TombStar

About

"TombStar is a single-player, top-down shooter with roguelike elements, offering around 8 hours of playtime. In this Space Western, players must save the planet TombStar from the Grimheart Gang, using an array of dynamic weapons and game-changing perks to defeat the enemy. Choose your gunslinger, Jack Galloway, and follow in your father's footsteps to become a galactic hero."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features polished graphics and smooth gameplay, providing a fun and engaging experience.
It offers a variety of weapons and perks, allowing for diverse gameplay strategies and replayability.
The challenge level is refreshing, with a satisfying progression system that rewards players for their efforts.

The game is light on content, with only a few bosses and limited character options, leading to potential boredom after extended play.
The difficulty can be overtuned, making it frustrating for beginners and hindering enjoyment.
Meta progression is poorly designed, with underwhelming upgrades and a lack of meaningful rewards for players.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay is generally praised for being tight, responsive, and smooth, with a solid tutorial that effectively introduces players to the mechanics. However, some users noted that the game offers limited playtime, around 10 hours, and compared it unfavorably to similar titles like "Enter the Gungeon" and "Nuclear Throne." The first boss is considered challenging, which may deter some players.
- “This game has a great tutorial that lets you get to grips with the mechanics.”
- “So I wouldn't expect to get more than about 10 hours of gameplay out of this.”
- “Gameplay is tight and responsive.”
- “Solid gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their polished visuals and smooth performance, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience. The art style is noted as appealing, and players feel that the graphics enhance the overall enjoyment as they progress and unlock new features.
- “The graphics and style are really good, and it's quite smooth.”
- “The visuals are super polished and the gunplay feels good; what more could you want really?”
- “Cool art style.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story is primarily conveyed through text logs and a kiosk, which some players find underwhelming and lacking depth. While the game features a classic shoot 'em up format set in a somewhat ambiguous space environment, many reviewers express a desire for a more integrated and engaging narrative experience within the gameplay itself.
- “This game is a classic shoot 'em up, bird's-eye view shooter game, but there's a catch: you're in space, sort of. The storyline can be a bit misleading as to whether or not you are actually in space, but at times it certainly feels like you're in bullet time when you're dodging multiple bullets while giving the little rascals some of your own.”
- “Not sure where the story is going, but I wish there was more of it in-game instead of just text logs.”
- “This game is a classic shoot 'em up, bird's eye view shooter game, but there's a catch: you're in space, sort of. The storyline can be a bit misleading as to whether or not you are actually in space, but at times it certainly feels like you're in bullet time when you're dodging multiple bullets while giving the little rascals some of your own.”
- “Story is told through a kiosk, which feels kind of lame.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the game's impressive design and diverse weaponry, along with the creative map creation that significantly enhances replayability. The challenge presented in the game also motivates players to return for more experiences.
- “Amazing game design and the different guns are nice; the map creation is great and adds to the replayability.”
- “Refreshingly challenging with encouraging replayability.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that the game requires further optimization, as users consistently note that improvements are necessary in this area.
- “Some optimization needs to be done.”
- “Some optimization needs to be done.”