''Super Stardust'' is a multidirectional shooter

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developed by Bloodhouse and published by Team 17 for the

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( AGA) in 1994 and

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in 1995. The game was ranked the 26th best game of all time by ''

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''. The CD32 version featured

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soundtracks composed by Nicklas Renqvist and Niko Nyman ( Slusnik Luna). The game was ported to PC under the name ''Super Stardust '96''. ''Super Stardust'' is a sequel to '' Stardust''. An

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, entitled ''

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'', was released in 2007 for the

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and in 2008 for the

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and is available to download from the European and US

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. The next sequel, '' Super Stardust Delta'', was released for the

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Reception

A '' Next Generation'' reviewer gave it one out of five stars, chiefly criticizing its nature as an ''

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'' clone, but gave positive remarks regarding its graphics, music, and the power-ups. ''

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'' rated the game 90%, praising its graphics and gameplay.

References

External links

Team17's company website
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