Sometimes, all you want from a game is to allow you to cause chaos and in that regard, Polaris is the perfect game. A PvE, third-person shooter, a typical level sees you getting dropped onto a map from the sky, sticking a superhero landing, and then having to shoot a few ships down to earn points to requisition yourself enough points to grab some gravity boots – at least, that was the case for us. And trust us, the gravity boots are where the fun begins (more on that later).
In Polaris, your main missions involve taking down either a ship attempting to destroy the city or a mysterious mining worm with the exact same goal. Defend your home world is the name of the game here. These entities typically serve as the game’s bosses—large and imposing but thankfully not particularly difficult to defeat until you reach higher difficulty levels. Success largely comes down to precise timing and strategic movement.
The real challenge in Polaris comes from the smaller ships sent to protect the massive bosses. As you progress, swarms of these ships will relentlessly pursue you, often coming at you from all directions. The number of enemies increases as the difficulty ramps up, which can help players get comfortable with the systems and learn the ropes as they go, however, this might feel slow-paced for some players. Despite the focus on combat, in our opinion, it’s not what makes Polaris stand out.
What really keeps Polaris fun is the destruction and movement. The aforementioned gravity boots let you fly around like a Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan or hover and strafe while blasting away at enemies. It’s an exhilarating experience that never gets old. Plus, everything you see—land, buildings, roads—is destructible. But be careful: you can easily fall if you shoot the road beneath your feet!
Polaris is an incredibly fun playground, especially when playing with friends. As you progress, you unlock new tools and abilities. While the grind can take some time, the missions themselves aren’t too long, so it doesn’t feel like a chore. Right from its release, the game was patched to address player feedback, showing its commitment to improvement. With tons of potential and an already enjoyable experience, Polaris is sure to remain a blast to play—especially at its affordable price.
