Stela

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. PC Invasion
    Mar 12, 2020
    90
    Stela is a nice break from the hectic shooters and other competitive style games. It opts for impeccable sounds and visual design in order to convey emotion throughout the three-hour playtime. But, don't let the overall length steer you away from something that's more akin to a short story than a full, AAA produced title. It's a worthy experience from start to finish, providing the right escape for those without a lot of free time on their hands.
  2. The Indie Game Website
    Mar 12, 2020
    80
    I’ve enjoyed my time playing Stela, and I don’t doubt that I’ll talk about it in the same breath as the Oddworld games or Heart of Darkness when going forward. While it lacks in the story department, and the PC version could do with and some texture work, it doubles-down in atmosphere and pacing. This is a stellar cinematic platformer which made me reminisce about the sub-genres’ early days. It’s undeniably not for everybody; people will be deterred by its numbing tension or willingness to kill, but it’s definitely one for those who enjoy environmentally pleasing puzzlers and don’t mind their games a smidge macabre.
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Nov 15, 2020
    75
    The shelf life is short and leaves a taste of unfinished business even if the journey is nonetheless captivating.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 3, 2020
    The trial-and-error approach to deaths and puzzles mentioned above didn’t help, as it made me feel I was having to really work for what I was increasingly convinced would be a slim narrative reward. In the end, I wandered off for metaphorical celery, and it took me the best part of a month to come back to Stela in order to finish this review. I’m glad I did, as it still had some astonishing sights left to show me. But it was a close call.

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 4 out of 17
  1. Dubeau
    Mar 19, 2020
    7
    Stela isn't a bad game but it's on the easy side of things. The story is non existent and even the pictograms display doesn't say much. InStela isn't a bad game but it's on the easy side of things. The story is non existent and even the pictograms display doesn't say much. In that sens, there is a lack of meaning and emotions into the game. The graphics are really nice but sometimes a bit fuzzy. The soundtrack is just simply amazing, one of the best for a budget game like this. In terms of gameplay, it's very simple. Made me think of EA's Flashback but with less smooth and depth. It's more like Princess Leia is running (no joke). I like some elements of hiding but they were few. Most of the puzzles are aim to a very young audience and can be solved easily for a young adult. The game is maybe 3-4 hours, I give it 68%. Nice game but maybe shallow. But if you like an amazing soundtrack you won't be disappointed.… Full Review »
  2. diogo1344
    Feb 16, 2021
    10
    Good gammmee. very interesting CAUSE ALL STELAS ARE COOL. Very true, 100 per cent correct
  3. Skaamit
    Dec 19, 2020
    7
    Not bad game and clone «LIMBO», but isn't above.

    Pretty much the art and audio-direction. Moderately sufficient variety of activities and    Not bad game and clone «LIMBO», but isn't above.

    Pretty much the art and audio-direction. Moderately sufficient variety of activities and locations. And undoubtedly a good depressing atmosphere and moments with large-scale action.

    And I want to note an interesting gallery for collectibles. But you change the screen resolution and control of a gamepad – bad.    … Full Review »
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