Super Stardust HD

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

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  1. SYC
    Jun 30, 2007
    8
    As far as robotron inspired shooters go, this is far and away the best one around. Intense, satisfying gameplay and well balanced action easily eclipse the highly overrated Geometry Wars.
  2. RyanO.
    Jul 9, 2007
    9
    Very fun and fast action pace makes for some adrenaline pumping gaming. The fact that you can compare scores to the world and single out friends with the push of a button makes bragging rights easy to view. FYI I am better than all of my friends.
  3. MontyG.
    Feb 3, 2008
    10
    The best $8 you can spend on your PS3. IF you don't buy this game, you are missing out.
  4. IanI.
    Jul 2, 2007
    10
    For the price this game can't be beat, the long levels separated by stages and addictive gameplay, fly by the seat of your pants and barly surviving every seccond. This game is HARD, but a more worthwhile experiance you will not have for the price.
  5. PhilG.
    Jul 4, 2007
    10
    One of the most intense games I've ever played. Don't blink or you're dead!!
  6. JasonH.
    Jul 8, 2007
    9
    For $10, this game is AWESOME!!! Lots of fun, lots of challenge, and lots of pretty explosions and graphics. I love downloadable titles because with a few dollars I can buy original games that are almost infinitely better than $60 full games like The Godfather or The Darkness. Definitely buy this game and play it like crazy.
  7. PetriU.
    Aug 17, 2007
    10
    A very addictive game with great graphics that make you feel like watching fireworks.
  8. AndrewH
    Feb 11, 2008
    9
    IMHO the best game for PS3! Easily my most played game even after 3 months owning PS3 (with at least 7 of them in the MC top 20 games!) Stardust is just so playable.
  9. HenkB.
    Jun 18, 2007
    10
    It's a great game, no wait, it's a super game superbly made and a definitely a must-have on the PSN next to calling all cars. lots of collours and yet very frantic.
  10. DionysusJ.
    Jun 29, 2007
    9
    Stardust HD is to Blast Factor like Transformers is to Go-Bots. It dominates. (unless of course you're a huge Go-Bots fan, then you can reverse this analogy). Anyway, everything about Stardust HD is better than your typical twitch-shooter: The visuals are chaotic and beautiful, the gameplay mechanics are well-thought out, and the controls are concise. And when it comes right down to Stardust HD is to Blast Factor like Transformers is to Go-Bots. It dominates. (unless of course you're a huge Go-Bots fan, then you can reverse this analogy). Anyway, everything about Stardust HD is better than your typical twitch-shooter: The visuals are chaotic and beautiful, the gameplay mechanics are well-thought out, and the controls are concise. And when it comes right down to it, what can you really complain about for $7.99? Seriously.… Expand
  11. TonyK.
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    After a long day of work, there is nothing better than blasting the sh*t out of some lowly asteroids. This has become one of my all time favorite games. It is perfectly balanced, with easy controls and hugely satisfying explosions. Worldwide leaderboards only add to the fun!! Geometry Wars what???
  12. DazL
    Jun 24, 2008
    10
    What a great game, it brings back the FUN factor which some of the new realistic games lack. Its a game you can just pick up and play when you've got a spare few minutes. For the price its an absolute BLAST!
  13. MarkG.
    Jun 14, 2008
    10
    This game is simply a MUST have for any PS3 owner, all the people I have convinced to buy this (forthe very cheap price), have said it's a mainstay, in that other games come and go, but SSHD is always there, and when you want a quick game, there is nothing better.
  14. RyanShaw
    Aug 12, 2008
    10
    My favorite PS3 game by far. This game is just a BLAST! Invest a little time in it and you'll be hooked. There's an amazing amount of strategy integrated in what seems to be a standard shooter. The controls are basic, but the gameplay is anything but. I'd recommend it to my friends if it was $60 like a normal PS3 game, but at $10 I recommend it to anyone. I'm sureMy favorite PS3 game by far. This game is just a BLAST! Invest a little time in it and you'll be hooked. There's an amazing amount of strategy integrated in what seems to be a standard shooter. The controls are basic, but the gameplay is anything but. I'd recommend it to my friends if it was $60 like a normal PS3 game, but at $10 I recommend it to anyone. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but it's a small investement for what might turn out to be your new favorite game.… Expand
  15. MobiusStrip
    Oct 27, 2010
    10
    Awesome in 3D! The whole planet and all objects are in 3D and it looks superb, especially the asteroids and explosions. The 3D patch/update is free - you've gotta love that! The only catch: it's maxed at 720p (Sony's 3D requirement) but I'm sure would also have perfect 60fps in 1080p. With Sony granting an exception for GT5 with 1080p 3D let's hope they relax the rules a bit for otherAwesome in 3D! The whole planet and all objects are in 3D and it looks superb, especially the asteroids and explosions. The 3D patch/update is free - you've gotta love that! The only catch: it's maxed at 720p (Sony's 3D requirement) but I'm sure would also have perfect 60fps in 1080p. With Sony granting an exception for GT5 with 1080p 3D let's hope they relax the rules a bit for other games with high frame rates too.… Expand
  16. DrAwesom
    May 18, 2012
    10
    This game is awesome. I put off buying it for the longest time because I expected it to be a bad attempt at geometry wars but it turns out it's even better. Also this is the only game I've tried so far that's worth playing in 3d, it still kills my eyes but it's really fun.
  17. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 24, 2016
    7
    High-score hounds might find this one worth a look. For all intents and purposes it's a good game that delivers some solid twin-stick shooter fun. However, now in a time where the genre has been dominated by the likes of the newest Geometry Wars this feels kind of bare.

    To be honest it kind of feels like a version of Geometry Wars where all of the maps are the same shape (spherical).    High-score hounds might find this one worth a look. For all intents and purposes it's a good game that delivers some solid twin-stick shooter fun. However, now in a time where the genre has been dominated by the likes of the newest Geometry Wars this feels kind of bare.

    To be honest it kind of feels like a version of Geometry Wars where all of the maps are the same shape (spherical). Blasting you way through the levels and racking up that high-score is pretty fun and will likely get it's hooks into the more competitive players out there who want to get their name high on the leader-boards. For the rest of us there isn't enough content to keep us in it for the long haul.

    The cooperative modes do add some extra life to the package, but with only two single-player offering out of the gate that have the exact same levels it's up to the DLC to keep things going. Tossing out those extra dollars is only going to be worth it to those really into the game, especially given it's age.

    It's a good game. One with solid, arcade-style gameplay. If you like high-score hunting this is a good choice. Just keep in mind that it's light on content and has some age on it.    … Expand
  18. Esperino
    Jul 30, 2011
    8
    The realm of downloadable/indie content is an area of gaming that is continuing to grow in its importance. Housemarqueâ
  19. bigbossluna
    Dec 21, 2011
    10
    So good. So inmersive. Just beautiful. It´s amazing and completely fun. It´s one of the best modern dual stick shooters. Yes it only got 5 Maps and a handful of enemies and a couple of weapons but you get so much out of it.
  20. 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 but well-built and entertaining.
  21. TheCornflex
    Jan 31, 2018
    5
    Playable with a friend but it is personally not motivational enough for me to play solo.
  22. 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 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 longOkay, 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.… Expand
  23. 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 perfect blend of Retro and Modern arcade style games. Buy It!

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

Critic Reviews

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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. 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]
  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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