For the low cost of £7.99, 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...
Star Ghost2016
Star Ghost
2016 Rainy Frog71Good
Playable on
Details
- Launch
- March 10, 2016
- Developer
- Squarehead Studios
- Publisher
- Rainy Frog
- Themes
Overview
A procedurally generated shoot 'em up by former RARE and Retro Studios veteran Rhys Lewis featuring a a David Wise soundtrack.
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Reception
Press71
Good- OpenCritic71from 9 reviews
It's an indie treat that will not only please fans of old-school video games, but also those who want a rewarding challenge.
Overall a genuinely fun nature pervades through this game. The bright colors and fast-paced play combined with an upbeat soundtrack by David Wise keep it moving. The concept might be one-note, but enough variety is present in the levels for consistently fresh gameplay with an old school arcade feel perfect for handheld play on the Switch.
Though gameplay mechanics borrow from trendy, classic games from the past, it wasn't enough to keep me intrigued.
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.