I bought this based off a review saying this was Xortex 2.0. That being said it is nothing like Xortex.. it is a different style of game. Nightstar is a scrolling shooter, Xortex is a room scale shooter. That being said this is a fun arcade game that I plan on playing a lot more. As I play more I find my ship getting hit by dimly lit objects that are very difficult to see.. Hopefully in the future this gets updated. I give this a positive review because it is worth a play if you buy a lot of games. I rarely purchase games... If I had the chance to demo this game before buying I would have spent my money on a different game.
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About This Game
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What is NIGHTSTAR?
This VR title is a retro inspired, room-scale third-person shooter. You play by moving your Vive Motion Controller in space, shooting a vast variety of enemies, and avoiding obstacles and enemy fire. You progress through the levels by collecting upgrades that not only make your starfighter more powerful but also make the enemies more angry at you.
BACKSTORY
Planet Earth. 1983.
You've been selected among millions of gamers to pilot the NIGHTSTAR, an ultimate starfighter with enough firepower to hold back the Drone Coalition.
Will you accept the challenge?
ARE YOU A BAD ENOUGH DUDE TO SAVE OUR GALAXY?
NIGHTSTAR brings all the best elements of the classic Arcade Shoot'em Up games to the age of Virtual Reality. Built from the ground up for VR and polished to exhaustion to achieve perfect balance, NIGHTSTAR will take you back to the golden age of arcades, but this time in complete immersion. Intuitive controls and a great variety of well-designed enemies are waiting for you on the other side.
FEATURE LIST
Intuitive Controls
You grew up playing with airplane toys. Piloting the Nightstar is just like that. Realistic toys. That shoot lasers... In space. And will eventually explode. Do I have to say more?
Upgrade. Adapt. Evolve.
Make your way through the restless enemy waves, and show them you're here for serious stuff. Upgrade your weapons, expand your defenses and give that extra punch. None shall stay in your way.
Smart, Adaptable Enemies
Don't get too comfortable. The enemies will learn your moves, and will attack you with everything they have. Battle enemy starfighters, armed asteroids, bounty hunters, torpedo gunships, and giant battleships.
Original 80s Inspired Soundtrack
The synthwave is strong in this one. Get ready for this fully immersive soundtrack that adapts to the gameplay in real time. Composed by the amazing Thiago Adamo, AKA PXLDJ.
Online Leaderboards
Who's the best Nightstar pilot on the planet? Let's find out.
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User Reviews
At the moment this game has only positive reviews, so I'm gonna add some negatives before I apply for my refund. - The 8 levels aren't all that different from each other - There seems to be only one boss with two stages - It's too easy. I got to top 50 on my third attempt. Of course my leaderboard position doesn't affect my enjoyment, but for 5-10 minutes while playing with plenty of powerups and killing the boss over and over I felt like nothing was changing and I wasn't being challenged. - Felt like the game required me to raise my controller above my head to best avoid getting hit. This made my shoulder hurt. - It's fairly hard to aim In conclusion: Get it on sale and see if you like it more than I did.
I've been having a BLAST with this game. Dev has been very attentive and engaging over Reddit. So far this is one of my favorite VR games. It's pretty basic arcade gameplay. No intricate upgrade systems or any fancy attempts to add rougelike elements. Just straight up FUN ass gameplay. For anyone who played with toy spaceships as a kid who wants to actually fly one around in space shooting bad guys, THIS is the game to pick up! I've heard it compared to a couple other titles, but personally haven't found anything that hit the spot like this game. It's a unique design that doesn't try too hard to be different. Great sound and music, and very satisfying imagry with plenty of explosions in space. I expected to like this game after playing the demo, but I didn't expect to enjoy it THIS much. I grew up loving everything about the space/sci-fi genera and always imagined I'd need to be flying first person, in the cockpit to get this much enjoyment out of a space shooter, but th...
Excellent! Very addictive. It's more similar to Crystal Nebula minus the maze. Initially after seeing the video, I was not too impressed. But the gameplay is much better than I thought. The enemies wave are different each time. They are randomly generated. One feature I like the most is that you can regain your health by picking up powerups. It was confusing at first how the level and powerup works. I died often without knowing how I got shot. It is quite addictive. I just bought the game today and I played almost 2 hrs. Actually I am going back in very soon.
the game forces you to play left handed, or right handed using the left controller... very weird. mildly unpleasant on a game that i would otheriwse like
[b][u]I played this on the Oculus Rift with Touch controllers and it works fine [/u][/b]. Other than it has the same issue as the HTC Vive which is you have to use your left hand controller. I have to admit, it adds a level of difficulty which if you're a righty like me , makes aiming not as easy as it should be. You have to make precise movements to shoot objects at a distance, making the slightest adjustment. I played this game for 30 minutes and never got past the first level. That had a lot to do with being right hand dominant, but also this game is challenging. Despite the frustration of being close to 100% several times, I had a lot of fun and enjoyed the challenge. However, it did seem like some run through's success was based on random powerups. Sometimes I quickly got a pair of squadron teammates to help me out, and other times I had none. There's this one ship that one shot kills you. I didn't realize that until like the 10th time I died which one it was. I think...
This game is a hidden gem. It's challenging but rewarding. If you like 2D shooters, this is the VR equivelant. It rocks!
VR style R-Type, your whole room is the level. Buy it!
Left handed-only game, abandoned by the developers. This game has so much potential, but unfortunately the developers have abandoned completely. The game looks like an Early access game that was just not finished: no options, no saving progression, and relevantly: you can only play with your left hand, despite the deceiving publicity of the promotion video, where the guy plays with his right hand: that´s just a lie. So if you are left handed, by all means, buy this game for 5 dollars. If you are right handed, as most humanity is, just skip it.
Fantastic Arcade type game! Must have this game beacuse of the unique genre! Arcade VR jump inside the arcade! different the other games and great visuals with lots of game play!
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-4590
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7-4770
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 2 GB available space
FAQ
How much does NIGHTSTAR cost?
NIGHTSTAR costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for NIGHTSTAR?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-4590 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 2 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7-4770 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 2 GB available space
What platforms is NIGHTSTAR available on?
NIGHTSTAR is available on Windows PC.
Is NIGHTSTAR worth buying?
NIGHTSTAR has 92% positive reviews from 59 players.
When was NIGHTSTAR released?
NIGHTSTAR was released on Mar 7, 2017.
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