The WhatsNext verdict
Project Starship X is an inventive, hyperactive shmup for players who want strange arcade ideas, replayable runs, and a barrage of colorful chaos. It is best enjoyed by fans who can tolerate visual overload and occasional rough edges.
What it does best
A frantic arcade rush built around dodging, dashing, and ramming
Every run keeps mutating into a new arcade surprise
A neon, grotesque comedy style unlike almost any other shmup
Catchy arcade music that makes the chaos feel celebratory
What might put you off
Visual overload and flashing effects
Uneven difficulty and restrictive dash movement
The setup
What you are walking into
Project Starship X is a procedural shooter where you Crash-Kill cosmical abominations with your spaceship while playing as Swagthulhu! Whaaat?!??!
Where it lives
PlayStation 4LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)MacXbox OneNintendo Switch
Genre
ShooterAdventureIndieArcade
Vibe
ActionScience fiction
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