Starlite: Astronaut Rescue

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Starlite: Astronaut Rescue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Project Whitecard Studios Inc. and was released on January 27, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Experience the thrill of standing in the boots of a future astronaut on Mars in the world of Starlite. Participate with your crewmate in a single-player 20 minute mini-adventure that soon turns into more than you bargained for on the Red Planet. Players navigate a future Mars mission in which they must construct a habitat, craft tools and use advanced robots. The game contains hands-on science i…

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Audience ScoreBased on 137 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has potential as an educational tool, teaching basic math and science concepts related to space exploration.
The graphics and atmosphere, while not cutting-edge, are somewhat engaging and create a unique experience.
It's a short, light-hearted adventure that could appeal to younger audiences or those interested in space.

The gameplay is extremely short, lasting only about 20 minutes, which many players feel is not worth the price.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making movement and interaction frustrating.
The game feels unfinished and more like a demo than a complete product, lacking depth and replay value.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
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The game's story is a brief and generic rescue mission set in space, lacking depth and exploration opportunities, which leaves players wanting more. While the voice acting and visuals are praised, the overall narrative feels underdeveloped and simplistic, making it more of a short interactive experience than a fully fleshed-out adventure. Many reviewers express hope for future updates that could expand the story and gameplay.
- “The story's plot is interesting and tightly scripted, the voice acting is excellent, and while you don't get to drive the Minerva, you do get to drive around the SAMs in low gravity.”
- “Very short but I very much enjoyed pretending to be an astronaut on a Mars mission and rescuing someone and driving Rover Johnny 5 about the place.”
- “It's a good short story and definitely not a bad game, and I only wish there was some space for exploration, an open world.”
- “What little simulation it has is completely on rails and there is no way to mess up or discover something that deviates from the main story, which plot also escapes me...”
- “The story is a generic rescue mission, which is outlined in the title of the game.”
- “The actual story is kind of meh but it's only a short little demo.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
53%
21%
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as sub-par, featuring low-poly models, flat textures, and various graphical bugs. While some appreciate the game's ability to run on lower-end hardware, others criticize the outdated visuals, likening them to those from 10-15 years ago. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, overshadowing the game's potential despite a few positive remarks about the atmosphere.
- “The atmosphere is stunning and the visuals are beyond any expectation.”
- “Not really up-to-date graphics, but for what the 'game' was meant to be, it is acceptable.”
- “Graphics isn't that awesome but not too crappy either.”
- “Even with graphics set to the max, I can see the edges a mile away.”
- “Graphically it's sub-par, with flat textures, stiff and/or missing animations, and very low-poly models; this may make the game run better on a wider variety of hardware, but it makes it look rough, even for an indie game.”
- “The graphics are horrendous and look like something from 10 or 15 years ago.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
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The gameplay is generally described as short, simple, and lacking depth, with most experiences lasting around 20 minutes. Players noted fluid mechanics but encountered issues with mouse cursor interruptions and awkward movement and camera controls. While some found the variety in tasks slightly enjoyable, the overall consensus is that the gameplay feels limited and could benefit from improvements in mechanics and story depth.
- “Game mechanics were very fluid, although I did have one problem with the mouse cursor popping up from time to time when I didn't really want it to.”
- “Even though it is short, every task is different from the last, and that's nice considering how repetitive Moonbase Alpha was, so at least they tried to change up the gameplay this time.”
- “Gameplay was everything you could possibly have expected for a game developed with help from NASA scientists; only the best from our brave space scientists.”
- “For $3, you get about 15 minutes of gameplay, which, as you can tell, isn't very impressive.”
- “The gameplay consists mostly of 'walk here and press E/LMB', so it's not the most intense or involved game, and although you're on a rescue mission to save a pilot running out of oxygen... there is never a real sense of urgency.”
- “That and a clunky interface has basically discouraged any further gameplay from me.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of glitches affecting gameplay, such as issues with crafting and puzzles. Players have noted that the experience is marred by bugs and performance problems, making it feel incomplete and frustrating, despite some potential for improvement in future updates. Overall, the game is currently deemed too unstable for a worthwhile purchase.
- “Unfortunately that didn't happen, this game glitches like crazy. The first glitch was the workbench; it wouldn't let me combine the items. After trying about 1000 different directions, I decided to check online to see what I was doing wrong. I did nothing wrong; the game just didn't want to register that I was crafting.”
- “It's far too short and bug-ridden to be worth a purchase at all.”
- “However, it was a long and painful 20 minutes, with graphical and interface glitches and unexplained slowdown.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with a score of 7/10, particularly praised during driving sequences, though some users found it too short. There is a strong desire for a purchasable soundtrack, but the action-adventure music felt somewhat out of place for some players.
- “If the music were available as a soundtrack, I would purchase it in a heartbeat.”
- “This game plays like a PG movie with the music and all.”
- “I did like the music when you were driving the car, but it was a little too short.”
- “Although, the only thing that really was out of place was the 'action-adventure music.'”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its extremely short duration, lasting only about five minutes, and is noted to have no replay value, with some users even rating it negatively in this aspect. Overall, players express disappointment in the lack of content that would encourage repeated play.
- “First thing I'm going to offer you is a warning - this game is about 5 minutes long and has zero replay value.”
- “I want to see more games like this, but be warned that the quality of the experience here is low and the game is only twenty minutes long at most, with no replay value.”
- “The 'game' has a replay value of -1.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game appears to be primarily designed for tablet use, leading to suboptimal performance on other devices, indicating a lack of proper optimization.
- “The one downside is that it was definitely developed with a tablet in mind and has not been optimized properly.”
- “The game suffers from significant performance issues, making it frustrating to play on lower-end devices.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and crashes, indicating a lack of proper optimization for various hardware.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning visuals, exceeding players' expectations and creating an immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is stunning, and the visuals are beyond any expectation.”
- “The game's ambiance immerses you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The haunting soundtrack combined with the detailed environments creates an unforgettable atmosphere.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized as being poorly executed, resembling a mix of an educational tool and an advertisement for NASA, which detracts from the overall experience.