Astebreed (2013)
A Bullet Hell Shoot 'Em Up released by the Japanese indie developer Edelweiss.
First released
Dec 31, 2013
Developed by
Edelweiss
Published by
AGM Playism, Edelweiss, Limited Run Games
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shoot 'Em Up
Themes
Sci-Fi, Anime
Releases
- NSW - Astebreed United States
- PC - Astebreed Japan
- PC - Astebreed United States
- PS4 - Astebreed United States
Community reviews
Astebreed is a great Rail shooter that uses heavy anime influences
Game: Astebreed
Genre: Rail Shooter
Publisher/Developer: AGM Playism/Edelweiss
System: Steam (PC)
Total Score: 78/100
Value Score: 7.8/10
• Story: 8/10
• Characters: 7/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 9/10
• Sound: 8/10
• Music: 7/10
• Length: 6/10
• Replay Value: 7/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Great visuals and animation/cutscenes
+Multiple difficulty modes
+Gallery mode which showcases artwork and In-Game Lore
+Leaderboards and Achievements
+Chapter Select to start from whenever in the game (must beat game once)
+Can be played with either keyboard and mouse (built around this) or with a controller easily
Cons
-Voiceovers are only in Japanese
-Some voiceovers get cut off (can be read via subtitles but wont hear anything)
-To activate full screen, you will have to select "Yes" upon start up, the only time you would need to use a keyboard if you go full controller route
-Important story conversations occur during levels which would make it near impossible to read what the characters are saying unless you risk getting killed in game
-Very short and can be quite easy
Genre: Rail Shooter
Publisher/Developer: AGM Playism/Edelweiss
System: Steam (PC)
Total Score: 78/100
Value Score: 7.8/10
• Story: 8/10
• Characters: 7/10
• GamePlay: 8/10
• Graphics: 9/10
• Sound: 8/10
• Music: 7/10
• Length: 6/10
• Replay Value: 7/10
• Player Value: 8/10
Pros
+Great visuals and animation/cutscenes
+Multiple difficulty modes
+Gallery mode which showcases artwork and In-Game Lore
+Leaderboards and Achievements
+Chapter Select to start from whenever in the game (must beat game once)
+Can be played with either keyboard and mouse (built around this) or with a controller easily
Cons
-Voiceovers are only in Japanese
-Some voiceovers get cut off (can be read via subtitles but wont hear anything)
-To activate full screen, you will have to select "Yes" upon start up, the only time you would need to use a keyboard if you go full controller route
-Important story conversations occur during levels which would make it near impossible to read what the characters are saying unless you risk getting killed in game
-Very short and can be quite easy