Drag Star!
- June 30, 2021
- Choice of Games
Get on Steam
Get on Apple Store"Drag Star!" is a rhythm-based game where you perform as a drag queen or king to become the ultimate drag superstar. Customize your character's look and dance to various songs in different venues. Compete in lip-sync battles and aim to impress the audience to advance in the competition and unlock new content.
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Reviews
- The game features an engaging story that hooks players in and encourages replayability with multiple endings and choices that matter.
- It captures the drama and humor of drag culture and reality TV, providing a fun and entertaining experience for both fans and newcomers.
- The writing is well-crafted, with a mix of silliness and depth, allowing players to personalize their characters and explore diverse expressions of identity.
- Some players found the presentation to be bare-bones and noted that certain jokes did not land well.
- There are concerns about the game's handling of sensitive topics and its perceived narrow-minded approach to a 'woke' subject.
- Replaying the game may lead to repetitive text, which some players felt detracted from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is highly engaging and entertaining, with many reviewers noting its ability to captivate players and keep them invested until the early hours of the morning. It features a mix of fun competition and intriguing mystery, complemented by well-crafted twists and emotional moments, making it enjoyable for a wide audience, regardless of prior familiarity with the subject matter. Overall, it is praised as an incredible narrative experience that hooks players from the start.
“Like others have said, the story hooks you right in, and you just want to keep going and going.”
“The story was so fun and entertaining, it kept me going until 3 am.”
“It is again a really well written story that anyone can enjoy, drag race fan or not.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, described as hilarious, smart, and well-written, often eliciting genuine laughter and a feel-good experience. Reviewers appreciate its blend of comedy and drama, noting its satirical elements and strong appeal to fans of similar interactive fiction.
“Earns full points on being smart, humorous, artistic, daring, and enchanting, and I will keep this among the top of my list of favorite interactive fiction games for life.”
“It's funny and feel-good, with just the right amount of drama.”
“It is very well written satirically and plain funny.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the game evokes strong emotions, compelling them to share their experiences through reviews, highlighting its impactful storytelling and connection.
“I've liked many games, but this is the first one that made me feel like I had to write a review for it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability despite its shorter length, with players finding value in the diverse choices and unique themes, such as the engaging catholic-themed drag persona.
“Like other games from Choice of Games, it's a little on the short side but makes up for it with plenty of replay value, and it's worth the price of admission for the Catholic-themed drag persona alone.”
“The game feels too linear, and once you've made your choices, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“After completing the game once, I found that the story didn't change enough to warrant a second playthrough.”
“While the initial experience was enjoyable, I quickly realized that the lack of diverse paths made replaying it feel redundant.”
