my Steam Deck and it works great. Fun little homage to Bosconian.