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BroodStar

Shooter

BroodStar

Single Player

4.5

Users · IGDB

Average player rating out of 5, from IGDB.

2020

Released

September 30, 2020

4

Platforms

PC · PlayStation · Xbox · Nintendo

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 30, 2020

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Genres

ShooterAdventureIndieArcade

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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About this game

BroodStar is a classic arcade shmup with roguelike elements. Battle your way through hordes of enemy creatures, collecting upgrades and fighting terrifying bosses on a quest to destroy the living planet, the BroodStar.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Arcade shooting provides a challenging shoot-'em-up experience.
Run-based structure supports replay through repeated attempts and changing upgrades.
Runs support experimentation with varied weapon and upgrade combinations.

Cons

Demanding difficulty and run-ending failures challenge newcomers to arcade shooters.

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