Console Monster writes: "From PomPom Games comes Astro Tripper, a fast paced shooter that takes its gameplay arc from some very raw arcade roots. Available from the PlayStation Network Store, Astro Tripper is an evolution of PomPom's earlier title Space Tripper, an award winning game in 2001 no less.
It's easy to see why PomPom is marketing this game as an old-school hardcore shooter; it's because it will appeal to just that demographic. Those people who hark back to the 8-bit days may even see some similarities to Andrew Braybrook's classic Uridium (a game available on Wii Ware should you want to take a look)..."
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Steam’s deal of the day for October 26th is Astro Tripper. Also the sale will end in 24 hours, hence the “deal of the day”, so you have until 1pm EST or 10am PST tomorrow to grab this deal. Below is a description on the game as well as some important information.
LAG - I’m sure everyone, deep in their sub-conscious, has fond memories of Christmas. I remember vividly that for one Christmas all I wanted was a spaceship, a real one. In retrospect that’s a pretty big ask to place into the hands of my parents but if the Thunderbirds could have spaceships then why not me? Ah the impeccable logic of a six year old. I bring this up because as I played Astro Tripper (a top down shoot-em-up from PomPom Games, available on Steam and PSN) I couldn’t help but think if I actually got my spaceship for that fateful Christmas, my life would hopefully be something like this.
