◈ Navigation Index ▼
- 01 Introduction to Astro Party EX
- 02 General Match Settings
- 03 Powerup Customization Options
- 04 Advanced Gameplay Techniques
- 05 Understanding the Core Movement Mechanic
Introduction to Astro Party EX
Astro Party EX is a chaotic local multiplayer space brawler known for its fast-paced PvP combat and a unique control scheme where ships can only turn right. It features fully destructible environments and supports up to four players on a single device. The game, which is a re-release of the original Astro Party from 2014, offers frenetic and fun challenges for players.
General Match Settings
Astro Party EX provides several settings to customize your matches and make them more interesting. Adjusting these can significantly change the flow and strategy of each game:
Asteroids: This setting allows you to change the density of asteroids in the game environment, with options including None, Some, or Many. More asteroids can lead to more chaotic gameplay and environmental hazards.
Fixed Spawn: When activated, this setting ensures that players will spawn in the same spot or corner at the beginning of every round. This can be used for strategic planning or to ensure fairness in starting positions.
Friendly Fire: In team deathmatch modes, enabling Friendly Fire allows damage to be dealt to self and team members. This adds an extra layer of challenge and requires careful aiming.
Autobalance: This feature provides powerups to players who are falling behind in points. For instance, a player 4 points behind might receive Shields, while an 8-point deficit could grant Side Cannons. This helps to keep matches competitive.
Powerup Customization Options
Powerups are a crucial element of Astro Party EX, and their behavior can be extensively customized through the game's settings:
Powerups (Enable/Disable): You can choose to enable or disable powerup spawns entirely, allowing for games focused solely on raw piloting and shooting skills.
Starting Powerup: This option lets players begin each round with a specific powerup of choice, including the Auto-Turret exclusive and Scatter Shot. This can dramatically influence early-game strategies.
Start with Shield: Activating this setting ensures that all players spawn with a shield by default in every round. This provides initial protection and can lead to more aggressive opening plays.
Scatter Shot: This setting specifically enables the Scatter Shot powerup to spawn during gameplay.
Super Dash: Enabling Super Dash replaces the standard dash (activated by double-tapping the move button) with a short, non-stackable speed boost. This alters movement and evasive maneuvers.
Triple Powerups: This setting allows collected powerups to be used three times before they are discarded. This feature is attained by discovering the “shark” ship.
Advanced Gameplay Techniques
Beyond basic controls and settings, players can employ advanced techniques to gain an edge:
The Jamming Jouster: When using the Jouster powerup, players can instantly kill an opponent by turning sideways at the last second. This aligns the Jouster beams parallel to the opponent's ship, hitting both the ship and the pilot. The back and side of a ship with Jousters have priority in a Jouster vs. Jouster matchup.
Laser Dash: Dashing while firing a laser can make the laser cover a wider area than usual. This technique is particularly useful for sniping opponents from a distance.
Proxy Sniping: On the Repulse map, players can use the environment to