Devouring Stars

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Devouring Stars is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Nerial and was released on July 3, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Devouring Stars is a turn-based strategy game set in the grim depths of space. Players command a fleet of star-devouring creatures, seeking to consume enemy constellations while expanding and upgrading their own. With deep strategic options and a unique aesthetic, it offers a fresh take on the 4X genre.

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is easy to pick up, with unique concepts and a fun singleplayer mode that keeps players engaged.
The story, inspired by Greek mythology, adds depth to the gameplay and creates a sense of attachment to the characters.

Many players experience game-breaking bugs, such as the game not opening or displaying incorrectly, making it unplayable.
The gameplay can feel simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and strategic complexity after the initial hours.
There are unresolved issues with fullscreen mode and resolution settings, leading to frustration and a lack of developer support.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Devouring Stars" is described as unique and engaging, focusing on themes of chaos, death, and rebirth, though it is often vague and lacks depth. Players experience permadeath for characters, which adds a layer of intrigue, but some reviewers feel the narrative could be more developed. Overall, while the story is not the central focus of the game, it offers an interesting backdrop that may appeal to a niche audience.
- “The story is unique and very good, and many times the characters you play as (or entities you control) can and will die (permadeath, in a sense of that unique individual) and need replacement, but otherwise they carry on.”
- “The tribe you follow is the tribe of chaos and its story of death and hopeful rebirth.”
- “Easy to pick up, levels of varying difficulty, a kickass story inspired by Greek gods, and one of the best soundtracks of the year.”
- “This game has a very vague story to it that really makes you pay attention to it in the beginning and then seems to just drop it altogether whilst you play the game.”
- “The story is there, it isn't super hugely important to the game, unless I missed some of it.”
- “Devouring Stars is built for, what I think, is a very select group of people; those that like backstory but don't feel it's the win-all for a game to be great.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simplistic mechanics such as combining and splitting entities, sharing stars, and basic movement and attack actions. While it can be fun and addictive, with a pleasant atmosphere and soundtrack, some players find it occasionally stale and feel that it lacks depth compared to similar free games available online. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating its novelty and others critiquing its execution.
- “The gameplay is good, though it can feel somewhat stale at times, though not always.”
- “Very fun and addicting gameplay, including a great soundtrack!”
- “Gameplay is simplistic in its elements; you can combine and split entities to make new or more entities, share stars, and attack/move, but the metagame is really new or odd depending on your take.”
- “It has a nice atmosphere, but it doesn't seem like a whole lot of forethought was put into the actual gameplay.”
- “There are free games on the web that involve similar mechanics, and they do it far better.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful orchestral soundtrack, which complements the unique gameplay and stunning visuals. Reviewers highlight the calming piano pieces and the overall quality of the original score, considering it one of the best soundtracks of the year. The combination of engaging gameplay and a captivating musical backdrop enhances the overall experience, making it both fun and addictive.
- “It captured me with its uniqueness by creating a game surrounding Greek titans as well as having a beautiful OST and art style.”
- “Easy to pick up, levels of varying difficulty, a kickass story inspired by Greek gods, and one of the best soundtracks of the year.”
- “Very fun and addicting gameplay including a great soundtrack!”
- “You control a set of sentient singularity-like beings and then use these to gather stars that are used as ammunition to crush other such entities and rip space asunder to calming piano music.”
- “Beautiful visuals and soundtrack too.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are consistently praised for their beauty and uniqueness, matching the quality seen in trailers and complemented by a captivating art style and soundtrack. However, some players feel that the impressive visuals are overshadowed by gameplay issues, including unintuitive controls and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game's aesthetic elements stand out positively, despite mixed feelings about the overall experience.
- “The graphics look as nice in-game as they do in the trailer.”
- “It captured me with its uniqueness by creating a game surrounding Greek titans as well as having a beautiful OST and art style.”
- “Beautiful visuals and soundtrack too.”
- “A boring game with pretty graphics hampered by annoying melodramatic mumbo-jumbo and unintuitive controls.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its appeal, but many reviewers feel that it lacks depth and consideration in the gameplay design.