(SNAPP Reviews aren’t really full-fledged game reviews as much as they are just a way for us to give you a quick “heads-up” on whether a game is good or not. It usually means that we haven’t finished the game yet, but have played a good enough chunk to know if it’s worth your time or money.)
Asteroid Emperor is a roguelike shooter game that was recently released on the App Store by Nifty Game Studio. The game has you taking control of a pixel art ship as you make your way through 9 different worlds. Asteroid Emperor is kind of a unique little game. You control your ship by just tapping on the left/right side of the screen while your craft auto-shoots. You can shoot at random asteroids to ricochet them into enemy ships. The gameplay is slower than most SHMUPS, giving you more time to line up your shots. As you progress, you’ll earn coins that you can use to purchase new weapons and power-ups in between waves. Asteroid Emperor is fun, but takes a little while to get into its groove. Its charm doesn’t really show until you get further into the game. My only issue is that there’s not any kind of permanent upgrade system. Once you die, you lose everything. There are a couple ships that you can unlock once you complete the game, but that’s it. But, it’s a roguelike, so it’s pretty normal to have these mechanics. Regardless, Asteroid Emperor is a really fun game with enough of a challenge to keep you playing for a while. There’s also an optional “Challenge” mode to play once you beat the campaign. So, if you’re a fan of old school shooters or roguelike, definitely check this one out!
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