I meant to post about this when it first went live, but Another Star received its first review not long ago, courtesy of Nick Maroney on Geek News Network. And it’s mostly positive! Their conclusion:
For just $10, you will get close to 20 hours of play from this game. That’s not a bad deal any way you look at it. The world is expansive and there are dozens of secret nooks and crannies to find that hold extra bits of story or items to help you on your quest. While this game is a fantastic homage to the RPGs of old, it brings plenty of fresh ideas to the table. The innovative aspects of the game don’t always work, especially in the later part of the game, but at least you can adjust the difficulty and rate of experience and loot gains in the game options, which helps to overcome those late-game issues. If you like the classic console RPG and are looking for something fresh from the genre, Another Star would make a fine addition to your library.
The author’s criticisms are also well-grounded, and are definitely something I’ll have to take to heart on future projects. You can read the full review here on their site. Hopefully this is just the first positive review of many.