Quest for the Darkstar is a fast-paced action game where you control one of six unique characters, each with their own special abilities, as they battle to save the world from an evil alien empire.
The story begins with the Darkstar, a powerful and malevolent being, threatening to destroy Earth. The only way to stop him is for your chosen character to pilot a ship called the Starblade and fight his way through hordes of aliens in a bid to reach the Darkstar's lair and put an end to his evil plans.
The gameplay revolves around shooting down enemy ships, avoiding obstacles and collecting power-ups. Each level takes place on a different planet, with increasingly difficult enemies and bosses to defeat. Your goal is to navigate through each level without running out of lives, as the game gets progressively harder.