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Deneb: Across the Stars

Deneb: Across the Stars has the framework needed to be a speedrunning sensation, but its brutal difficulty will only appeal to the hardest of the core. Those looking to brave the wild unknown best bring some patience.
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50%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
73% User Score Based on 15 reviews
Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

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Deneb: Across the Stars is a single player casual platformer game with horror and science fiction themes. It was developed by SEROSOO and was released on September 12, 2022. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

“Deneb: Across the Stars” is a mouse only, top-down, hardcore-platformer. Astronaut Vega crosses the stars to find her lost colleague Altair and save the dogs. Move carefully. A single mistake can lead to an endless fall.

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73%Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Unique and polished mouse-only control system that offers a satisfying and precise challenge once mastered.
  • Beautiful pixel art and subtle, tranquil soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere and presentation.
  • Provides a tough but rewarding platforming experience with smooth controls and well-designed vertical levels, appealing to fans of difficult precision games.
  • Extremely high difficulty with punishing penalties for failure and no traditional checkpoints, leading to frustration and repeated falls.
  • Mouse-only controls can feel slippery and inconvenient, making precise movement especially challenging and potentially causing hand fatigue.
  • Steep difficulty curve from the start, which may alienate new or casual players who prefer a gentler learning curve or accessibility options.

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is simple and minimalist, conveyed effectively without dialogue, focusing on straightforward storytelling rather than complex narratives. Its style is more akin to introspective, subtle storytelling like "Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy" rather than elaborate plot-driven games.

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features simple yet enjoyable mechanics combined with a challenging difficulty level that adds excitement.

    • “Simple but enjoyable mechanics.”
    • “Great gameplay with spicy difficulty.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature beautiful, celeste-like pixel art that is both striking and immersive. The subtle, diegetic use of music and sound complements the visuals, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.

    • “The use of music and sound is subtle in a really cool (and diegetic) way, plus the art is a truly beautiful pixel art style that actually reminds me a lot of Celeste.”
    • “Though the game is challenging, gorgeous artwork pulls you through the game.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is subtle and cleverly integrated in a diegetic manner, complementing the game's beautiful pixel art style, which many users find reminiscent of Celeste. Overall, the music design is well appreciated alongside the art.

    • “The use of music and sound is subtle in a really cool (and diegetic) way, plus the art is a truly beautiful pixel art style that actually reminds me a lot of Celeste.”
    • “I do like the art and music design too.”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is generally seen as more tedious than rewarding, leading to a less enjoyable experience for players.

    • “More tedious than rewarding.”
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60%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews
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Deneb: Across the Stars is a casual platformer game with horror and science fiction themes.

Deneb: Across the Stars is available on PC and Windows.

Deneb: Across the Stars was released on September 12, 2022.

Deneb: Across the Stars was developed by SEROSOO.

Deneb: Across the Stars has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked Deneb: Across the Stars for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Deneb: Across the Stars is a single player game.

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