Pixel Star
- May 22, 2015
- Soul Forge
Get on Steam"Pixel Star is a 2D pixel art space shooter game. Engage in intense battles against alien fleets and bosses, and customize your ship with upgrades and weapons. Navigate through randomly generated levels with roguelike elements for a unique experience each playthrough." #PixelStar #SpaceShooter #Roguelike
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Pixel Star offers engaging gameplay with a variety of upgrades and power-ups, making each run feel unique and rewarding.
- The game features smooth controls and beautiful graphics, enhancing the overall experience and making it visually appealing.
- It's easy to jump in and play, with adjustable difficulty levels that cater to both casual players and those seeking a challenge.
- The game can become chaotic, making it difficult to discern enemy projectiles amidst the colorful visuals and explosions.
- There is a lack of variety in enemy designs and the overall game mode is limited to survival, which may lead to repetitive gameplay.
- The menus are basic and could use improvement, as they currently feel unattractive and unpolished.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its smooth performance and engaging mechanics, with a regenerating shield system that reduces frustration and a variety of weapon choices enhancing the experience. Players appreciate the game's addictive nature and potential for hours of enjoyment, despite the absence of a plot. Overall, it runs well on lower settings, making it accessible while still delivering a visually appealing experience.
“Other than that, the regenerating base shield is a nice concept. You can survive one hit every so many seconds, which helps reduce the frustration caused by my main complaint. You have a health bar that only takes damage when you have no shield, there's a nice variety of weapon and support choices, and the absence of a plot means it's all gameplay.”
“Pixel Star is a little gem of a game. It looks brilliant and runs smoothly (in my experience, I haven't had any bugs or glitches); the gameplay is top-notch and very fun and enjoyable.”
“Made with love and brains; I was quickly blown away while simultaneously addicted to clever gameplay mechanics that kept me itching for 'just one more run'.”
“Whether it's instantly killing you, bringing down your shields, or simply making life harder for you, each of these phenomena has a tangible impact on the gameplay.”
“Other than that, the regenerating base shield is a nice concept; you can survive one hit every so many seconds, which helps reduce the frustration caused by my main complaint. You have a health bar that only takes damage when you have no shield, there's a nice variety of weapon and support choices, and the absence of a plot means it's all gameplay.”
“Took 10 seconds to download and has hours and hours of gameplay potential once I find my mouse; all that's missing is a raving soundtrack.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some players appreciate the modern arcade style and dynamic backgrounds, while others criticize the over-pixelated aesthetic and lack of variety in enemy designs. Overall, the visuals are seen as appealing, especially for the game's low price.
“Not only that but the modern arcade style visuals with dynamic feeling backgrounds and enemies makes it a very good sight for sore eyes.”
“It has really good graphics, good gameplay, great replayability, and is only 3 dollars!”
“I didn’t like the over-pixelated graphics style.”
“Similarly, while I understand that Pixel Star is emulating the simple vector-style graphics of games like Asteroids, I still wish there was a greater variety in the appearance of enemies.”
“Not only that, but the modern arcade style visuals with dynamic feeling backgrounds and enemies makes it a very good sight for sore eyes.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as initially strange and somewhat annoying, requiring time to appreciate. Reviewers suggest that a more energetic, rave-like soundtrack would enhance the experience, referencing "Echoes" by Binary Zoo as a fitting example of what could elevate the game's audio atmosphere.
“Took 10 seconds to download and has hours and hours of gameplay potential once I find my mouse. All that's missing is a ravin' soundtrack; see 'Echoes' by Binary Zoo to get a feel for what this game offers.”
“The music is kind of weird, I admit. It took me a few minutes for it to dig inside my brain, and it was kind of annoying.”
“All that's missing is a ravin' soundtrack. See 'Echoes' by Binary Zoo to get a feel for what this game offers.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant plot, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling. This absence of narrative allows players to engage more with the game's systems, such as the regenerating shield and diverse weapon options, but may leave those seeking a compelling story feeling unsatisfied.
“The absence of a plot means it's all gameplay.”
“The story is non-existent, leaving players without any emotional connection to the game.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage the player in any meaningful way.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Pixel Star is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting smooth performance and no bugs or glitches, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“Pixel Star is a little gem of a game; it looks brilliant and runs smoothly. In my experience, I haven't encountered any bugs or glitches, and the gameplay is top-notch, very fun, and enjoyable.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, "Pixel Star" is praised for its stability, with users reporting a smooth performance and no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay. The game is described as a polished experience that enhances its enjoyable gameplay.
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers significant replayability, though they suggest that adding features like unlockable ship addons and an official leaderboard could enhance the experience further.
“There is a lot of replayability in this game, although it could benefit from additional features like unlocking ship addons and having an official leaderboard (currently, there is only a thread on the community hub).”
“The game offers significant replayability, but it would be even better with features like ship addon unlocks and an official leaderboard.”
“The game has a lot of replayability for a time, although it wouldn't suffer from having some different features, such as unlocking ship addons and having an official leaderboard (currently, there is only a thread on the community hub).”
“The game offers decent replayability initially, but it quickly becomes repetitive without additional content or features to keep players engaged.”
“While the game starts off with good replayability, it lacks the depth and variety needed to maintain long-term interest.”
