On my toilet in 2021 – ALONE... Review

I'm sitting here doing my duty, playing this game in 2021, thinking how many "runner" games are similar in concept but haven't held my attention over the years. The atmosphere, visual style, music, simple mechanics, help to make this game a gem that will never be deleted off my phone. I'd love to see a sequel or something to expand on what this game does. Things that keep me from playing more often: - no controller support. Sad. - music implementation is basic: I'd love to see a dynamic music system that ramps down when you die, and gets more intense as you progress further. Not saying write new music, but using the current musical tracks to shape the experience more for each run. Currently, after three or four runs with the music trucking along indifferent to your gameplay it starts to get annoying imo. Starting a new run with the music pumping at full hype, after dying from almost beating your high score, feels a little like the game is poking fun at your losses, and personally takes the wind outta my sails, and quickly kills my excitement to continue. Currently nothing beats the excitement of your very first run, in part, because the music naturally is synched to intensifying gameplay. - one additional mechanic. Maybe adding cool down weapons like cluster missiles on the right thumb as you progress deeper, to help take out asteroids. - some kinds upgrade ship system. Maybe menu screen has a hanger bay, allowing for different ships and/or upgrade abilities. Having said that, this game really is a beautiful gem. Thanks to the devs for such a simple yet amazing game, providing years of fun on my phone.
Review by Spudanky on ALONE....