ThrustLander

This is a great game, some real retro goodness. It brings back memories of Lunar Lander, Thrust, and Oids. While simple in nature, it gets quite hard later on. The graphics are excellent, the little touches like the landing gear extracting while refueling are top notch. The controls are fluid and responsive, I'm using an xbox one controller for it, and the game is quite fun. If you're a fan of retro shooters, get this game.

ThrustLander catapults the tried-and-true game mechanics of home computer classics such as Grav or Thrust & Thrust II into the 21st century. Incredibly smooth, varied gameplay, easy to learn but hard to master. A definite recommendation.

I really love Thrustlander. Originally it was a launch title for the much vaunted new Atari VCS Linux Super Console that came out last year. I have to say as soon as I saw it, I wanted it. Though there was nothing else on the VCS for me to buy so I forgot about that idea. Then I noticed it was getting a PC release. I immediately put it in my wishlist. So I am really happy that today I get to play it. Well I have been playing it for months actually. I was one of the select few who got to play it early. Below is my review of a truly great game. Where other modern retro games fail this one has succeeded. What happens when you cross Lunar Lander with Thrust/Grav. You get this game. It is a hybrid game of the styles of gravitar. Now you can play gravitar on the atari vault, there is only one problem. It is rock hard. The gravity is punishing. Also the retro version is truly evil. They give you 16 ships to attempt it on hard and their is a reason, the gravity is all over the place. Then there was Solar Jetman from the NES. You can play it on the rare collection. The first level is amazing. I thought I had found something to give me my Thrust Fix. Think again 2nd level punishing gravity. The difficulty just keeps ramping up. So finally I got to play a game where the programmer knew how to set the gravity in the right way. This meant that the game is logical. Sure there are hard bit to the game but it is logical. So this is how I get to get my Thrust fix in the 21st Century. So there are basically three modes, first one, you fly around caverns shooting turrets. Also you have to refuel. Sound hard but very quickly in the game you get to understand how the ship works. Gravity is your friend in this game, It allows you to descend. There are four skill levels, Normal hard, Challenging and Cruel. The first two are doable with a bit of practice but the last 2 need more work and planning. They are still doable but not when you first play the game. Next up we get the racing mode. Race around the maps at high speed. Careful not to crash into the walls or you may explode. That just happened to me at the end of level 121. Though it is then back to the beginning and time to try and complete it again. Last you get retro mode. This is fantastic as it is like the Atari VCS gravitar but playable. Another easy at the start and progressively difficult mode. This game is a real challenge. Do not expect to beat it very quickly but you will beat it and it is very rewarding. One of the few games where I have forgotten I am playing a game and just fly around the screen zapping things for the sheer joy of it all. Recommended.

I haven't played these types of games in a while, but I now remember why I used to so much. The premise is simple, yet elegant and there are more then enough features and game modes to keep things interesting and very challenging. The game control is one of my favorite aspects. On a PC the rotational movement is very fluid and precise. On top of that, all the functionality is contained within the three buttons of the mouse (thrust, fire, and special). This give the user a great sense of control. The game design is well though out and bug free, and the graphics have a lot of detail. The three types of games (regular, race, and retro) add variety and quite a bit of challenge from the 'normal' to 'cruel' modes within each level. I still have a very hard time getting three stars with the race modes even after numerous hours of play, but with practice it is achievable. This is a game that even my daughter has picked up and can get through many of the normal and some hard levels. Overall, highest marks for this genre of game, well done!

Très bon "petit" jeu, il reprend le concept du jeu sur 8 bits mais en l'améliorant et en proposant plusieurs challenges et moyens de faire un niveau (mode course, gravité plus ou moins importante, mort subite ou non lorsque l'on touche les parois). C'est une belle évolution de ce classique. La gravité est parfaitement maîtrisée et intuitive. Un jeu qui va mettre tout vos talents de maniement de votre vaisseau avec doigté.

Absolutely brilliant! Been a huge fan of Gravitar, Gravity Force, Thrust etc for years. Not enough games in the genre. But Thrust Lander might just be the bets version of these type of games ever! Just wish it had some multiplayer modes. Graphics are fantastic, the challenge is perfect (I'm 160 missions in so far) and I love the upgrades! Paid full price, played 8 hours in the firs 2 days. 5/5!

This game is epic! really well done homage to older games. it has a really great and solid feel to it. the graphics are perfect for it and are very readable . 10 out of 10! :-)

This game is entertaining and it looks amazing to boot. You can tell that the developer spent time paying particular attention to the lighting, which is stunning. The powerups are fun and add a great dimension to a classic genre.

Of the many gravity shooters I've played, Thrustlander ranks at the top when it comes to that classic "feel" of thrusting your engines to build or kill inertia. There is a real intuitive sense of control that is developed over time while playing that is unrivaled. Plenty of content, but no "time to complete" leaderboards, which would have been the cherry on top. Cool game!