DarkStar One: Broken Alliance Reviews
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Hooked Gamers gives it a 6.0/10:
Overall DarkStar One, despite many items that have not aged well and some technical flaws, is still a welcome entry in a genre that rarely sees new titles anymore. For those looking for a decent game to pass the Summer gaming drought, DarkStar One Broken Alliance is an appropriate fix, especially so for obsessive compulsive collectors. But those who have plenty of other games to play should stay away from this veritable black hole.
The Gamers' Temple gives it a 65%:
When the phrases used to describe this game are "despite itself", "cut-and-dry", and "neither good nor bad" it probably paints the wrong picture. This game is fun, and could prove very addicting to the right kind of gamers. But it's niche, meaning you need the acquired taste for it. By staying within its own boundaries as a game genre, DarkStar One has no chance of appealing to anyone outside of its target audience, and possibly with the disappointing execution of the game elements, even that audience may shy away from this title. If you like space, if you ever wanted to fly around space using a controller, and if you can look past what the game is lacking, then DarkStar One could be one of the most unexpectedly-good games you've ever played.
Tech-Gaming gives it a "C+":
If gamers can look beyond DarkStar One: Broken Alliance's repetitive mission structure and immerse themselves in the title's compelling combat, they'll discover why the title has garnered a small, but loyal following of PC players. With few contemporary choices, DarkStar is a elective assignment for console owners yearning to re-examine the sectors explored in titles such as Elite, Privateer, or Freelancer.
Koku Gamer gives it a 5/10:
All in all, DarkStar One: Broken Alliance is a game to avoid unless you're a selective group of people looking for a half baked Privateer clone that you'd probably rather play on your PC. The graphics, gameplay, and pacing all feel like they were dead on arrival, and I honestly belive that these developers should probably take a lesson from other developers on how to create a universe that's fun to play in, rather than feeling like a chore to your key demographic.
And Terminal Gamer gives it a 7/10:
DarkStar One is a fun, unique game that will appeal to a small core of the Xbox 360 audience. It is a game that is an ode to the space fighters of the 1990s, and though it's far from perfect, it's surprisingly deep and addictive. If you're looking for an experience that will slowly suck you in and remind you of the good old days of gaming on your old PC, DarkStar One: Broken Alliance is a great choice.
