Review

Starlight is a space exploration game developed and published by Bambuseae Games. The game was released on June 5, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The player assumes the role of a spacefarer who is stranded on an alien planet and must find a way to escape. The game features a procedurally generated open world, and the player must use...

Starlight

  • Christopher Robinson

Starlight is a space exploration game developed and published by Bambuseae Games. The game was released on June 5, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The player assumes the role of a spacefarer who is stranded on an alien planet and must find a way to escape. The game features a procedurally generated open world, and the player must use their wits and resources to survive. 

Gameplay 

The player begins the game stranded on an alien planet with no resources. The player must gather resources to survive and find a way off the planet. The game features a procedurally generated open world, and the player must use their wits and resources to survive. The player must also manage their oxygen levels, as they will suffocate if they run out. 

Graphics

The graphics in Starlight are colorful and detailed. The alien planet is well-rendered, and the player can see for miles. The game's visuals are pleasing and give the player a sense of wonder. 

Replayability

The procedurally generated open world ensures that each playthrough is unique. The player must also manage their oxygen levels, as they will suffocate if they run out, which adds to the challenge. 

Conclusion

Starlight is a space exploration game that is full of wonder and challenge. The procedurally generated open world ensures that each playthrough is unique, and the player must use their wits and resources to survive. The game is visually pleasing and is sure to give the player hours of entertainment.

Pros:
  • Easy to learn and play
  • Very strategic, and allows for a lot of different ways to play
  • Very thematic, and feels like you're playing in a living, breathing world
  • Has a lot of replay value
Cons:
  • Can be very slow, and sometimes feels like it takes forever to finish
  • Can be very frustrating, and it is easy to make mistakes that can cost you the game
  • The game can be very confusing
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