Geometry Dash Astronaut-13

Geometry Dash Astronaut 13 is a formidable solo Hard Demon level in the popular rhythm-based platformer, Geometry Dash. Created, verified, and published by Minesap, this level is rated 10 stars and stands out as a challenging recreation of the renowned Nine Circles levels. Its distinctive feature is the use of artificial lines and dark colors that make navigation particularly difficult.

Gameplay

Starting Sequence

The level kicks off with a demanding half-speed cube section. The gameplay rapidly transitions to a dual mode, and then back to a cube, interspersed with size adjustments. This segment requires precise timing and control to navigate through the tight spaces and frequent changes.

Spacecraft Challenge

Following the cube sequence, players control a spacecraft through narrow passages and encounter numerous gravity portals along with size variations. This section is designed to test the player's adaptability to frequent changes in gravity and space constraints.

After the spacecraft segment, the player switches to a short cube segment, which is followed by a relatively easy ball challenge. Despite its seemingly simple nature, the ball segment can be difficult to manage due to its unpredictable movements.

Nine Circles Wave Portion

One of the most notable segments of this level is the Nine Circles wave portion. Unlike other Nine Circles levels, this one features gravity fluctuations, dark gaps, and numerous black faux lines. These elements are designed to obscure the player's path, making it challenging to discern the correct trajectory.

Triple-Speed Mini-Cube and Wave Challenges

Post the Nine Circles section, players navigate a triple-speed mini-cube with tricky jumps. This is followed by an unusually less epileptic wave section, which introduces additional phony lines and dark colors. The challenge here is to maintain control and timing under fast-paced conditions.

Final Sequences

The level transitions into a cube with three hops and a difficult duel portion involving both a wave and a ship. It then moves through a basic wave, a brief UFO section, and another short wave. The final part consists of a triple-speed mini-cube with intricate timing and visibility issues, concluding with a triple-speed mini-wave that requires rapid inputs. The level ends with the display of “GG” and Minesap's name.

Trivia

• Item Count: This level features 13,820 items.
• Completion Time: The level has a total height of 1 minute and 15 seconds.
• Historical Note: Astronaut 13 was one of the Nine Circles Demons that used a mixed dual before Quasar and Bausha Vortex.
• Technical Glitch: A mirror glitch causes the first wave portal to flip, which has been addressed.
• Bug Fix: A bug at 144+ FPS in the beginning required players to jump on the yellow pad at a specific timing to avoid its removal; this issue has since been fixed.
• Music Update: Recently, the level's music was removed by Newgrounds for unknown reasons.

Geometry Dash Astronaut 13 is a testament to Minesap's creativity and skill, offering players a uniquely challenging experience that tests their abilities across a variety of gameplay mechanics.