Starting a game, we take a dropship from an orbiting shuttle and land on the planet Sylva where a landing pad interface gives us our first tasks to complete. I have been loving Astroneer’s beautiful visuals, relaxing atmosphere, and inquisitive gameplay.Īstroneer is set during the 25th century Intergalactic Age of Discovery, where Astroneers explore the frontiers of outer space, risking their lives in harsh environments to unearth rare discoveries and unlock the mysteries of the universe.
Astroneer review update#
I have never played the game before despite friends raving about it, so with the most recent custom games update and the fact it’s on Xbox Game Pass got me keen to give it a try and I am glad I did.
It was originally released on Steam early access in 2016 and then fully released in 2019 on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, and finally came to Nintendo Switch in January 2022. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.Astroneer is a solo and co-op sandbox space exploration game developed by System Era Softworks. For the latest information about videogames, visit.
Astroneer review code#
This review is based on a PC download code provided by the publisher. It’s not a perfect game, but it’s the kind of game that could be perfect for certain situations or groups of gamers looking for their next adventure. It provides an experience that is generally therapeutic and almost never stressful. Something I can walk away from and come back to at my convenience and not feel like I’m missing out. A game that I can call on when I’m looking for something relaxing that allows me to build and create. Originally, I figured “Astroneer” would be a game I played for a few sessions before moving on, but the more time I spend with it the more I view it as a staple in my library. The game certainly doesn’t feel empty without music, though, and I’ve found the in-game sounds hold up nicely by themselves. Part of me wants to say it’s one of the cooler soundtracks I’ve heard in recent memory, but if I listen to it for too long, I’m crushing coffee to keep from nodding off. “Astroneer” also boasts very cool ambient, chill electronic music and soundscapes, although it makes me sleepy and I’ve had to turn it off. This prompted me to cut short whatever mining expedition I was on to see what all the fuss was about. A co-op partner of mine spotted one of these structures and half joked that if they didn’t know better, they would think they were hallucinating. Every mountain or hilltop is a potential resource pool and, in 1.0, mysterious structures have appeared that demand exploration and understanding, giving you a goal you didn’t realize you had. It helps that whatever you see on the planet you can interact with. Visually speaking, “Astroneer” is a stunning game with vibrant colors that draw you in.
Astroneer review full#
Still, I’m not sure why there isn’t a full screen for “Astroneer.” That seems like a standard feature for a PC game releasing in 2019. My cursor often wanders to my second monitor and gets me all out of sorts, but the more I play the less it happens.
The biggest issue for me is being forced to choose between borderless window or window for my screen.
Astroneer review mods#
While things generally flow well and operate smoothly, there’s the odd bug, like looping sounds or missing mods on the deformation tool when logging back in, but nothing game breaking. Each component snaps together in a way that resembles a Lego crafting system, and the flow of power through your base is represented by sharp little animations that mean less time in menus and more time puttering about placing and arranging the various components. While end-game activities in “Astroneer” could be a grind, there’s an ease to the crafting and base building mechanics that flows with the tone of the overall experience.
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