Burnstar

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Burnstar is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Nerve Software LLC and was released on March 18, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

Burnstar is a challenging, fast paced action-puzzle game that puts both your brains and your finger-brains to the test! Use explosives to incinerate the worksites and installations of Evil Inc. Blaze your own trail, or play Co-op for some friendly fire!

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Burnstar offers a unique blend of puzzle and action gameplay, reminiscent of classic Bomberman, with engaging mechanics that require strategic bomb placement and fire management.
The game features four distinct characters, each with unique abilities, enhancing replayability and allowing for varied approaches to solving puzzles.
With 80 levels, including challenging bonus stages, Burnstar provides a satisfying difficulty curve and ample content for players, making it a worthwhile experience.

The graphics and overall quality are criticized as being low, particularly due to its origins as a mobile game, which may not meet the expectations of PC gamers.
There is a lack of custom control options, which can be frustrating for players who prefer personalized settings.
Some players find the trial-and-error nature of the puzzles to be frustrating, especially when mistakes lead to level restarts.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Burnstar is praised for its variety and depth, featuring multiple playable characters with unique abilities, engaging puzzle mechanics, and a satisfying burning mechanic that encourages strategic planning. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of new mechanics, which enhances understanding and mastery, while the potential for speed runs adds an extra layer of challenge. Overall, the controls are solid, and the gameplay is both fun and thought-provoking, making it appealing for both solo and co-op play.
- “The gameplay of burning stuff is unique and satisfying.”
- “Controls are solid and the gameplay makes you really think about using your arsenal to the best of your abilities, in attempting to maximize the damage/coverage of the area and stars for you to get.”
- “This requires a certain amount of trial and error, a mechanic that will appeal to some people but one that I’m not particularly fond of.”
- “So instead of focusing on one core mechanic and presenting it every way possible, Burnstar opts to build around featuring several playable characters with unique special abilities, giving you power-ups to manage, and regularly introducing new stage hazards.”
- “Enter Burnstar, an attempt to fuse the classic Bomberman gameplay with the elements of a puzzle game.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, particularly following recent updates, with players noting its quality and how well it complements the gameplay. It enhances the overall experience, contributing to the fun and challenging puzzle mechanics, while also adding to the game's visual appeal and replayability.
- “The music is great, it plays well and the actual puzzle mechanics are fun and challenging.”
- “A fun bomber-man style puzzle game, with good visuals and music and a decent amount of challenge and replayability.”
- “Especially with the new updated music.”
- “(cue dramatic music here.) enter burnstar (and company) to save their island!”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through its timed leaderboards and varied character solutions, encouraging players to revisit levels for better scores. However, while the 60 unique levels provide a solid challenge, some players may find the overall content insufficient for the price, potentially limiting long-term replay value.
- “This is one of my favorite puzzle games, both for the initial challenge of trying to figure out the levels, and because the timed leaderboards allow for vast amounts of replayability after you finish it.”
- “The problem will be the number of levels; while you have 60 levels and they all feel relatively compact and unique, and some replayability to 100% sections, that may not be enough for people at a 9-10 price tag.”
- “To me, it makes the game a bit more replayable as well, because the way you solve the map for each character can change slightly or downright altogether.”
- “It can get very heavily discounted and there's plenty of hours of playtime as well as an aspect of competition and replayability if you're interested in climbing leaderboards.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low poly design and low-resolution art assets for failing to meet quality standards. However, others appreciate the visuals, describing them as nice and fitting for a fun bomber-man style puzzle game that also features good music and decent replayability.
- “Visuals are nice.”
- “A fun bomber-man style puzzle game, with good visuals and music and a decent amount of challenge and replayability.”
- “Lazy low poly graphics and low-resolution art assets drop this below minimum acceptable quality standards.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is structured around missions, each featuring two progress bars that track player advancement. However, the reviews do not provide further details on the narrative depth or character development within the storyline.
- “The storyline is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
- “The missions feel repetitive and lack a compelling narrative.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about the story.”