


The moment the game begins, you-the Astroneer-land on a planet armed only with a complex backpack with its own energy source, an oxygen gauge, and item slots to carry precious resources. Show moreĪSTRONEER doesn’t contain many cutscenes to orient the player to a “story,” and there aren’t even really any “characters” to speak to or interact with. Otherwise, there's no inappropriate content to be found in the game. Players also have the option to spend real money in the in-game store for cosmetic items. The game, despite all it has to offer, does have a steep learning curve that could take hours to get a good feel of, so be prepared to invest a good amount of time trying to get the most out of the experience. If one isn’t careful in managing their oxygen supply or chooses to leap from dizzying heights, they pass out and find themselves back at the nearest shelter, needing to backtrack to retrieve any lost valuables. While there are “obstacles” in the form of mysterious plants native to certain planets that can hurt the player and cause them to faint, the only real dangers the player is confronted with come from their own actions.

The player is an astronaut (called “Astroneer” within the game) trying to colonize multiple planets while discovering the many space-related wondrous mysteries available to them. Parents need to know that Astroneer is a single-player/multiplayer downloadable third-person adventure game for Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch.
