Stellaris: Console Edition

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. IGN
    Feb 22, 2019
    74
    Stellaris: Console Edition brings Paradox's grand 4X strategy to consoles remarkably effectively, but it's a few lightyears behind in important updates.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 27, 2019
    60
    An already flawed game struggles with the limitations of joypad controls – but it’s a spirited effort and further proof that strategy titles do work on consoles.
  3. The Indie Game Website
    Feb 22, 2019
    60
    Stellaris is a good 4X strategy game, but its port suffers from the basic differences between console and PC gaming. It would be unfair to blame Tantalus Media, as it’s hard to think how these mechanics could have been improved with the tools at hand. For patient and true lovers of the genre, being able to play Stellaris on their PS4 or Xbox One might be enough to please them, but for newcomers to the franchise or the genre, the clunky and cumbersome controls will prove to be a big turn-off.

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PS4 Game of 2019
49
#49 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2019

User Reviews

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 48 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 48
  3. Negative: 11 out of 48
  1. pchzmn1961
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    This is my first time at this type of game. And for what it is I am enjoying it a lot at the moment. Have not played pc version I know it isThis is my first time at this type of game. And for what it is I am enjoying it a lot at the moment. Have not played pc version I know it is better but give it time. I'm sure this will be updated just as on pc has. It should get better once the dlc is released until then I will have fun with this game. I am picking it up fast for my first time, agreed it can go a little faster. But everything takes time and I think 75 is a fair rating at this time. For the first time on console I think it is a good porting to the controller also. You can't compare it to the pc version if you have already played on pc. I see this as an introduction to the genre for those of us who like to play on console, and I see it as a good game despite being my first time playing. Granted the battles could also be a little better but for what this game is it is very satisfying for me right now. Just hope it doesn't take a long time to improve on it and take forever for the dlc to come out.… Full Review »
  2. Realreviews7
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    The game takes awhile to build up your fleets and research, but that just means you are getting your money's worth. Graphics are good andThe game takes awhile to build up your fleets and research, but that just means you are getting your money's worth. Graphics are good and controls are easy enough to learn. You have to play Ironman to be able to get trophies so that adds a bit of difficulty to getting 28 trophies to platinum the game. Also enjoy customizing races and then adding them to the game to play against. This game is very addictive and I know it was a great buy.… Full Review »
  3. Alexqf22
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Best game strategy for consoles , good controls , everything good , most beautiful
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