Starlight Tactics

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"Starlight Tactics" is a turn-based strategy game set in space. Command a fleet of starships and engage in tactical combat against alien forces. Utilize a variety of weapons, abilities, and upgrades to outmaneuver and outgun your opponents in this thrilling interstellar adventure.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The graphics and ship models are visually appealing and well-designed.
The game offers a unique turn-based combat system that can be satisfying once mastered.
The developers have addressed some initial issues, improving gameplay and reducing wait times for ship delivery.

The game lacks a coherent plot and feels repetitive, with missions often following the same pattern.
Controls are clunky and can be frustrating, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
There are significant bugs and design flaws, such as the AI behavior and the lack of a proper damage model for ships.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
67%
19%
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that it consists mainly of a series of missions without meaningful objectives or a cohesive narrative. While there is an introductory video and occasional news pop-ups, these elements do not provide sufficient context for the gameplay, leading to a perception of the campaign as a repetitive and casual experience. Overall, the storyline is described as simplistic and unsatisfying, failing to engage players beyond the basic mechanics of combat.
- “The story seems to come from another game and the world has a lot of depth.”
- “Story is simplistic: only when compared to a AAA game, in its casual genre it has way more than would normally be expected.”
- “Campaign offers a nice steady string of missions that can be played in 3 difficulty levels.”
- “No objectives, no storyline, nothing... the only thing that changes is the composition of the enemy fleet.”
- “There was a rather thin attempt at story.”
- “But the storyline is given as a quick 'read this, ok now kill these guys'.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
20%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and performance on various hardware setups, while others find certain aspects, like camera angles and menu design, lacking. Overall, many appreciate the ship designs and the graphical quality, though there are suggestions for improvements in resolution and interface clarity.
- “The graphics are fantastic, and run well with decent machines (I have a beast rig I built myself, and a 2012 Alienware laptop).”
- “I was able to run the highest graphics settings on either machine with no drop in framerate.”
- “Graphics are pretty nice and ship designs too.”
- “The game is boring, and the visuals, whenever you move the camera, just look off into space.”
- “At the same price, you can get Nexus: The Jupiter Incident from 2004, which has slightly worse graphics but is infinitely better as a space fleet combat game (not for the casual gamer though).”
- “It does need more work on the front end; the menus need to be cleaner and crisper, and higher resolution graphic elements would go a long way.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and poorly designed, particularly regarding certain mechanics like missiles and fighters. However, others appreciate the addictive progression system and the potential for depth through ship upgrades, noting that it offers enjoyable skirmish modes and is suitable for quick gaming sessions. Overall, while there are areas needing refinement, the core gameplay is seen as engaging and promising.
- “That being said, the depth of gameplay is better than I expected from a mobile-like game.”
- “Gameplay: there's huge potential here; the basic idea they have is awesome, it just needs some refinement and explanation, which the videos can provide.”
- “What we have in this game is good gameplay, addictive progression of your fleet, easy to manage options, nice style and graphics in my opinion, and this is a great game for 'jumping in for a quick battle' if you don't have much time.”
- “But there is no plot, boring game design, too repetitive gameplay.”
- “Many of the game mechanics are terribly thought out, missiles and fighters being the worst of the design decisions.”
- “Gameplay is simplistic: the 'tactics' and depth come from the upgrades on your ship in the 'upgrade fleet' menu.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing bugs that cause unexpected behavior, such as ships moving erratically without player input.
- “The game is also buggy; I've had ships just vector off in a random direction when they weren't supposed to move.”
- “- Buggy”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game exceeds typical expectations for an indie title, showcasing a higher quality and more engaging composition than usual.
- “The music is way better than I usually expect from an indie game.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel immersive.”