Starcremental

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Starcremental is a single player action game. It was developed by Blazing Nebula and was released on July 26, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Adventure is calling! Choose your Mission and a Captain, Crew and Ship. Take Actions to advance through their story cards. Actions boost your Action Speed for this run, and completing cards increases it permanently. Once your Action Speed is high enough you will complete Missions, permanently increasing your Maximum Morale. Keep an eye out for positive events that will make the game clock run q…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique progression system that accelerates as you play, providing a satisfying sense of growth.
The art and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
The developers are responsive and quick to address issues, which adds to the positive player experience.

The game can be overwhelming at first due to the amount of information presented, which may deter some players.
Towards the end of a playthrough, it becomes more difficult to automate actions, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
Some players feel that quality of life improvements are needed to streamline certain mechanics and reduce repetitive tasks.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay, which revolves around clicking mechanics within a sci-fi theme. While there is a narrative framework, it lacks depth and is often overshadowed by the focus on leveling up cards rather than engaging storytelling.
- “There is the husk of a story to follow, but mostly it's just about clicking things with a sci-fi theme.”
- “Not a perfect match by any means, but similar in terms of storytelling and level of abstraction.”
- “Saves a lot of clicks; then the main mission is done, and I only need to level all other cards.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as chill and enjoyable, complementing the artwork and enhancing the storytelling elements associated with each card. Reviewers appreciate how the music and art work together to create an immersive experience.
- “Chill, nice music, enjoying the implied stories in the captions of the cards.”
- “The art and the music really fit, and the hints of stories related to each card are a nice touch.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as engaging and unique, particularly highlighting the "plan" mechanic, which adds depth to the idler experience. While some players did not complete the game, they found the mechanics compelling enough to maintain their interest.
- “I did not finish the game, but I have played it enough to understand the flow. I think it's a good idler with mechanics unique enough to grab your attention.”
- “The gameplay features a unique 'plan' mechanic that adds depth and strategy to the experience.”
- “The flow of the game is engaging, making it easy to get invested in the gameplay.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the clever and amusing copy associated with positive and negative events, as well as officer actions, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
- “The copy for the positive and negative events, as well as officer actions that appear in the console, is funny and clever.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are appreciated for their unique AI art style, which some players view as a positive aspect, especially considering the perceived value it adds relative to the game's price. Overall, the visuals are well-received, with users expressing satisfaction despite the unconventional art approach.
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of using the same card presets across multiple episodes, leading to a lack of variety and engagement.
- “Personally, I play the same preset of cards for the first, second, and third episodes, and it is tedious to change them every time.”