Dead Star

 PlayStation 4
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 65
  3. Negative: 20 out of 65

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  1. fandango89
    Jun 16, 2016
    5
    Space MOBA. Doesn't bring much to the table. You capture small bases until you destroy their main base. As in most MOBA's you either are down and stay down and lose, or win. There's very few close games or much you can do about it yourself. There's 9 ships total, but you take 3 to battle with you, so really only 3 diff combos, which isn't much for a MOBA. All of the level's are verySpace MOBA. Doesn't bring much to the table. You capture small bases until you destroy their main base. As in most MOBA's you either are down and stay down and lose, or win. There's very few close games or much you can do about it yourself. There's 9 ships total, but you take 3 to battle with you, so really only 3 diff combos, which isn't much for a MOBA. All of the level's are very similar and play the same. Getting resources take forever. There's also barely any people playing anymore, so after long waits you play as a level 1 guy playing with level 30/40 people that have better abilities and have played a ton and you get destroyed. Also because of the rock scissors paper of the ship types if you run into the wrong type you usually die. Really hard to escape or get way. No real dodges or evasions. If you fight someone and someone else shows up you just lose. Annoying how if you're getting shot you just have to slowly fly away taking more shots and dying, as there's nothing you can do. Felt i had experienced everything game had to offer in 30-45 min.… Expand
  2. Berninio
    Apr 12, 2016
    6
    Game is good. Gameplay is fine, but there isn't much depth into it. I got bored 3 hours in. And of course game has server problems, you'll often play with 3 people instead of 10.
  3. homer4president
    Apr 29, 2016
    6
    I like the art style of the game and some of the gameplay elements, but unfortunately, this game gets boring way too quick.............................

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 6, 2016
    60
    Forward thinking but roughly executed. Lacklustre shooting and winning base-building aren't the best of bedfellows, but they make an interesting couple. [July 2016, p.86]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jun 25, 2016
    60
    Sure, there are neat ideas here, no question. But problems with Dead Star’s mechanics mean this is one space race that’s only occasionally worth running. [August 2016, p76]
  3. GameSpew
    Jun 21, 2016
    70
    Testing a new ship and learning the best situations to use each weapon and ability feels thoroughly satisfying, especially when playing against human opponents. All the while, Dead Star still manages to feel tense and exciting, and the strong community suggests that it will continue to be a worthy addition to your gaming library.
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