Star Hunter DX

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Betrayed by her cut-throat crew, Luna Starr - former Space Pirate Captain turned bounty hunter - has a score to settle. As Luna, travel to 5 exotic planets to track down your mutinous mates, and face them in Bullet Hell dogfights to the death!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

Stunning graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Challenging gameplay with rewarding mechanics, including a deep and intuitive scoring system.
Offers three unique characters with different abilities, allowing for varied playstyles.

Visual clarity issues in some stages make it difficult to distinguish between projectiles and the background.
Limited number of credits and lives can lead to frustrating gameplay, especially for casual players.
Lacks additional game modes and online rankings, which could enhance replayability.

gameplay
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by tight and challenging mechanics, featuring three distinct characters with unique abilities and a scoring system that rewards risky play. Players can utilize a bullet time mechanic to convert enemy bullets into collectible gold cubes, enhancing the strategic depth. While the game is visually appealing and offers a modern twist on the bullet hell genre, its reliance on precise ability usage may deter casual players.
- “It's challenging, but you have enough mechanics to survive.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it features three characters with different shot types and ship stats, with a rather interesting scoring system that encourages (or somewhat even forces) playing very dangerously for a bigger score boost.”
- “The slowdown mechanic and the bomb charging mechanic through graze are a lot of fun to combine, and they feel like a very natural part of the gameplay.”
- “Despite the store page claiming the game as being 'old school', I really don't think the gameplay can be considered as such; because the abilities are not there as an option, but more like necessities.”
- “The store page calls it old school hard, but 'bullet time' and endless screen nukes don't scream old school gameplay.”
- “People who love modern post-Touhou bullet hells with a gameplay loop of limping through bullet grazes to fill up your 30-second OP god mode meter will like this.”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their vibrant pixel art and neon visuals, contributing to an engaging retro aesthetic. However, some players note issues with visual clarity in certain stages, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the graphics are considered a significant aspect of the game's appeal, enhancing its challenging gameplay and immersive atmosphere.
- “Great graphics, music, and gameplay.”
- “I love this game, amazing bullet hell shoot 'em up with gorgeous bright and colorful pixel artwork, great controls, and quite challenging gameplay. If you love retro/modern style shoot 'em ups like this one, highly recommended!”
- “The graphics are there, but they don't enhance the overall experience.”
- “Graphics make up a huge part of how playable these games are.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
music
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10 and describing it as cool and fitting for the gameplay. The soundtrack is noted as enjoyable, with some players expressing a desire for it to be available for purchase on platforms like Steam or Bandcamp. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gaming experience, complementing the vibrant graphics and challenging gameplay.
- “The music is a 10/10.”
- “I love this game, amazing bullet hell shoot 'em up with gorgeous bright and colorful pixel artwork, great controls and quite challenging gameplay, cool music, awesome enemies and bosses. If you love retro/modern style shoot 'em ups like this one, highly recommended, buy this game you will not be disappointed and fantastic work guys, both thumbs up!”
- “The soundtrack is also pretty good (I really wish that the soundtrack of this game as well as Space Moth Lunar Edition were both commercially available on Steam or Bandcamp).”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging, with well-crafted character arcs that effectively draw players into the game, complemented by a fitting color palette. Overall, it enhances the gameplay experience significantly.
- “The color palette is spot on; the character and story arcs are just enough to pull you into the game, and the gameplay is nearly perfect.”