An Oath to the Stars (2017)

- Developer
- Himeki Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 3.6 of 5, 28 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 48 minutes
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A fast, intense bullet-hell shooter where risk-reward close-range combat and relentless enemy patterns create a hardcore, vengeful arcade feel.
fast-pacedintensepunishinghardcorerevenge-drivenarcadeyaccessiblechallenging
What players say
Players praise the polished gameplay and co-op, but many find it brutally difficult with no bomb or slowdown mechanics, and some note a vibration toggle bug that resets. Opinions split on the challenge: some enjoy learning fixed patterns, while others call it frustratingly unfair, especially on bosses in stages 2 and 4.
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