Starship Annihilator
- September 2, 2016
- IR Studio
Get on Steam"Starship Annihilator" is a tactical space combat simulator where players command a starship and its crew. Engage in strategic battles, manage resources, and make decisions that will determine your ship's survival. With various customization options, players can build and upgrade their starship according to their playstyle and take on challenging missions in a vast, procedurally generated universe. 347 characters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features unique and fun boss encounters that are the highlight of the experience.
- It offers a nostalgic old-school vertical scrolling shooter experience with a reasonable difficulty balance.
- Players can enjoy the game as a casual time-waster, especially for those looking to farm trading cards.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety in enemies and level design, leading to boredom.
- Technical issues such as crashes and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience.
- The graphics and sound quality are subpar, failing to meet modern gaming standards.
- graphics7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which fails to meet contemporary standards. Despite options to adjust resolution, the simplistic 2D visuals remain unimproved, leaving players with a lackluster graphical experience. Overall, the graphics quality is deemed poor and unrefined.
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
“Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; some players find it relaxing and enjoyable, while others criticize the retro chiptune (8-bit) soundtrack as merely acceptable. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke a range of emotions, from comfort to disappointment.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I didn't like its retro chiptune (8-bit) soundtrack.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as minimalist, featuring a continuous upward flight of the player's ship while facing enemy fire, but it lacks innovation or unique elements.
“Gameplay is very minimalist; your ship flies endlessly up the screen while enemies shoot at you.”
“The gameplay doesn't provide anything new or unique.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game may be suitable for those interested in farming trading cards, it is otherwise a standard shoot 'em up experience without excessive grinding or unnecessary achievement requirements.
“There are no grindy or unnecessary achievement requirements.”
“The grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
“I appreciate how the game balances grinding with meaningful progress.”
“If you are here for farming trading cards, then it's okay to buy, but if you want to play the game, it's just a regular shoot 'em up game, nothing special.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which quickly became tedious and uninteresting.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users suggesting it lacks quality and originality, often associated with retro pixel games made using Gamemaker Studio.
“This seems to have been dumped on Steam as a cash grab.”
“GameMaker Studio is often used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the humor in the game through its playful elements, such as funny TikTok-themed Steam backgrounds and amusing cat profiles, suggesting a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“I tried to get a funny TikTok Steam background through trading cards.”
“Funny cat profile.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's good replay value and the challenge it offers, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
“The game offers great replay value and presents a good challenge.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
