The Red Star

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  1. AshbyH.
    May 7, 2007
    9
    Totally old school, totally fun. Graphics are not the best, but not ugly either. If you like old school, hardcore games (Think anything Treasure made back in the day). Pick it up now!
  2. CharlesN.
    May 1, 2007
    10
    My time with this game encapsulates some of the best times of my life.
  3. SteveL.
    May 1, 2007
    10
    A throwback to beat 'em ups, this game has the artistic style and diversity of skill sets to set itself apart. The only problem with this budget title is that with its low profile release, virtually no stores carry it so you've got to take it upon yourself to order it online.... now... before it's short supply gets dried up!
  4. BrianK.
    May 1, 2007
    10
    Finally came out! Plays great! Love the old-school vibe.
  5. BushM
    Dec 2, 2007
    10
    I love this game. I just stumbled across it used for $13 yesterday. Its really fun. I remember I was so pumped for this game like 4 years ago before it got canceled. I was so confused when I found it. I didn't that it even came out. why didn't I see any reviews or any news at all for this game?
  6. Damien
    Mar 21, 2008
    8
    Definitely ahead of its time when it was scheduled to initially release...though not graphically, but gameplay wise. A great action adventure meets platform shooter. Very reminiscent of old-school arcade games like Contra or Aliens. Definitely worth a playthrough even if you aren't familiar with the franchise.
  7. Traxvolution
    Sep 17, 2019
    9
    Excelente híbrido que combina mecánicas beat em up y shmup. 3 estilos diferentes a elegir y un sistema de mejoras interesante le otorgan una gran rejugabilidad.
  8. oldgamer81
    Mar 29, 2021
    8
    A really well done game in the highly underrepresented genre top down four direction shooter mixed with beat em up. There is no game like this AND this game is great. Controlls are very responsive, fight is fun not too complex and not too simple, levels are not very spectacular but okay, enemies show a great variety and the camera changing smoothly within the level from side-scroll styleA really well done game in the highly underrepresented genre top down four direction shooter mixed with beat em up. There is no game like this AND this game is great. Controlls are very responsive, fight is fun not too complex and not too simple, levels are not very spectacular but okay, enemies show a great variety and the camera changing smoothly within the level from side-scroll style to top down to isometric style is very cool. I don't mind that it is pretty short and the saving points are only at the end of each level, because this is the old school type of game you like to master and play as often until you are perfect. If you can go with this type of games, buy The Red Star!… Expand
  9. KilledShinigami
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    Based on a comic book The Red Star has well-designed setting despite subpar graphics (even for the PS2). It's a nice and simple beat 'em up with RPG elements and the gameplay is still very enjoyable. The best thing is that most of the combo moves are inspired by philosophical works or concepts!

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PS2 Game of 2007
32
#32 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2007
71
#71 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2007

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 32
  3. Negative: 1 out of 32
  1. Play Magazine
    90
    Visually there's nothing like it--it is a purely artistic endeavor and as shooters go there's nothing here not to love. [Dec. 2006, p.81]
  2. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    60
    A decent, short-term hack'n'blast that's best with two players who like old-school games, but a far cry from today's big action titles. [Apr 2007, p.77]
  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    71
    Worth 20 quid? For no-nonsense arcade thrills, just about. Worth two years' wait? Sadly, not quite. [May 2007, p.70]
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