Starlair

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Starlair is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Shooty Bazooky and was released on January 16, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Starlair is a multi-player and single-player Metroidvania RPG where you join a team of bounty hunters to stop the evil Zy and his alien hordes. Explore a galaxy of unique planets, each crafted by players, and create your own worlds with the in-game builder. Dive into a cooperative story mode or forge your own adventures in this dynamic, player-driven universe.

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gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a powerful and easy-to-use level editor, allowing players to create their own worlds and experiences.
The pixel art style and music are well-received, providing a nostalgic retro vibe that many players enjoy.
The game offers a unique blend of exploration and platforming, reminiscent of classic Metroidvania titles, with a lot of potential for community-created content.

Frequent updates have altered gameplay mechanics and removed features, leading to frustration among players who feel their hard work has been disregarded.
Controls and physics are often described as floaty and unresponsive, making platforming and combat less enjoyable.
The game suffers from a lack of polish and user interface issues, which detracts from the overall experience and makes navigation cumbersome.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the graphics and the powerful, user-friendly editor, while others criticize the absence of key mechanics, poor physics in certain sections, and a lack of depth in the core gameplay. Additionally, there are calls for improvements in user interface and accessibility to enhance the overall experience.
- “Nice graphics, fun gameplay, and the editor is powerful and easy to use.”
- “Many platforming sections were designed around this unique mechanic and now it's just gone.”
- “Pretty bad physics and gameplay in the sidescrolling part of the game.”
- “Definitely needs a pass on the UI and accessibility front, and I feel the ground gameplay isn't very deep.”
graphics
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the charming pixel art style and retro vibes, while others criticized them as amateurish. Overall, many users found the graphics to be well-executed and enjoyable, complementing the fun gameplay and robust editor features.
- “The graphics are very well done, giving good old retro vibes, and that goes also for the sound.”
- “These graphics are awesome.”
- “Nice graphics, fun gameplay, and the editor is powerful and easy to use.”
- “Amateurish graphics.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and niche, with challenges that may not offer lasting progress. This suggests that while the gameplay can be engaging, it may also become monotonous over time.
- “The replacement is a niche, repetitive grind that offers simple shmup challenges; don't expect your progress to last forever.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and unfulfilling, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the game.”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's significant replayability, comparing it favorably to Metroid, suggesting that it offers a richer and more engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It's like Metroid, but with far more replayability.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
- “It's like Metroid, but with far less replayability.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
story
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The game's story is currently less compelling than its extensive level creation features, leading reviewers to suggest that players interested in the narrative should wait a month or two for improvements before diving in.
- “The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, making every moment feel meaningful.”
- “The character development throughout the story is exceptional, adding depth to the gameplay.”
- “If you are more interested in playing the levels and experiencing the story, wait a month or two.”
humor
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The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing mechanic of spamming the shooting button during death animations, though it can lead to unintended consequences, such as leaving a planet without clarity on the player's intentions.
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially when you can spam the shooting button during the death animation. It adds a hilarious twist to the gameplay!”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics, like when you accidentally leave the planet while still shooting. It's both funny and chaotic!”
- “The comedic elements are brilliantly woven into the gameplay, making even the most intense moments light-hearted and entertaining.”
music
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the pixel art style and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to create their own levels, music, and characters, adding a personal touch to the gameplay.
- “I still like the pixel art style, the music, and all the options.”
- “Make your own levels and music, even your own character!”