Starlight Drifter
- June 29, 2018
- Dharker Studios
Get on SteamIn "Starlight Drifter," explore a vibrant, pixelated world as a lone drifter on a quest for survival and discovery. Engage in real-time combat, mastering various skills and weapons to defeat formidable enemies. Unravel the game's intricate storyline, rich with lore and branching dialogue options, while navigating diverse terrain and solving puzzles to uncover hidden secrets.
Mac OS
Nintendo Switch
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Reviews
- Engaging story with multiple romance options and character interactions that can affect outcomes.
- High replayability due to branching choices and the ability to explore different character routes.
- Pleasant art style and character design that enhances the overall experience.
- Writing quality is inconsistent, with grammar issues and a lack of compelling narrative throughout.
- Gameplay mechanics, such as money and hull integrity, feel underutilized and do not impact the game significantly.
- Choices often feel empty or inconsequential, leading to a lack of meaningful player agency.
- story27 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is described as a mix of enjoyable and flawed elements, with a strong sci-fi theme and engaging characters, though some find it lacks compelling depth throughout. Players appreciate the choice-driven narrative that allows for exploration and different outcomes, despite occasional linear sections. Overall, the game offers a rich universe with detailed lore, enhancing immersion and replayability, though some players express a desire for even more content.
“Great characters and frankly, who doesn't love a good sci-fi story in space!”
“There is a great deal of material and detail available which allows the player to deduce further details and clues about the story universe based on what has already been found or learned as they progress through the story, pointing to the creators' good handle on the universe that their story creates and their care for their product.”
“Truthfully, my only wish would be for this already very large game to have even more content, not because it is lacking but rather because of the desire to follow the story even further.”
“The story isn't compelling from start to finish.”
“I don't know what they have to do with the game so far, as in how the story changes.”
“The debt quest basically solves itself.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, scoring a 9/10, thanks to its non-linear structure and branching storylines that allow players to make meaningful choices regarding their captain's identity and narrative direction. Users appreciate the variety of outcomes and the ability to explore different paths, enhancing the overall fun and engagement with the visual novel.
“Non-linear visual novel with good replayability.”
“Really fun visual novel with lots of replayability.”
“Good fun, decent replayability, and witty humor.”
“While there are some branching storylines, they often boil down to just a couple of choices, which limits the overall replay value.”
“The game offers minimal variation in outcomes, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
“Despite the initial appeal of different choices, the lack of significant changes in the story leads to a lack of true replayability.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it boring and poorly integrated, while others appreciate it and rate it positively, suggesting a divide in player experience. Overall, the music's quality seems to vary significantly among users.
“I dig the art, the music, the characters.”
“Music - 8/10”
“Simply boring, ugly art, and awful music that cuts unnaturally.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their appealing art style, which has seen numerous improvements over time. Initially, some players desired a more traditional anime aesthetic, but many have come to appreciate the unique character designs and overall visual presentation.
“The art style is really nice.”
“From my first look to my most recent look, it has had numerous small fixes, artwork improvements, story improvements, and choice clarification.”
“I've come to really like the characters and the art style.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them unappealing.”
“The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay introduces money and hull as fundamental elements but ultimately fails to integrate them meaningfully into the overall experience.
“It introduces money and hull as core elements of gameplay and then proceeds to ignore both.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as witty and enjoyable, contributing to a fun experience with decent replayability.
“Good fun, decent replayability, and witty humor.”
