Lew Pulsipher's Doomstar

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Lew Pulsipher's Doomstar is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by LargeVisibleMachine and was released on September 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Lew Pulsipher's Doomstar, players control alien fleets in tactical combat, using unique abilities and upgrades to gain an edge. Objective-based missions offer varied challenges, while skirmish mode lets you customize battles. With a focus on strategy and replayability, it's a thinking-player's game of space conquest.

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Fans of Stratego will enjoy Doomstar, as it offers a similar strategic experience with unique space-themed mechanics.
The game features asynchronous multiplayer, allowing players to engage in matches at their own pace, which adds a layer of convenience.
The sound design and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

The single-player campaign is very short, essentially serving as a tutorial, which leaves players wanting more content.
The user interface feels more suited for mobile devices, which may detract from the experience for PC players.
Many players have reported that the AI is not challenging enough, making the single-player experience less engaging.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and primarily serves as a tutorial for gameplay mechanics, with a campaign that lacks depth and coherence. Players find the missions unbalanced and repetitive, with a focus on basic objectives rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the campaign fails to deliver a satisfying story experience, leaving players wanting more engaging single-player content.
- “The campaign mode is mostly a tutorial to get you to understand the mechanics, and while I found some of the missions to be overwhelmingly difficult, the overall experience of the campaign doesn't do the game's depth justice.”
- “The game features a small campaign full of unbalanced missions, with the AI given powerful ships in greater quantities, alongside more fair skirmishes against the AI and asynchronous online multiplayer.”
- “My current mission is to find the command ship before they find mine.”
- “There's no story.”
- “The campaign mode is mostly a tutorial to get you to understand the mechanics and, quite frankly, doesn't really deliver on its promise of being a campaign. Although I found some of the missions to be overwhelmingly difficult, the overall experience of the campaign doesn't do the game's depth justice.”
- “The game features a small campaign full of unbalanced missions (the AI is given powerful ships in greater quantities), more fair skirmishes against the AI, and asynchronous online multiplayer.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines strategic elements reminiscent of chess and Stratego, featuring grid-based movement and a luck factor that influences outcomes. While the campaign mode serves primarily as a tutorial and may not fully showcase the game's depth, it offers a mix of challenging missions and skirmish options for a faster-paced experience. Overall, players find the mechanics engaging but feel the campaign could be more fulfilling.
- “The mechanics are partly close to chess - move with one unit at a time on a grid, fleets come out face to face - but it has a significant luck factor too.”
- “The gameplay itself has skirmish, which is your classic Stratego-esque environment.”
- “The campaign mode is mostly a tutorial to help you understand the mechanics, and quite frankly, it doesn't really deliver on its promise of being a campaign. While I found some of the missions to be overwhelmingly difficult, the overall experience of the campaign doesn't do the game's depth justice.”
- “The mechanics are partly close to chess - you move with one unit at a time on a grid, and fleets come out face to face - but there is a significant luck factor involved as well.”
- “Doomstar incorporates the basic game rules of the classic board game Stratego (simple attack ratings, unknown ship attributes until attacked, highest ship number wins) with a reduced number of units for faster gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and well-suited to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the unique and interesting gameplay experience. Players appreciate the chill vibe and flawless sound design, which contribute to the game's charm.
- “The background music is nice, the idea behind the game is interesting and unique, and it plays like a charm.”
- “Doomstar is a nice, space-themed, turn-based casual strategy game with easy graphics and pleasing music, from a friendly dev.”
- “Both the music and sound design in the game are flawless.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Doomstar are described as simple yet appealing, complementing the game's space-themed aesthetic and casual gameplay. Overall, the visuals contribute to a pleasant gaming experience, enhanced by the accompanying music.
- “Doomstar features stunning space-themed graphics that beautifully complement its turn-based gameplay.”
- “The visuals in Doomstar are captivating, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are not only easy on the eyes but also contribute to the game's charming aesthetic.”
- “The graphics in Doomstar are quite simplistic and lack detail, making the overall visual experience feel underwhelming.”
- “While the game has a charming concept, the graphics are very basic and do not do justice to the potential of the gameplay.”
- “The visuals are quite dated and could use a significant upgrade to enhance immersion and engagement.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's clever mechanics and unique piece capabilities, contributing to its strong replayability.
- “The pieces have interesting and clever capabilities, and above all, this game has great replayability.”
- “Each playthrough offers new strategies and experiences, making it a game I can return to time and again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two games are ever the same, enhancing its replayability.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is not well-optimized for desktop platforms, leading to a subpar experience for users expecting smoother performance.
- “The game runs smoothly on a variety of systems, showcasing impressive optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for players with different hardware.”
- “The optimization allows for a seamless experience, even on lower-end devices.”
- “Don't go into this expecting an experience that is optimized for desktop.”
- “The game runs poorly on lower-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional stakes of the game heightened by the mechanic where losing the "queen" can lead to an immediate defeat, creating a sense of vulnerability and tension that adds depth to the overall experience.