A Planet of Mine
- December 10, 2019
- Tuesday Quest
- 3h median play time
"A Planet of Mine" is a real-time 4X strategy game with procedurally generated planets and resources. Choose from three game modes, including infinite, time attack, and builder, and complete 10 scenarios to unlock 16 animal factions. The PC edition includes updates from the original mobile version and features a unique simulation engine for resource management.
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique gameplay experience.
- There is a good variety of strategies based on the different animals you can choose.
- The graphics and overall design of the game are appealing and engaging.
- The AI colonies are overly aggressive, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Many features and game modes are locked behind a paywall, limiting the free version significantly.
- The tutorial is lacking, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics of the game.
- gameplay65 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its enjoyable mechanics and addictive nature, though many players express frustration over poorly explained advanced features and the presence of paywalls that limit access to content. While the game offers a solid foundation and fun experiences, it suffers from a lack of depth in late-game scenarios and insufficient tutorials, making it challenging for new players to fully grasp its mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is engaging but could benefit from clearer instructions and more accessible content.
“This game has been thought about really well and gameplay is really nice.”
“Gameplay is simple enough to get going, but deep enough to keep playing.”
“Downright addicting and some of the best gameplay I have seen in a long time.”
“Many of the game's mechanics are poorly explained.”
“You have to buy access to any actual gameplay, and the tutorial teaches you basically nothing.”
“All in all the price of the extra content feels unjustified, the gameplay is severely limiting and finally there is no drive to replay the game.”
- monetization37 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 41 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option for one-time in-app purchases to unlock additional content. However, some users express frustration over the necessity of these purchases to access significant gameplay features, suggesting that a more ad-supported model might have been preferable. Overall, while the game is praised for its quality and lack of constant ads, concerns about its reliance on in-app purchases and the potential for a cash grab remain prevalent.
“No ads!”
“Not one bit of pay to win, no ads, amazingly built.”
“To get all content after the first map you need to pay 5 pounds... which is nothing for a nice game like this... no ads plus offline, what else do you want? Go buy the damn game.”
“Amazing game destroyed by in-app purchases. I would've been satisfied a lot more if it was just pay to play for a decent fee, but I guess the marketing team wasn't as good as the game designers.”
“I wouldn't recommend this game; it starts off fun but quickly degrades into a cash grab.”
“Just another cash grab mobile game.”
- stability31 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that severely hinder gameplay. Many players experience prolonged freezing when transitioning between planets or accessing various game features, making it nearly unplayable at times. While the game shows potential and is enjoyable in short bursts, the persistent bugs and performance problems detract from the overall experience.
“Just reinstalled this a couple of days ago and there are some weird glitches when changing planets and accessing the stellar map. The main problem is the research tab, which is compressed, making it nearly impossible to identify the skills.”
“The game barely works; it lags a lot and freezes often.”
“Frequently freezes for several seconds at a time, making it essentially unplayable in my opinion.”
- graphics29 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality and unique style, with many users highlighting their appeal and smooth execution. While some players appreciate the colorful and engaging visuals, a few express mixed feelings about the graphic style or note issues with size on smaller screens. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment and aesthetic appeal.
“It's an amazing game with amazing graphics.”
“The graphics have been thought out and the mechanics are smooth; I've been playing this game for years!”
“I absolutely love this game and can't stop playing it; the graphics are one of the best I've seen in the games I've ever downloaded.”
“No instructions, okay graphics, clumsy interfaces.”
“I don't like the graphic style, but it's executed well.”
“The tutorial didn't actually explain anything, and visuals became annoying.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and a dedicated story mode. While the randomization of missions adds variety, some users find the limited number of missions and the difficulty in completing them frustrating. Overall, there is a strong call for a more developed storyline to enhance the game's appeal and addictiveness.
“What seems like a simple strategy game until you start getting into the later missions and challenges.”
“The cost for the full game is well worth it because the random planet, character, and mission concept means every game will be different.”
“The storyline will make the game more addictive.”
“Sad limited mission.”
“But the problem is that it's not free and missions are quite difficult to accomplish.”
“Do... is a story line.... this will make the game more addictive... also”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and engaging gameplay, there are significant concerns regarding lag, crashes, and issues with specific devices like the Pixel 2 XL. Some users believe that optimization will improve over time, but others are calling for immediate performance updates to address the frequent technical problems.
“From optimization of planets' resources and production to making war with other factions, this game is really cool.”
“It takes a minute or two to get used to it, but it's overall a great mobile game that runs smoothly and keeps my attention.”
“The game runs smoothly and the background music is a plus for gameplay.”
“Great game but not optimized for Pixel 2 XL screen, so some text is cut off.”
“Need serious performance update/fix; constantly lagging or hanging in progress, regular crashes.”
“Needs optimization; it lags and crashes a lot.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is noted for its high replayability, particularly due to the engaging challenges and quick campaigns. However, some users feel that the lack of new content and issues with the user interface and AI detract from its long-term replay value.
“Relaxing but involving and highly replayable, especially with the challenges introduced with any pack, which are great and offer honest value.”
“Lots of fun and replayability.”
“Quick campaigns and lots of replayability.”
“No updates bar minor bug fixes. It's a good game overall, but it would be great to see new content as it lacks replayability.”
“It has a lot of potential, but the UI is really bad and hard to use at times. The AI opponents are awful, and there isn't a ton of replayability.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves repetitive tasks like gathering food and farming, with limited building space. While the game has a decent concept, the rarity of certain resources and the need for extensive grinding can detract from the overall experience.
“This game is just a grinding simulator.”
“Most of your time will be spent gathering food or farming, and there is little space for buildings.”
“While the game is decent, certain resources are quite rare, and it can be tedious to collect them.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its amazing sound quality and relaxing nature, evoking nostalgia for classic titles like SimCity. While some find it charming and well-produced, others feel it may be overly soothing, potentially detracting from the gameplay experience. Overall, the music complements the game's design effectively.
“This is a charming, well-designed game, deeper than most mobile strategy though not as complex as desktop games, with great sound and music production.”
“It has a cool graphic and the music sounds amazing.”
“The simple graphics and understated music remind me of old school SimCity.”
“Music is too relaxing.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more varied and realistic atmospheric experience in the game, suggesting the addition of features like an atmospheric condenser and the ability to customize game settings, including the number and type of planets, to enhance immersion.
“The game could benefit from an atmospheric condenser for water in future updates.”
“Not every planet having an atmosphere would add more realism to the game.”
“I wish there was a possibility to create custom games where I could decide the number of planets, opponents, and the type of planets, such as those mostly without atmosphere or mostly friendly and rich.”
“Not every planet has an atmosphere, which detracts from the realism.”
“The lack of atmospheric variety makes the game feel flat and uninspired.”
“The environments feel lifeless and fail to immerse the player in the game world.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, as some players find it engaging, while others experience discomfort that detracts from their enjoyment, such as feelings of travel sickness.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily derived from the quirky controls, which users find amusing despite being mostly smooth.