Star Sky 3
- September 25, 2018
- Mårten Jonsson
Get on Steam"Star Sky 3" is the final chapter in a tranquil trilogy, inviting players to explore a mysterious, enchanting world and discover its secrets at their own pace. Immerse yourself in the soothing atmosphere, interact with the environment, and uncover hidden narratives in this calming, magical experience. Play it as a standalone game or as part of the larger Star Sky story, and let yourself be swept away beneath the starry sky.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful art and a calming atmosphere, making it a lovely experience for players.
- It serves as a meaningful and reflective journey, allowing players to interpret the story in their own way.
- Many players found it to be a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, with refined puzzles and a continuation of the enchanting themes from the previous games.
- Some players felt that the game lost its relaxing vibe compared to the first two installments, becoming more puzzle-focused.
- The ambient music, which contributed to the atmosphere in earlier games, is notably less present in this installment.
- While it is still enjoyable, some reviewers found it to be shorter and less spectacular than its predecessors.
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as atmospheric and minimalist, contributing significantly to the overall experience, though some users feel there is too little of it. While the soundtrack enhances the game's ambiance and complements its beautiful art, many reviewers express a desire for more ambient music to enrich the gameplay. Overall, the music is appreciated for its emotional impact, but its scarcity is noted as a drawback.
“A story left for you to interpret with the same gorgeous art and music.”
“Beautiful art and atmospheric minimalist soundtrack - it's a thoroughly lovely experience which appeals to sensitivity and poetic feeling.”
“Conclusion of a fine 2D walking simulator-puzzle with cool nightly atmosphere, somewhat less brain-teasing secrets to unravel and a single path again, and, unsurprisingly, still too little music.”
“The music which made this game have a strong atmosphere is now gone.”
“Too many puzzles but less ambient music.”
“Conclusion of a fine 2D walking simulator-puzzle with a cool nightly atmosphere, somewhat less brain-teasing secrets to unravel and a single path again, and, unsurprisingly, still too little music.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its moral themes of perseverance and the unpredictability of life, conveyed through beautiful visuals and music. While it is shorter than its predecessors, it maintains a symbolic narrative that invites personal interpretation and showcases the impact of choices on the characters' journeys. Overall, the atmospheric storytelling enhances the emotional depth of the experience.
“I love seeing how all the different things shape the course of the life/story of the characters we control, how their world changes.”
“Other than it being a different story, it's much shorter than the first two, but it was still beautiful from start to finish.”
“Again we have a beautiful night atmosphere with a symbolic story like in the previous ones.”
“A story left for you to interpret with the same gorgeous art and music.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beauty and refinement, combining elements from previous installments to create a captivating experience. Reviewers highlight the enchanting night settings, minimalist soundtrack, and symbolic storytelling, although some note a lack of challenging puzzles and music. Overall, the game is described as a lovely and poetic journey that enhances the walking simulator-puzzle genre.
“It took the beauty and amazing atmosphere of the first game and refined the puzzles from the second to make what is truly the culmination of this concept.”
“Again we have beautiful night atmosphere with a symbolic story like in the previous ones.”
“Beautiful art and atmospheric minimalist soundtrack - it's a thoroughly lovely experience which appeals to sensitivity and poetic feeling.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the graphics and art style remain consistent throughout the game, suggesting a cohesive visual experience. However, some may find the lack of innovation in graphics to be a drawback.
“The graphics feel outdated and lack any real artistic flair.”
“The visuals are repetitive and fail to impress.”
“The art style is uninspired and doesn't stand out in any way.”
