Shooting Star Island

About

Shooting Star Island is a 3D platformer where you guide Stanky Star and Hooma through a comet-ravaged world. The game blends exploration with simple physics-based puzzles as you navigate floating islands and caverns. Each area introduces new abilities like bouncing or gliding to reach hidden paths. The story follows the duo’s trek upward as they uncover the comet’s mysteries before it triggers a catastrophe. The game stands out for its bright, whimsical art style and tight movement controls. While the 6-hour campaign is brief, the optional collectibles and environmental storytelling keep players engaged. With a 78% critic score and praise for its charm, it’s a quick but colorful adventure. The Switch port runs smoothly in handheld mode, making it easy to pick up and play through its lightweight yet satisfying challenges.

Storyline

A huge black comet has landed on Shooting Star Island! This worries the islanders quite a bit. Stanky Star and Hooma decide to take a closer look and start their journey to the very top of the island. The secrets hidden deep within the comet must be explored. They might bring about the end of all things, after all!