Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax

I’ve played quite a few bullet-hell shmups over the years, and whilst many have come and gone, none have quite captured the feeling I used to get from playing them on the early 3D consoles such as the PS1 and Sega Saturn.

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replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 169 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

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Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Dreamloop Games and was released on November 10, 2015. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax" is a 1-4 player couch co-op action shooter game, combining SHMUP and Brawler-like gameplay with light RPG elements. Choose from 5 distinct characters, each with special abilities and superweapons, and an extensive selection of primary and secondary weapons. Play through a 10-level campaign, Endless Gauntlet-mode, and Challenge mode, all set to an album-length soundtrack. Meet Gundula von Übelvamp, but don't expect shocking plot twists.

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Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

music48 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game features a variety of characters and play styles, making it enjoyable for different types of players.
The graphics and background environments are visually appealing, and the gameplay is fast-paced with many different enemies.
It offers a fun couch co-op experience, which enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

The campaign is relatively short, taking only about 2 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
Some players felt that the combat lacked depth and that the enemies scaled in a way that diminished the sense of progression.
There is no online multiplayer option, which limits the ability to play with friends who are not physically present.

music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
26%
4%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many reviewers praising its fantastic and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Players noted that the music complements the gameplay well, with a mix of techno and metal influences that keep it engaging and enjoyable throughout. Some even highlighted specific tracks as standout pieces worthy of inclusion in personal playlists, making the soundtrack a significant highlight of the game.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, and very noticeably so.”
- “A very fine shoot 'em up, with a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “The music is a high point as it should be since at one point you're fighting a giant disco ball.”
- “Bad visuals, bland music, aggressively mediocre combat and gameplay.”
- “Music is repetitive.”
- “I feel I got my money's worth, though I also somewhat feel the soundtrack is as valuable as the game.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
33%
7%
The graphics of the game have received largely positive feedback, with many reviewers praising their vibrancy, detail, and overall appeal. Players appreciate the well-designed characters and environments, as well as the smooth integration of 2D and 3D elements. However, some critiques suggest that the focus on visuals may have come at the expense of gameplay mechanics and story depth.
- “Graphics are well drawn, nicely detailed, varied, and smooth.”
- “The game has great visuals, very vibrant and neon-looking, with lots of flashiness to it.”
- “Well designed characters, bosses, enemies, with an amazing soundtrack and wonderful graphics.”
- “Unfortunately, the biggest blemish against it is that it really looks like the developers spent more time on the visuals rather than focusing on the mechanics, gameplay, and story, except for the level progression, which is well done.”
- “The graphics won't wow you, but they're pretty.”
- “Like other games in the genre, sometimes there's too much on the screen, and the explosions and bullets can get lost in the visuals.”
story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
73%
7%
The game's story is characterized as a lighthearted, humorous narrative that embraces a cheesy, comic book style, often described as "so-bad-it's-good." While the plot is minimal and not particularly memorable, players appreciate its self-aware tone and comedic elements, making it enjoyable despite its shortcomings. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a focal point, with many players viewing it as a fun, albeit forgettable, aspect of the experience.
- “Venture forth through four fabulous modes: a riveting story campaign, a never-ending gauntlet, a challenging strike mode with upgrades aplenty, and a fiendish challenge mode with scenarios to tickle your fancy.”
- “I actually appreciate what little story there is here because it doesn't take itself seriously at all and jumps into b-movie, so-bad-it's-good territory.”
- “The story mode even has great humor, made a big smile on my face many times.”
- “There's a story of sorts in the campaign that has a comic book or Saturday morning cartoon feel to it, but I'm going to be honest, the writing is very cringey.”
- “Unfortunately, the biggest blemish against it is that it really looks like the developers spent more time on the visuals rather than focusing on the mechanics, gameplay, and story.”
