Astro Lords: Oort Cloud

40%
Game Brain Score Based on 37 reviews
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  • graphics
  • story
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Astro Lords: Oort Cloud is a free-to-play, science-fiction MMORTS combining construction management with click-and-drag Artillery style combat and strategy elements such as exploration, raiding and espionage.

  • PC
  • Windows
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40%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique blend of 3D space and 2D battle systems, offering an interesting gameplay experience.
  • It is a casual game with easy combat concepts and simple unit management, making it accessible for new players.
  • Despite its issues, some players find the game fun and addictive, particularly enjoying the base management and ship battles.
  • The game suffers from significant connectivity issues, with many players unable to load or connect to servers.
  • There is a heavy reliance on microtransactions, leading to a pay-to-win environment that frustrates many players.
  • The game has a small community primarily consisting of Russian players, which can lead to language barriers and lag issues.
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as unique and potentially addictive, featuring a tablet-style point-and-click mechanic that resembles a tabletop sci-fi shooter. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the heavy mobile game influence on the PC version and suggest that the developers should consider changing the mechanics to enhance the experience.

    • “The gameplay itself feels a heavy mobile game influence, even on the PC version of the game.”
    • “The gameplay itself feels heavily influenced by mobile games, even on the PC version.”
    • “I believe the devs should change the mechanics somehow to fix this.”
    • “The tablet style of gameplay works well with a point-and-click style that makes it a very unique tabletop-like sci-fi shooter.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics are considered decent for the genre, meeting expectations without standing out significantly.

    • “Decent graphics considering the genre.”
    • “The graphics are decent considering the genre.”
    • “The visuals feel outdated and lack detail.”
    • “The art style is inconsistent and detracts from the overall experience.”
  • story2 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, there seems to be a lack of engagement or depth in the narrative, leaving players wanting more.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization in the game heavily relies on microtransactions, which are seen as unavoidable for this genre. Players express frustration over the abundance of these transactions, indicating that they are pervasive throughout the experience.

    • “Microtransactions are, of course, inevitable for this genre.”
    • “It's full of microtransactions, and I mean full!”
    • “Microtransactions, of course; however, they are inevitable for this genre.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or multiple attempts to progress effectively.

    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
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