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Book Summary:
Are you a fan of a game called Astroneer? Well, good news! There's now a graphic novel portraying this exciting and sometimes humorous universe. Astroneer: Countdown Vol. 1 contains four stories in total: Countdown, Out of Bounds, Decaf Noir, and Have We Met?
This is a universe where people can explore different and strange planets. Naturally, this occasionally leads to bizarre antics, to put it mildly. Get ready for a romp through space!
My Review:
It took me less than thirty seconds to decide that I would read Astroneer: Countdown Vol. 1. Seriously, I saw it and knew that I had to read it. While I've never actually played Astroneer, I enjoy watching Let's Plays of the game. It's so entertaining!
Let me tell you, the graphic novel is not a disappointment. It's fun and chaotic in equal proportions and full of the bright colors and landscapes fans have come to expect. Overall, I enjoyed the primary story (Countdown) the most. However, I'm mainly saying that because of the characters – they're a delight (and made me laugh on more than one occasion).
The other stories, Out of Bounds, Decaf Noir, and Have We Met? did do a great job of balancing out the universe. I also really enjoyed how they changed the tone, art styles, and color palettes for each of them. It added to the whole experience.
Highlights:
Based on a video game world (Astroneer)
Humorous
Space Exploration
Thanks to Titan Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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