Star Fire: Eternal Cycle

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Star Fire: Eternal Cycle is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ethereal Fish Studio and was released on September 8, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Star Fire is a quick-to-pick-up, action-packed roguelite built for fast, satisfying gameplay — no steep learning curves, no overcomplicated systems. It combines the precision of side-scrolling action with the unpredictable buildcraft of roguelites, offering tight feedback, responsive movement, and random skill progression. Fluid, Skill-based CombatDodge, dash, and unleash combos with satisfying p…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 106 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Engaging and fast-paced gameplay with a variety of weapons and build options that encourage experimentation.
Beautiful art style and a catchy soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a rewarding upgrade system that allows players to feel stronger as they progress.

Bosses and enemies can feel overly spongy, leading to prolonged battles that may frustrate players.
The lack of a deep story and tutorialization can leave players feeling lost and disconnected from the game world.
Some controls and mechanics, such as dodging and core management, can feel awkward or unbalanced, impacting the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
35%
11%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, engaging, and polished, with a solid combat system that appeals to fans of action roguelikes. However, some players note that the core gameplay loop can become repetitive and lacks significant mechanics to sustain long-term interest, leading to a feeling of having seen all the content within a few hours. While the game features a variety of weapons and upgrades, some aspects, such as enemy difficulty and the dodge mechanic, have received mixed feedback, indicating room for improvement.
- “Gameplay and combat are quite fun and engaging; it's the game's strongest point.”
- “Highly polished and engaging gameplay.”
- “There are a lot of weapons and playstyles, the elemental upgrade system is very engaging and supplements the relatively simple gameplay. The game is very flashy and satisfying, with plenty of numbers to keep track of.”
- “There are several unique weapons, so there is at least some variety to unlock, but the core gameplay is made up of small battle arenas that you move between, where you hold the attack button the entire time because there’s no reason to ever let go.”
- “It’s gameplay only, and it almost feels like an idle game where your job is to hit buttons at the right moments while holding down attack.”
- “But without any real gameplay-changing mechanics, you'll have seen all the content within a handful of hours.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
13%
20%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful art style and fluidity, with many users highlighting the appealing visuals and character designs. While some find the graphics stylistic and enjoyable, others note that screen clutter can hinder gameplay, though options are available to mitigate this. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The graphics are nice and fluid.”
- “The graphics are good and the outfits look great, so they did a great job on the visuals.”
- “Excellent visuals, great combat flow, good music, good designs, a must grab if you enjoy rogue lite/likes.”
- “The graphics are stylistic but not anything to write home about.”
- “The screen clutter gets borderline unplayable with certain weapon/core combos, but there are graphic options to tone them down.”
- “The art style is pretty subjective.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The game's story is largely considered minimal and underdeveloped, with players noting that it consists mainly of sparse data logs and notes that provide little context or connection to the gameplay. While some players appreciate that not every game needs a deep narrative, the lack of a cohesive story detracts from the overall experience for others. Ultimately, the focus remains on engaging combat and gameplay rather than a compelling storyline.
- “The story is very subdued, only really coming into play by the context of where your character is, what she's doing, and some data logs you can easily skip reading.”
- “Bits of story are told via notes that randomly drop after clearing the stages, and they are best described by one word: 'disturbing'.”
- “The story is pretty much non-existent and nothing is really explained; there are notes you can find that give little tidbits but not enough to properly explain what's going on. The game really needs a proper prologue.”
- “The game also has no story outside a few one-sentence data logs that barely connect to anything going on.”
- “There is a bit of a story, but it's there because something had to fill that gap rather than because it is central to the game experience.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be manageable and not overly tedious, with a focus on enjoyable combat rather than excessive leveling. While some aspects, like unlocking new weapons, can feel grindy, many appreciate the quick progression and the satisfaction of achieving milestones without feeling overwhelmed.
- “Very fun when you are vibing to the combat, but it can be grindy.”
- “Bit too grindy for unlocking new weapons, though.”
- “So if you like grinding games and unlocking passives little by little.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as "top-notch" and "an absolute banger," while others find it to be average. Overall, it complements the game's excellent visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a notable aspect for players who enjoy the genre.
- “The game is also really nice to look at, and the music is top-notch!”
- “Excellent visuals, great combat flow, good music, good designs, a must grab if you enjoy rogue lite/likes.”
- “Soundtrack is an absolute banger.”
- “- Music is average.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The replayability of the game is considered very low, as players note that there are minimal changes between runs, leading to a lack of incentive to replay.
- “The replayability is extremely low as there aren't many things that change during each run.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back for another playthrough.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and variations makes replaying the game feel redundant.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the character design, highlighting it as a strong point of the game. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.
- “I love the character design.”
- “The character design is great.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its flawless performance, with users reporting no lag, crashes, or bugs, indicating a smooth and stable gaming experience.
- “Flawless performance, no lag, crashes, or bugs.”