Solaroids

Met the developer at a gaming convention! Really cool guy and game (especially since its a in-house engine!). Very adrenaline inducing.

Solaroids, developed by Chad Yates and published by DynF/X Digital LLC, is a twin-stick space shooter that takes the timeless foundation established by classic arcade titles and injects it with enough new ideas to feel relevant in the modern era. At first glance, it appears to be another love letter to Asteroids, complete with drifting rocks, neon visuals, and score chasing. However, the longer one spends with the game, the clearer it becomes that Solaroids is attempting to build its own identity through expanded mechanics, environmental hazards, and a steady stream of challenges that keep players engaged long after the first session. The gameplay revolves around navigating dangerous sectors of space while destroying asteroids, hostile ships, and increasingly formidable bosses. Movement is fluid and precise, which is essential considering how quickly situations escalate. Enemies approach from multiple angles, debris fills the screen, and projectiles can transform a comfortable run into a desperate fight for survival within seconds. The inclusion of multiple control options is a welcome touch, ensuring both veterans of arcade shooters and newcomers can find a setup that feels natur…

Asteroids on steroids

A wonderful arcade game! A mash up of several old-school ideas presented very well. The asteroids influence is very clear, but I'm also reminded of Bosconian and Time Pilot as well. I love the background music and personally use the Vector style graphics options. The controls take a little getting used to, but they really give the ship it's own feel to other twin stick shooters. I think it is worth what it is, more so on sale of course. But updates have been very infrequent for several years and it may be safe to expect that further work on this title seems less likely, keep that in mind. (I did fall asleep w the game on once, but I really have put double digit hours on this guy.)

If you loved the classic Asteroids games you should not hesitate. This is by far the best of its kind with many new features without loosing the spirit of the classic! Outstanding immersive gameplay, great visuals and hours of coop fun for up to 4 players. Many options to customize the controls and even the look of the game. There is not much that this game can do better, keep up the great work i can't wait for the final release!

Politely put, this game sucks @$$. Just don't buy it. It's cheap. It looks cool, and, "OOH, a new twin-stick shooter! My favorite!". Brother, or sister, or them or they or whatever you think you are, just don't. Really. Don't. I promise you'll regret it. No prejudice or victimization intended. You he she it they them will hate it.