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Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL is a rhythm game for keyboard set against a space exploration backdrop. Captain your science vessel alongside your navigator Shii as you explore the vast Sixtar system!

What works
  • Unique dynamic lane-shifting gameplay
  • Extensive customization options
  • Strong and varied soundtrack
  • Cute and appealing characters
  • Affordable price with frequent updates
Things to keep in mind
  • High difficulty and steep learning curve
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Some ui and usability issues
  • Lack of deep story content
  • Occasional bugs and performance quirks

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Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Leadership.

Why this game works

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Last update: 10/07/2026