Starman

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Starman is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by nada studio and was released on June 28, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Starman is a remastered indie game that challenges players to solve puzzles across 24 atmospheric levels, while guiding the titular character through stunning architectural sceneries to restore light and bring life back. With simple controls and over 30 handcrafted puzzles, players can expect an engaging and immersive experience lasting between 1.5 to 3 hours. The game's uniquely eerie atmosphere sets the stage for a thought-provoking and relaxing journey.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 81 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and a beautiful, minimalistic art style that enhances the overall experience.
Puzzles are cleverly designed, providing a balanced challenge that is both engaging and rewarding.
The game creates a relaxing atmosphere with calming music and smooth gameplay, making it a great choice for puzzle enthusiasts.

The pacing is often too slow, leading to frustrating moments where players must wait for the character to move.
There are significant issues with controls and responsiveness, which can hinder gameplay and lead to confusion.
The absence of features like an exit button and options to mute sound or control vibrations detracts from the overall user experience.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and minimalistic design, contributing to an overall stunning visual experience. While some players noted a lack of engaging story elements, the well-thought-out graphics complement the gameplay effectively, enhancing the enjoyment of the puzzles. Overall, the game's visuals are a standout feature, receiving consistent acclaim from users.
- “The graphics are beautiful and minimalistic.”
- “Graphically stunning game.”
- “Great problem-solving game with beautiful graphics.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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17%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its artistic design and memorable experience, offering a simple yet challenging approach that encourages exploration and self-discovery. While the game is relatively short, it features engaging mechanics reminiscent of titles like Limbo, requiring players to utilize their environment to solve puzzles, though some find the puzzles to be confusing. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between accessibility and rewarding complexity.
- “It's a total work of art with brilliant gameplay.”
- “The gameplay was simple but challenging and didn't hold your hand, which made it more enjoyable and rewarding. It felt almost mysterious as you really have to figure it out yourself with the few mechanics you have.”
- “Not terribly long, maybe a few hours of gameplay, but definitely memorable.”
- “Starman's gameplay is also nearly the same as Limbo; you need to use objects around you to get past a level. Here, you have a box and a charging box.”
- “Simple gameplay, just touch and tap, but the puzzles are really confusing.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and calming qualities, contributing to a relaxing gameplay experience. Players appreciate the thoughtful integration of music with the game's visuals and puzzles, although some recommend adding an option to control or toggle the music. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the mood and atmosphere, making it a standout feature.
- “The puzzles weren't overly hard, the music was beautiful, and the levels were just the right length.”
- “Music, mood, color choices, puzzles, and minimalistic controls allow for a relaxing gameplay that calms the mind.”
- “Recommendation to the developers: please include an option to control or toggle music.”
- “Music is very chill.”
- “Graphically well thought, so is the music.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with players expressing confusion over the controls and narrative. Each stage features a simple objective of placing boxes on pedestals, followed by unskippable scenes that do not enhance the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered weak and unengaging.
- “Each stage's goal is to lift a box and place it on a pedestal, upon which you see a 'scene' that can't be skipped or fast-forwarded... no story or even nice graphics.”
- “I was honestly just confused about the controls and the story of the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a sense of loneliness and a dreamlike quality, creating an immersive and evocative experience for players.
- “I enjoy the atmosphere, the loneliness, and the dreamlike state of this game world.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious, particularly in terms of movement, the puzzles become enjoyable as they progress further.
- “The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is frustrating and can lead to burnout.”