Astebreed

 PC
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. USgamer
    Jun 5, 2014
    100
    Stunning to look at, slick and fluid to play as well as being a satisfying -- but never insurmountable -- challenge, Astebreed is a top-quality game that everyone with even a passing interest in shoot 'em ups should have in their collection.
  2. Destructoid
    Jun 2, 2014
    95
    This is one of my favorite shoot-'em-ups in years, and fellow STG enthusiasts would be remiss to overlook such a gem. Astebreed is a masterstroke. Spread the word.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 26, 2014
    90
    A savvy mix of sweetly balanced mechanics, dazzling speed and spectacular graphics.
  5. Metro GameCentral
    Jul 2, 2014
    90
    One of the most impressive indie titles of the year and arguably the most cinematic and accessible 2D shooter of the modern era.
  6. GameOver.gr
    Jun 25, 2014
    90
    A spectacular 2D/3D side scrolling shooter that combines all that is good in the genre with modern ideas and a classic, sci-fi mecha anime story.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 6, 2014
    90
    Astebreed is a deep and fun arcade mecha shooter. Short but a must-try.
  8. IGN Italia
    Jul 6, 2014
    88
    Astebreed is a candidate for best "shmup" of the year.
  9. Vandal
    Jun 23, 2014
    87
    One of the best space shooters we've seen this year. If you're a fan of the genre it should be in your wishlist, and even if you're not it deserves a try.
  10. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jul 8, 2014
    85
    If you like shoot'em-ups, you will definitely love Astebreed.
  11. Games.cz
    Oct 29, 2014
    80
    Astebreed is a two-faced retro arcade game. It presents a clever scoring system along with a great fun, though it can be also boring and stereotypical. Fortunately, it gives you a choice from which perspective you wish to get to know the game.
  12. SpazioGames
    Aug 22, 2014
    80
    Astebreed is a brilliant shoot 'em up, which incorporates many features from Danmaku and reuses them in a complex and well-calculated way, giving rise to a formula suitable for both experienced players and beginners.
  13. Eurogamer
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    Viewed on its underlying merit, this is a weaker game than its years-old inspirations - both Radiant Silvergun and Einhander best it in terms of interesting systems and set-pieces - but Astebreed is, nevertheless, a strong and idiosyncratic proposition.
  14. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    75
    Astebreed is most fun when you try to beat it on high difficulty level without using continues while improving your score over and over again. If you’re not interested in that, you’ll spend no more than one evening with this game. [08/2014, p.73]
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  15. 3DJuegos
    Jul 4, 2014
    75
    A pure fast-paced action manganime shoot 'em up which isn't unforgettable, but it's still a good indie game if you like the mix between shots and japanese flavour.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PC Game of 2014

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 84 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 128
  3. Negative: 23 out of 128
  1. Cyph3rPunk
    Jun 6, 2014
    9
    So I saw some random video online of this game, saw it for 20% off on steam and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed in the game.So I saw some random video online of this game, saw it for 20% off on steam and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed in the game. The mechanics are great, and the game forces you to balance between using lock on shots, melee, and standard shots throughout the game. In the final boss battle, if you have not mastered all the systems, you will die. A lot. Graphics are great, game supports 1440P as a display resolution (seems to be a 50/50 thing with indie games) and even up to 8K. The game does have a cohesive story (if you can follow it, more below about that), and lets you skip cutscenes so you aren't stuck watching stuff instead of blowing **** up. I also like that the game has a shield system that recharges when you don't get hit. It makes it less frustrating than most bullet hell games. It is still easy to die on the Hard settings, and you don't get combo points if you take damage, so there is always incentive to not get hit.

    So a few reasons why this game doesn't get a 10 -

    Too short. I understand that it's supposed to be a score attack game, but still, 6 stages is a bit short. I still find myself going back to beat my old high score, so the replay value is there.

    Japanese only voice acting. Now, this normally isn't a problem, but when the actual text for the story is flying by super fast, and the only way to get it is the (very small) English text in the bottom left of the screen, you miss out on huge chunks of it.

    The game is a solid 8.5, and I would recommend to anyone that enjoys shooters. Rounding up to 9 because the game deserves that instead of the 8, especially with the melee mechanic system that plays a pivotal role in the game.    … Full Review »
  2. anggadaz
    Aug 8, 2014
    8
    the game grafis is very good, the storyline is good. The character is like ne*n g*nesis ev*ngelion. This not bad, the game is too short finishthe game grafis is very good, the storyline is good. The character is like ne*n g*nesis ev*ngelion. This not bad, the game is too short finish the game and bored if you playing again.… Full Review »
  3. MatDerKater
    Aug 2, 2014
    4
    Bought this seeing the universally great reviews. Obviously I forgot that how retarded everyone can be in their taste of media content and inBought this seeing the universally great reviews. Obviously I forgot that how retarded everyone can be in their taste of media content and in general. To cut to the chase, I played one game of this on normal difficulty. At first, I was really impressed. All looked ultra slick and cool. But before long, I didn't know what the **** was happening. Despite not having a clue what was going, and how the aliens were all sying and I wasn't, despite getting battered with their sometimes unavoidable flak and gun power, I got to level 5 before I died. yes, that is right, level fkn 5 before I died, and even then I am sure that I only died out of boredom.

    A game that requires no skill to win, is not a game, but an interactive 'light show' for a computer monitor. I was annoyed at blowing £10 on an interactive light show for my monitor.    … Full Review »
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