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Starshot: Space Circus Fever
Starshot: Space Circus FeverJuggle stars and save the Space Circus in a wild intergalactic adventure
The Adventures of Star Saver
The Adventures of Star SaverPilot a mech, battle alien hordes, and rescue your sibling across a surreal galaxy
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Take the reins of Starshot, the star‑juggling hero of the Space Circus, as you battle the rival Virtua Circus and its evil director Wolfgang von Ravel. Travel across four exotic planets, recruit quirky characters, and use your ability to walk, run, swim, fly and shoot controllable stars to overcome challenges. The story unfolds with a high‑stakes loan from the Intergalactic Bank, a daring weapons‑expo heist, and a final showdown that determines the fate of the circus. With rich 3D graphics and over 300 cosmical characters, this single‑player platform adventure blends comedy, sci‑fi action, and classic platforming fun.

Tony, a police officer, and his sister are abducted by alien invaders and forced onto a mysterious planet. With the help of a telepathic mech, Tony gains powerful abilities to fight the alien army and save his sister before the galaxy is conquered. The game blends classic platforming with arcade action, featuring power‑ups, one‑hit mech loss, and bizarre enemies like dogs and musical notes. Players experience a story that flips gender roles between the Japanese and international releases, delivering a nostalgic 1991 arcade experience.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Third-Person Shooters
Platformers
Best for
Fans of retro sci‑fi platformers
Fans of retro arcade platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Infogrames
A-Wave
publisher
Infogrames, Pixel Games UK
King Records, Taito
age rating
ESRB E
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multiplayer
Single player
Single player
General
release date
1998-12-04
1991-05-17
msrp
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$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Rich 3D environments
  • Huge cast of over 300 characters
  • Full freedom of movement (walk, run, swim, fly)
  • Humorous sci‑fi storyline
  • Authentic retro graphics and sound
  • Unique mech mechanic adds strategic depth
  • Varied and quirky enemy designs
  • Engaging rescue‑the‑sibling storyline
Cons
  • Dated graphics compared to modern titles
  • Limited to single‑player mode
  • Occasional control sensitivity issues
  • One‑hit mech can be frustrating for newcomers
  • Limited to single‑player experience
  • Controls feel dated compared to modern platformers
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