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Shooting Stars!

Jan 19, 2016 11 years ago
Type Base game 2015 Genres ArcadeIndieShooter Companies Daedalic Entertainment · Publisher · Noodlecake Studios · Publisher · Bloodirony · Developer Follow Log in to follow

Shooting Stars is a refreshing colorful and funny take on the classic arcade shoot'em up, bullet hell, shmup, space invader like, whatever you want to call it – but finally, with evil aliens disguised as superstars, cats and rainbow lazers. Superstars like Justin Belieber, PewDerPie, Kanye East, Han so low and many more. Did you just say rainbow lazers? Yes! Rainbow freakin’ lazers! Shooting Stars has over 50 stunning ultimate weapons and items to collect. Every item will completely change the way you play. Don’t be afraid to use attacks like Clone Warriors, Freedom Sheeps, a Ro-Cat launcher, the Disco of Doom and so much more. Every game you play will be completely different. And the best part is, pay once – play forever! Save planet earth in various game modes. Challenge your friends with daily generated levels or go at it alone in the rogue like Card Hunt mode. Shooting Stars is the complete package of quirky internet awesomeness and shoot‘em up retro feeling.

What it’s like

Shooting Stars! delivers a vibrant, high-energy arcade experience that reimagines the bullet-hell genre through a lens of internet meme culture and absurdity. The core loop involves piloting a ship against waves of enemies disguised as pop-culture figures, requiring quick reflexes and precise movement to survive increasingly chaotic patterns. What sets it apart is its robust item system; collecting over fifty unique power-ups allows for drastic shifts in playstyle, turning standard shooting into strategic chaos with mechanics like clone warriors or sheep-based attacks. The game balances this unpredictability with a lighthearted, comedic tone and colorful visuals that prioritize fun over narrative depth. With modes ranging from daily generated challenges to a roguelike card hunt, it offers varied replayability for players who enjoy fast-paced action and whimsical aesthetics rather than complex storytelling or realistic simulation.

Strong in CombatGameplay / MechanicsPacingVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The narrative is virtually non-existent, relying entirely on visual gags rather than character development or plot. The 'rogue-like' elements may feel shallow to veterans of the genre who prefer deep progression systems over randomized item collection.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from store.steampowered.com, steamcommunity.com, smartgames.eu, shooting-stars.en.softonic.com.

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Releases

PlatformRegionTypeDate
Android Worldwide Full release Jul 09, 201511 years ago
iOS Worldwide Full release Jul 09, 201511 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release Jan 19, 201611 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release Jan 19, 201611 years ago

Reviews

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