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Starlink: Battle for Atlas™

Starlink: Battle for Atlas™

October 1, 2018
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.2/5.0(1,403 reviews)
~3h playtime
Metacritic 74
SimulationActionUnique

PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch · PC · Xbox One

Mixed

Overall player feedback on Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ reveals a highly polarized experience, with many players praising the game's visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and exploration elements. However, significant frustrations arise from technical issues, particularly regarding Ubisoft's digital rights management and support, which detracts from the enjoyment for a considerable number of players.

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About This Game

In Starlink: Battle for Atlas™, players lead a team of interstellar pilots to liberate the Atlas Star System from the villainous Grax and his Forgotten Legion. The game features a blend of action and simulation elements, allowing for ship customization and exploration of visually stunning environments.

Highlights

  • Visually stunning environments and graphics
  • Engaging gameplay mechanics and exploration features
  • Strong customization options for ships and weapons
  • Good story and character interactions
  • Fun combat system
  • Four unique starships to pilot: Zenith, Neptune, Pulse, and Lance
  • A diverse array of weapons for varied combat styles
  • Opportunity to mix and match parts for personalized gameplay

Platforms

PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PC
Xbox One

Multiplayer

Local Players:2
Co-op Supported

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+
Official site:Visit site

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall player feedback on Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ reveals a highly polarized experience, with many players praising the game's visuals, engaging gameplay mechanics, and exploration elements. However, significant frustrations arise from technical issues, particularly regarding Ubisoft's digital rights management and support, which detracts from the enjoyment for a considerable number of players.

Pros

  • • Visually stunning environments and graphics
  • • Engaging gameplay mechanics and exploration features
  • • Strong customization options for ships and weapons
  • • Good story and character interactions
  • • Fun combat system

Cons

  • • Troublesome technical issues, especially with Ubisoft's DRM
  • • Significant problems with game launch and updates
  • • Lack of responsive customer support and unresolved DLC issues
  • • Repetitive mission design and gameplay loop
  • • DLC and online components often not functioning as intended

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ worth playing?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.2 out of 5 across 1,403 reviews.
Is Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ single-player or multiplayer?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ includes multiplayer. Local play supports up to 2 players.
What platforms is Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ available on?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ is available on PS4.
When did Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ release?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ released on October 1, 2018.
What is Starlink: Battle for Atlas™'s age rating?
Starlink: Battle for Atlas™ carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.