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Star-Twine

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59%Game Brain Score
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100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Star-Twine is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game. It was developed by SPARSE//GameDev and was released on April 29, 2011. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Star-Twine you control a point of light created by a dying star. Battles unfold on sprawling three-dimensional maps as you collect energy and build structures to attack your opponent. Chill out to the atmospheric visuals and soundtrack as you plan your next move.

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay2 positive mentions
  • The game features gorgeous graphics and an ambient electronic soundtrack, creating a beautiful and immersive experience.
  • Despite having only five buildable structures, the game offers surprising strategic depth and replay value through its unique mechanics.
  • The controls are intuitive, allowing players to quickly dive into the gameplay, which is both fun and challenging.
  • The limited number of structures can make strategies feel somewhat restricted, potentially leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • Positioning can be awkward at times, as players may unintentionally gravitate towards nearby strands, complicating movement.
  • The multiplayer mode lacks an active player base, making it difficult to find opponents unless playing with friends.
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics that become enjoyable once mastered, offering a blend of calmness and excitement. The accompanying music enhances the experience, making it a game players wish to engage with continuously.

    • “And once you get the hang of the mechanics, it's a lot of fun too.”
    • “This game is so amazingly calm and exciting, with very neat and chilling music and super unique gameplay, that I wish I could just play on and on.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's ambient electronic soundtrack, created by the developer, is praised for its calming yet exciting qualities, enhancing the unique gameplay experience. Players appreciate the music's ability to create a chill atmosphere, making them want to continue playing indefinitely.

    • “The game also features a really nice ambient electronic soundtrack from the developer himself.”
    • “This game is so amazingly calm and exciting, with very neat and chilling music and super unique gameplay, that I wish I could just play on and on.”
  • graphics
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their stunning quality, enhancing the overall gaming experience, while the intuitive controls facilitate easy immersion into the game.

    • “Gorgeous graphics and intuitive controls let you dive right in.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly captivates.”
    • “Every detail is beautifully rendered, making the game world feel alive and vibrant.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players who enjoy skirmishing, due to the vast array of nearly infinite stages available to choose from.

    • “There is a lot of replay value if you enjoy skirmishing, as there are literally an almost infinite number of stages to choose from.”
    • “The game offers endless possibilities for replayability, keeping each playthrough fresh and exciting.”
    • “With various modes and challenges, the replayability factor is incredibly high, ensuring that no two sessions feel the same.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful replayability; once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “While there are many stages to choose from, the gameplay feels repetitive after a few runs.”
    • “The lack of variety in missions makes it hard to stay engaged for multiple playthroughs.”
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Star-Twine is a real-time strategy game.

Star-Twine is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Star-Twine was released on April 29, 2011.

Star-Twine was developed by SPARSE//GameDev.

Star-Twine has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Star-Twine is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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