Star Salvager

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Star Salvager is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by A-Game Studios and was released on May 9, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

A neo retro / roguelike / action-puzzler Salvage your way through a sea of space junk and take on the alien horde with the ultimate custom-fitted fighting drone! Cabinet-style arcade combat mixed with fast-paced combo-making.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

Unique blend of puzzle and shooter mechanics with a retro aesthetic and engaging 80s synthwave soundtrack.
Challenging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and offers multiple build options for varied play styles.
Responsive controls and intuitive gameplay once you get the hang of it, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.

The meta progression system feels poorly implemented, making the game easier over time without improving player skill.
Gameplay can become repetitive, with limited enemy variety and similar challenges across runs, reducing replay value.
Precision in puzzle gameplay can be frustrating, as the mechanics may not feel as satisfying or responsive as traditional arcade games.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its responsive and fast-paced nature, offering a blend of simple action roguelite mechanics and complex objectives that become intuitive over time. However, some players find the puzzle elements unsatisfying and feel that the game lacks the depth and satisfaction of traditional shooters, leading to mixed opinions on its overall execution. While meta progression is enjoyable, the variability in gameplay across different runs is limited.
- “Gameplay is super responsive, arcade chaos.”
- “Vampire Survivor is a simple action roguelite where meta progression is fun because the gameplay is so simple.”
- “This game is fast-paced and the objectives are much more complex than they initially appear, but the gameplay is actually pretty intuitive once you get the hang of things.”
- “Back with the roguelike aspect: mixed with this puzzle gameplay, it simply doesn't work.”
- “Doing a different run, not much will change in terms of decision or gameplay.”
- “It doesn't have the action gameplay satisfaction of regular shooter games.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny and engaging dialogue, which many players found to be a pleasant surprise.
- “The funny and engaging dialogue was a nice surprise.”
- “The humor in the game kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I loved the witty banter between characters; it added so much to the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by its charming and clever dialogue, contributing to an overall cute narrative experience.
- “The story and dialogue are super cute and witty.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks the replay value and excitement found in roguelikes such as Slay the Spire, making it less appealing for players seeking novelty in repeated playthroughs.
- “1) Doesn't have the replay value, excitement, or novelty of roguelikes like Slay the Spire.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its retro vibe, which complements the game's art style effectively, creating an immersive experience.
- “Loving the retro vibe, which is nicely enhanced by the art and music.”