Underplayed Gems

Tri-Star (2021)

Tri-Star cover
Developer
Stardust Smithy
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
5.0 of 5, 14 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A relentless horizontal space shooter where you must constantly manage your squadron's loadout and survival amidst waves of enemies and tough bosses.

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What players say

Players praise the roguelike mechanic of picking three ships per run, each with unique firing styles that force you to adapt when one is lost. The challenge is significant but fair, and the persistent upgrades and regular content updates keep it fresh. Some note visibility issues and a steep learning curve for newcomers to the genre.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.