- “The story is stupid, but I enjoyed it because it was self-aware.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of fast-paced action and customization options, with many praising the depth of mechanics and addictive nature of the game. However, some critiques point to a lack of polish and a feeling that visuals were prioritized over gameplay quality. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable mechanics and a solid upgrade system, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more refined experience.
- “Good depth to the various mechanics to master.”
- “Very fun, actually hooked me way more than I expected, classic bullet hell mechanics with a healthy dose of customization.”
- “Gameplay settings are fully customizable, so you can tweak your own health, enemy health, damage, how often and how long power-ups last, etc. There are plenty of reasons to keep coming back to this game.”
- “Unfortunately, the biggest blemish against it is that it really looks like the developers spent more time on the visuals rather than focusing on the mechanics, gameplay, and story, except for the level progression, which is well done.”
- “While the visuals are pretty nice and the soundtrack amazing, there's very little worthwhile in terms of gameplay.”
- “Honestly, there are free flash games that have similar gameplay, but longer (this is only 10 levels with 3 stages each, and really only maybe 1.5 hours of gameplay) and just better overall (see Enigmata 2).”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the light-hearted and random humor, as well as the fourth wall-breaking elements, while others find the character presence and dialogue attempts to be unfunny or unnecessary. Overall, the game features a blend of parody and humorous storytelling that resonates well with those who enjoy a comedic approach, despite some criticisms of the writing quality.
- “Graphics are great, music is great, and there's a bit of parody humor.”
- “The visuals were great, the co-op was a blast, the dialogue was hilarious!”
- “Fun, super customizable, and a great sense of humor.”
- “The characters are not funny and their unnecessary presence and narration detract from the experience.”
- “The story dialogue and plot seem intentionally bad, but they just end up being unfunny and add very little to the game.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability primarily through its campaign mode and various mech and weapon combinations, encouraging experimentation. While additional game modes provide some extra fun, they are seen as secondary to the core experience. Overall, players appreciate the replay value, especially for completionists, despite some wishing for more depth.
- “The differences between the mechs and weapons give extra replayability and a want to experiment a little.”
- “4 game modes add to the fun as well as the replayability.”
- “It is not without its flaws but overcomes these with a great fun factor, game modes, and replayability, which is very important to me as a person who puts a lot of hours into games that generally don't get a lot of hours from other people.”
- “This is a wonderful shoot-em-up game with a campaign mode that is unfortunately too short, but there is quite a bit of replay value if you are a completionist.”
- “Short campaign, long replayability.”
- “But as PC gamers, we sort of want a little more depth and replayability.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat easy and tedious, especially in co-op mode where managing less experienced players can add to the challenge. While the game offers interesting levels, it primarily appeals to those who enjoy grinding for higher scores, providing a memorable experience that lasts around 3 to 6 hours.
- “Interesting levels, it just feels kind of easy and grindy.”
- “Just a tad on the grindy easy side, at least for the difficulty I'm playing.”
- “You won't get much playtime unless you enjoy grinding for higher scores, but it's a good time killer and a very memorable experience for the 3 - 6 hours you'll get out of it.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently experiences several stability issues, particularly in co-op mode, where players report bugs, glitches, and even game freezes related to ability upgrades. While single-player mode remains stable, the developers are aware of the co-op problems and are actively working on fixes. Overall, the game is not yet perfect, but minor cosmetic glitches are infrequent.
- “It's still a little buggy at the time of writing, and online co-op would be nice (but understandable that it isn't in), so it isn't perfect.”
- “Right off the bat, I'd like to say that I have experienced a few bugs and glitches with co-op (I've never had an issue with singleplayer, but that being said, this is definitely a co-op game, so take that for what it is).”
- “Apparently, as of now, certain ability upgrades in co-op play can cause game freezes, crashes, player drops, etc. I've made a forum post about it and I received a dev response saying the issue was being worked on.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, running smoothly and efficiently on the Steam Deck, indicating a well-balanced performance across hardware.
- “In my opinion, that game is very balanced, optimized, and runs excellently on the Steam Deck.”

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Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax was released on November 10, 2015.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax was developed by Dreamloop Games.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its replayability.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Assault Android Cactus, Sanctum 2, Starward Rogue, HARDCORE MECHA, Steredenn and others.

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