Starborne: Frontiers

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"Starborne: Frontiers" is a sci-fi MMO strategy game set in a divided galaxy, where 10 factions compete for power and resources. Players must explore the mysterious Abyss, prevent its destruction, and complete PvE campaigns or battle other commanders in PvP Arena. Joining alliances to raid the Vault is also an option for valuable resources.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,136 reviews

graphics56 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

The game features great graphics and a visually appealing design, making it enjoyable to play.
There is a lot of content to explore, including various ships and customization options, which keeps the gameplay engaging.
The game is relatively free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money, although spending can enhance the experience.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and loading issues, making it frustrating to play at times.
Progression can become very grindy, especially after reaching higher levels, often requiring players to spend money to advance.
The combat is largely automated, which can lead to a lack of engagement and strategy during battles.

graphics
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
18%
4%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, detail, and aesthetic appeal. While some players noted occasional performance issues, such as crashes when adjusting settings, the visuals are generally considered impressive for a mobile game. Many reviews highlight the beautiful artwork and vibrant graphics, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The graphics are incredible, the gameplay is amazing, the storyline is solid.”
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “Amazing graphics and very fun.”
- “Although it wouldn't hurt improving the visuals to have a 3D feel and changes or variations to the background.”
- “Want to like it but can't finish a single mission even on the lowest graphic setting available.”
- “Campaign chapter 5, game freezes every time trying to open it (solution found: lower graphic quality).”
story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
54%
4%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its sci-fi elements and character development, while others criticize it for being short, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many enjoy the integration of the storyline with gameplay mechanics, but there are complaints about the overall narrative being underdeveloped and the need for more engaging plotlines as the game progresses. Overall, while some find the story enjoyable and fun, others feel it falls short and requires further expansion and polish.
- “Fun storytelling too, so far 10/10 :)”
- “Great game, no adverts, great story. Can't say much as I only started yesterday and also have cleared level 5 with all 3 stars.”
- “Superb story and game strategy!”
- “There is little in the way of a story beyond a few lines between combat.”
- “The story and characters are pretty bad and boring, but I like the ship stuff.”
- “There is no real story outside of the first 5 minutes and no real incentive to embark on the grind to reach end game.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
32%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, good graphics, and accessibility, making it easy for players to engage with. However, some users note that it can feel grindy and lacks depth, with a reliance on automatic actions that may detract from strategic elements. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, there are calls for more interactive and challenging gameplay to enhance player engagement.
- “The mechanics are smooth and easy to learn.”
- “Gameplay is fun and simple enough that I can play this while waiting for the bus.”
- “Great graphics and gameplay excellent.”
- “Inventory management is clunky, gameplay is grindy.”
- “It's a bit laggy and I have high-speed internet and the latest S23 Ultra... so it's not hardware. It's a bit limited in gameplay, but no more than other similar type games. Each update seems to make the game more difficult.”
- “Removing what little strategic gameplay there is does not inspire confidence for the future direction of this game.”
monetization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
17%
42%
Overall, the monetization aspect of the game is well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of forced ads and the ability to progress significantly as free-to-play players. While there are in-app purchases available, they are not seen as overly aggressive, and players report a generally positive experience without feeling pressured to spend money. The game is described as free-to-play friendly, allowing enjoyment without constant monetization interruptions.
- “Yes, this game has in-app purchases on offer, but you can go a long way for free.”
- “Starborne Frontiers is an auto-battler with a core gacha/lootbox mechanic and not-so-micro in-app purchases, but a patient person can very happily play more like an idle game for free.”
- “No ads whatsoever, always a plus.”
- “Game constantly pushes multiple pack buy ads at you at the same time, and you won't be completing the higher reward payouts for events with the free energy at all.”
- “Lots of in-game purchases.”
- “No advertisements, but pay to get better assets.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration with inventory management and resource farming. While some appreciate the depth of gameplay, many express a desire for quality-of-life improvements, such as automated battle simulations and better resource tracking, to alleviate the grind. Overall, the consensus is that while grinding is a significant part of the experience, it can detract from enjoyment if not balanced with engaging mechanics.
- “It has gotten too tedious for me to continue playing.”
- “The big issues I have are endless grinding and to no positive impact on your team, fleet.”
- “The only downside is that it can start to feel very grindy after you've cleared the campaign on multiple difficulties, main reason I stop playing mid nightmare difficulty.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various bugs that hinder gameplay, such as issues with event rewards and team setup. While some players appreciate the graphics and potential of the game, the overall consensus is that the stability problems significantly detract from the experience, making it frustrating to play.
- “Not really buggy as far as I can see.”
- “My credit and energy changed and shows 100k; shop is buggy sometimes it gives a black screen; cannot purchase anything as buttons are greyed out; in team setup/battle screen the ship counter in the top center is halfway over my screen, the engage button and also unit selection are gone rendering me to be unable to do any battle modes.”
- “I was really enjoying the game until campaign level 5 is glitchy and freezes.”
- “Very buggy, constant crashes.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing performance issues despite having compatible devices. While the graphics and overall performance are generally praised, many players are calling for urgent optimizations to enhance gameplay. Ratings may improve once these performance upgrades are implemented.
- “Solid performance, good graphics.”
- “Good game, just needs a few more performance upgrades.”
- “Game needs optimization ASAP because I'm not the only one having this issue.”
- “My rating will change once optimizations are made.”
- “Just downloaded the game after checking my phone's systems, which were optimized for playing this game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its atmospheric quality and fitting nature, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the combination of great character designs and stunning visuals alongside the engaging soundtrack, making the game easy to learn and enjoyable to play.
- “Great looks, atmospheric music, and easy to play.”
- “Great character designs, great music, easy to learn and fun.”
- “Casual stunning visuals and music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its stunning visuals and atmospheric music, creating an engaging sci-fi vibe that enhances the overall experience. Players find it easy to immerse themselves in this captivating environment.
- “Great visuals, atmospheric music, and easy to play.”
- “Enjoying it so far; I like the vibe of the sci-fi atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character development for its fantastic design, noting that even common rarity characters stand out visually. The combination of great character aesthetics, engaging music, and accessible gameplay contributes to an enjoyable experience.
- “The character designs are fantastic; even the common rarity looks great!”
- “Great character designs, great music, easy to learn, and fun.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by players' amusing anecdotes, such as discovering unexpected game mechanics, which adds a lighthearted and relatable touch to the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps me laughing.”
- “I love how the game incorporates hilarious dialogue and unexpected situations that always catch me off guard.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is perfect, making even the simplest tasks entertaining.”