ASTROSMASH 1981 (2024)

Developer: BBG Entertainment GmbH
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating: 2.2 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 20 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

It feels like a faithful revival of a classic arcade shooter, with crisp pixel graphics and immediate pick-up-and-play action.

retro arcadefast pacedsimple controlsnostalgicaddictiveclassicremake

What players say

Players who remember the original complain this version lacks autofire and suffers from laggy keyboard controls, making it nearly unplayable. Enthusiasts of the 1981 classic say it needed more care.

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