Starseed Pilgrim just ate two hours of my day. I knew I had been at it a while, but I was surprised to read the total. I'd been saying 'just one more game' to myself for the last ten games or so. The first half of the time was spent figuring out what is going on. And then when I started to figure it out, I've tried to determine how to build skill. I'm definitely getting better at it, but I feel like there's still more to learn.
This game taps into a sense of creativity, of mystery, of exploration and of expertise. And Harmony, don't forget harmony. The visual and audio design is already invading my dreams. Starseed Pilgrim is another in a very exciting trend in gaming which uses sound effects in a musical and atmospheric way. Every action produces a tone, and they combine in a musical soundscape of the game. Similar uses of music include Everyday Shooter, Bit.Trip.Runner and Proteus.
Starseed Pilgrim is one of those games that I want to take care not to share too much. Part of the fun and excitement has been just figuring out how to play. I recommend mapping a gamepad using JoyToKey, and then having a good time.
That's all I'll say for now. I'll write a full review after this game lets go of my brain. It will be full of spoilers.
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P.S. I suppose I should mention one more thing: this game is TOUGH.
