Star Sky
- October 23, 2015
- Mårten Jonsson
- 1h median play time
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Reviews
- Beautiful graphics and soothing music create a relaxing atmosphere.
- The game encourages exploration and patience, offering multiple endings based on player choices.
- It's a unique experience that can be enjoyed as a calming art piece rather than a traditional game.
- Gameplay is overly simplistic, with only one direction to move and limited interactivity.
- The game is very short, taking less than an hour to complete all achievements, leading to concerns about its value.
- Many players found it repetitive and frustrating due to the need to replay to trigger events without the ability to backtrack.
- music29 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience of exploration. While some players find the soundtrack beautiful and fitting, others note that it can become monotonous over time, with music primarily serving as a cue for triggering events. Overall, the combination of calming music and appealing graphics contributes to a charming and immersive walking simulator experience.
“The music and the sound effects are quite relaxing and the whole game is somewhat charming.”
“I felt calm as I walked through the night thanks to the soothing music.”
“Everything in this game is beautiful from the art design and the music.”
“The music is kind of non-existent in this game because it's triggered by unlocking an event that coincides with the achievements.”
“This should be a relaxing experience, but to be honest, I think I'd be better relaxed if I just played my favorite music and closed my eyes, than after an hour of playing Star Sky.”
“You can only go forward in this game, so it's best to just relax and take your time, instead of running through it all like I did and missing the cue points which are represented by music.”
- atmosphere24 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its beauty and relaxation, featuring stunning artwork and immersive soundscapes that create a magical and nostalgic experience. Players appreciate the chill nature of the game, which encourages exploration and interpretation within a soothing environment, making it ideal for stress relief and replayability. Overall, the atmosphere is described as atmospheric, stylish, and captivating, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“It's so simplistically gorgeous and really sets a bar for how it should feel; atmospheric, magical, and mysterious.”
“The game is full of beautiful artwork and provides an immersive atmospheric listening experience.”
“The atmosphere is soothing and there is true beauty in the artwork and the sounds of nature that make this game not only worth playing, but replaying when you are stressed.”
“You can't die, lose or such, you just have to walk and take decisions that will change the destiny of yourself and of the whole atmosphere around you, from rainy and starry skies to rainbows.”
“Love the effort of secret spots and in the atmosphere.”
- story22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as minimalistic and often elusive, with players expressing mixed feelings about its depth and engagement. While some appreciate the atmospheric graphics and the potential for emotional resonance, others find the narrative lacking or confusing, leading to a sense of disappointment for those expecting a rich storyline. Overall, the experience varies widely, with some players enjoying the subtle storytelling elements and others feeling it falls short.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“50% love story, 50% night sky.”
“Storyline: a gentleman takes a stroll on a moonlit night making choices along the way.”
“I personally didn't find this to be as much of a story or experience as I was expecting.”
“The lack of story, confusing and often rage-inducing gameplay, and really beautifully done art do not go together at all.”
“Star Sky is an atmospheric walking simulator with doubtful outlines of a story.”
- graphics22 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful artwork and atmospheric visuals that enhance the overall experience. While some players find the graphics to be simplistic or basic, others appreciate the soothing aesthetic and the emotional impact of the visuals combined with the audio. Overall, the game's graphics are described as pretty and atmospheric, contributing significantly to its meditative qualities.
“The atmosphere is on point and I really enjoyed its graphics, animation, and loosely woven story.”
“The game is full of beautiful artwork and provides an immersive atmospheric listening experience.”
“The graphics are very pretty, with everything shown in silhouette against the night sky, although I must say I wasn't too impressed with the character animations (apart from the woman when she runs, which seemed to me to be quite good).”
“Graphics look cheap.”
“Nice concept, but not for money, very short game with basic graphics, should be freeware.”
“I could defend the value of the game if the graphics were more than 'stylish' silhouettes with backgrounds that would've taken a couple hours tops to make in Photoshop.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and overly simplistic, with many users noting its short duration and lack of depth. While the art is praised, the gameplay mechanics can be confusing and frustrating, leading to a disconnect between the visual appeal and the overall experience. Overall, players feel that the game may not be worth it due to its limited and repetitive gameplay.
“The game mechanics work like this, but bear in mind that you can't go back, so you have to pay attention to everything in the background.”
“I even like the night theme here, but the gameplay was quite different than I expected - probably I wishlisted the game too early, without paying much attention just looking at the screen.”
“The price is really cheap, but there is only 1 hour of gameplay - which I feel is fair for the price point.”
“Boring gameplay.”
“Very short, but if it was longer it would probably get boring because of the simple gameplay.”
“Simple gameplay.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be significantly enhanced by its graphics and audio, creating a relaxing and heartwarming experience. The combination of soothing visuals and ambient sounds contributes to a tranquil atmosphere that many recommend for its ability to evoke feelings of calm and enjoyment.
“It's very relaxing and touching, and I obviously will recommend this game to everyone.”
“I thought it was nice, sort of heartwarming, and really a treat to play.”
“When playing the game, the visuals and audio made me feel sleepy and very relaxed, which I enjoyed.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its short length and limited replayability, as players can quickly complete it, especially with guides. The repetitive nature of the gameplay and the singular pathway further diminish its value for multiple playthroughs, leading some to suggest it is better suited for background music rather than active engagement.
“It's true what other reviewers noted: the game itself is quite short, and if you refer to guides, it can be even shorter. Since it takes place on the very same pathway, it doesn't offer much replayability.”
“Short game with low replay value - rather just leave it running for the background music.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive at times, suggesting that it can detract from the overall experience.
“The game can feel a bit grindy at times.”
“Grinding becomes tedious and takes away from the overall enjoyment.”
“I found myself stuck in a repetitive grind that felt unnecessary.”
