End of Life: November 1, 2016
A multiplayer shooter set in space, created by Armature studio. The action of Dead Star takes place near a dying star that will soon transform into a supernova. Each ship owner tries to scavenge the remaining resources in the area in order to escape, even if it means taking away lives. There are two teams composed of up to 10 players. They are in control of various spaceships that can be customized and upgraded.
Dead Star published on PS4 and PC is a multiplayer space shooter by Armature studio.
As Dead Star is a multiplayer-oriented game, its storyline serves only as a pretext for action, which takes place near a dying star that soon will transform into a supernova. The vision of the imminent disaster pushes every spaceship owner for using the remains of the region’s resources in order to escape, even if it means killing.
Gameplay in Dead Star for PS4 and PC features two teams composed of up to 10 players fighting each other. Basic mechanics resemble those in old-school arcade shooters. You move in two dimensions with the top-view of your spaceship. The ship’s movement is independent from shooting – one does not influence the other.
The creators enriched the classic solutions by some modern elements from contemporary productions. Primarily, maps are generated procedurally, so each battle features a different level. Maps are filled with a wide range of obstacles, dangers, and structures that give different bonuses. For example, taking over a mine means getting supplies of iron ores necessary for defence systems upgrade. Moreover, you can find old wrecks that hide valuable technologies.
Players can control many spaceships differing in capabilities and equipment. The game features a customisation system, pilot trainings, and units upgrade – you can adjust you ship to your needs.
Platforms:
PC Windows April 5, 2016 November 1, 2016 (EOL)
PlayStation 4 April 5, 2016 November 1, 2016 (EOL)
Developer: Armature Studio
Publisher: Arma Multimedia
Age restrictions: 12+
System Requirements for Dead Star Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Dual Core 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GT 630 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Dual Core 3.0 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GTX 560 or better, 4 GB HDD, Windows 7 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Dead Star Video Game.
Hardcore Gamer: 3.5 / 5 by Kyle LeClair
Dead Star is quite fun, unique and serves as a great spin on both old and new genres, but one can’t help but feel concerned about the game’s longevity. Hopefully Armature will spice things up with more updates in the near future, but as is, it’s still a fun little diversion that’s worth a whirl. So in the end, it’s not a real supernova in the multiplayer gaming universe, but at least it’s still a pretty light show amongst it all nonetheless.
COGconnected: 80 / 100 by Patrick Anderson
But despite all the layers and categories of choice, Dead Star doesn’t feel daunting at all – you can jump right in get into the fun quickly and easily.
We Got This Covered: 4 / 5 by Josh Holloway
Dead Star takes the MOBA blueprint and flips it on its head. Stripping the genre down to its best elements and applying a slick sci-fi layer, it brings something truly new to the table that doesn't feel like a simple retread.
Average score from votes.