Starcaller
- April 1, 2021
- Monarch Studio
Get on SteamStarcaller is a rapid fire puzzle solving VR game inspired by The Crystal Maze game show. Set in an abandoned temple you must restore as many walls as possible to their former glory, before helping return the fallen stars back to the night sky.
PC
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus VR
Windows Mixed Reality
Reviews
- The gameplay is engaging and challenging, providing a satisfying sense of progression and improvement.
- The visuals and music are beautiful and immersive, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game features a variety of puzzles that increase in complexity, making it accessible for beginners while still offering depth for experienced players.
- Some players experienced issues with grabbing mechanics and physics, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game can feel overwhelming at times due to its fast-paced nature, which may not suit all players.
- There are limitations in control customization, which can hinder the overall experience for some users.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly engaging and challenging, offering an addictive loop that keeps players invested, particularly in climbing leaderboards. While some mechanics exhibit a degree of jankiness, the overall experience remains enjoyable and never frustrating, despite not featuring the expected thought-provoking puzzles.
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging and challenging, but never frustrating.”
“The gameplay loop is extremely addicting.”
“The gameplay loop is addicting and rising up on the leaderboards is satisfying.”
“There is a bit of jankiness in some mechanics.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Starcaller is highly praised for its chill vibe, seamlessly enhancing the game's atmosphere and complementing the visuals and puzzles. Reviewers note that it effectively sets the mood for each ritual, making it an integral part of the overall experience.
“The music is chill, the colors are beautiful, and the puzzles are fun.”
“I didn't pay attention to it beforehand because it fit so well, but the music really sets the mood of the game and each ritual that I do.”
“One of the things I love most about Starcaller is the music.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently praised as beautiful and immersive, with high-quality visuals that enhance the VR experience. Players find the combination of stunning graphics and original gameplay to be extremely enjoyable.
“The graphics are absolutely beautiful; they're immersive and extremely fun to play.”
“The visuals are of really high quality for VR, and the gameplay is original and fun.”
