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Starhawk

LightBox Interactive · May 8, 2012

PS3

Teen

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In the far reaches of space, factions of humanity battle over a rare and dangerous resource known as Rift Energy. Colonies of humans called Rifters have been exploring the "Frontier" of planets, but find their way of life threatened by the Outcast, a ruthless species of humans who have mutated into psychotic monsters due to exposure to this very same Rift Energy. Caught in the middle is Emmett Graves, a hired gunslinger ostracized from society because of his own exposure to Rift Energy, leaving him partially mutated, but still able to retain his humanity. Graves is drawn back to his home settlement to face a mysterious outlaw and his war band of Outcast warriors.

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PlayStation 3

Critic 7.8 (32 critics) · Gamer 8.2

7.9

Critic reviews

  • The Escapist

    Paul Goodman · May 17, 2015

    7.0
    Sadly, Starhawk's multiplayer isn't entirely perfect, and it has a few nagging issues that you'll find annoying. Starhawk's an average shooter with an engaging multiplayer element and a unique sci-fi western theme, but the single player is forgettable. If transforming battle mechs and sci-fi westerns are your thing, Starhawk's worth a shot.
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  • Polygon

    Arthur Gies · Oct 24, 2012

    6.5
    It's not that Starhawk is a bad game. It's not offensive, and it demonstrates a surprisingly broad range of influences in its attempts to be something different in the online shooter space. But Starhawk feels half-there, like its pieces don't quite fit together, and it can't keep pace with other, better multiplayer titles out there.
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  • Destructoid

    Darren Nakamura · Aug 10, 2012

    7.0
    All in all, the multiplayer portion of Starhawk is not bad. The disappointment stems from the notion that it could have been truly great, but a few design decisions and strange lag keep it from achieving that. As a single-player experience, Starhawk exceeds expectations, and I can wholeheartedly recommend it for those who prefer to play alone, if only to try out the undeniably cool Build-and-Battle system.
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  • EGM Now

    Josh Harmon · Jun 01, 2012

    8.5
    Regardless of outside appearances, this is a sandbox at heart—and, as with any sandbox, you’ve got to be willing to make your own fun. It’s entirely possible to play for hours and see nothing more than a generic third-person shooter, but if you revel in Starhawk’s depth and freedoms, you’ll see a very different game—one that’s flawed but undeniably brilliant.
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  • COGconnected

    Shad Forsyth · May 21, 2012

    8.0
    In order to get the most enjoyment out of this game you are going to have to find and stick together with good set of teammates to truly take advantage of the strategy that is offered. That’s not always the easiest thing in the online world though. At the end of the day, in a world overpopulated with typical shooters, Starhawk’s unique approach makes it a worthy candidate for your money.
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  • PlayStation Trophies

    Lee Bradley · May 15, 2012

    7.2
    Capable of some wonderful moments, Starhawk is nevertheless let down by a central mechanic that rarely fulfills its potential. Team up with friends with headsets and stick to Zones if you want to get the most out of it, while keeping your hopes up for new modes and improvements in the future.
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