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HellStar Squadron

86% positive of 23 Steam reviews

Released: 2018
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam, itch.io

Made by CosmicCrystal Games.

About the game

Embark on an adventure through space with the ferocious HELLSTAR SQUADRON. Dodge wave after wave of bullets, shoot the demons back to hell, and save the galaxy in this fresh, retro shoot 'em up/bullet hell experience!

Tagged by players

Shoot 'Em Up
Bullet Hell
Retro
Action
Pixel Graphics

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HellStar Squadron

86% positive of 23 Steam reviews

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Released: 2018
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam, itch.io

Made by CosmicCrystal Games.

About the game

Tagged by players

Shoot 'Em Up
Bullet Hell
Retro
Action
Pixel Graphics

What players say

Recommended
This is a decent enough cheap shoot 'em up. There are a few things that are a little rough around the edges. Avid bullet hell players and shmup players may find this a bit too easy. The gameplay is very simple and there is the constant reminder of controls on the side. There are three different ships to choose from giving a little bit of replay value. There are seven stages and some bonus stages. The game is…
1.7 h played when written. 18 found it helpful.
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Recommended
It's a decent space shooter, on the easy side, but it was still too hard for me one year ago, but after a year of shooters I managed to get to stage 4 boss, that keeps wiping me to the floor. You have different ships, and after you clear a stage you can start from that stage again. The only two negatives for me are really: I)the enemy bullets are always orange, and when you are playing on a stage with an orange…
1 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Too easy, slow and boring. Lots of dead air and unskippable dialogue. You'll 1cc it in 40 minutes and you're done. No extra difficulties to unlock. Very basic scoring mechanic of chaining enemies, I have absolutely no urge to play this again. Hitbox on your ship is pretty huge, try to go around clumps of bullets rather than dodging between them. It looks nice and it's cheap but when you can buy something as good as…
48 min played when written. 13 found it helpful.
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