Editing StarQuake

{{IB-Level
 |image = StarQuake.png
 |id = 308891
 |creator = MasK463
 |created = [[Update 1.5]]
 |updated = [[Update 2.1]]
 |difficulty = {{EasyDemon}}
 |stars = 10
 |diamonds = 12
 |length = 1m 24s (Long)
 |objects = 5,773
 |copytype = Non-copyable
 |downloads = 8.67M
 |likes = 304.7K
 |rating = Featured
 |artist = [https://foreverbound.newgrounds.com/ ForeverBound]
 |music = [[Stereo Madness]]
 |previous = [[Super Cycles]]
 |next = [[Hextec Flow]]
}}
'''StarQuake''' is a solo Easy Demon level created by MasK463. It is the second level in [[Map Packs|Demon Pack 2]], following [[Super Cycles]] and preceding [[Hextec Flow]]. The level uses [[Stereo Madness]] and consists entirely of cube gameplay, with frequent size and gravity changes and a focus on memorising false routes and deceptive objects.

{{Quote
 |quote = Buffdated.
 |originator = MasK463
 |source = StarQuake level description
}}

==Description==
StarQuake was originally created in [[Update 1.5]] and its currently uploaded revision is saved as an [[Update 2.1]] level. It is a Long level with 5,773 objects and no user coins. Completing it awards 10 stars and 500 mana orbs, while its placement in Demon Pack 2 contributes towards that pack's completion reward.

The level uses only the cube form. Much of the gameplay takes place as a mini-cube and combines gravity portals, size portals, jump rings and jump pads with false paths, concealed safe surfaces and misleading indicators. Its decoration is generally dark, using thin block outlines and rapidly changing accent colours. Brighter orange, red, blue, green and purple sections interrupt the predominantly black background, while the closing sequence changes through orange, yellow and blue.

==Gameplay==
*'''0–14%:''' The level begins as a normal-sized cube in a purple section. After straightforward opening jumps, the player encounters false routes, misleading jump pads and abrupt gravity changes. Exclamation marks and arrows provide some guidance before a size portal introduces the mini-cube gameplay.
*'''14–32%:''' The mini-cube passes through tightly arranged jump rings, jump pads and alternating gravity portals. Several apparent platforms and routes are unsafe, making the sequence dependent on memorising the intended inputs. A dense portal transition leads into the next section.
*'''32–49%:''' The cube traverses brightly coloured corridors that alternate between purple, orange, red and blue. The section includes narrow landings, ceiling and floor hazards, and further size and gravity changes. Some jump rings must be approached with precise timing to avoid being directed into spikes.
*'''49–63%:''' Purple and green sections continue the pattern of deceptive structures and portal transitions. The player crosses a series of staircases and outlined platforms before the decoration darkens again.
*'''63–75%:''' The cube moves through sparse black corridors with blue, yellow and pink outlines. The intended route repeatedly changes between the floor and ceiling, followed by a long pink staircase and another chain of portals.
*'''75–88%:''' A sequence of narrow corridors continues with frequent gravity and size changes. Several portals are placed close together, requiring the player to account for the cube's resulting orientation before each landing.
*'''88–100%:''' The final section begins with an orange colour scheme and comparatively open cube gameplay. It then changes through yellow and blue before ending on a flat stretch displaying the level title, the creator's name and a closing message.

==Gameplay video==
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 |cpt1 = Complete showcase of the current version
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==History==
StarQuake was uploaded during Update 1.5 and was later revised several times. The current upload is version 5 and is saved using the Update 2.1 game version. Its in-game description, “Buffdated.”, combines “buffed” and “updated”, referring to the later revision's altered gameplay and presentation.

The article previously described the level as an Update 1.5/1.8 level. Although an earlier revision was associated with Update 1.8, the currently downloadable version contains later changes and is identified by the game as an Update 2.1 revision.

==Trivia==
*StarQuake contains no ship, ball, UFO, wave, robot, spider or swing sequences; every playable section uses the cube.
*MasK463 created a sequel named StarQuake II. It is an Insane level worth 9 stars and uses ''Stereo Madness 2''.
*The current ending includes the message “Thank you for playing this s**t.” beneath the level title and creator credit.
*The level is non-copyable and contains no user coins.

[[Category:Map Pack levels]]