Devouring Stars

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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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Reviews

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story positive mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is easy to pick up, with interesting mechanics involving merging entities and strategic combat.
The story, while simple, is unique and engaging, providing a sense of attachment to the characters and entities.

Many players experience significant bugs, such as the game not opening properly or displaying off-screen, rendering it unplayable.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a lack of engagement after the initial hours.
There are reports of the game being poorly optimized for certain systems, causing frustration among players.

story
11 mentions
18 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as unique and intriguing, featuring themes of death and rebirth within a chaotic tribe, but it lacks depth and becomes vague as gameplay progresses. While some players appreciate the initial setup and the potential for character permadeath, others feel the narrative is not central to the experience and may not be compelling enough to sustain interest throughout. Overall, the story is seen as a backdrop to the gameplay rather than a driving force, with mixed opinions on its significance.
- “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 be-all and end-all for a game to be great.”
gameplay
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplistic mechanics, allowing players to combine and manipulate entities, which can lead to a fun and addictive experience enhanced by a great soundtrack. However, some users find it can feel stale and lacking in depth, with comparisons to free web games that execute similar mechanics more effectively. Overall, while the gameplay has its enjoyable moments, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more intricate experience.
- “Gameplay is simplistic in its elements; you can combine and split entities to create new or more entities, share stars, and attack/move, but the metagame is really new or odd depending on your perspective.”
- “Very fun and addicting gameplay, including a great soundtrack!”
- “After I saw gameplay of this game, I just had to have it.”
- “Gameplay is simplistic in its elements; you can combine and split entities to create new or more entities, share stars, and attack/move, but the metagame feels either new or odd depending on your perspective.”
- “It has a nice atmosphere, but it doesn't seem like a 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
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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 audio experience enhances the game's appeal.
- “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
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and uniqueness, effectively capturing the essence of Greek mythology with a stunning art style and soundtrack. However, some players feel that the visuals are overshadowed by gameplay issues, including unintuitive controls and a lack of engaging content. Overall, the game's aesthetics are a highlight, though opinions on the overall experience vary.
- “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
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated for its appeal, but some users feel that it lacks depth and consideration in relation to the gameplay mechanics.