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Status:
Complete (Case, cover and cartridge) and Play Tested
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Developer: Tessera Studios
Publisher: Outright Games
Genre: Action-Adventure / Puzzle
Release: 2022
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is a family-friendly action-adventure game designed around the animated series, blending light combat, cooperative puzzle-solving, and exploration into a kid-accessible sci-fi adventure. It succeeds at capturing the tone and spirit of Star Trek for younger audiences, though its shallow mechanics and repetitive structure limit appeal for experienced players.
Gameplay centers on switching between Dal and Gwyn, each with distinct abilities used to solve puzzles, navigate environments, and fight enemies. Combat is simple and forgiving, featuring light attacks, dodging, and basic upgrades.
The game emphasizes co-op play, allowing two players to work together in solving environmental puzzles and progressing through levels. Mechanics are intentionally approachable, making it suitable for younger players or families.
While functional and polished, combat lacks depth, enemy variety is limited, and encounters can feel repetitive. The challenge level is modest, prioritizing accessibility over skill mastery.
Levels are linear, planet-based environments, each filled with collectibles, obstacles, and puzzle sequences. Exploration is guided and structured, with minimal risk of getting lost.
Puzzle design is the highlight involving switches, light beams, timed mechanisms, and cooperative interactions. Later levels introduce more creative mechanics, improving engagement over time.
However, environmental variety is limited, with only a few planets and repeated gameplay patterns that may feel formulaic during longer sessions.
The story fits neatly within the Star Trek Prodigy universe, focusing on rescuing crew members, stopping a looming supernova, and confronting a robotic antagonist.
Themes of teamwork, problem-solving, responsibility, and friendship align well with Star Treks optimistic tone. Voice acting from the original cast adds authenticity, and dialogue maintains a light, kid-friendly tone.
Narratively, its serviceable rather than emotionally deep, but effective for its intended audience.
Visually, the game adopts a stylized, animated look inspired by the TV series, featuring colorful planets, readable character models, and clean UI design.
Performance on Nintendo Switch is generally stable, with:
Solid frame rate in most scenes
Quick load times
Acceptable visual clarity in handheld and docked modes
Occasional minor glitches and camera quirks can occur, but technical issues rarely break progression.
The soundtrack is atmospheric but understated, supporting exploration and tension without standing out strongly.
Sound effects are functional, though some lack the iconic punch of classic Star Trek audio cues. Voice acting is a highlight, helping maintain immersion and franchise authenticity.
Replay value comes from:
Collectibles and mission scoring
Optional objectives and upgrades
Two-player co-op replayability
The campaign is relatively short, and once completed, theres limited incentive for long-term replay, especially for older players.
It excels more as a one-time adventure than a long-term progression game.
Kid-friendly, accessible gameplay
Fun co-op puzzle-solving
Authentic Star Trek tone and voice cast
Solid performance on Nintendo Switch
Creative puzzle design in later levels
Shallow combat and limited enemy variety
Repetitive structure and environments
Minimal challenge for experienced players
Limited replay value
Presentation and audio feel somewhat generic
Star Trek Prodigy: Supernova is a charming, accessible sci-fi adventure that works best as a family-friendly co-op game, capturing Star Treks optimism and teamwork but its shallow mechanics and repetitive design prevent it from appealing strongly to seasoned players.
Score: 7 / 10
