Rogue Star Rescue

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Rogue Star Rescue is a single player and multiplayer role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by chuteapps and was released on February 4, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Rogue Star Rescue" is a sci-fi action-adventure game where you play as a space ranger tasked with rescuing survivors from crashed starships and battling hostile aliens. Use a variety of weapons, tools, and spaceships to explore different planets, salvage resources, and upgrade your equipment. The game features procedurally generated levels, offering a unique experience with each playthrough.

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Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Rogue Star Rescue offers a fun blend of roguelike mechanics and tower defense gameplay, providing a unique experience that keeps players engaged.
The game features a variety of weapons and items, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies, which enhances replayability.
Multiplayer co-op is well-implemented, making it a great game to enjoy with friends, and the developers are responsive to community feedback.

The game can feel repetitive over time, with some players noting a lack of depth in the tower defense mechanics and enemy variety.
Graphics and overall polish are considered lacking by some, with a desire for more detailed visuals and smoother gameplay mechanics.
The game may be too easy for experienced players, leading to a less challenging experience compared to other titles in the genre.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, engaging combat, and innovative mix of top-down shooting with tower defense elements, providing a fun core loop and challenging enemy encounters. However, some players find the map generation uninspired and the tower defense mechanics underutilized, leading to a perception that the game lacks unique features compared to others in the genre. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-balanced, there are areas for improvement, particularly in the integration of its mechanics.
- “The core gameplay loop is fun, and there are multiple higher difficulties where enemies are more numerous to keep things from feeling too easy.”
- “The movement is quite fluid, the guns hit their marks without any fuss, and the mechanics, companions, and even art style and color of the game gave new life to the roguelite world.”
- “Gameplay is smooth, enemies are unique and challenging, weapons and items feel really fun to use.”
- “After completing the apocalypse and 9 hours of gameplay, there is no such thing as a build.”
- “The gameplay consists of jet-packing as much as you can rather than dodging.”
- “The tower defense mechanic is incredibly barebones and underutilized, to the point where I don't think it even warrants being called a 'gimmick'.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their aesthetic appeal and attention to detail, though some users note that they appear somewhat rough and in need of polish. While many enjoy the cute art style and fluid movement, there are criticisms regarding the overall quality, with some feeling that the graphics resemble temporary placeholders rather than a finished product. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience, but significant improvements are desired.
- “The game offers some nice graphics and a beautiful aesthetic, which is pleasant and has amazing attention to detail, even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
- “The game has cute graphics, and it runs perfectly.”
- “I love the art style, and the actual gameplay is incredibly fun.”
- “Most of all, I wish the graphics were much better.”
- “Looks like temporary graphics put in by coders until the real thing comes along.”
- “I got it for $13, I feel it's fair - which is such a shame because with just some polish in the area of the controls (needs a bit of smoothness), graphics (almost everything needs an overhaul), and general polish here and there - it could easily be worth $30!”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with players describing it as "killer" and perfectly suited for the 8-bit style, enhancing the overall experience. It complements the fast-paced gameplay and diverse mechanics, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere. Overall, the sound design, including both music and sound effects, is considered a standout feature.
- “The music is killer!”
- “A really fun time with a challenge, good humor & music that goes hard to make you feel at home.”
- “There are some levels here that I feel you can't get much better with your 8-bit type music.”
- “- chill music”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode features a branching map that enhances player choice through procedural generation, allowing for varied experiences and multiple endings based on decisions made throughout the game. While the main narrative is engaging and enjoyable, players must complete it in one run due to the absence of save points, adding a roguelite challenge. Overall, the combination of a compelling story and satisfying gameplay elements, including a tower defense survival mode, contributes to a rewarding experience.
- “The different weapons are of course cool, and the fact you choose your path for the story and make choices to dictate your ending makes it incredibly fun and enjoyable for replays.”
- “It offers more than I expected - on top of satisfying shooting, there’s tower defense, and a compelling story.”
- “The main story mode features a variety of levels connected in a branching map (think Star Fox 64).”
- “I mostly played the story mode using the core three characters given; I only dipped my toes into the survival mode a bit.”
- “Aside from the story mode, I found the tower defense survival mode to be really fun as well.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability due to its engaging tower defense mechanics, diverse biomes, and multiple campaign paths, making it enjoyable for players to revisit. Users have rated its replay value positively, highlighting the variety of elements that encourage repeated play.
- “With all of the different things to grab, I'd say this game has a pretty high replay value.”
- “Good replayability with multiple biomes and campaign paths.”
- “It has a ton of replay value because of the tower defense element.”
- “[b] Replay value ★★★★✩ [/b]”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its witty writing and funny banter that elicits genuine laughter. Many reviewers highlight the enjoyable co-op experience, noting that the humor enhances the overall fun and engagement, making it a memorable and entertaining adventure.
- “Love it, fun co-op, great humor, and plays well over even slow connections.”
- “My brother and I had a blast playing through this and getting multiple endings, and the sense of humor got more than a few chuckles from the both of us.”
- “I'm so loving the funny banter and hilarious writing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game can become quite grindy for completionists aiming to unlock everything, those who play more casually may find the grinding manageable and not overly burdensome.
- “The game can get a bit grindy if you're a hardcore completionist, but if you're not, it's not too bad.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging environments, diverse planets, and fresh elements, creating an immersive experience that keeps players captivated and eager to explore alongside others.
- “The perks, interesting items, engaging enemies, fresh atmosphere and environment, different planets to explore, and new characters are a blast to play with. I've been playing non-stop with my partner for the past few days ever since we got this game.”