Starman

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 64 reviews
  • graphics
  • atmosphere
  • story
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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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  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
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  • Windows
  • Android
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  • Tablet
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful monochrome art style and calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
  • Puzzles are enjoyable and not overly challenging, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
  • It's a short but sweet game that is perfect for unwinding, with a unique aesthetic and soothing music.
  • The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and a proper ending.
  • Control mechanics can be unintuitive and frustrating, particularly with slow character movement and awkward action mapping.
  • Some puzzles can be overly simplistic or frustrating, leading to a lack of engagement for players seeking more challenging gameplay.
  • graphics18 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their minimalistic and cohesive art style, creating a peaceful atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clean and crisp animations, which contribute to a satisfying and "chill" vibe reminiscent of titles like Limbo and Monument Valley. Overall, the graphics are described as simple yet beautiful, effectively complementing the puzzle gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere, aesthetics, music, and art of the game really come together to create a peaceful experience.”
    • “A fantastic puzzler with simple and gorgeous graphics, and a satisfying style.”
    • “The animations are clean, crisp, and satisfying, and the graphics as a whole achieve the 'chill' vibe the game is going for.”
    • “The other meta-problem is that while all chapters have some cohesive aesthetic, only three (in practice, two) aren't linear sequences of discrete puzzle rooms.”
    • “Graphically speaking, I'll admit some bias in favor of this game: I'm a sucker for minimalistic game design, especially when it comes to puzzle games.”
  • atmosphere16 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique style, aesthetics, and music, creating a relaxing and immersive experience. However, some reviewers note that while the ambiance is strong, the gameplay can be repetitive and uninspired, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature, even if the level design and puzzles do not always match its quality.

    • “This was such a lovely monochrome experience; they nailed the atmosphere just perfectly.”
    • “The atmosphere, aesthetics, music, and art of the game really come together to create a peaceful experience.”
    • “Unique atmosphere and style, highly recommended.”
    • “The atmosphere and ambiance is all there but the level design is nothing but bland repeating layouts housing puzzles that range from boring to frustrating.”
    • “The game really isn't trying to do too much, and the atmosphere it creates allows for a lack of direction to work.”
    • “Limbo makes the dark atmosphere much better and it also shows you a good story.”
  • story10 mentions

    The story in the game is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with many users finding it difficult to engage with or understand. The puzzles are described as easy, and the overall narrative fails to create a compelling atmosphere, especially when compared to more successful titles like Limbo.

    • “Limbo makes the dark atmosphere much better and it also shows you a good story.”
    • “Inconvenient interface and weak story element as a 'puzzle adventure'.”
    • “Maybe I don't get the story, but in my opinion.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its calming and nostalgic qualities, effectively enhancing the peaceful atmosphere created by the grayscale visuals. Reviewers note that the combination of music, aesthetics, and art contributes to a unique ambiance that is both serene and slightly eerie.

    • “The atmosphere, aesthetics, music, and art of the game really come together to create a peaceful experience.”
    • “The monochromatic style is effective and the music does a good job of building up a simultaneously nostalgic and eerie ambiance.”
    • “It's a simple yet enjoyable game; I love the grayscale and calming music.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay has been criticized for its simplicity, with mechanics described as basic and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement. While the atmosphere is appreciated, many players find the gameplay boring and lacking depth.

    • “The mechanics are very basic, push the button or flip the switch, so no instructions are required.”
    • “The atmosphere is cool, but the gameplay is boring.”
    • “The mechanics are very basic; push the button or flip the switch, so no instructions are required.”
    • “Unfortunately, my problem is with the game mechanics, and it comes down to a personal preference.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game is characterized as a wholesome and relaxing puzzle experience, evoking a sense of calm and emotional comfort for players.

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