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Astro Party EX is a chaotic local multiplayer space brawler known for its unique 'turn-right-only' ship control. Beyond its straightforward premise, the game holds several hidden secrets and advanced techniques that can significantly enhance your gameplay experience.

Hidden Unlockable Ships

Players can unlock special ships by performing specific actions on the player select screen. By holding down the first two player buttons when they are off for approximately 5-10 seconds, you can reveal 'silver/red' and 'gold/yellow' players or ships.

More specifically, holding down the first player spot's button for 5 seconds will reveal a gold ship known as "Box Cat." Similarly, holding down the second player spot's button for 10 seconds will unlock a gray and red ship referred to as the "Shark."

Advanced Powerups and Settings

The game offers advanced settings that introduce various gameplay modifiers. These options include the ability to activate "triple powerups," enable "starting powerups or shields," and introduce a unique powerup called "Scatter Shot."

Triple Powerups, described as an 'Easter egg or something,' can be obtained by playing the game consistently for about three weeks, though its appearance is random. Once activated, if you take one powerup, you will still retain triple powerups.

Gameplay Mechanics and Strategies

Team Deathmatch Insights

To engage in Team Deathmatch, a minimum of three players is required. In this mode, players can drag their ships into either a blue or red box to select their team. The objective is for teams to eliminate each other, with the surviving team earning points. If both teams are eliminated simultaneously, the round results in a tie, and no points are awarded. Players on teams will also display a variant of their team's designated color.

Points are awarded to the player who successfully eliminates an opponent. The first player to reach the predetermined score limit wins the game. In the event of a tie, the game enters 'overtime,' where tied players compete in additional rounds to earn more points until a clear winner emerges.

Mastering the Jouster

For players looking to achieve instant kills with the Jouster powerup, a specific advanced technique can be employed. The strategy involves turning your ship sideways at the last possible second, positioning the jouster beams parallel to your opponent's ship. This precise maneuver will cause the jouster beams to hit both the enemy ship and its pilot, resulting in an immediate elimination. Additionally, the 'jamming jouster' holds priority in a jouster-versus-jouster engagement, meaning the back and side of a ship equipped with jousters have a tactical advantage.

Core Gameplay Overview

Astro Party EX is designed as a local multiplayer experience, supporting up to four players on mobile devices and expandable to six players on Nintendo consoles. The game's core control scheme restricts ships to only turning right, adding a unique challenge to its fast-paced PvP combat. The iOS version is free-to-play and ad-supported, with an optional purchase available to unlock the full experience, including an additional world.