Sophstar

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 28, 2022
    80
    Even with those gripes, however, there is nothing here that would stop me from recommending Sophstar to shmup fans. It takes a familiar genre, nails the fundamentals, and then builds upon those with unrivaled ship variety and its teleportation mechanic that is so core to the experience and blows the genre wide open to the extent that I’m not sure I want to ever play another shmup that doesn’t have this feature. If you’re not put off by the lack of progression and are up for the immense challenge presented by Sophstar, then I would encourage you to not let this little gem pass you by.
  2. MeuPlayStation
    Oct 28, 2022
    80
    Sophstar is an innovative shoot 'em up that can be pretty challenging but also really chill. Developed by the Brazilian studio Banana Bytes, it is a welcome surprise for people that enjoy this kind of game.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Oct 26, 2022
    80
    A shoot 'em up clearly made by fans of the genre for fans of the genre. It's both accessible and hardcore and packs in enough content to keep you interested for quite a while.