I don't visit newgrounds as often anymore but...
when I do I expect the animations and games on the front page to be brand-new and of the highest quality. This was a good quality game, however, it lacked any real in-depth originality.
I know I can't just say think of something new and it'll happen, but this particular style of game (asteroids) has been done time and time again. The reason, however that I give an 8/10 is because a clear attempt was made to vary the gameplay, the ideas of power ups, shields and one not as predictable a multiplier.
Although it was a high quality game, it was far from original, I did enjoy playing it because the graphics were smooth and it was overtly challenging even if I didn't bother finishing it. 8/10 and just as a recommendation if you do remake the asteroid genre for whichever time it is, keep the power-ups, shields, multipliers and then add MORE!!!! Just like raiden, perhaps different types of weapon upgrades or other things I've seen in similar asteroid games ship upgrades.
Decent game, changed my mind at the very end of this review and decided to give it a 7, if I rant so much about originality and still give it an 8 what kind of reviewer am I?
(7 is still a respectable score, this game was quality and would've taken a lot of skill to make, I'm not undermining your ability as a flash artist)
I feel I've typed to much... Snake of Death