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StarCrossed

Sadly not the star crossed love I had hoped
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78%Game Brain Score
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82% User Score Based on 65 reviews
Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

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StarCrossed is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game. It was developed by Contigo Games and was released on February 11, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"StarCrossed" is a local multi-player shooter game that supports up to 2 players, with a unique co-op twist. Players can choose from a cast of 5 characters, each with their own special abilities, and must work together to defeat enemies using their star-bond weapon. The game features both an arcade mode with global high score leaderboard and a story mode with visual novel-style dialogue scenes. Play with Xbox or PS4 controllers and enjoy the original soundtrack.

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
story11 positive mentions
  • The game features beautiful artwork and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing.
  • StarCrossed is best enjoyed as a couch co-op game, providing fun and engaging gameplay that encourages teamwork.
  • The story is enjoyable with unique character interactions, and the gameplay mechanics are interesting and challenging.
  • Playing solo is extremely difficult and frustrating, making the game feel unbalanced for single players.
  • The game lacks variety in enemies and levels, leading to a repetitive experience after the initial playthrough.
  • Some players found the controls and timing mechanics to be awkward, which detracted from the overall enjoyment.
  • story
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is engaging and features charming characters, with a simple yet heartwarming narrative about friendship and overcoming challenges. Players appreciate the interactive dialogue that varies based on character choices, enhancing replayability, while the art style and soundtrack complement the overall experience. Although the story mode is relatively short, it is described as fun and suitable for both casual and cooperative play, making it a delightful addition to the gameplay.

    • “It's got that feel-good story of friendship overcoming darkness, not to mention great queer and POC representation.”
    • “The dialogue throughout the story is driven by the characters you choose, so you can replay it with different character combinations to learn more about each one of them!”
    • “To be fair to the game, there is an arcade mode where you can fail and so have to try to do your best, but my friend and I were too bored after story mode to try to play that other mode and beat yet another series of the same simple enemies.”
    • “The storyline is pretty simple, you're chosen guardians sent to retrieve a love crystal, but the interactions between characters are what makes the story shine.”
    • “The story mode is fairly short, but very sweet and not lacking in challenge.”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Starcrossed is characterized by its unique mechanics that involve controlling two characters to bounce a star between them, creating a blend of bullet hell and cooperative action. Players appreciate the easy-to-learn yet challenging nature of the game, which features diverse enemies and character abilities, making for an engaging couch co-op experience. The charming art style and humorous interactions further enhance the addictive and satisfying gameplay, though some players wish for more customization options and enemy identification.

    • “There are some nice mechanics, such as each of them having their own ultimate ability, and different kinds of enemies like one with a front shield, so it can only be damaged from behind.”
    • “The main 'battle' mechanic is pretty unique as well, and even though the game is tough it's never punishing.”
    • “Satisfying arcade-style gameplay with lots of replay value.”
    • “Gameplay seems simple but if you don't take down the enemies quickly it gets harder and harder as more appear, so you have to be quick and coordinate well.”
    • “The mechanics are so unique and take a minute to get used to, but once you do, you can genuinely feel yourself improving.”
    • “My only wish would be to be able to modify the buttons for gameplay and if the enemies had names to identify them, although I have given them my own names.”
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming and unique art style, which features beautifully rendered character designs and a captivating aesthetic. Reviewers appreciate the combination of vibrant visuals with a compelling story and engaging gameplay, highlighting the game's ability to evoke nostalgia while offering a fresh experience. Overall, the artwork and character design contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it visually impressive and enjoyable.

    • “Wonderful aesthetic though.”
    • “Everything about this game is impressive: excellent gameplay, gorgeous artwork, wonderful music and interesting story.”
    • “The character art and visuals are so cool and beautifully rendered.”
    • “The graphics are quite dated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models look blocky and unrefined, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments feel empty and uninspired, making the game visually unappealing.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised, with many players highlighting its catchiness and how well it complements the game's art style and overall experience. Reviewers express a strong appreciation for the soundtrack, with some even downloading it for enjoyment outside of the game. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout features, enhancing the gameplay and aesthetic appeal.

    • “The music is the best part of the game, and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to tracks throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I love the music so much, I downloaded the music to listen to when I’m outside the game.”
    • “Starcrossed is a fun, challenging cooperative platform game with a compelling story mode, catchy music, and beautiful artwork.”
    • “The music is catchy but lacks variety, making it repetitive over time.”
    • “While the music is punchy, it often feels out of place with the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is enjoyable, but it doesn't quite match the intensity of the gameplay.”
  • character development
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development in the game is highly praised for its exceptional art and design, featuring memorable and cute characters that enhance the overall aesthetic. Players appreciate the vibrant animations and unique character designs, which contribute to the game's charming and wholesome atmosphere, particularly in the context of its co-op gameplay.

    • “I really love the character design.”
    • “This game is incredibly cute and wholesome, and I adore all the character designs.”
    • “A lovely pong/bullet hell mashup with striking character design and fluid, vibrant animations!”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its diverse character combinations, which unlock new dialogues and abilities, enhancing the overall experience. Additionally, its engaging arcade-style gameplay further contributes to its replay value, encouraging players to revisit the game multiple times.

    • “You're encouraged to experiment with different character combinations for new dialogues and abilities, which adds significant replay value.”
    • “The satisfying arcade-style gameplay offers plenty of replay value.”
    • “You're supposed to run it with different character combinations for new dialogues and abilities, so it has some replay value.”
    • “Satisfying arcade gameplay with lots of replay value.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its cute and wholesome character designs, creating an emotionally engaging experience. Players appreciate the heartwarming story that can be enjoyed both solo and with others, enhancing the overall emotional connection.

    • “This game is incredibly cute and wholesome, and I adore all the character designs.”
    • “Although I've played through this primarily in a single-player fashion, you can tell this game is built for you and another to simply enjoy a heartwarming story while kicking ass.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of Starcrossed is characterized as relaxed and chill, contributing to a laid-back gaming experience.

    • “On the bright side, Starcrossed is a relaxed game, with a chill atmosphere and gameplay.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its fun and charming couch co-op gameplay, complemented by beautiful art and amusing cutscene interactions among the main characters.

    • “Really fun, cute, and charming couch co-op gameplay with beautiful art and funny cutscene interactions between all of the main characters.”
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StarCrossed is a arcade shooter game.

StarCrossed is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Xbox One and others.

StarCrossed was released on February 11, 2020.

StarCrossed was developed by Contigo Games.

StarCrossed has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

StarCrossed is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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