Saturday, September 20, 2025

Star Parodier for PCE CD


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Star Parodier

The one where you can play as the console


Genre: shooter - vertical

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Year: 1992

System: PCE CD


Gameplay Score: 4

Gameplay Notes:

Star Parodier is to Super Star Soldier what Parodius is to Gradius. Like it's inspiration, this game suffers from a severe lack of difficulty. Per up your weapon and your basically unstoppable. The fun is in finding weapons and subweapons you like. There are three ships to choose from (Bomber Man, PC Engine, spaceship), each with three weapons and a unique subweapon. Great movement speed.


Level Design Score: 4

Level Design Notes:

Lots going on. A mini boss and final boss per stage. Hard to tell what is an enemy vs an environmental hazard.


Theme Score: 4

Theme Notes:

Fantastical nonsense. Less consistent or outlandish than Parodius. Cute


Art Style Score: 5

Art Style Notes:

Colorful, cartoony, varied, constantly surprising. Every stage has a distinct look and set of enemies.


Audio Score: 4

Audio Notes:

Fun music that I wouldn't listen to outside of the game. Pleasant sound effects.


Overall Score: 82

Review ID: 11108



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