ASTRO AQUA KITTY

 Switch
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Switch Player
    May 5, 2021
    90
    Inventive and exciting, Astro Aqua Kitty is a wholly satisfying ride. Not revolutionary, but nevertheless a must-have indie gem on Switch. It’s an underwater RPG shooter with – ahem – plenty of depth.
  2. Pure Nintendo
    May 3, 2021
    90
    Astro Aqua Kity is a super-fun shooter, with great audio and visuals along with fluid gameplay and spot-on action. There are a lot of options to keep even the fussiest player happy during this tough but enjoyable undersea adventure. Check it out!
  3. TouchArcade
    Apr 19, 2021
    80
    If you’re interested in the idea of having arcade-style shoot-em-up action grafted onto a more expansive framework, you’ll probably want to give Astro Aqua Kitty a shot.
  5. Video Chums
    Apr 9, 2021
    78
    If you're looking for an intuitive arcade shooting adventure with rewarding RPG elements and a satisfying sense of exploration then you'll love what Astro Aqua Kitty has in store. Just make sure you stock plenty of weapons to deal with its impressively tough bosses.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Apr 13, 2021
    70
    Overall, we’d say that if you enjoyed Aqua Kitty UDX, then you’re likely going to enjoy Astro Aqua Kitty, too. Heck, even if you didn’t play the first game, we’d still recommend checking this one out. It’s a solid shoot-em-up, and while it doesn’t feel as immediately engaging or replayable as its predecessor, it’s nevertheless a fun ride throughout.
  7. Finger Guns
    Apr 8, 2021
    70
    With a fun addictive gameplay loop, Astro Aqua Kitty is often a purr-fect sequel. It features expanded level design and enhancements over the original. If you liked the first, you’ll like this, but seven out of ten cats would say it’s missing anything to truly make it memorable, rather than just a quirky shmup.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. criddick
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    This is such an innovative feel to the shmup genre. I think people should go in with no expectations of what a shootemup should be and youThis is such an innovative feel to the shmup genre. I think people should go in with no expectations of what a shootemup should be and you will have fun. The levels are fun, choosing your ship mods and weapons to fit your playstyle is great, and the boss battles are challenging. There are 8 different pilots with different skill sets and you can upgrade health, energy, or armour with exp saved up. The first game and this game are completely different but both are fun in their own right. I prefer this one over the first and story mode is my favorite.… Full Review »
  2. mglandenberg
    Jul 16, 2022
    8
    Great Shot em up Game. Improve your Shop and destroy your enemies. Try some sorts of guns which fit your gameplay better. Choose ShipGreat Shot em up Game. Improve your Shop and destroy your enemies. Try some sorts of guns which fit your gameplay better. Choose Ship improvments for Armour/Health/Hull and Co. Fun for about 10 hours.
    In every Level another Boss Fight and some nice riddles to solve. Try IT and have fun    … Full Review »
  3. Phuz
    Feb 15, 2022
    5
    Now this isn't a bad game but like all modern sequels these days, they messed with the formula and made it more boring.

    Aqua Kitty UDX was a    Now this isn't a bad game but like all modern sequels these days, they messed with the formula and made it more boring.

    Aqua Kitty UDX was a fast, furious and fun arcade shooter, whereas Astro Aqua Kitty is a bit stop, start.

    Having menu's of weapon options and upgrades does not enhance the game at all. It detracts. The first installment you got to a level end/death and you hit the buttons fast to get back to the action. This constantly messes around mid level stopping the action. I'm not sure if the graphics are upgraded but they look good. The music I felt was better this time. Had a more polished feel.

    This game desperately needs a button config option. I like playing with detached joy cons and this change direction on L button only does not work well for me. I want the two rear shoulder buttons again.

    I also think the Metroidvania style of map isn't necessary. It does add a nice twist and freshens up the gameplay a little. It's not a bad implementation, it just isn't for me personally.

    I think they made an excellent effort here and I'm glad I bought the game but for me UDX is a 9/10. It is near perfect. This is not. I think they tried really hard to innovate but didn't pull it off well. A bit like Breath of the Wild took a **** on Zelda's excitement and Tales of Arise took an even bigger **** on Tales of. This is a very sub par follow up but unlike BotW and Arise, these guys still made it enjoyable.

    I may upgrade this score and this is a very good 5 score. Not a don't bother 5 score.

    I do think the level of polish really shows but comparing it to the expert balancing they managed on UDX, I struggle to score this higher.    … Full Review »
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