Astra

Astra (2020)

DigiPen Europe-Bilbao · October 26, 2020 · Arena Shooter, Action, FPS, Shooter, 3D

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About Astra

✦ AI summary

Blast your way through a disco-powered space station as a ranger fighting alien mobsters and destroying energy generators in this explosive first-person shooter. Face five enemy types across varied arenas with destructible environments, four unique weapons, and a pumping electronic soundtrack as you race to stop the galaxy's most dangerous nightclub.


Astra, the galaxy's greatest disco, is consuming too much energy and you have been sent to put a stop to it. Play as a space ranger, make your way through the alien mafia goons, who have been hired by the DJ to stop you. Destroy the energy generators and put an end to their evil plans.

- 3D First Person Shooter against five different enemy types, each with their own attacks.
- Different arenas and combat zones.
- Four different weapons.
- Destructible environment.
- Epic finale full of explosions.
- Techno, House and Trap all music played by the evil DJ.
- Multiple original songs of different genres.
The game was developed by 4th Year students at DigiPen Institute of Technology Europe - Bilbao.

Astra — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Astra has an intriguing concept and shows potential with decent world-building and dynamic combat, but players consistently report significant technical issues that undermine the experience, including clunky controls, poor camera movement, broken mouse sensitivity, UI bugs, and optimization problems that cause frame rate drops. The game feels unpolished overall, with some finding the core gameplay too repetitive despite its interesting premise, making it a rough draft that needs substantial work before it's worth playing.

Recommended Aug 8, 2024
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Not recommended Apr 9, 2024
Bear's Take: Astra - an FPS with a twist set in an alien club. Sounds intriguing, right? Well, hold onto your honey pots because this one's a rollercoaster ride. Sip 'n' Savor: I gave Astra a shot, I really did. But even for a bear with a hearty appetite for adventure, this game left me wanting. The potential is there, no doubt about it. But it's like trying to enjoy a picnic during a rainstorm - everything's soggy and disappointing. Milk Mustache Moment: Controls? Clunky. Camera movement? Disorienting. Sound design? Let's just say it's not winning any awards. Astra feels like a rough draft of a game, with all the pieces there but not quite fitting together. Roar Factor: Despite its shortcomings, I can't help but see the glimmer of potential in Astra. With some polishing and fine-tuning, it could shine like a full moon on a clear night. For now, though, it's more of a flickering candle in a dark room. Final Paw-sition: Should you give Astra a whirl? Maybe hold off for now. Keep your eye on it like a cautious bear eyeing a berry bush. Who knows, with a bit more work, it might blossom into something truly special. Rating: 🐻🍯🍯🍯 (3 out of 5)
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Recommended Nov 12, 2025
Игра "Astra" – это захватывающее приключение с красивой графикой и интересным сюжетом, хоть и немного предсказуемым. Персонажи получились колоритными и запоминающимися, а мир, в котором разворачиваются события, наполнен деталями и тайнами, которые хочется разгадывать. Геймплей, на мой взгляд, достаточно сбалансирован: сражения динамичные и требуют тактического подхода, а исследование мира поощряется нахождением секретов и полезных предметов. Однако, стоит отметить, что оптимизация игры оставляет желать лучшего. На некоторых системах наблюдаются просадки FPS, что может подпортить впечатление от игрового процесса. Также, лично мне показалось, что некоторые квесты слишком затянуты и немного однообразны. В целом, "Astra" – это добротная RPG с потенциалом, которая, несмотря на некоторые недостатки, способна увлечь на долгие часы. Если вы любите исследовать фэнтезийные миры, сражаться с монстрами и раскрывать секреты, то эта игра определенно заслуживает вашего внимания. Надеюсь, разработчики будут оперативно выпускать патчи и улучшать оптимизацию, чтобы раскрыть ее потенциал в полной мере.
Not recommended Apr 7, 2024
meh - nice concept.
Recommended Apr 5, 2024
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Not recommended Sep 5, 2023
Mouse sensitivity is broken. Buttons are cut off in the UI. Ridiculously low FOV coupled with head bob and motion blur is nauseating.

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