Star Realms

About

"Star Realms" is a multiple award-winning space combat deckbuilding game, combining addictive gameplay and thrilling trading card game-style combat. Designed by Magic the Gathering Hall of Famers, Darwin Kastle and Rob Dougherty, the game boasts rave reviews, with players praising its fun, beautiful artwork, and consistently engaging experience. Perfect for both casual and experienced gamers.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay that allows for quick matches, making it a great option for short gaming sessions.
The game features a variety of factions and card synergies, providing depth and replayability despite its simplicity.
The digital adaptation is user-friendly, with automated calculations that streamline gameplay and make it accessible for new players.

The game suffers from significant balance issues, often leading to matches being decided by luck rather than strategy.
The interface is clunky and unintuitive, causing frustration during gameplay, especially with the lack of an undo feature.
The reliance on microtransactions for expansions can feel exploitative, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The gameplay is praised for its fun, thematic artwork, and solid mechanics that are easy to pick up, offering a variety of experiences. While the initial offering includes only a couple of hours of content, the game is well-designed with smooth performance and satisfying mechanics, enhanced by numerous expansions that keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. The online play is streamlined, allowing for uninterrupted turns, which adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “Solid mechanics, easy to pick up, lots of game variety.”
- “The digital game is well designed, it's crisp, the gameplay is smooth, it can run on anything.”
- “Super satisfying combo gameplay, supported by cool art style and a tight system.”
- “They market the game as 'full version', and then you get the first 2 campaigns (basically 2-3 hours of gameplay).”
- “Mechanics are not simple but efficient and cut down to what is needed and nothing more.”
- “Mechanics are made for playing online, as all play takes place during your own turn; you don't have to be ready to interrupt your opponent's turn.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful and thematic artwork, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. While some reviews note that the artwork may not be as impressive as others, the overall balance and mechanics of the game are highlighted as strong points. The combination of satisfying gameplay and a cool art style enhances the overall appeal.
- “It's a fun game to play and the artwork is beautiful and inspired.”
- “Super satisfying combo gameplay, supported by a cool art style and a tight system.”
- “I guess the next game to look out for is Hero Realms, which looks to combine great artwork and great mechanics.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story mode adds variety to the gameplay with rule changes at each level, keeping the experience engaging despite some bland missions. While the difficulty can be challenging, it may feel unbalanced at times, and the limited number of extra missions in the campaign is disappointing. Overall, the story aspect maintains the game's charm but could benefit from more depth and variety.
- “Fun deck building game that doesn't get boring thanks to the many additional decks you can purchase and the story mode, which offers a change of the rules with every level.”
- “The game has lost none of its charm and while the missions are a tad bland they are wholly playable, with a tough but fair difficulty.”
- “The game has lost none of its charm, and while the missions are a tad bland, they are wholly playable, with a tough but fair difficulty.”
- “What turned out to be difficult missions in the normal difficulty setting mutate into unwinnable nightmares.”
- “There's only one extra mission to the campaign, so that's a letdown too.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its appealing quality, enhancing the overall experience, while the visuals, particularly the card art, complement the engaging gameplay, which some users liken to a micro gambling addiction.
- “The music is beautifully composed and enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly matches the game's atmosphere.”
- “The melodies are catchy and keep me engaged while playing.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is likened to the joyful simplicity of childhood play, evoking a sense of nostalgia and delight that encourages repeated enjoyment and laughter.
- “It's like that short little slide you had growing up, the plastic one in the backyard: you kept on giggling and laughing, tumbling down its decline before rushing around and taking the few steps to enjoy it again - and then again.”
- “The humor in this game is like a well-timed punchline that catches you off guard, leaving you in stitches and wanting more.”
- “Every character has a quirky sense of humor that makes even the most mundane tasks feel like a hilarious adventure.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers significant replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers immense replayability with its diverse character choices and branching storylines.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, thanks to the numerous paths and outcomes available.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs, with new challenges and secrets to discover every time.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a high level of stability, noting that there are very few glitches and that most games run smoothly.