Starblast

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 350 reviews
  • gameplay
  • monetization
  • graphics
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"Starblast is a fast-paced, massively multiplayer shooter game with fabulous gameplay and pretty visuals. Play with up to 2 players in 4 game modes, including Survival and Team mode, where you mine asteroids, upgrade ships, and battle for supremacy. With 31 unique ship models, 10 weapon classes, and special powers, Starblast offers a customizable and engaging experience for all players."

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Reviews

78%
Audience ScoreBased on 350 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
monetization12 negative mentions
  • The game is very fun and tactical, offering engaging gameplay that keeps players coming back.
  • It has a nostalgic feel and a strong community, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The graphics and game design are well done, providing a satisfying experience for players.
  • The game suffers from severe balance issues, with certain ships being overpowered and making matches feel unfair.
  • There are significant problems with cheating and teaming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
  • Lag and server issues are prevalent, making the game unplayable at times, especially during high traffic.
  • gameplay28 mentions

    Gameplay in Starblast is characterized by its straightforward mechanics and engaging loop that rewards skill and teamwork, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated players. While the game offers a variety of modes and cooperative elements that enhance enjoyment, some users report issues with balance and pacing, leading to frustrations in competitive scenarios. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and addictive nature, despite some minor bugs and grind-related concerns.

    • “It's a great gameplay loop that rewards skills and teamwork.”
    • “The collaborative and competitive nature of the community amplifies the enjoyment factor and ensures that you'll always find engaging gameplay opportunities.”
    • “Starblast consists of 4 core game modes: (team deathmatch, survival mode, invasion, and pro deathmatch) with 2 sub-game modes: (modding space and custom games) each game mode features a different objective with the same easy-to-learn core mechanics, allowing for games to be simple yet exciting every time, while also requiring minimal prior experience.”
    • “Pretty game with very bad gameplay.”
    • “Matches also take forever with no real climax. It has a runaway leader problem with no catch-up mechanics.”
    • “Seriously unfair gameplay compared to being a novice; even when you know what to do, you still can't do much. Do not buy this just because of how it looks; you will regret it, trust me.”
  • monetization14 mentions

    The monetization model for the game allows players to enjoy a free version with ads or purchase a premium Steam edition that removes ads and adds features like ship customization and private servers. While the free version is playable, many users recommend buying the game on Steam to enhance the experience by eliminating ads and gaining access to additional functionalities. Overall, the game offers a balanced approach to monetization, catering to both free-to-play users and those willing to pay for a more refined experience.

    • “Solid game, playable for free on a browser (and recommended, as playing on Steam's only benefit is no ads, which is solved by an ad blocker, really).”
    • “The Steam edition offers several more features like ship customization, private servers, beta features, and most importantly in my opinion, no ads.”
    • “After an eternity lost to Liberty Mutual and Olive Garden ads, I shelled out the ten bucks for an ad-free experience.”
    • “It is free with limited features, yeah, but infested with ads.”
    • “Just expect the 50/50 I mentioned above if getting this game either for free or the 'full' game (aka pay us money and no more ads, it is an io game after all, it's cheap for a reason).”
  • graphics12 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the impressive 3D visuals and enhanced design that set it apart from typical Io games. The graphics contribute to a fun and engaging gameplay experience, complemented by a well-designed user interface and satisfying character upgrades. While some minor improvements could be made, the consensus is that the graphics are a strong point of the game.

    • “Very fun, love the graphics and gameplay style!”
    • “The fast fun gameplay, the cool 3D graphics, satisfying character upgrades, awesome sounds, cooperative team play!”
    • “The soundtrack is nice, the visuals are very good in my opinion, the server browser or 'galaxy map' is also really cool.”
    • “Io games, with shoddy graphics comprised of colored rectangles and circles, this game stood out like a can't find a strong enough metaphor.”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it entertaining to engage in chaotic gameplay and laugh at the absurdity of their interactions, others are frustrated by the immature behavior of certain community members, which detracts from the overall experience. The comedic elements can be overshadowed by issues like lag and disruptive player behavior, leading to a polarized reception regarding the game's humor.

    • “You'll either be running for your life, or laughing as you blast other players into oblivion.”
    • “Amazing game, community is trash but it's funny.”
    • “To top that off, the game is full of childlike griefers that steal your gems, bump into you for fun even if they are on your team, and trash players that spam the emote buttons because they feel good about themselves when they kill a low-level player.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many players noting its ability to evoke strong emotions, particularly the intro song. The soundtrack complements the visuals well, enhancing the overall experience without causing any technical issues. Players also appreciate the game's atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play alongside other audio content.

    • “The music is also amazing, and I have had no lag or connection problems ever.”
    • “The soundtrack is nice, and the visuals are very good in my opinion.”
    • “The intro song is playing with my brain; it gives me chills every time I start the game.”
    • “Good to play while listening to a podcast or music.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of mining to be largely tedious and frustrating, often leading to a desire to log off due to repetitive tasks and the risk of losing progress from spawn kills. However, recent updates introducing new game modes and mechanics have alleviated some of this tedium, suggesting a potential improvement in the overall experience. There are also suggestions for further adjustments, such as preventing gem drops when multiple players are nearby to encourage more competitive gameplay.

    • “Mining is for the most part tedious to the point where you just want to click log off.”
    • “It can be a bit hard; one minute you're farming gems and feeling happy, but the next you're being spawn killed and your progress resets. It's kind of a gamble whether you have fun or not.”
    • “They could have coded it so gems don't drop if more than one player is nearby, which would encourage fighting instead of teaming and farming.”
  • stability3 mentions

    Overall, players report that the game is relatively stable with few glitches and simple controls, but they express frustration over a lack of updates and balance issues in various game modes. Many modes are criticized for being repetitive, unbalanced, or suffering from low player counts, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is well-executed, the stagnation and imbalance have led to a decline in enjoyment for long-time players.

    • “At first, I liked this game; it's well-made and bug-free.”
    • “Long time player here. The game was fun when I started, but the current complete lack of updates is not fun and makes the game dry. The only game mode with any sort of real life outside of the mods is team, but that mode suffers from the current meta, which is horridly unbalanced. Spamming the Oddy with healers makes it immortal to basically everything. Survival has a non-existent gem drop, invasion is highly repetitive and not doable without a good team, and PDM suffers from the current point system. Alien Intrusion has issues with a lack of players, and Nautic Series is an unbalanced mess. Battle Royale is dead and hasn't been changed in the past 3+ years, and Capture the Flag is a buggy mess.”
    • “The game is plagued by a lack of updates and balance issues across multiple game modes, making it feel stale and uninviting for long-time players.”
    • “Many game modes are suffering from severe balance issues and a lack of player engagement, leading to a frustrating experience overall.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is enriched by a vibrant community, where players can collaborate on cooperative missions or engage in competitive PvP battles, enhancing the overall narrative experience. The backstory adds depth, inviting players to immerse themselves further into the game's world.

    • “Let me give you a little backstory:”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a thrilling competitive edge, driven by the intense battles between spaceships vying for gems, which keeps players engaged and on high alert.

    • “The concept of spaceships fighting for gems creates a competitive atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
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