Stela
- March 13, 2020
- SkyBox Labs
- 4h median play time
A platformer that sets a sombre tone and elicits an emotional response, that missed a few story opportunities that really could have set it apart from the pack.
Get on SteamStela is a single-player platformer with an intriguing story about a young woman in a decaying, mysterious ancient world. Experience daunting challenges, treacherous terrain, and gargantuan beasts while solving puzzles and creeping past dangerous creatures. Immerse yourself in its dense atmosphere, created by exceptional graphics, music, and an original soundtrack, for a unique and wholesome story.
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Reviews
- story220 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- music190 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- graphics155 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
- atmosphere146 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
- gameplay113 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- ads2 mentions
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Critic Reviews
Review: Stela
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
65%Stela | REVIEW
Stela’s adventure is incredibly atmospheric and I certainly enjoyed playing through it, though the short run-time and slightly high price may put some gamers off. It offers a beautiful yet desolate world to explore and the brilliant sound design helps bring every intense moment to life, whilst each encounter with the grim creatures that ravage the environment will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat as you fight for your survival. Just don’t expect to be tested too much throughout the game, with most of Stela’s puzzles and platforming sequences feeling a little bit too simple in design and offering little challenge to the player.
75%Stela (Switch eShop) Review
It's far less engaging than Streetcar.
50%
