Classic platforming gameplay drives Star Impact, blending nostalgic challenges with fast-paced indie action. Players control Stella Striker, pilot of the Icarus II spaceship, as she jumps, dashes, and blasts through cannons to dodge ancient aliens, spikes, and deadly environments. Time moves perfectly through a huge contiguous level that shifts across three difficulties, while collecting Star Impact boosts scores in this casual run platformer.
Solve environmental puzzles using platforming mechanics, all with just two buttons for simple controls. Leaderboards track top scores and speed runs, and Steam achievements add replay value. Real gamers who love unforgiving classics like Mario, Sonic, and Donkey Kong barrels find their perfect throwback, alongside kids and physically challenged players.
Clever Indie gameplay puts a smart twist on the classic style you know and love. As a modern gamer, you will feel refreshed and challenged, but your inner child will be jumping for joy as you are flooded with epic gaming memories.
Quotes
"If you have any love for Donkey Kong Barrels from the SNES days, prepare to meet your maker."
"I was left very impressed with the game play dynamics and I think it's really worth taking a look at, especially at the price it's selling for"
"Fun run platformer with a nice challenge. Reminds me of some of the more unforgiving games from my childhood. Great soundtrack!"
Gameplay Gameplay Gameplay!
Star Impact is all about classic platforming gameplay.
There is a story, beautiful graphics, rad 80s synth music, but the retro style gameplay is the foundation.
A throwback to the great classics like Mario, Sonic, and Super Donkey Kong.
If you grew up with the classics, this game will make you relive your childhood.
Nostalgia
Star Impact is a game for real gamers; Noobs and Farmville lovers beware.
The game stars slower and gradually speed up as you progress.
Play through a huge contiguous level that changes with each difficulty.
With three difficulties, you can learn the basics through gameplay, while honing your skill for higher difficulties.
Time your jumps and dashes while collecting the Star Impact to achieve the highest score.
Fun / Fast / Hard / Replayable
Play as Stella Striker, the pilot of the Interstellar space-ship Icarus II and unravel the mysteries of the galaxy. Avoid an army of ancient aliens, deadly environments, and solve unique environmental puzzles while maintaining faced paced gameplay. Blast Stella around the map through various cannons, Donkey Kong style. Leave earth, find the rare material Star Impact, and break through the barriers of space travel by securing the future of interstellar human travel!
Features
- Single Player: Play the story of human Interstellar space travel.
- Leaderboard: Get the best score, time, and become the top speed runner in the world!
- Controls: Control Stella Striker with only two buttons, this game is great for kids!
- Gameplay: Platforming, jumping, dashing, cannons, spikes, ancient aliens.
- Puzzles: Solve various puzzles through platforming gameplay mechanics.
- Space-time: Witness the visual power of distorting space and time.
- 80s Synth: Unlock new music tracks and set your playlist to earn boosts while playing.
Steam Features
- Steam Achievements: Unlock sweet and unique achievements.
- Steam Leaderboard: Compare your score and speed run against your friends and all players.
- Gamepad: Partial gamepad supports, or play with a keyboard or mouse.
Kids and physically challenged
Control Stella Striker with only two buttons!
This is a great game for kids, physically challenged, and adults.
