StarsOne

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StarsOne is a massively multiplayer action game that allows for both single-player and co-op play with up to 2 players. The game is set in a terraformed planet where communication with Earth has been lost and surviving crew members must build a base, search for survivors, and restore the settlement. With a focus on PvP and grinding, players must navigate challenges and complete missions to advance in the game.

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+26

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The crafting system is unique and engaging, allowing for a variety of items and machines to be created.
The game has a fun and relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
Despite being in early access, the game shows potential for future updates and improvements.

The game feels unfinished and buggy, with many features still in development or lacking proper documentation.
There is a lack of content and exploration opportunities, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience.
The developers have been largely silent, with no significant updates or fixes in over a year, leading to concerns about the game's future.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent and competent, with some users noting a pleasant atmosphere and reasonable optimization. However, there are complaints about instability, basic visuals, and a lack of significant updates, leading to a perception that the graphics do not stand out compared to similar titles. Overall, while the graphics are serviceable, they are not considered groundbreaking or particularly impressive.
- “Graphics are decent without being overbearing.”
- “The game is nicely optimized, reasonable graphics and a fair amount of its own uniqueness.”
- “Super game with a lot of potential and even though it was published only today (April 8, 2016), the game impressed me with a concept of simple graphics, but it looks quite pleasant.”
- “The graphics are highly unstable.”
- “I bought it, but the devs don't update it with anything new; they just do these so-called hot fixes. The graphics are terrible.”
- “Graphics of the game are competent, nothing that is world-changing, but it's good enough (without floating items you seem to get in randomly generated worlds).”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, suggesting it feels unfinished and may remain in beta indefinitely. While some minor issues are noted, players express hope for future updates to address these problems, particularly in multiplayer functionality. Overall, the game requires significant improvements to achieve a stable and polished experience.
- “Unfinished, buggy, and quite ugly game that will never leave beta status.”
- “Still needs lots of work, but I like the crafting system. Years later, it still needs a lot of fixing; very buggy with next to nothing done for over a year.”
- “Minor glitches every now and then, until I finally built a spacecraft.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
Gameplay is described as limited and feeling unfinished, with many mechanics appearing underdeveloped. While the building aspect is praised, players express frustration over the lack of depth and variety, leading to a sense of emptiness after a few hours of play. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of tutorials and more engaging content to enhance the overall experience.
- “The mechanics and building are great, as well as a solid start for this game!”
- “Although the building aspect is actually pretty nice, gameplay is quite limited.”
- “Maybe if they add a basic tutorial or even just some in-game help/tooltips, it would be easier to get into and really get to the meat of gameplay.”
- “The game seems unstarted; the game mechanics appear to have been skipped to generate the scope of the game.”
- “The game is still a 'fun' way to kill time if you don't pay for it, but you'll get 10-30 hours of gameplay like me and then you'll see how empty it is, and that the game never really changed in any way.”
- “It is very limited, and the mechanics are very early.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find the resource collection well-balanced and manageable, many criticize it as overly tedious and repetitive. The game is described as lacking depth, with players quickly finishing the main content and left with little to do but grind for resources, leading to a sense of boredom. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the potential enjoyment of the game.
- “Tedious.”
- “Boring and tedious repetition.”
- “Too damned grindy.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its dynamic features and engaging graphics, contributing to an enjoyable and addictive experience. Players appreciate the cooperative elements and the overall immersive feel, often rating it highly for its atmospheric qualities.
- “The game has a great feel to it and atmosphere.”
- “Really nice graphics and atmosphere, a lot of items.”
- “Dynamic features, good co-op, and a good atmosphere.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its relaxing quality, enhancing the overall enjoyable and laid-back gameplay experience. Players appreciate the good quality of the soundtrack, which contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “This is one fun little game, really enjoying the relaxed play and relaxing music.”
- “It has good music too.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find humor in the game's mechanics, particularly the irony of chopping down a tree only for it to fall on the player, highlighting a playful sense of absurdity. Additionally, some users enjoy the comedic aspect of having more game time than the developers themselves, adding a layer of personal connection to the humor.
- “It's funny that when you chop down a tree, it falls on you... yeah, after 2 years, that's the thing that is backwards.”
- “I find it funny that I have more game time than the developer does, as we are currently friends.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The current early access version of the game lacks an integrated story, with players expressing disappointment that the narrative is only available through external sources rather than being part of the gameplay. The focus is primarily on building mechanics and basic enemy encounters, with limited world variety. Many hope that a more developed story will be included in future updates.
- “No story, only building blocks with a few 'space alien zombies' and world generation consists of three kinds of islands: small, normal, and big.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players find the game highly enjoyable and replayable, often highlighting its appeal for family play. Many express optimism for future content that could enhance its replay value even further.
- “There's a lot of replay value, and my daughter loves to play it with me :)”
- “Very fun and replayable game so far, and I hope there is a lot more to come.”
- “This game offers great replayability, making it enjoyable every time I play.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users perceive the monetization strategy as a cash grab, suggesting that the updates provided are merely superficial efforts to create the illusion of ongoing development rather than genuine improvements to the game.
- “It really makes me believe this is just a cash grab and the 'updates' are nothing more than a ruse to make it appear it is being worked on.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, while the game is well-received, players feel that it requires performance updates and additional features to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a really good game but could use some performance updates and features.”