Super Stardust HD

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Jun 28, 2007
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Console Gameworld
    95
    Excellent graphics, simple controls, no tilt and just a really fun game, Super Stardust HD is the must have game for PSN.
  2. Game Almighty
    93
    Visually, Super Stardust is stunning. It's easily the best-looking downloadable game for the PS3 and I'll go so far as to call it a killer-app, much like Geometry Wars for the 360.
  3. Eurogamer
    90
    In every other respect, Super Stardust HD is an absolute star, the jewel in the crown of the PlayStation Store and quite possibly the best purists' shooter to appear on console since the legendary Geometry Wars.
  5. GameDaily
    90
    Its visuals, gameplay and intricacy make it the best downloadable shooter available since "Geometry Wars: Evolved" – end of story.
  6. 1UP
    90
    So is Super Stardust HD better than "Geometry Wars"? That is something that will likely come down to personal preference. I happen to much prefer Super Stardust for its diversity of gameplay -- multiple weapons, multiple stages, multiple ways to build up score -- and its better graphical and aural presentation.
  7. Boomtown
    90
    Screw it, buy the thing as it’ll give you geometry wars beating action, and cheaper than a couple of beers. (At my local anyway).
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  8. Kombo
    90
    Super Stardust HD one-ups "Geometry Wars" on every front, and as such, should be a game that keeps players coming back for a long time. Seven months after the PS3's launch, it sounds silly to say that one of the best games for the system only costs eight dollars, but it might be true.
  9. TotalPlayStation
    90
    Costing less than $10, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that most players will play this well over 10 times: it offers fast paced twin-stick shooter action that is hard to beat. SSHD sets the golden standard for future PSN games to strive for.
  10. Pelit (Finland)
    90
    Pure adrenalin rush. Shoot ‘em ups don’t come much better than this. [Aug 2007]
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  11. Hardcore Gamer
    90
    A high-score run on Super Stardust HD is more a marathon than spirit, but it's still the best thing running on the PS3. [Oct 2007, p.66]
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  12. TheSixthAxis
    90
    SSHD is a great package - it's complete, timely, expertly produced and at just £4.99 it's absolutely essential for any shooter fan.
  13. DarkStation
    90
    Super Stardust HD takes an old genre and reinvents it in a way that gives us fond memories of past games along with delivering an intense and challenging game.
  14. IGN
    87
    Addictively satisfying mechanics, great visuals and tactical yet simplistic design. In truth, and I say this as a heavy duty "Geometry Wars" player myself, Super Stardust HD is not only just as good as Bizarre Creation's it's in many ways better.
  15. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    Pretty little explosions and detailed alien foes make this a visual treat, and the frantic action is always absorbing. [July 2007, p.107]
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  16. VideoGamer
    80
    Graphically, as PSN games go, Super Stardust HD is superb, and it nicely combines the neon glow of Geometry Wars with the detailed retro pixel work of the first Stardust. The difficulty level is spot on, providing a challenge without causing a headache.
  17. Gamestyle
    80
    A strong contender for one of our games of 2007. When you do finally get around to picking up a PlayStation 3, this should be your first online purchase.
  18. Edge Magazine
    80
    In a growing field of downloadable shooters, it stands out as one of the best. [Aug 2007, p.94]
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  19. MEGamers
    80
    Even though it’s just a remake, it’s one of the best ones available so far.
  20. PSM3 Magazine UK
    79
    It can get a bit hard to see where you're going with so much happening, and progression doesn't feel as though it's entirely in your hands, but for enjoyment, sparkle and that 'one more go' factor, this is a hard one to turn down. [July 2007, p.85]
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  21. Play UK
    74
    A nice challenge and it certainly looks good in high definition, but it can become infuriatingly complicated during the later phases of each level. [Issue#155, p.88]
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  22. GameSpot
    70
    If you have room in your heart for yet another Robotron clone, Super Stardust HD is a good addition to this well-worn genre.

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best PS3 Game of 2007
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#24 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2007
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#40 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2007

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 106 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 106
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 106
  3. Negative: 11 out of 106
  1. ente2ente
    Jun 14, 2022
    3
    Okay, it is a pretty looking version of stardust. I bought it, because it is one of the rare two-button-shooters on the system. There are alsoOkay, it is a pretty looking version of stardust. I bought it, because it is one of the rare two-button-shooters on the system. There are also 3 types of weapons on the first planet. But when you play the game for two hours without advancing at all - I got stuck before the first checkpoint - the game gets boring very quick: Always the same enemys and weapons don't make you play is as long as you might one day absolve the whole planet after 10-20 hours of training basically the same stardust game I played in the eighties. There might be much more variety, but the game is simply too hard for that gamer with 30 years of experience that I am - I am not too good at action games I admit. So, maybe fans of hardcore hard games might like this, but I regret the 8 euro I spend on the game.… Full Review »
  2. BL4D3M45TR
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    This was that Game from my childhood that I would always love playing more than anything, And it still holds up phenomenally. Its the perfectThis was that Game from my childhood that I would always love playing more than anything, And it still holds up phenomenally. Its the perfect blend of Retro and Modern arcade style games. Buy It!… Full Review »
  3. Alvokun
    Apr 11, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed this game quite much, as the gameplay is intuitive and it poses a challenge if going for all the trophies. It is simple butI enjoyed this game quite much, as the gameplay is intuitive and it poses a challenge if going for all the trophies. It is simple but well-built and entertaining.… Full Review »
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