Star Advent
- March 10, 2018
- Maraby
Get on SteamIn "Star Advent," players manage a spaceship, avoiding obstacles and collecting bonuses in a race against time to deliver crucial supplies to remote stations facing severe shortages. As communication issues escalate, the player must contend with increasing danger and uncertainty, with six distant outposts failing to respond and a growing sense of unease. The game offers a relaxing experience with new challenges, despite the mounting crisis.
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Reviews
- Offers an easy way to unlock 5,000 achievements quickly.
- The music in the game is enjoyable.
- It's very cheap at $1, making it accessible for achievement hunters.
- The game is poorly designed, with clunky controls and low-quality graphics.
- Gameplay is minimal and lacks depth, primarily consisting of dodging asteroids without any shooting mechanics.
- There are technical issues, including frequent crashes and lag when unlocking achievements.
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of these games is heavily criticized as exploitative and unethical, with many reviewers labeling them as cash grabs that rely on asset flipping and the use of premade templates. The games are described as low-effort, poorly executed, and designed solely to profit from unsuspecting players, often accompanied by fake reviews to bolster their appeal. Overall, the consensus is that these titles represent a troubling trend in the gaming industry, prioritizing profit over quality and originality.
“These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into cheap, nasty shovelware game bundles as cash grabs.”
“Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam and cash grab.”
“Maraby/кико have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, through this account or through closely linked or alternate accounts.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it lackluster and reminiscent of outdated arcade games. While the graphics are improved, the overall experience is described as frustrating and unremarkable, though some recommend it for players seeking easy achievements.
“The gameplay is mediocre, similar to the 1944 bomber but with better graphics.”
“Pretty bad and annoying gameplay, very reminiscent of an arcade game.”
“I would recommend buying this game if you are looking for 5,000 easy achievements, but the gameplay is not amazing.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised, with some users describing it as "epic" and reminiscent of 90s soundtracks. However, it is noted that the soundtrack consists of a short looping sequence, which may detract from the overall experience.
“The only nice thing is the music.”
“5k free achievements and the music is epic.”
“The soundtrack reminds me of something straight out of the 90s; it's just a loop of a very short sequence.”
“The graphics are terrible, and the in-game menu is so messed up that I have to aim about 2 cm below a button to actually access it.”
“After just 2 minutes, the game spams you with 5,000 achievements. Wow, clap hands, that's what I wanted.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find unappealing compared to modern standards. Additionally, the overall presentation, including the soundtrack and user interface, has been described as frustrating and poorly executed, detracting from the overall experience.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“The graphics are terrible, and the soundtrack reminds me of something straight out of the 90s—it's just a loop of a very short sequence. The in-game menu is so messed up that I have to aim about 2 cm below a button to actually access it. After just 2 minutes, I'm spammed with 5,000 achievements. Wow, clap hands, that's what I wanted.”
“The gameplay is mediocre, just like the 1944 bomber, but with better graphics.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be particularly frustrating, labeling it as one of the worst experiences for achievement farming.
“Easily the worst achievement farming game I have played.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for minimal rewards, which quickly became frustrating.”
