Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Stardust Vanguards

Multiplayer

2.0

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 30, 2015

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStation

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LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4

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About this game

Get your friends and bust out the controllers, STARDUST VANGUARDS is a local four-player dueling game inspired by old-school anime space operas, combining arcade-style battling with the ability to summon your own NPC army as support!

Pros & Cons

Pros

Couch multiplayer supports play with several friends.
Fast battles feature large numbers of summoned units.
NPC armies add a tactical layer to arena combat.
Colorful pixel art supports an old-school space-opera style.
Multiple battle modes, factions, and unlockables provide replay options.

Cons

No online multiplayer requires players to be physically present.
Solo play relies on computer-controlled opponents and allies.
Large battles crowd the arena with characters, attacks, and effects.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Gameplay & themes

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

Stardust Vanguards

Multiplayer

2.0

Users · RAWG

2015

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒

📅 Release Info

Release DateJanuary 30, 2015

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upIndieArcadeAction

Playable on

PCPlayStation

Show all 4 versions ▾

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)PCPlayStation 4

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Couch multiplayer supports play with several friends.
Fast battles feature large numbers of summoned units.
NPC armies add a tactical layer to arena combat.
Colorful pixel art supports an old-school space-opera style.
Multiple battle modes, factions, and unlockables provide replay options.

Cons

No online multiplayer requires players to be physically present.
Solo play relies on computer-controlled opponents and allies.
Large battles crowd the arena with characters, attacks, and effects.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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