The Legendary Starfy

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
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  1. LOLzWut
    Dec 26, 2009
    9
    This game makes me wanna play it over and over again! The cute characters and the funny animals are so cool, i just want to explode. If you like kirby, donkey kong, mario, anything like that; you will LOVE starfy. i thoroughly enjoyed this game and hope it continues to shine.
  2. Pupito
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    This is a great game and Nintendo's best kept secret. I really hope the other 4 get localized or at the very least someone brave soul composes a fan translation. The marine platform concept is a joy and the characters are so fun to follow. The comic book cutscenes were fantastic and gave it a very unique flair. Please go out and support this franchise!
  3. youlouz
    Jan 23, 2015
    9
    This game is a classic and definitely worth playing, and completing

    PROS
    -Simple Concept
    -Fun bosses
    -Nice story

    CONS
    -Okay graphics .
  4. SuperKurzacz
    Dec 13, 2011
    8
    I think it is a great game but the final boss is hard it has great controls. I play this game a lot.This game is awesome. I am stuck on the final boss.
  5. JeffS
    Jun 16, 2009
    9
    an underwater Kirby, who can hold his own. 9/10 For sure.
  6. hanafuda
    Mar 22, 2012
    4
    For kids I would give this a solid 8, it's easy, colorful, and has an easy to follow story line. For adults, or just experienced gamers, this game is just too easy. I feel like I am playing a game with infinite lives and power ups enabled, I don't think I could die if I tried. And there is too much dialogue.
  7. MyronA
    Jun 12, 2009
    8
    I've only played Starfy for like maybe an hour' or so last night and I must say that it's a pretty good game so far. To me some parts don't have that Nintendo polish that I'm accustomed to (a very small potion). The full motion video for instance is really cruddy, not only the video quality itself but more so the actual action that takes place in the video. They I've only played Starfy for like maybe an hour' or so last night and I must say that it's a pretty good game so far. To me some parts don't have that Nintendo polish that I'm accustomed to (a very small potion). The full motion video for instance is really cruddy, not only the video quality itself but more so the actual action that takes place in the video. They could've told a better story in the cut scenes through 3-D cel-shaded models like the one's that show up in "dress-up" portion of the game. That's were you can customize 3D version of Starfy and his sister with clothes and accessories you find throughout the game (it's pretty cool). The game play is a bit relaxed; I like it like that, though. In my old age (I'm almost 36) my "gaming tastes" have mellowed. I'm a former "DieHard" Nintendo fanatic but I'm still a huge fan of Nintendo and they're games (the NES days were the best). I've just aged gracefully in my gaming years I guess; I've let go of all but my platformer and puzzle games like The NEW Super Mario Bros., Super Princess Peach, Yoshi Island, Henry Hatsworth and Meteos just to name a few. This game is very relaxed and calm. There is no real stress that I've seen so far. People have compared it to Kirby. It does feel a little like Kirby Squeak Squad to me (another great DS game). The 3D backgrounds mesh very well with the hand-drawn foreground (though I wish the 3D portions had that cel-shaded look you see else where, it would've looked even better. So, if you like Kirby games then you'll probably like this one as well. If you haven't played one of them see if you can find a GameStop with a used copy and ask them to let you sample it to see if you like it. Or if they won't let you do that, just buy it and try it out right there in the store then ask for you money back (I say just keep it, it's good too). I can't tell you very much about the game since I'm not very far into it but I wanted to put something up since there are only 2 reviews here so far. Read IGN's they speak highly of it, and rightly so.… Expand
  8. JM
    Jun 13, 2009
    9
    This game provides solid, wonderful, and cute platforming fun. I can not recommend enough. On the surface it seems like a cutesy simple platformer, but as you get further the difficulty level goes up and it becomes a fun challenge. This game is really awesome!
  9. EvanT
    Jun 18, 2009
    9
    Really solid game, though obviously targeted at a demographic about 10 years younger than me. Good gameplay, acceptable graphics (nothing groundbreaking but no glitches). I actually enjoyed playing it, which is more than I can say for a lot of current games. It's just really f'ing easy.
  10. Kandraa
    Oct 7, 2010
    8
    When I first started playing this game it was very exciting but after a while it kinda gets boring. The graphics are pretty good and I have to admit that Starfy is very cute. If you have some spare time before bed and just want to play a cute little Kirby type game just to chill out with pick this up for sure. I've had tons of fun with this game.
  11. BlogDog123
    Jul 25, 2011
    8
    This game is a little on the easy side an is obviously targeted at a younger audience, but don't let that shy away you from this great platformer. The comic-book cutscenes are neat, and the graphics are colorful.
  12. wegie125
    Dec 10, 2017
    7
    Not going to lie that this game is actually one of my favorites, it was far from perfect and too easy honestly but when you are a little kid looking for simplicity, this game does it right. This game is a platformer that is based on water levels.The water levels are the main focus of the game, that's pretty crazy to even think that would work. I just remember playing this game with friendsNot going to lie that this game is actually one of my favorites, it was far from perfect and too easy honestly but when you are a little kid looking for simplicity, this game does it right. This game is a platformer that is based on water levels.The water levels are the main focus of the game, that's pretty crazy to even think that would work. I just remember playing this game with friends and also enjoying the minigames that they added in. Not the greatest game but it has a nice charm to it. I wouldn't recommend picking it up now since it seems like a game more for little kids… Expand
  13. ToxicPlayer676
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    Beautiful characters, story, fair difficulty, hard if your going for 100%, but not too hard, wonderful mini-games, loveable characters, this is one of the best ds games of all time!
  14. DerpyWalrus
    Dec 22, 2015
    8
    While not great, this game certainly can keep you captivated throughout with it's simple, yet fun gameplay charming graphics, and just all around good feel. The comic book aesthetics in the cutscenes are also a nice touch.
  15. HoennBro
    Aug 6, 2016
    9
    For a Children's game, the legendary Starfy is a great platform that definitely challenged me as a young kid, and is also an enjoyable experience with its smooth graphics and lovely music. I could not recommend this game for older players or an experienced gamer as it is far to easy then. But as a kids game it is worth getting.
  16. Fry_Bot
    May 26, 2020
    8
    The Legendary Starfy does nothing bad, but also does nothing amazing. The platforming is really good but isn't anything special, the what i call "combat...?" is also good but isn't special, you get a spin attack and when your in water you have a dash attack, that's pretty much it. The what i saw as the gimmick to the game is Bunstons abilities, in some levels Bunston will let you eitherThe Legendary Starfy does nothing bad, but also does nothing amazing. The platforming is really good but isn't anything special, the what i call "combat...?" is also good but isn't special, you get a spin attack and when your in water you have a dash attack, that's pretty much it. The what i saw as the gimmick to the game is Bunstons abilities, in some levels Bunston will let you either turn into a fire dragon, a seal, a rooster or a ghost, each of which have a special ability. The dragons spits fire, the seal has a powerful water dash attack thing, the rooster wipes out every enemy around you and the ghost let's you avoid things that damage you and move through spikes. Overall Bunstons abilities remind me of a worse but still good version Kirby's copy abilities.

