On the Switch eShop, an Asteroids type game with up to six multiplayer or AI opposition and upgraded weapons added.
NintendoLife Review Conclusion
Developer Wild Rooster has offered a fast-paced, frantic multiplayer game that will have you yelling and screaming for all the right reasons. The anarchic Chaos Mode is an appreciable inclusion that, when combined with the quantity and quality of stages, earn Astro Duel the right to its deluxe name. Where it falls short on that title is the absence of a meaningful single player option (beyond duelling with AI), which the premium shift in price perhaps merited. Apart from that the retro-tastic soundtrack keeps all battles thrilling along with a smart, convenient control-scheme that makes any spare moment accessible for play. It's certainly one to consider for those seeking local multiplayer thrills on their Switch.
Game blurb:
Astro Duel Deluxe includes new features and gameplay created for Nintendo Switch!
Astro Duel Deluxe is a fun, frenetic same-screen local multiplayer party game for 1-6 players*!
Game rounds are quick, and defeat is sudden as you blast enemy ships, or run over your friends' shipless pilots. Hilarity ahead!
Play anywhere – on the TV, on the go, or even face up on a table or floor!
Play with multiple controller types (including touch screen)
Wipe out your friends' squad in Team Annihilation mode
Six-player Chaos mode (more open arenas support Free-For-All and 3v3)
Pilot selection – pick from six pilots to control, including Box Cat and Chomper
Instant Replay after completing each round
Additional music
Wacky Touch mode – ships can only turn in one direction!
Battle your friends, or team up to take on CPU opponents
Run over pilots in Pilot Hunters mode, battle for the most points in Ship Hunters, or join forces in Team Deathmatch
Arm your ship with offensive and defensive power-ups, including missiles, lasers, jousters and shields Dynamic arenas provide a host of hiding places and hazards – avoid turrets, beams and black holes Mix up play with Game Modifiers (enable asteroids, starting power-ups, super dashes and so much more.
6 comments
rhymnosauras
22 Aug 17#1
I got the game for full price and I am happy with it. If you have people to play local multiplayer then it is a steal at this price. Single player gets old pretty quick but that isn't what the game is really about.
blueflash
22 Aug 17#2
Excellent multiplayer game
jco83
22 Aug 17#3
Can save a further £1 buying from South African eShop with fee-free card
pazuzu17
22 Aug 17#4
Not even at £7.55 - let alone full RRP which is scandalous for a game of this ilk. You'd be far, far better seeking out Asteroids, the original and still be best. I can HIGHLY recommended Galak-Z also as another space shooter alternative.
noahsdad to pazuzu17
23 Aug 17#5
1. How do you play Asteroids the original multiplayer though?
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NintendoLife Review Conclusion
Developer Wild Rooster has offered a fast-paced, frantic multiplayer game that will have you yelling and screaming for all the right reasons. The anarchic Chaos Mode is an appreciable inclusion that, when combined with the quantity and quality of stages, earn Astro Duel the right to its deluxe name. Where it falls short on that title is the absence of a meaningful single player option (beyond duelling with AI), which the premium shift in price perhaps merited. Apart from that the retro-tastic soundtrack keeps all battles thrilling along with a smart, convenient control-scheme that makes any spare moment accessible for play. It's certainly one to consider for those seeking local multiplayer thrills on their Switch.
Game blurb:
Astro Duel Deluxe includes new features and gameplay created for Nintendo Switch!
Astro Duel Deluxe is a fun, frenetic same-screen local multiplayer party game for 1-6 players*!
Game rounds are quick, and defeat is sudden as you blast enemy ships, or run over your friends' shipless pilots. Hilarity ahead!
Play anywhere – on the TV, on the go, or even face up on a table or floor!
Play with multiple controller types (including touch screen)
Wipe out your friends' squad in Team Annihilation mode
Six-player Chaos mode (more open arenas support Free-For-All and 3v3)
Pilot selection – pick from six pilots to control, including Box Cat and Chomper
Instant Replay after completing each round
Additional music
Wacky Touch mode – ships can only turn in one direction!
Battle your friends, or team up to take on CPU opponents
Run over pilots in Pilot Hunters mode, battle for the most points in Ship Hunters, or join forces in Team Deathmatch
Arm your ship with offensive and defensive power-ups, including missiles, lasers, jousters and shields
Dynamic arenas provide a host of hiding places and hazards – avoid turrets, beams and black holes
Mix up play with Game Modifiers (enable asteroids, starting power-ups, super dashes and so much more.
6 comments