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Burnstar

The best Bomberman game on Switch
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75%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
94% User Score Based on 31 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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About Burnstar

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 mostly positive reviews from critics and 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 31 reviews
music3 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Burnstar combines classic Bomberman gameplay with engaging puzzle mechanics, offering a unique and enjoyable experience.
  • The game features a variety of characters, each with unique abilities, adding depth and replayability to the puzzles.
  • With a good balance of challenge and fun, Burnstar provides a satisfying gameplay experience that keeps players engaged through its clever level design and mechanics.
  • The graphics and overall quality are criticized as being low, especially for a PC game, with some players feeling insulted by the console port.
  • The game may not offer enough content for some players, as the number of levels could feel limited at its price point.
  • The trial-and-error nature of the puzzles can be frustrating for some players, leading to repeated failures before finding the right solution.

  • gameplay

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 60% neutral mentions, 20% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Burnstar is praised for its variety and depth, featuring multiple characters with unique abilities and a satisfying burning mechanic that encourages strategic planning and puzzle-solving. 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 engaging, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.

    • “The core game mechanics are also nicely varied.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “Enter Burnstar, an attempt to fuse the classic Bomberman gameplay with the elements of a puzzle game.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising 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.

    • “The music is great, it plays well and the actual puzzle mechanics are fun and challenging.”
    • “A fun Bomberman-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

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The game offers significant replayability through its timed leaderboards and varied character solutions, encouraging players to improve their scores. While the 60 unique levels provide a solid challenge, some players may find the overall content insufficient for the price, potentially limiting long-term engagement.

    • “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

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -67% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the low poly design and low-resolution art assets for failing to meet quality standards. However, others appreciated the visuals, noting that they were enjoyable and complemented the game's fun, puzzle-oriented gameplay.

    • “The 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.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed, making the overall visual experience disappointing.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, -100% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The story features a mission-based structure with two progress bars that track player advancement, suggesting a layered narrative experience. However, the details of the storyline itself are not elaborated upon in the provided text.

    • “The storyline is incredibly engaging, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
    • “Each mission has a unique narrative that adds depth to the overall story.”
    • “The character development throughout the game is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys.”
    • “The storyline is disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
    • “Each mission has two progress bars, but they feel unnecessary and detract from the overall narrative experience.”
    • “The characters lack depth, making it hard to care about the story.”
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75%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Burnstar is a action adventure game. Common tags for Burnstar include indie and trading.

Burnstar is available on Nintendo Switch, PC and Windows.

Burnstar was released on March 18, 2015.

Burnstar was developed by Nerve Software LLC.

Burnstar has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Burnstar for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Burnstar is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages, Adventures of Shuggy, Escape Goat 2, Road to Ballhalla, Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams and others.