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Focus on PVP, not characters or connections
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STARSEED is a visually stunning game with reasonable—though mostly automated—gameplay, but it completely fails in character interactions and emotional depth. The devd seem almost entirely focused on PvP, leaving meaningful storytelling and player immersion as an afterthought at best.
The MC often feels like a ghost in the game. Take Instarseed, the game’s version of Instagram, where the AI companions (Proxyans) post as you "level up affection"—a term used loosely, given how empty most interactions feel. This could have been a great way to build a connection between the MC, the characters, and the world, but instead, the MC is almost never mentioned in the posts. It honestly feels like the self-insert protagonist was tacked on at the last minute.
Even as you level up "affection," many Proxyans remain indifferent toward the MC. The game also seems to go out of its way to avoid any romantic connections—subtle or otherwise—between the MC and Proxyans, yet it has no issue featuring romance between Proxyans themselves. To make things worse, there's even a Proxyan who acts creepy and non-consensual toward others, which raises the question: why is affection between the MC and Proxyans off-limits, but this is somehow okay?
This lack of emotional investment leaves the player feeling disconnected from the world. The Proxyan side stories are mixed at best—while a few, like Rachel’s, are cute, they are the rare exception. Most suffer from a serious lack of emotional depth. Unlike games like Blue Archive or Nikke, where individual stories build meaningful relationships between the MC and characters, STARSEED offers brief, hollow interactions where the MC is barely relevant.
The absence of an oath system or any meaningful romance mechanics only makes things worse.
If you’re looking for a game where the MC forms deep, meaningful relationships or where storytelling carries emotional weight, this isn’t it. STARSEED is best suited for competitive PvP players, but if you care about character-driven experiences, look elsewhere (e.g., Nikke). The game has potential, but in its current state, it’s an unsatisfying, disconnected mess.
The MC often feels like a ghost in the game. Take Instarseed, the game’s version of Instagram, where the AI companions (Proxyans) post as you "level up affection"—a term used loosely, given how empty most interactions feel. This could have been a great way to build a connection between the MC, the characters, and the world, but instead, the MC is almost never mentioned in the posts. It honestly feels like the self-insert protagonist was tacked on at the last minute.
Even as you level up "affection," many Proxyans remain indifferent toward the MC. The game also seems to go out of its way to avoid any romantic connections—subtle or otherwise—between the MC and Proxyans, yet it has no issue featuring romance between Proxyans themselves. To make things worse, there's even a Proxyan who acts creepy and non-consensual toward others, which raises the question: why is affection between the MC and Proxyans off-limits, but this is somehow okay?
This lack of emotional investment leaves the player feeling disconnected from the world. The Proxyan side stories are mixed at best—while a few, like Rachel’s, are cute, they are the rare exception. Most suffer from a serious lack of emotional depth. Unlike games like Blue Archive or Nikke, where individual stories build meaningful relationships between the MC and characters, STARSEED offers brief, hollow interactions where the MC is barely relevant.
The absence of an oath system or any meaningful romance mechanics only makes things worse.
If you’re looking for a game where the MC forms deep, meaningful relationships or where storytelling carries emotional weight, this isn’t it. STARSEED is best suited for competitive PvP players, but if you care about character-driven experiences, look elsewhere (e.g., Nikke). The game has potential, but in its current state, it’s an unsatisfying, disconnected mess.
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I stopped playing for the same reason tbh.
2025-02-24
Author likedI’m still sticking with it—though not every day, and even then, it’s mostly just dailies. I’m just not motivated to do much else. Honestly, I had plans to buy outfits originally, but I'm not going to spend on it as it currently is. Right now, the game isn’t a positive experience for me. I check in out of habit, hoping it’ll improve, but I’m not holding my breath. It’s a shame because the potential is there
2025-02-26