Tri-Star

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Tri-Star is a single player arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Stardust Smithy and was released on October 19, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Tri-Star is a an endless horizontal-scrolling space shooter featuring Roguelike and Roguelite elements. Blast your way through waves of tricky enemies to face off against arduous boss battles. Form a squadron of three unique ships from an expanding roster and kit them out with upgrades as you engage in a battle for survival. Defeat bosses and achieve high scores to unlock a large pool of new enhan…

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music3 positive mentions

Addicting and fun gameplay with a high replay value and multiple ships with unique playstyles to experiment with.
Solid challenge with a well-balanced difficulty curve suitable for players who enjoy bullet hell and roguelike genres.
Regular updates from the developer adding new content, features, and quality of life improvements, along with a catchy soundtrack and smooth visuals.

Steep learning curve that may be unforgiving for newcomers, especially those looking for a more casual shooter experience.
Background visuals can be distracting at times, though a brightness adjustment feature has been added.
Audio design is decent but somewhat repetitive, with limited variety in sound effects and looping music tracks.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music is widely praised for its catchy and engaging soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, though some note frequent looping during levels and boss fights. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant positive aspect.
- “Also, my ADHD is vibing with the music a bit too hard *chef's kiss*.”
- “It also has a sick soundtrack which is definitely a bonus.”
- “The soundtrack is nice; it loops a lot throughout a level and boss fight. I do want to be honest, but I'm curious to know what the full soundtrack looks like.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability through unlockable items and ships, providing fresh content that keeps players engaged. Overall, users find it highly enjoyable to replay.
- “There are unlockables in the game too like new items and ships adding to the replay value.”
- “Super fun game with a lot of replay value.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay combines classic arcade-style action with engaging roguelike mechanics, offering a dynamic and replayable experience.
- “Arcade style with interesting roguelike mechanic.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users briefly mentioned "visuals" when describing the graphics, indicating that the game's visual presentation is a notable aspect.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that adding humorous sound effects, such as acapella noises or beatboxing, through features like a jukebox or unlockable options could enhance the game's humor and creativity in its sound design.