Steredenn: Binary Stars

 Switch
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Nintendo Life
    Mar 14, 2018
    90
    A fantastic release that does a great job of providing an experience that feels simultaneously classic and modern. It’s high difficulty, rewarding gameplay, endless variety, and beautiful presentation make this an essential buy for any fans of the genre, and a high recommendation for those who aren’t. If you’re looking for a tightly made arcade game that can be played both in short bursts and for hours on end, look no further than this.
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 26, 2018
    85
    Binary Stars is not only a shmup, it’s also takes cues from roguelikes like randomly generated levels and permadeath. I may never finish it, but even so, Steredenn: Binary Stars is worth playing, and I will happily play it over and over again.
  3. COGconnected
    Mar 18, 2018
    85
    It’s a beautiful, well-crafted, and addicting 2D shooter that offers so many possible ship, weapon and upgrade combinations that you could have hours of fun just endeavoring to discover them all.
  5. Meristation
    May 14, 2018
    80
    Steredenn´s greatest triumph is how it blends modern and old costumes. Roguelike and extremely classic shoot em up embrace successfully in a dream come true for many retro gamers: an old arcade game that´s new each time you play it.
  6. DualShockers
    Apr 2, 2018
    80
    The game has a decent amount of modes that ultimately all work together in helping the player learn and progress through the game. So if you’ve been itching for a cheap shoot’em up game on the handheld-console hybrid, maybe do yourself a favor and check out this one.
  7. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 12, 2018
    80
    Steredenn: Binary Stars manages to put a new idea inside one of the most traditionalist game structure, making a strange but working blend of 2D shooter and roguelike.
  8. Cubed3
    Mar 8, 2018
    80
    Surprisingly, thanks to, and not in spite of, its roguelike elements, Steredenn: Binary Stars takes what would otherwise be a decent shoot 'em up and turns it into a highly addictive frenzy where each run is heavily affected by whatever weapons are found along the way. Steredenn is a wonderful shoot 'em up with plenty of replay value to go around.
  9. SpazioGames
    Mar 8, 2018
    80
    Steredenn is the surprising perfect type of game for the Nintendo Switch. Amazing shmup with very fast runs. Recommended.
  10. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 8, 2018
    80
    The mash-up between 2D shooter and roguelike works surprisingly well, with a game filled to bursting with imaginative weapons and winning presentation.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
  1. MedusaMadman77
    Mar 8, 2018
    6
    It's pretty fun, but if you are not going to sink +100 hours into it, it's probably not worth your time. It's SUPER difficult and unless youIt's pretty fun, but if you are not going to sink +100 hours into it, it's probably not worth your time. It's SUPER difficult and unless you are SUPER committed to being a Steredenn pro, you will play for an evening an never pick it up again. I'm pretty bummed it's not sticking.… Full Review »
  2. HaikuReview
    Mar 21, 2018
    9
    .....
    Pixel shmup chaos
    So many cool power ups
    Potent packed quick runs
    .....
  3. chromoman
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Brilliant. I can barely fault this game, other than it's seriously hard - but that's part of why it's great. Such a great selection ofBrilliant. I can barely fault this game, other than it's seriously hard - but that's part of why it's great. Such a great selection of weapons, and great fun as a result. Always a surprisingly fun game. Great music too. Currently up there with graceful explosion machine as the best shmup on the Switch.

    Upping to a 10 after repeated plays. It's still very hard though. Some of the scores in the worldwide leaderboard I have no idea how they achieved them.    … Full Review »
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