Starseed Pilgrim

 PC
  • Publisher: Droqen
  • Release Date: Apr 16, 2013
User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 38
  3. Negative: 11 out of 38

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  1. Lauris
    Apr 18, 2013
    9
    The game explains very little and lets you discover its mechanics, which are very well thought out and require a great deal of thinking. This is a very difficult game, every action you take have intricate consequences.
  2. ks2013
    Apr 18, 2013
    9
    Maybe I went into this with too high expectations having read the hype around it, but this game was a real disappointment. Designing for the joy of discovery is a very strong goal and I don't fault the game for that, but what I do fault the game for is intentionally obscuring itself.

    If there is one thing I want a game to do, it is to respect my time. That doesn't mean I don't want to    Maybe I went into this with too high expectations having read the hype around it, but this game was a real disappointment. Designing for the joy of discovery is a very strong goal and I don't fault the game for that, but what I do fault the game for is intentionally obscuring itself.

    If there is one thing I want a game to do, it is to respect my time. That doesn't mean I don't want to get lost, and I don't want any hand holding, and it doesn't even have to be fun, but I also don't want a game that intentionally seems to be wasting my time. The game asks a lot, doesn't really give you much back; a deal that doesn't have much upside for the player.    … Expand
  3. alvivar
    Apr 20, 2013
    10
    This is the best game that I have played about discovery. I can't say anything else without spoiling the game.

    There is a magnificent synchrony between the music, the gameplay and the art. They all fit together quite well.

    While you have doubt, keep going! It's rewarding.
  4. Swagalf
    Jan 30, 2016
    9
    -What is this game ?!
    -"Keep on as long as you have questions."
    -What the f*** do I need to do ?! -"Keep on as long as you have questions." -What is this thing ?! -"Keep on as long as you have questions." This game let you discover everything about it. Its mechanics, its story.. everything. You will be lost. You will search. Maybe you will succeed.. and you will understand    -What is this game ?!
    -"Keep on as long as you have questions."

    -What the f*** do I need to do ?!
    -"Keep on as long as you have questions."

    -What is this thing ?!
    -"Keep on as long as you have questions."

    This game let you discover everything about it. Its mechanics, its story.. everything.

    You will be lost.
    You will search.
    Maybe you will succeed.. and you will understand what's the beauty of this game.    … Expand
  5. spielratz
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    Original game concept. The game mechanics are almost as inventive as Tetris or something. Really addictive, played it over 100 hours. Can be frustrating at times.

Awards & Rankings

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#35 Best PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PC Gamer
    Jul 19, 2013
    68
    Starseed Pilgrim is composed of interesting elements and neat twists, but suffers from the assumption that you can encourage exploration simply by refusing to tell the player what to do. [Aug 2013, p.73]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 2, 2013
    80
    The Internet hype around Starseed Pilgrim is surprisingly only a bit exaggerated. [CD-Action 08/2013, p.85]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jun 4, 2013
    70
    Like an oboe, this game gets ruined in the playing. Well, a bit. [June 2013, p.94]
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