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Stardash

Stardash

by Pascal Bestebroer

24 ratings
62 reviews
🎮 Games
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🎈 Casual
$1.99

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Released
September 22, 2011
Updated
March 21, 2025

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Pascal Bestebroer
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About

Experience a challenging retro platformer with classic gameplay and vibrant pixel art. Master difficult levels with infinite lives, unlock secret areas, and enjoy an authentic chiptune soundtrack. This game offers a rewarding experience for those who love a good challenge.

✓Classic platformer gameplay
✓Challenging levels
✓Infinite lives
✓Unlockable temple levels
✓Flip-mode challenges
✓Retro graphics
✓Original chiptune soundtrack
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What users say about Stardash

Reviews of Stardash are mixed: the game is rated 3.9/5 from 24 App Store ratings. What users like most: great retro feel, addictive gameplay. Top complaints: glitchy controls, high difficulty curve. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Great retro feel
  • 👍Addictive gameplay
  • 👍Tight controls
  • 👍Well-designed levels
  • 👍Good value for money
  • 👍Nostalgic graphics and music
  • 👍High replay value
  • 👍Responsive controls
  • 👍Challenging gameplay

Negative things

  • 🐛Glitchy controls
  • 🐛High difficulty curve
  • 🐛Pixel-perfect jumps required
  • 🐛Inconsistent hit detection
  • 🐛Stuttering frame rate
  • 🐛Levels feel disjointed
  • 🐛Lack of color (Game Boy style)
  • 🐛Short levels, no checkpoints
  • 🐛Price considered high by some
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What's New in Stardash

2.1.3

March 21, 2025

fixed some rendering issues on Retina displays

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fun game, but...

...not even the very first level can be beaten without jumping. This would not be a problem if the jump button hadn't disappeared after the latest update. Oops. 😏
Ppuckdude

Great

Lovely game well thought out well made plays well.
Thank you dev.

Also great to see a lovely game still supported by its dev.
TFTOXIC F4RT

joystick for movement ?

It will be better to have a joystick rather than arrows for this game (to control movements).
TNtob nol

Ew

Only good thing is no ads.
Jjohn.69cena

Не работает

Вылетает на iOS 7
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

Jump button disappeared after update

Bug

Game crashes on iOS 7

Bug

Doesn't work with iOS 11

Bug

Proximity to enemies kills needs work

Bug

Hit detection is weird

Bug

Animation could be smoother

Bug

Collision detection needs to be tighter

Bug

Controls broken on iControlPad in iCade mode

Bug

Crash on launch

Bug

Frame rate issues

Bug

Invisible walls for secret areas

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Requested Features

15 requests

Joystick for movement

Feature

Make Shesan Level 9 easier

Feature

Update for iOS 11 compatibility

Feature

Full screen on iPhone 5

Feature

More sound effects

Feature

Character upgradable

Feature

Make game compatible with 60beat controller

Feature

Add mega difficulty mode

Feature

Fix achievements

Feature

Move OpenFeint logo

Feature

Rearrange buttons

Feature

More levels

Feature

Add color or costume for character

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Unique control system

Feature

Flip iPad upside down for headphone jack clearance

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Stardash?

Stardash is a challenging retro platformer game that emulates the gameplay and aesthetics of classic platforming titles. It features difficult levels, vibrant pixel art, and an original chiptune soundtrack.

How difficult is Stardash?

The game is explicitly described as 'NOT EASY'. While you have an endless amount of lives to quickly restart levels, overcoming the obstacles and enemies will require skill and persistence.

Are there any special levels or modes to unlock?

Yes, you can unlock special temple levels by finding hidden keys within the main levels. Additionally, a 'flip-mode' can be unlocked by completing a level within a set time and collecting all the coins.

What platforms is Stardash available on?

Based on the description, Stardash is a mobile application. It is designed for mobile devices, offering classic platforming gameplay on the go.

Does Stardash have in-app purchases or ads?

No, the provided data indicates that Stardash does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. It is a straightforward paid application.