The good: It plays well. It's cheap. It sounds good. The bad: It's a bit bland and the enemy waves repeat themselves pretty quickly. You start out underpowered, so you have to grind for your upgrades. Once you've chosen which spaceship you want to control, you can't change your choice unless you start a new game. There are no high scores. And the ugly: You have a big hitbox. It has easy achievements. It's a bit short. It has no actual waifu content. It's fine not great nor bad... maybe mid... /10
Starlight Squad
- Release Date:
- May 6, 2025
- Developer:
- Pixel vs Pixel
- Publisher:
- Pixel vs Pixel
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
The Merlian Empire has seized control of the Five Worlds. With the galaxy under threat, hope lies in the hands of the Starlight Squad—a fearless team of heroines ready to fight back.
Starlight Squad is a fast-paced vertical shoot 'em up featuring handcrafted pixel art, epic boss battles, and explosive arcade action. Choose one of three playable pilots—each with a unique ship, playstyle, and special ability—and take the fight across five visually distinct planets.
Power up as you play! Collect resources during missions to upgrade your ship's firepower, fine-tune your rate of fire, and boost your movement speed. Tactically adapt your build mid-mission to face escalating challenges and screen-filling enemy waves.
💥 Key Features:
Character-Driven Shmup Combat – Choose from three heroines, each offering a different way to play with unique weapons and special attacks.
Dynamic In-Game Upgrades – Improve your ship's shot type, fire rate, and speed on the fly as you battle through increasingly intense stages.
Five Planets to Liberate – Fight through vibrant levels with unique hazards, enemy types, and climactic boss encounters.
Retro Pixel Art with Modern Flair – A colorful, detailed pixel-art style brings each world and character to life.
For Veterans and Newcomers Alike – Balanced difficulty modes ensure both genre fans and curious cadets can join the fight.
Join the Starlight Squad, blast through enemy lines, and reclaim the stars—one pixel at a time.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i3 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce 9800 GT or equivalent
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does Starlight Squad cost?
Starlight Squad costs $1.99. Currently 50% off!
What are the system requirements for Starlight Squad?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i3 or equivalent Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Geforce 9800 GT or equivalent Storage: 300 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is Starlight Squad available on?
Starlight Squad is available on Windows PC.
Is Starlight Squad worth buying?
Starlight Squad has 100% positive reviews from 1 players.
When was Starlight Squad released?
Starlight Squad was released on May 6, 2025.
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