Citizens Unite!: Earth x Space
- January 26, 2021
- Eden Industries
Get on SteamCitizens Unite!: Earth x Space includes both the Citizens of Earth and Citizens of Space games. This time the two adventures have united with brand-new elements. Recruit 88 Citizens with unique abilities to save the Earth in both time-periods! Time travel back-and-forth between Citizens of Earth and Citizens of Space, unlocking new content and revealing the true ending!
Nintendo Switch
PC
Playstation 4
Playstation 5
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- Citizens of Earth and Citizens of Space offer a great value, combining two classic games with new content and the ability to switch between them.
- The voice acting, dialogue, and animation are praised as being high quality and entertaining.
- The games maintain a humorous tone and charm reminiscent of Earthbound, making them enjoyable for fans of classic RPGs.
- Citizens of Space suffers from frequent crashes, particularly when achievements are unlocked, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The combat system in Citizens of Space has been criticized for being less enjoyable, relying on mini-games rather than traditional RPG mechanics.
- The map layout and mission navigation can be confusing, with respawning enemies adding to the annoyance during exploration.
- story10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The story is a blend of elements from the original game and a new narrative, but it suffers from gameplay changes that detract from the experience. Many characters feel underutilized, serving primarily to unlock achievements and advance secondary plotlines rather than contributing meaningfully to the main story. Overall, while the narrative attempts to connect classic elements, it struggles with pacing and character relevance.
“What I found was a game that had the story of the first but had its gameplay drastically changed.”
“These characters are literally only useful for achievements and continuing the secondary plot story.”
“It's two classic games and a new story.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for its lack of balance, as players must invest significant time leveling up underpowered characters to make them viable in combat. The overall experience is described as a disjointed combination of elements rather than a cohesive gameplay system.
“This is understandable from a technical standpoint but terrible from a gameplay perspective, as certain citizens are lacking in power early in the game and need to be forcibly leveled to the 10-20 range just to be useful in combat without getting one-shotted by enemies by the time you get them.”
“But here, it's just a combo pack with a thin thread of interwoven gameplay.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its effectiveness, with many users highlighting its comedic elements as very funny, complemented by beautiful animation.
“It's very funny and the animation is beautiful.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting the new tracks as excellent and seamlessly integrated into the overall experience.
“Truly wonderful to play, with the new content feeling just as natural, and the new music tracks are great as well.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is hindered by glitches, which detracts from an otherwise high-quality experience. Many believe that with improved settings for laptops and fewer technical issues, the game could achieve a near-perfect score.
“The game would be a 9 without the glitches and better settings for a laptop.”
“The game would be a 9 without the glitches and better settings for a laptop.”
