Among the Heavens
- November 5, 2015
- Jetdogs Studios
Get on Steam"Among the Heavens" is a space-themed strategy game that challenges players to build and manage their own space empire. Gather resources, research new technologies, and engage in interstellar warfare to expand your dominion among the stars. Navigate diplomatic relationships with other factions, complete missions, and make strategic decisions that will determine the fate of your empire.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive time management experience similar to Diner Dash, with engaging gameplay that becomes challenging as you progress.
- It features cute graphics and a charming aesthetic, making it visually appealing for casual gamers.
- The game includes easy achievements, making it a good choice for players who enjoy completing challenges.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and problems with the full-screen mode, which can disrupt gameplay.
- There are frustrating design choices, such as the confusing VIP customer identification and the mechanics of replaying levels that can lead to a decrease in in-game currency.
- The match-3 mini-game feels out of place and lacks depth, detracting from the overall experience of the main time management gameplay.
- graphics25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute, cartoonish art style and 3D elements, while others criticize them as outdated or reminiscent of 90s aesthetics. Although many find the visuals charming and fitting for a casual time-management game, issues such as lack of widescreen support and inconsistent lighting detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as decent but not groundbreaking, with a blend of 2D and simple 3D styles.
“I love the cute animation, voice acting, and graphic style, and overall it gave me a very pleasant experience.”
“Very enjoyable casual game, is pretty well done and the art style is cute.”
“Graphics are charming in a cartoon-type style.”
“The graphics are so bad that it feels as if it is from the 90's.”
“I thought the graphics were not very good, and it reminded me of clip-art, with characters' lighting that did not match the environment.”
“The graphics and locations do not offer much variation.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of chaotic and fast-paced mechanics typical of diner dash-style games, appealing to both casual and hardcore gamers. However, many users find the gameplay to be repetitive, convoluted, and at times frustrating due to unclear mechanics and the need for guesswork in certain tasks. While some appreciate the decent graphics and occasional fun elements, the overall execution leaves room for improvement, particularly in clarity and balance.
“From the gameplay to the lore, this game is for casual and hardcore gamers alike.”
“Still the clicking action of the diner dash type gameplay is well done and the engine is stable and not unpleasant.”
“The setting is kinda cute and the gameplay is nice for a casual title.”
“However, I'm guessing it's purely because I don't like the chaotic and very stressful gameplay, which is the whole foundation for this type of game.”
“Did not like the gameplay, and I did not think this had the quality of other types of games.”
“The game mechanics are intransparent, convoluted, and messy, and the difficulty is all over the place.”
- music13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, while others describe it as repetitive and reminiscent of low-quality content. Many users opted to mute the game music in favor of their own playlists, indicating that while the soundtrack is decent, it may not be engaging enough to hold players' attention. Overall, the music is seen as a standard component that does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“Pleasing music, a little problem solving, and simply a solid game.”
“The soundtrack is good and the graphics are in a sort of 3D.”
“The game is a mixture of Dinner Dash with Candy Crush, but not only does the game have a DD aspect, it also forces you to think strategically by placing certain customers at specific tables for a bonus, as well as playing music to make them happy, reading stories to those waiting, and more!”
“The music made me quit immediately.”
“The music reminds me of shitty clickbait videos on YouTube.”
“Aside from some repetitive pipe music that can get stuck in your head for the rest of the day.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its moral lessons about perseverance and personal growth, while others find it forgettable or even silly. The narrative features quirky characters and interactions, but overall, it seems to lack depth and coherence, leaving some players unimpressed. Despite the varied opinions, a few reviewers highlight moments that resonate emotionally, suggesting that the story may appeal to certain audiences.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“10/10 story”
“About the story, I almost forgot, it seems really stupid... really.”
“The story is forgettable.”
“Because the story exists, not only do you and your bartender friend seek riches from creepy sky people, but you also have special friends that drop in to visit as well as a grumpy old boss who is needier than my girlfriend.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that while grinding is present, it is somewhat alleviated by the match-3 mechanics that offer bonus items and levels. However, the match-3 gameplay can feel tedious and prolonged, leading to a mixed experience regarding the overall grind.
“The match-3 aspect is just for bonus items and bonus levels, which cuts the grind, but the match-3 itself is fairly dragged out and tedious.”
“I can understand if the developers want to prevent people from farming coins; they don't have to award coins again to those who have already completed the same level earlier.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor and challenge, with its time management mechanics complemented by engaging 3D graphics and a variety of amusing levels.
“This game is a time management game with 3D graphics and lots of funny and challenging levels.”
