Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 28 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 4 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Story: 4 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 199 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 152 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
38% of themes are praise25% are divided37% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
28 of 152 sampled reviews raised it
The core gameplay is gloriously enjoyable in its simplicity but the Dawn Star was headed in a fantastic direction.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
9 of 152 sampled reviews raised it
It feels like a remastered version of Farb’s original vision for the games with updated sound, music and clean, optimized visuals.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
4 of 152 sampled reviews raised it
Explosions, laser fire, and drifting debris create satisfying battles without overwhelming the screen, while the soundtrack and sound effects effectively reinforce the atmosphere of exploring a dangerous and unpredictable sector of space.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay28 reviews
Graphics9 reviews
Audio4 reviews
Divided opinion
Interface75% still recommend
Multiplayer100% still recommend
Players complain
Combat91% still recommend
Difficulty78% still recommend
Story75% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Remote Play Together
Platforms
- Windows
Should I buy it now?
Based on Steam price history.
Prices have been lower
$9.99
The lowest we've tracked is $1.89.
8 points recordedtoday · $9.99
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