Starwhal

 PlayStation 4
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

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  1. FriedConsole
    Jan 4, 2016
    5
    Multiplayer focused game that I played single player. No fun with singleplayer as the objective based game was boring of getting to objects in a certain time. Playing against the AI in the multiplayer game and was not fun either. Found the controls frustrating. Nope.
  2. 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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  3. seriimac
    Feb 18, 2017
    7
    This game is "too french", but is okay
    local multiplayer is nice, if you want to have have diversity on you couch games - here you are
    singleplayer is hard. platinum is hard and also boring.
  4. Penuts
    Mar 12, 2016
    7
    Where to start! a wonderful 4 player mania. im a personal fan of local multiplayer games, and will be ignoring the lack /downsides of single player; and reviewing it for the purposes it was indented.
    Starwhal provides local-co-op entertainment on a fantastic, and long term scale; providing that you play for only a few hours at a time; and even then it may be a bit of a push. Starwhal's    Where to start! a wonderful 4 player mania. im a personal fan of local multiplayer games, and will be ignoring the lack /downsides of single player; and reviewing it for the purposes it was indented.
    Starwhal provides local-co-op entertainment on a fantastic, and long term scale; providing that you play for only a few hours at a time; and even then it may be a bit of a push. Starwhal's fantastic in short and often bursts, and does provide plenty of content, but the mechanics get tiresome after a short time. However, give yourself a quick refresh and you'll be good to play again.    … Expand

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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 Official Magazine UK
    May 20, 2015
    70
    Always brilliant. [May 2015, p.87]
  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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