Starlink: Battle for Atlas

Ubisoft Toronto

Rank: #3 / 6
Released: 2018
Studio: Ubisoft Toronto
Genre: action-adventure game, science fiction video game

At a glance

Starlink: Battle for Atlas is an action-adventure game from Ubisoft Toronto, published by Ubisoft. Players lead a group of interstellar pilots seeking to free the Atlas star system from Grax and the Forgotten Legion. The included initiative team has four starships, six pilots and twelve weapons. Across Atlas’s seven planets, each with its own ecosystem and wildlife, players explore and combine pilots, ships and weapons to adapt their craft for combat. RPG mechanics include equipping mods on weapons and starships, unlocking pilot abilities and forming alliances with factions. Steam lists single-player and multiplayer, co-op and shared/split-screen play, as well as Achievements, Trading Cards, in-app purchases, partial controller support and Remote Play Together. The game is listed for Microsoft Windows, and the Steam listing specifies Windows. Its Steam genres are Action and Adventure; the broader genre listing also identifies it as science fiction.

Who it is for

It suits players who want to explore an alien star system and customize a ship by mixing pilots, starships and weapons. The listed modes include co-op and shared/split-screen play as well as single-player.

What is good

Explore seven planets with distinct ecosystems and wildlife.
Mix pilots, ships and weapons.
Mods, pilot abilities and faction alliances.
Co-op and shared/split-screen play listed.

What to know first

In-app purchases are listed.
Controller support is partial.
Windows is the only listed platform.

Verdict

Starlink: Battle for Atlas centers on exploring Atlas and adapting a ship and crew for the fight. Its co-op options and customization systems stand out, while in-app purchases and partial controller support are worth noting.