    The story in my opinion is the most memorable thing about the game, it's not perfect but i found it entertaining. I'm not going to spoil the story because, well i think it's the best part about the game. Overall, The Legendary Starfy is a great game, i know some of what i said weren't the most positive things but i still enjoyed every moment in the game. If you have a DS i honestly think this is a must own, definetly not the best DS game but it was still great overall. I give it a 7.5/10 but since i can't do that here i will just say an 8 because it's definetly better than just a 7.



    Oh yeah the bosses are fun too.    … Expand
  17. Multi_Step
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible, it's stuck with me so much from my childhood that here I am writing a review about it a decade later. As Nintendo games on the DS go, it's a solid 10 in my book (I don't care if my nostalgia bias is showing). I always liked the level design, the characters, the dialogue, Not even mentioning there are times I will be humming songs in this game justThis game is absolutely incredible, it's stuck with me so much from my childhood that here I am writing a review about it a decade later. As Nintendo games on the DS go, it's a solid 10 in my book (I don't care if my nostalgia bias is showing). I always liked the level design, the characters, the dialogue, Not even mentioning there are times I will be humming songs in this game just throughout the day. The File Select, Transforming into Monstar, and Sad Theme are so good. I was never good at the minigames, but you can't deny the sheer fun that Dumpling Master is; a great little distraction, (I know I would play it after losing to some of the bosses for a bit too long.) If you're a fan of 2D Platformers, interesting story, fun, unique characters, and (slightly) hidden gems, this game will scratch that itch for sure.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best DS Game of 2009
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#15 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
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#23 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Nintendo Power
    70
    A solid, well-made game that will provide hours of relaxing fun. [July 2009, p.89]
  2. IGN
    89
    For those looking for another impressive core Nintendo franchise to obsess about for the next few dozen years, Starfy is your man. Combining some of the best elements from games like Kirby, Donkey Kong Country, Little Nemo, and Mario himself, TOSE’s latest offering is a DS gem, and brings about more content and diversity than almost any other sidescroller on the system.
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  3. Nintendo Life
    90
    If you can appreciate a unique and silly platforming experience that doesn't take itself too seriously, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more endearing title than The Legendary Starfy.
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