Astro Bears Party

 Switch
Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Switch Player
    Oct 2, 2017
    74
    Astro Bears Party is one of those games that anyone can instantly pick up and have a laugh with. The game is really impressively designed with solid gameplay and lovely aesthetics – in fact, the only fault I can find is that I wish there were more modes to play. You won’t be playing it for hours on end, but that’s not the point – grab some friends, grab a Joy-Con, and have a great time.
  2. COGconnected
    Oct 16, 2017
    68
    It’s held back by its repetition – the music, the modes; even the four bears get old after a while. Bust this out at a party for 30 minutes of fun, but don’t expect your friends to beg for more at the next get together.
  3. God is a Geek
    Oct 11, 2017
    60
    Not so hot alone, Astro Bears Party comes alive with friends only to quickly run out of steam.
  5. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 4, 2017
    60
    Astro Bears Party relies more on the experiences that can be made by everyone playing than raw content, as not much is in wait beyond the base concept. The more players, the more stressful the situation. Visually, the game has very clean 3D models of bears that have a simple, cute design. It really is a fantastic pick–up-and-play party game, and while it doesn’t aspire to be much more than a simplistic affair, it’s fun for what it is.
  6. Vooks
    Oct 2, 2017
    60
    On its own, Astro Bears Party doesn’t have a huge amount to offer, but everything above is still extremely solid. Ideally, I’d see this game being pulled out alongside a bunch of other smaller multiplayer games, like Astro Duel Deluxe, or the bigger hits like Mario Kart. For the price, it does the job, but I honestly just wish there was more on offer.
  7. Video Chums
    Sep 29, 2017
    50
    Astro Bears Party has a solid concept yet it fails to deliver any long-lasting good times. In other words, it's like swatting a delicious-looking salmon from the river only to realise that it doesn't have much meat on its bones.
  8. FNintendo
    Oct 17, 2017
    40
    Astro Bears Party is not a very ambitious game and it could perfectly fit within a bigger production. It still manages to bring some fun to a multiplayer session for a very short amount of time before falling into an overwhelming feeling of monotony, mostly due to its lack of content.
  9. Nintendo Life
    Oct 4, 2017
    40
    Astro Bears Party plays more like a tech demo that is a few days into development rather than a complete package. The concept is a neat idea, but it seems as if the developer got the absolute basics up and running and then decided to halt work to rollout the title. The amount of content in this game is so underwhelming, as a result, that it’s hard to justify putting any real cash towards it. At best this is perhaps suitable for a few short rounds of multiplayer, or for any younger people who are new to video games. Otherwise you should look elsewhere if you are seeking a new party game on the Nintendo Switch.

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#71 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 39
  3. Negative: 7 out of 39
  1. pksmith6
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    This game is exactly what it advertises, and its repetitive, because thats the type of game it is, its fun for party's and thats that
  2. ssesses
    Nov 16, 2018
    8
    Astro Bears is not an ambitious game... and it's getting a lot of crap for that. The game isn't TRYING to be ambitious. It's just trying to beAstro Bears is not an ambitious game... and it's getting a lot of crap for that. The game isn't TRYING to be ambitious. It's just trying to be a fun, yet basic party game with a fun single player as well. If this game was a full-release, these negative reviews would have reason, but for a $5 game it is an absolute blast that's worth the small price.… Full Review »
  3. evec
    Feb 17, 2018
    9
    I find Astro Bears Party to be a very fun indie title on the Nintendo Switch, which is most fun when played with others, but can also beI find Astro Bears Party to be a very fun indie title on the Nintendo Switch, which is most fun when played with others, but can also be enjoyable on your own.

    It is, as the official website itself says, "a simple-to-learn and hard-to-master" party game- so, the more players, the better!
    But since the title already suggests that it should be a party, and a lot of reviews already talk about how it is best in a group with friends, I want to give my two cents on the single player mode.
    The single player can be fun in and of itself, IF you do enjoy beating your own highscore (like I do) time and time again, even without a global leaderboard.

    While I do wish there were more modes, for both multi- and single player, the game has a well justified price at just below $5, since it is sure to bring a fun time to you and your friends.    … Full Review »
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