Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova

The poor writing and bad direction don’t take away too much from the co-op action of this cartoon tie-in. Fans of the show will definitely get more out of it than non-fans.

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64% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 4 reviews

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Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is a single player and multiplayer platformer game with fantasy, kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by Tessera Studios and was released on October 14, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

After the U.S.S. Protostar picks up strange readings from a dying star, Dal and Gwyn must race against time to save their friends, their ship, and an entire planetary system before a supernova destroys them all! Using their unique skills to overcome ingenious puzzles, endure hostile environments and battle deadly robot armies, Dal and Gwyn must save their captured crewmates Jankom Pog, Rok-Tahk, Z…

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Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Faithful to the Star Trek: Prodigy series with original voice cast and authentic characters.
Accessible and family-friendly gameplay, especially enjoyable in local co-op mode.
Engaging puzzles and light combat with colorful, well-designed environments.

Repetitive gameplay and combat with basic AI and occasional frustrating bugs or glitches.
Short game length with forced level replays and tedious dialogue repetition.
Technical issues including clunky controls, camera problems, and incomplete resolution support.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
69%
7%
The story of the game is engaging and faithful to the Star Trek: Prodigy universe, focusing on Dal and Gwyn’s mission to reunite their crew before a supernova event. While it is accessible and well-voiced, appealing to both kids and fans, some find it exposition-heavy, occasionally cliché, and reliant on familiarity with the show. Overall, it delivers a sincere, character-driven narrative that complements the gameplay and respects its source material.
- “The collaborative effort with the show's creators is evident throughout the experience, especially in how the story feels like a genuine narrative arc within the Prodigy universe rather than a tacked-on side mission.”
- “Its cooperative gameplay, faithful presentation, and heartfelt story make it a solid introduction to both gaming and science fiction for kids, while still offering just enough substance to entertain older fans as well.”
- “The attention to detail of the story and its place in the wider Star Trek universe is spot on.”
- “That's not the worst thing in the world, but the plot and general bugginess make this an unappealing prospect at any price.”
- “I am not familiar with the show, but the plot of the game didn't make much sense.”
- “The plot feels contrived and uninspired, relying heavily on tired tropes and clichés rather than the bold exploration of new frontiers that Star Trek is known for.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The gameplay offers a straightforward, cooperative experience blending exploration, light combat, and puzzle-solving, primarily targeting younger audiences and fans of the series. While it faithfully captures the show's style and provides accessible mechanics, it tends to be repetitive with simplistic combat and occasional clunky controls, requiring backtracking for full completion. Overall, it delivers a sincere, family-friendly experience but lacks the polish and depth seen in comparable casual co-op games.
- “Aimed primarily at a younger audience and fans of the show, it successfully captures the visual style and spirit of the series while offering a cooperative experience that mixes exploration, light combat, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven gameplay.”
- “Its cooperative gameplay, faithful presentation, and heartfelt story make it a solid introduction to both gaming and science fiction for kids, while still offering just enough substance to entertain older fans as well.”
- “As players progress, they unlock new abilities and gear, adding a welcome change to the gameplay.”
- “Levels consist of the same gameplay loop - walk, push boxes, combat, exposition, repeat.”
- “Gameplay seems to be a bit repetitive over time and for 100% completion you have to backtrack levels for unlocking areas with companions you find later in the story.”
- “The way they use the Star Trek setting and lore is not captivating enough; environments are fairly simplistic, and the combat, movement, and mechanics feel basic and clunky.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
20%
The graphics of Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova are colorful, cartoonish, and true to the TV show's whimsical art style, effectively capturing its tone. While the in-game visuals and cut scenes are praised for quality and faithfulness, some feel the overall aesthetic is overly simplistic or hastily produced, aimed primarily at a younger audience.
- “The game's colorful and cartoonish art style matches the TV series, and it comes with a great musical score that captures the Star Trek atmosphere well.”
- “Graphically, Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova captures the colorful and whimsical art style of the cartoon.”
- “Really fun mechanics, the graphics are both true to the series and beautiful and I really enjoyed the storyline!”
- “While it's understandable that the creators aimed for a more accessible aesthetic to appeal to younger viewers, the end result feels cheap and hastily produced.”
- “Are you serious about this...? On one hand, it has pretty graphics, co-op mode is not hard to activate, and yet it constantly treats you like a damn idiot!”
- “Star Trek Prodigy hasn't got comic book style graphics at all.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's music is widely praised for its excellent and original soundtrack that perfectly captures the Star Trek atmosphere. It effectively sets the tone for the adventure and enhances the overall immersive experience.
- “The game's colourful and cartoonish art style matches the TV series, and it comes with a great musical score that captures the Star Trek atmosphere well.”
- “It offers an engaging story, lovable characters, a great voice cast and an excellent soundtrack.”
- “Whether it is ambient music while sitting on the main menu or mission-specific tracks, it feels like we're inside Star Trek: Prodigy, but it is still original to the game itself.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is mixed, with occasional stiff animations, minor performance issues like frame drops, and some glitches that may cause softlocks. While these bugs can affect the experience, they do not significantly hinder overall enjoyment.
- “That said, animations can sometimes feel stiff, and there are minor performance issues on certain platforms, including frame drops or short-lived glitches.”
- “The game is pretty buggy and generally unpleasant to play.”
- “The game does contain a few glitches that may lead to softlocks, but they don't detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect is widely criticized for being tedious, monotonous, and boring, often causing frustration by undoing player progress and diminishing overall enjoyment.
- “It's tedious, monotonous, and frankly boring.”
- “This makes things tedious, especially if you've made a lot of progress only to be put back to the start.”
- “Tedious and monotonous.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with genuinely funny banter between characters and clever references that enrich the story. Players appreciate the witty dialogue and character interactions, which add charm and lightheartedness to the experience.
- “The story, graphics, humor, and the co-op gameplay were all great.”
- “The characterizations are also well done, and the banter between the crew is genuinely funny at times, from Janeway not wanting to talk about a plushy of a super-evolved human/salamander from the Voyager episode 'Threshold', to multiple comments about Dal's tiny shoulders.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game generally runs well but experiences occasional minor performance issues such as frame drops and brief glitches on some platforms. Animations can feel somewhat stiff at times, though overall optimization is acceptable.
- “Animations can sometimes feel stiff, and there are minor performance issues on certain platforms, including frame drops or short-lived glitches.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's colorful, cartoonish art style and excellent musical score effectively capture the Star Trek atmosphere, creating an immersive experience despite minor, non-disruptive flaws.
- “The game's colourful and cartoonish art style matches the TV series, and it comes with a great musical score that captures the Star Trek atmosphere well.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a heartfelt and emotionally engaging experience through its cooperative gameplay and faithful storytelling, making it an excellent introduction to gaming and science fiction for kids, while also appealing to older fans with meaningful content.
- “Its cooperative gameplay, faithful presentation, and heartfelt story make it a solid introduction to both gaming and science fiction for kids, while still offering just enough substance to entertain older fans as well.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is criticized for lacking detailed design and smooth animation, resulting in a choppy and awkward portrayal that fails to convey the grandeur of the Star Trek universe.
- “Character designs lack detail, and the animation itself is often choppy and awkward, failing to capture the grandeur and majesty of the Star Trek universe.”

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Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is a platformer game with fantasy, kids and science fiction themes.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova was released on October 14, 2022.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova was developed by Tessera Studios.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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