Star Girl Proxima

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Star Girl Proxima is a single player arcade role playing game with comedy and anime themes. It was developed by Giant Evil Robot and was released on January 17, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Become a magical girl hero and defend the alien world of Proxima Centauri b in Star Girl Proxima! An 8-bit style action-platformer.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Gorgeous pixel art and appealing character/enemy designs with great animation and vibrant, detailed backgrounds.
Challenging but enjoyable gameplay with a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 8-bit platformers like Mega Man.
Excellent music and sound design that enhances the overall game experience.

Platforming mechanics are hindered by an energy/MP system that limits double jumps, dashing, and shooting, slowing down gameplay and causing frustrating moments.
Level design can be frustrating and sometimes unclear, with enemies that aggressively chase the player and some imprecise platforming elements such as solid star platforms that block jumps.
Lack of story and lore depth, minimal cutscenes, and limited enemy variety, which may reduce engagement for players seeking narrative or more diverse gameplay.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as a standout feature, described as pleasant, divine, and whimsical, complementing the great pixel art and overall atmosphere. While some players note frustrations with level design or lack of story, the soundtrack remains a highlight that enhances the experience.
- “Music is the standout part of the game, but it's a solid package.”
- “The game is really cool and even difficult, and the music in the game is divine.”
- “The backgrounds look cool, there is nice whimsical music, and while some people might be turned off by the lack of lore/cutscenes/etc, I personally prefer it that way.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a nostalgic and enjoyable action-platformer experience with charming pixel art and straightforward mechanics reminiscent of classic 8-bit games. However, some platforming mechanics present pitfalls that detract from the overall experience. Future speedrunning potential adds an intriguing layer to replayability.
- “The gameplay is great too, it not only captures wonderful 8 bit platformers of yesteryear like Mega Man, Super Mario Bros.”
- “A cute game with great pixel art absolutely soured by platforming mechanic pitfalls.”
- “Mechanics are pretty straightforward and all abilities are unlocked from the start.”
- “It was a fun action platformer with a mixture of neat level designs and mechanics.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features minimal story content, limited to brief cutscenes at the beginning and end, with little explanation of the character or setting transitions. Players express a desire for a richer narrative and character development, as well as the option to choose different characters. Overall, the story aspect is seen as lacking depth and context.
- “Despite the 'about this' section explaining it, there is really no story inside the game except for a cutscene of the magical girl transformation at the start and one at the end. There is no explanation as to how the protagonist moves from the city to an underground cave to a snowy forest.”
- “Proxima doesn't seem to have a civilian name in this game, which adds to the lack of story depth.”
- “The story is minimal, consisting only of brief cutscenes, leaving the game's narrative feeling incomplete and disconnected.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics are praised for being bright, colorful, and visually striking, with exceptional world designs that effectively create a unique science fiction universe.
- “The graphics are bright and colorful, and the world designs are phenomenal, showing its own science fiction universe.”
- “The upsides/pros of this game start with the graphics.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game highly replayable, noting that even if the ending feels somewhat simplistic, it does not significantly detract from their desire to play again.