Starboard
- December 13, 2024
- Spunky Studios
Get on SteamStarboard is a first-person, action/adventure game filled with nail-biting fights, daring escapes, and stylish parkour. Use a magic tether to swing and launch yourself through space like an acrobat or throw enemies and objects to turn the tide in battle. Wall-run, slide, and leap to elude foes, and bust out your trusty sword to attack head-on.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The core mechanics are fun, with a unique swagger gauge that rewards constant movement and engaging level design.
- The game offers a thrilling swashbuckling experience with enjoyable combat, treasure hunting, and a catchy soundtrack.
- Despite some jankiness, players found the game to be fun and entertaining, with potential for speedrunning and replay value.
- Many players experienced janky controls and technical issues, such as freezing cutscenes and unearned achievements.
- The tutorial and initial levels can be confusing and frustrating, leading some players to uninstall the game early.
- The game feels unfinished and in need of optimization, with requests for features like a save system and improved mechanics.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring fun core mechanics and a unique swagger gauge that encourages continuous movement. However, players note that the controls can be somewhat janky, and there is hope for more refined combat and parkour mechanics in future installments.
“Core mechanics were really fun; the swagger gauge was a fun concept to reward constantly moving.”
“It's a decent game, albeit a bit janky in its controls. Hopefully, the next game will be more refined in its combat and parkour mechanics.”
“It's a decent game, but the controls are a bit janky. I hope the next game will have more refined combat and parkour mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels unpolished and lacks fluidity, making it frustrating at times.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, which makes it hard to enjoy.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is highly praised for enhancing the game's pirate-themed atmosphere, adding a thrilling layer to the swashbuckling experience.
“The music is such a thrilling addition on top of the piratey swashbuckling too!”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability through achievements tied to speedrunning and collecting hidden items, encouraging players to revisit it for quick runs after their initial completion.
“Achievements for speedrunning and collecting all the hidden items add significant replay value, and it's a pretty quick run-through after the first clear.”
“Achievements for speedrunning and collecting all the hidden items add some replay value, but it's a pretty quick run-through after the first clear.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, despite some janky movement. The combination of clever level design and intense moments contributes to an overall positive experience, though some hope for future improvements and expansions.
“Fantastic game! It's funny; the movement, while a bit janky, is still fluid. It has genuinely intense moments, and the actual level design is fun and clever. I really hope that a save system gets added at some point, but it is a short game. I hope someday the game will get more optimized or have a sequel. All in all, 8/10.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-received for its humor and clever level design, though players note that the movement can feel janky at times. While the gameplay is fluid and engaging, there are calls for better optimization and the addition of a save system in future updates or sequels. Overall, it garners a positive rating of 8/10.
“Fantastic game! It's funny, the movement, while a bit janky, is still fluid. It has genuinely intense moments, and the actual level design is fun and clever. I really hope that a save system gets added at some point, but it is a short game. I hope someday the game will get more optimized or have a sequel. All in all, 8/10.”
