is a 3D space combat simulator video game developed and released by Namco in 1999 for the PlayStation. It is the sequel to the 1985 Family Computer game Star Luster, which was Namco's first original game for home consoles. In the game, the player controls one of seven ships in their mission to wipe out an alien race threatening the galaxy. Gameplay revolves around clearing missions to progress further, such as destroying a certain fleet of enemies or protecting a space station from enemy fire. The game is part of the fictional United Galaxy Space Force universe, which combines many earlier Namco games into a flowing timeline. Much of the game's playable ships and enemies are based on those from other Namco games such as Galaga and Bosconian. Upon release, Star Ixiom received mixed reviews - while many applauded its visuals and controls, it was criticized for its simplicity and lack of variety in missions, with several outlets unfavorably comparing it to Colony Wars. Gameplay Star Ixiom is a space combat simulator video game. The player selects one of seven different star ships, each equipped with different weapons and abilities, to fight off an alien race known as the “Unknown Intelligent Mechanized Species” (UIMS) and other extraterrestrial races. The player is given the option to select one of seven star ships, each based on other Namco video games - these include the GAIA from the original Star Luster, the Galaxip from Galaxian, and the Geosword from Starblade. Each craft has their own unique weapon load outs and abilities, such as a faster firing rate or movement speed. The player can also switch between a first and third-person view. The game is split across three different game modes - "Training", which helps the player learn the controls and in-game mechanics, "Command", an upgraded Training mode with more enemy formations, and "Conquest", the main focus that adds missions. Missions include destroying a fleet of enemies or protecting a base from being wiped out. All three game modes will allow the player to access a map screen, displaying the placement of enemies, bases and the player's current location - the player can select any of these locations to immediately warp there. Like the original Star Luster, the player has a limited amount of energy, which will drain as the player fires at enemies and warps to other locations. Fuel can be fully replenished