Starwhal

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Mar 1, 2015
    90
    If you game in groups, pull the trigger on this one. It’s absolutely nuts, but it’s easy learning curve, wealth of content and humor make Starwhal a blast for group play.
  2. Push Square
    Mar 4, 2015
    80
    Silly and colourful, Starwhal: Just the Tip makes a great first impression. At first you'll fall for the title's fun-loving attitude, but beyond that, it has some of the most entertaining competitive multiplayer that we've seen in a while.
  3. Destructoid
    Mar 4, 2015
    80
    Because of the mechanics and varied modes, you're not going to run out of those awkward funny moments. Whether it be spearing a player in their narwhal ass or dry humping in space for an entire round, Starwhal will provide the thrills -- so long as you're willing to take the ride.
  5. Attack of the Fanboy
    Mar 1, 2015
    80
    Offers up some fantastic multiplayer action for those not looking for a serious endeavor. If you can't get four players together though it loses most of its luster.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    Apr 10, 2015
    74
    As a multiplayer-focused free-for-all, Starwhal is a lot of fun in short doses. Sadly, the game is too repetitive and the extra modes are bafflingly unbalanced. I can imagine this being a hit with large parties, but solo players need not apply.
  7. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    70
    Always brilliant. [May 2015, p.87]
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User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 30
  3. Negative: 7 out of 30
  1. drlowdon
    Nov 8, 2018
    5
    Starwhal is a multiplayer focused game in which players control narwhal’s in space and try to stab each other until just one player is leftStarwhal is a multiplayer focused game in which players control narwhal’s in space and try to stab each other until just one player is left “standing”.

    The single player modes against bots are rather dull so, with no online multiplayer, Starwhal is pretty much a complete waste of time unless you can get three friends sitting around the same console. Should you be able to do so there is some short term fun to be had despite the (intentionally?) awkward controls and repetitive nature of the gameplay.    … Full Review »
  2. Nel
    Aug 7, 2017
    2
    Game has bad graphics, and feels very clunky to play, and on top of that there is very little content on it. The game is just very repetitive,Game has bad graphics, and feels very clunky to play, and on top of that there is very little content on it. The game is just very repetitive, and the joy will die down fast.… Full Review »
  3. Coramcrash
    Mar 13, 2017
    4
    Ragazzi questo gioco fa veramente puzza.
    brutto e noioso. frustrante. single player veramente brutto.
    raramente ho giocato un gioco cosí    Ragazzi questo gioco fa veramente puzza.
    brutto e noioso. frustrante. single player veramente brutto.
    raramente ho giocato un gioco cosí brutto. multiplayer quasi accettabile per giocarci 10 minuti... non di piú.
    voto 38/40.    … Full Review »
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