Starstruck: Prologue

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Starstruck: Prologue is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Createdelic, LLC and was released on May 12, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameStarstruck: Prologue is the first chapter of Starstruck: Hands of Time, consisting of the first 1-2 hours of the full game's story.Play guitar in an interactive rock opera Play guitar in musical story segments, with a catchy soundtrack featuring live instruments and singing by Elsie Lovelock (Hazbin Hotel). If you still have your Guitar Hero or Rock B…

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music19 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique and creative blend of rhythm gameplay, puzzle elements, and charming story with quirky characters and a distinctive art style reminiscent of claymation and papercraft.
High-quality, catchy, and diverse soundtrack with well-designed rhythm sections; supports various controllers including Guitar Hero controllers, enhancing the experience for rhythm game fans.
Well-polished and engaging demo with a compelling narrative, smooth transitions between different gameplay modes, positive developer responsiveness, and a game world full of personality and humor.

Keyboard controls can be unintuitive and clunky; the forced use of certain keys and lack of configurable keybindings create frustration, especially for keyboard-only players.
Some rhythm game mechanics feel unpolished or awkward, including confusing octave switching, insufficient tutorialization, lack of easy replay options, and timing or note-syncing issues.
Exploration segments suffer from slow movement speed, lack of a run button, and occasional unclear objectives or interactions that can make progression feel tedious or confusing.

music
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its catchy, high-quality, and eclectic soundtrack that blends genres and live instrumentation, greatly enhancing both gameplay and narrative immersion. Players appreciate the replayability of songs and the engaging rhythm mechanics, though some note minor issues with syncing, difficulty spikes, and the need for quality-of-life features like subtitles and quicker song restarts. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout element that complements the game's quirky characters and unique style.
- “The soundtrack is an absolute banger, and the fact you can use a Guitar Hero controller is a fantastic touch for rhythm game veterans.”
- “The soundtrack is overall very eclectic and enjoyable, and composed largely of live instruments from multiple musicians and vocalists.”
- “The music is fantastic so far and the rhythm game songs enhance the narrative wonderfully.”
- “The music and prompts didn't really feel synced, and (at least for Dawn's song) if you have to retry the challenge you are forced to wait through a long intro every time which is slow and annoying.”
- “Some songs will start out with difficult patterns and then go into what feels like a solid minute or two of the same two notes.”
- “However, some notes on the master difficulty songs are kinda cheap if you don't know they're coming ahead of time, as they'll appear almost as soon as your bar is over them, which is kinda bogus.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Starstruck combines rhythm mechanics reminiscent of Guitar Hero and Parappa the Rapper with unique elements like switching between lanes and destructive, Katamari-inspired segments, creating a creative and engaging experience. Its blend of diverse play styles and customizable controls, including support for guitar controllers, is praised for innovation and charm, though some players note the demo has a few rough edges and lacks polish in areas like difficulty switching and song replay. Overall, the gameplay is fun, quirky, and promising, with strong potential once refined.
- “The mechanic of switching to top, middle, and bottom is really fun and allows for more challenge which you don't see in many other rhythm games that compensate with note spam.”
- “Starstruck is split into three separate styles of gameplay. The second form of gameplay is when you play as a gigantic destructive and time-traveling hand – think of this kind of like the Katamari games, only without the rolling and instead just destroying everything you touch. The third form of gameplay is my favorite, and is when you play various songs. Like I said, these three forms of gameplay all connect well to each other due to the structure of the game.”
- “The mix of gameplay styles flow amazingly well together and are glued together by a narrator-observed frame story.”
- “I would recommend it based on potential but there were a few frustrating gameplay issues which led to me not finishing the demo.”
- “The rhythm game mechanics don't seem especially innovative or even very polished.”
- “Overall, I love how unique it is and that it's a rhythm game, but I can't recommend it right now, as the gameplay is kind of suffering a bit and doesn't feel that clean.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Starstruck: Prologue is widely praised for its charming, nostalgic, and quirky narrative that blends light-heartedness with unexpected darker elements. It follows two friends on a time-travel mission to save the future, presented through RPG-style scenes reminiscent of classic games, with an engaging mix of humor and mystery. Reviewers find the storytelling fresh and intriguing, making the game appealing even to those not usually drawn to rhythm games.
- “Starstruck: The prologue is a fantastic free demo that perfectly showcases its unique blend of rhythm gaming, destructive puzzle-solving, and a charming story.”
- “It weaves elements of RPGs and rhythm games together into a mesh of beautiful music, engaging gameplay, and subversive storytelling.”
- “Even if you're not a fan of the rhythm game genre, the visuals and intriguing story are enough to keep the game fun and engaging.”
- “I would have preferred to play it on master difficulty but the tedious waiting time between retries made me give up and put it on easy just to see what was next in the story.”
- “It seems like a very light-hearted, almost kiddy story, but then throws some weird darkness at you.”
- “Also I think subtitles would be nice, or have key story elements be cut scenes within breaks of the song (think Elite Beat Agents).”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their vibrant, handcrafted art style that combines diorama, claymation, and cardboard aesthetics, creating a charming and nostalgic visual experience. The visuals are clear, polished, and stylistically rich, blending influences from Earthbound, Paper Mario, and 80s cartoons, which enhances the game's quirky and surreal atmosphere. Overall, the unique and detailed graphics strongly complement the gameplay and narrative, making the game visually captivating and enjoyable.
- “The vibrant, diorama-style graphics really pop on the OLED screen, making the miniature world a joy to explore and, well, crush.”
- “The art style reminds me of something like Paper Mario crossed with Kubo claymation and there is some great attention to detail.”
- “The graphics is cute, the gameplay so far is really strange but good, and it's really enjoyable!”
- “The visuals are clear and crisp and the font is very large, stylish, and easy to read.”
- “The claymation style visuals are so unique and well done.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for being charming, quirky, and genuinely funny, with a unique and polished style reminiscent of beloved niche titles. It combines zany, subversive moments with distinct characters and quirky scenarios that resonate well with players who enjoy unconventional comedy. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience, enhancing its charm and appeal.
- “Funny, quirky, and visually appealing in a way that feels genuine which is not an easy thing to pull off.”
- “With an amazing cast of quirky and likable characters, a very impressive soundtrack, and lots of funny moments, I feel like Starstruck is a game that everyone can enjoy.”
- “It plays zany moments off as if they're normal, and if that kind of humor is up your alley: try this game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is seen as tedious due to long waiting times between retries, leading some players to lower the difficulty just to progress through the story more quickly.
- “I would have preferred to play it on master difficulty, but the tedious waiting time between retries made me give up and put it on easy just to see what was next in the story.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the game's calm and laid-back atmosphere, which complements its engaging story and creates a relaxing overall experience.
- “And yet it also has a nice story, with a calm, laid-back atmosphere for a good bit of it.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability, with songs that remain engaging both musically and in gameplay, encouraging repeated playthroughs.
- “The songs are very replayable, both musically and gameplay-wise.”

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Starstruck: Prologue is a casual role playing game.

Starstruck: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Starstruck: Prologue was released on May 12, 2020.

Starstruck: Prologue was developed by Createdelic, LLC.

Starstruck: Prologue has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its grinding.

Starstruck: Prologue is a single player game.

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