Startide

About

Play as an elite pilot driving the Interstellar Recon Mecha geared with an unique set of weapons and special abilities.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features great 4K graphics and a vibrant aesthetic that appeals to fans of mecha combat.
It offers a unique boss creation mode, allowing players to design and share their own custom bosses.
The gameplay is action-packed and easy to get into, making it accessible for casual players.

The game suffers from slow pacing and repetitive gameplay, leading to a tedious experience.
There are numerous technical issues, including freezing when accessing control options and unpolished menus.
The sound design and music are considered annoying and forgettable, detracting from the overall experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics are generally praised for their impressive 4K quality and decent execution, particularly in the context of an old-school arcade style. However, some users note that certain between-mission visuals fall short and that many PC shmups fail to fully utilize the platform's graphical capabilities. Overall, while the graphics serve their purpose, there is room for improvement in specific areas.
- “Great 4K graphics!”
- “Old school arcade game with nice graphics and a good soundtrack.”
- “While the graphics serve their purposes, some of the between-mission graphics leave a bit to be desired.”
- “Most PC shmups turn out to be terrible console ports that don't take advantage of the PC's graphics capabilities.”
- “Graphics are decent enough.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay of Startide offers a mix of action shooter elements reminiscent of Warning Forever, featuring multiple modes and mech upgrades. However, players find it slow-paced and repetitive, with limited stage variety and mechanics that can feel underwhelming, particularly in the final encounters. While some stages introduce unique challenges, the overall experience may leave players wanting more excitement and depth.
- “Inspired by games like Warning Forever, Startide provides an amazing gameplay experience for those who love action shooters.”
- “Multiple gameplay modes and a limited progression as you upgrade your 'mech' (it's a shoot 'em up, don't expect MechWarrior 5 here).”
- “As you progress, you fight five different alien races, three of which have their own unique mechanics, making each encounter feel distinct.”
- “Startide is a strangely boring shoot-'em-up, strongly reminiscent of the 2003 freeware title Warning Forever, but much slower-paced, to its detriment.”
- “Likewise, there's not all that much difference between stages - some will have time limits, and some will have breaks for asteroid fields (which are to your advantage, since you regenerate health and super bar during this time). As you go on, you fight five different alien races, three of which have their own gimmicks, two of which matter - except for stages where you are attacking supply trains, which are similar but involve different enough mechanics that they at least feel like something different.”
- “The least and silliest gripe is that the game gave me a giant laser cannon with only one fight left before the rest of the game was fighting the 5th race, and due to how the mechanics interact, the giant laser cannon is useless against the 5th and final race of aliens.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it forgettable and annoying, while others appreciate the good soundtrack that complements the old school arcade aesthetic. Overall, the quality of the music seems to vary significantly among different players.
- “Old school arcade game with nice graphics and a great soundtrack.”
- “A barebones shooter with annoying sound and forgettable music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported stability issues, particularly noting that the game freezes when attempting to access the controller layout through the options menu.
- “When I went to Options > Controls > Show Controls (to see the controller layout), the game freezes.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is generally well-received, though some users feel that the graphics during mission transitions could be improved, suggesting a disconnect between the narrative and visual presentation.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find that the grinding aspect can become tedious, as the health regeneration and weapon destruction mechanics make stages progressively easier, diminishing the challenge and excitement of the gameplay.
- “The grinding feels endless, and it often seems like I'm just going through the motions without any real progress.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged; it feels more like a chore than a game.”
- “With a system where you regenerate health and destroy the boss's weapons as you fight, all stages become easier over time, which contributes to a tedious experience.”