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Star Rift Saga

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70%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
story, grinding
96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Star Rift Saga is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Studio Vela LLC and was released on July 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

On a distant planet, rifts in space are opening — threatening to release planet-devouring monsters into the galaxy. Close the rifts and save the galaxy in this modern Metroidvanian quest with tight platforming, fast-paced combat, and deep RPG progression. COMBAT: Engage in fast, fluid battles against a wide variety of enemies and bosses across multiple distinct biomes. Use precision platfo…

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay with tight controls, a unique chip system for customization, and a variety of difficulty options that enhance replayability.
  • Polished mechanics and smooth movement, making exploration and combat enjoyable, with a good balance of challenge and accessibility for players of all ages.
  • Well-designed level layouts and a cohesive progression system that encourages exploration and rewards players with meaningful upgrades and collectibles.
  • The game suffers from minor bugs and crashes, which can disrupt the experience, although the developer is responsive in addressing these issues.
  • Some players found the story lacking and the font choice difficult to read, detracting from the overall immersion.
  • There are occasional design quirks, such as unintentional audio loops and typos in dialogue, which indicate a need for further polish.
  • gameplay
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for its solid platforming and shooting mechanics, with responsive controls and a unique blend of abilities and enemies that set it apart from similar titles. While some players noted excessive inertia, the fast-paced and enjoyable gameplay, along with a variety of progression mechanics and a risk-reward system, contribute to an engaging experience. Overall, players find the gameplay fun and refreshing, with a good mix of challenge and enjoyment.

    • “Really enjoyed Star Rift Saga, responsive (Xbox) controls and refreshing gameplay.”
    • “Although the inspiration from Hollow Knight is clear, a lot of the abilities, enemies, and gameplay is unique and refreshing.”
    • “The gameplay is fast and fun, and the progression is spot on!”
    • “There is a little too much inertia, in my opinion, but overall solid platforming mechanics and shooting mechanics.”
    • “Although the inspiration from Hollow Knight is clear, a lot of the abilities, enemies, and gameplay feel unique and refreshing.”
    • “With the use of the difficulty mechanics to leverage risk vs. reward, there are a lot of ways to play the game when mixed with the skill chips.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game, composed by Vincent Colavita, is generally praised for its quality and pleasantness, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. However, some users noted issues with repetitive loops in certain tracks and the absence of audio in a few minigames, which detracted from the overall immersion. Despite these quirks, the soundtrack is considered a significant improvement over Colavita's previous works, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “Even with the quirks listed above, the overall game itself was genuinely just really relaxing and fun to play through, and, accompanied by Vincent Colavita's soundtrack (who worked on Luck Be a Landlord, and in my opinion, significantly improved from it), was just pleasant.”
    • “The same composer who did the OST from Frogue, Luck Be a Landlord, and Undergrave wrote the music and it is excellent.”
    • “The story intrigues me and the music is fantastic!”
    • “There were weird loops around some of the music (particularly the boss theme, 'Break the Wall') where it would just keep looping around the same 15 seconds, as well as a couple of minigames that didn't have audio at all, which felt a bit peculiar.”
    • “Even with the quirks listed above, the overall game itself was genuinely just really relaxing and fun to play through, and, accompanied by Vincent Colavita's soundtrack (who worked on 'Luck Be a Landlord', and in my opinion, significantly improved from it), was just pleasant.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally considered mild, revolving around freeing citizens from a rift while evading enemies. While some players express indifference towards the narrative, others find it intriguing and are eager to see how it develops, complemented by a fantastic musical score.

    • “I look forward to seeing how the story unfolds.”
    • “The story intrigues me and the music is fantastic!”
    • “Features a mild story about freeing citizens from a rift while being chased by baddies.”
    • “As always, I did not care for the story, but that is just me.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the grinding aspect for its engaging boss battles and significant fights, highlighting the extensive build variety and enjoyable late-game experience of collecting potential chips. The cozy atmosphere enhances the overall enjoyment, making players reluctant to stop grinding.

    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
    • “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which takes away from the enjoyment.”
    • “The grind is so excessive that it overshadows the fun aspects of the game.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their appealing aesthetics and neat sprite work, contributing to a fluid and responsive combat experience. Additionally, the visual representation of upgrades and build paths adds an engaging layer of complexity to the gameplay.

    • “The aesthetics are stunning, with neat sprite work that enhances the overall visual experience.”
    • “The graphics are vibrant and immersive, making the game world feel alive and engaging.”
    • “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, contributing to a captivating atmosphere.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the game's stability, noting the consistent patches that address glitches and improve overall performance.

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Star Rift Saga is a role playing game.

Star Rift Saga is available on PC and Windows.

Star Rift Saga was released on July 15, 2025.

Star Rift Saga was developed by Studio Vela LLC.

Star Rift Saga has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Star Rift Saga is a single player game.

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