Platforms
- Nintendo SwitchNov 30, 2017NAplayscore6.78 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo Wii UMar 10, 20167.5playscore7.73 Critics7.960 Players
11 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- In true arcade fashion, the game is unforgiving: deplete your shields and your craft will blow up as a giant Game Over page appears. If you’ve saved up enough credits (quarters, anyone?) you can buy a new life, otherwise it’s all the way back to the first region. The only thing this game is seriously lacking is an online leaderboard so you can compare scores with your friends.
Kimberly Keller · Jan 04, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Star Ghost is an unimpressive space shooter that sadly becomes monotonous rather quickly. Though gameplay mechanics borrow from trendy, classic games from the past, it wasn’t enough to keep me intrigued. Weapon upgrades are merely an attempt to keep things interesting, but these are limited and bland. If you’re into space shooters, this is one to skip.
Peter Lopez · Dec 29, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Star Ghost is a simple but effective game. Easy to grasp but tough to master, the fast-paced shooting action is perfect for quick return visits on the go or between bigger games. What it lacks in content it makes up for with addictive and fun gameplay.
Ryan Janes · Dec 11, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While it’s probably said often, Star Ghost is a great fit for the Switch. Its pick up and play sensibilities and arcade roots fit perfectly on a system you can dip into at a moment’s notice. It has a learning curve that makes for a satisfying experience, where only having one control to deal with makes it feel as if you have all the control in the world.
Matthew Mason · Dec 04, 2017 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Star Ghost is a great example of a simple idea executed well. It’s very easy to pick up and play and does feel very rewarding. As a portable-only game, you can probably add a little onto the score, but as a console experience, it just doesn’t have enough to keep you occupied for too long. It’s a good game, it’s just not anything you absolutely have to own.
James Harvey · Feb 19, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - For the low cost of ÂŁ7.99, this is a decent little addition to any Nintendo Switch owner's indie library, and perfect for a quick bash here and there. It captures the same simplistic addictiveness as Flappy Bird, but has the same flaws. It's repetitive and gets boring very quickly, so it's a real shame this new Nintendo Switch version of Star Ghost couldn't offer up new features.
Drew Hurley · Feb 09, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Star Ghost is a lot of fun, but outside of the singular mode and local leaderboards, don't go in expecting the deepest game. The weird control scheme may screw with your head for a bit, but ultimately, this is so brilliantly done. It walks the fine line of intensity and joy, which will make you scream for one more go. With tons of upgrades and rough challenges to endure, the classic shooter fanatic will be pleased with this surprise.
Daan Koopman · Mar 14, 2016 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Still, this is a minor point in the grand scheme of things, and fans of old-school shooters will lap up the nostalgia - both from the gameplay and the presentation - while those players who weren't around during the 'golden era' should surely appreciate the unique control mechanics which reward perseverance and skill.
Damien McFerran · Mar 10, 2016 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Star Ghost is a game that I started to appreciate over time. During the first two hours, I became aggravated with the game’s on-rails approach, excruciating difficulty, and lack of checkpoints. All of that changed after its addictive nature made itself visible to me. 11 hours later and I’ve finding Star Ghost difficult to put down.
Andrew Gonzalez · Jan 07, 2018 Reviewed on Switch - Star Ghost é mais uma adição robusta ao catálogo da Nintendo Switch. Busca a simplicidade, com algumas mecânicas diferenciadoras, com um polimento assinável e uma banda sonora de qualidade. Um título a ter em conta para quem procura um bom shoot'em up.
Nuno Nêveda · Dec 10, 2017 Reviewed on Switch
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Patrol 12 star systems in the most advanced star fighter ever built. Navigate the perilous fragments of exploding planets, survive intense asteroid fields and dogfight with deadly Sentinel ships as you defend against the relentless onslaught of the formidable Metagon empire. We are all counting on you Commander. It's time to save the human race!
Developer: Squarehead Studios