Engines Override vs ASTRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Engines Override
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Balance your engines to escape challenging space mazes, drive space trucks and push debris in black holes with a space bulldozer. Or... Space Races !!! Engines Override is about an unlucky space pilot which finds himself constantly loosing his engines control system in the worst possible situations. You'll have to manually override the engines controls and tightly balance left and right throttles to escape space mazes, survive and complete the missions you will be tasked with. With a dedicated leaderboard for every level in game you'll have plenty of occasions to prove your skills in the challenging 28 levels campaign. Ever thought of controlling a space bulldozer to push debris into a portable black hole ? Well now you can ! What about piloting a space truck with a snake of containers to manoeuvre out of a tight asteroid ? Other than campaign missions, Engines Override comes with a Space Racer mode which includes 3 championships made of 4 tracks each, online multiplayer and different vehicle classes. Prove your skills in the first levels and races for free, then 1 single in-app purchase will unlock ALL other content in game. Feature recap - Innovative and challenging control scheme - 28 missions campaign of increasing difficulty with light physics based puzzle elements - Space bulldozer missions - Space trucker missions - Over 40 leaderboards - Race mode with weapon pickups - Online Multiplayer Races ! - A serious challenge ! - Older device support up till iPad 2
ASTRO
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Tap to rise. Hold to stop moving forward. Simple controls. A demanding challenge. ASTRO-BOOST is a challenging side-scrolling action game with responsive controls and retro pixel-art visuals. Strap on your jetpack and navigate handcrafted space stages. Find a path through tight gaps, blast obstacles with automatic shots, and time your moves to reach the goal. LEARN THE CONTROLS Each tap gives you lift. Tap rapidly to climb, or hold to stop moving forward and line up your next move. Practice the basics in the tutorial, then put your skills to the test. FEATURES ⢠Simple tap-and-hold controls ⢠Handcrafted pixel-art stages ⢠Automatic shooting to destroy enemies and break through walls ⢠Power-ups to help you push through ⢠Replays of your best runs to review your route and timing ⢠Game Center leaderboards ⢠Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and precision CHASE YOUR PERSONAL BEST Learn the route, sharpen your timing, and turn each attempt into a better run. Can you clear every stage and climb the leaderboards?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Engines Override at none against ASTRO's shown. Engines Override also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Engines Override sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Engines Override | ASTRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Weekly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 ā better | 18.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FrozenPepper | SHINTARO NAKAOKA |
In-app purchases
Engines Override
- Full Game$0.99
ASTRO
- Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99









