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Galactic Junk League is a multiplayer casual shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Pixel Federation and was released on July 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Galactic Junk League is a free-to-play online game where players build and battle with their own custom spaceships. Engage in intense PvP battles in various game modes, collecting junk and blueprints to improve your ships. Join forces with other players in a cooperative mode to take down massive bosses and earn valuable rewards.

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,004 reviews
gameplay25 positive mentions
grinding21 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and creative ship-building experience, allowing players to design their own unique ships.
  • The combat is engaging and fast-paced, providing a satisfying gameplay loop of building, battling, and upgrading.
  • The game is free-to-play with no pay-to-win mechanics, as purchases are primarily for cosmetic items and experience boosts.
  • Matchmaking is often unbalanced, frequently pitting new players against experienced ones with superior ships and weapons.
  • Progression can be slow and grindy, making it difficult for new players to catch up to higher-level opponents.
  • There are technical issues, including lag and server problems, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
  • gameplay
    85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of enjoyable building mechanics and ship customization, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, often reducing combat to simple shooting mechanics. While some players appreciate the balance and accessibility for beginners, others criticize the slow pace, grindy nature, and unbalanced matchmaking that favors veteran players. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for casual players but may frustrate those seeking more complex and engaging gameplay.

    • “I liked the style and how it played, as well as the build mechanics and the ship classes.”
    • “The building mechanics are good, progress is quick so you can feel powerful after only a few hours of playing the game, but you also know you can unlock more pieces to upgrade your ship and improve yourself.”
    • “Smooth gameplay and straight controls!”
    • “Might have been playable if it was physically simulated and you could actually roll and have fun flying, but this is closer to a mobile game than anything else since the gameplay is no deeper than 'aim at enemy and hold down left mouse until it dies.' I have no idea how the game is over 1.4GB in size since everything is low-poly.”
    • “The gameplay massively favors veteran players over new players and almost seems built to allow said veterans to crush new players.”
    • “Right now, once you hit higher levels of gameplay, the game devolves into blobs of ships with sniper plasma cannons firing at each other. This often means that the winner of the game is typically decided by which team had the least number of new players on their team who end up being crushed under the boot of these ultra long-range plasma guns.”
  • graphics
    60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and cartoony visuals reminiscent of titles like Borderlands, while others criticize them as average or even poor. Many users note that the graphics work well within the game's context, contributing to a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, but there are calls for improvements, particularly in optimization and detail. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is highlighted positively, though technical performance varies significantly across different hardware setups.

    • “At first I wondered about the graphics, but once you get into the game, the graphics work very well and the whole game has a very friendly, relaxed style about it.”
    • “The graphics are average, and the art style is awesome.”
    • “Nice graphics and smooth gameplay.”
    • “The game sucks; it's not fun, bad graphics, boring, don't play.”
    • “Graphics are very ugly looking.”
    • “Optimization is terrible as well; I have to reduce my resolution and details to play on 30-40 fps with 8GB of RAM, quad-core Athlon X4 840 CPU, and Radeon R7 GPU while the minimum system requirements are Intel dual-core, 4GB of RAM, and Intel HD 3000 graphics.”
  • grinding
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players finding it excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly when facing higher-level opponents without adequate rewards. Others appreciate the grind as a necessary part of progression, noting that it can lead to enjoyable gameplay once certain levels are reached. Overall, while grinding is a significant aspect of the game, opinions vary on whether it enhances or detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Not grindy at all, really fun! The third dimension is awesome. I'll leave a more elaborate review later because I'm too busy wrecking space pirates.”
    • “I played this game for a bit before it was on Steam. It was decent, but it got repetitive pretty fast. I just felt there were far better options offered by other games, and I didn't feel like grinding to unlock a ship with any speed to it.”
    • “Everyone will tell you to 'play more' to get better equipped, but it's not worth grinding losses.”
    • “Unless you spend countless hours grinding in losing matches, you will never gain enough power to even compete in low-level matches. At matches at your own level, there are even more powerful players with an extreme advantage.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players expressing frustration over the lack of engaging quests and missions. Many feel that the daily quests are uninspired and do not provide meaningful rewards, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit significantly from a more developed narrative and mission structure.

    • “Warframe also fell into this trap of the 'game of numbers' years ago, with all weapon and warframe builds being laser focused on dishing out the highest possible DPS and some CC (though CC is another story).”
    • “The building part of the game is cool but the matchmaker sucks real bad, makes you really not want to play.”
    • “If you have ever seen quests in MOBAs... they are glorious compared to this. My quests are 'win 1 game' and the reward is as much as you get for losing.”
    • “This is not like MOBAs, where you get a quest every day that gives you as much as forty wins... here you get a quest every day that literally gives you nothing.”
    • “Every game needs one or at least a story!!!”
  • optimization
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players experiencing poor performance, lag, and the need to lower graphics settings to achieve playable frame rates. While some users report smooth gameplay without bugs, the majority express frustration over the lack of updates and responsiveness from developers regarding critical optimization issues. This has contributed to a dwindling player base and dissatisfaction with the game's overall performance.

    • “It runs smoothly on my computer that is really only office worthy.”
    • “I had no bugs, no performance issues, was able to easily compete with paying players and enjoyed messing about with different configurations and then jumping into battle to test my rig.”
    • “It runs smoothly and I haven't run into any bugs.”
    • “Slow reaction times from devs on critical issues killed off what dedicated playerbase there was, until they finally released a statement saying they will no longer be updating the game due to poor performance.”
    • “Optimization is terrible as well, I have to reduce my resolution and details to play on 30-40 fps with 8GB of RAM, quad-core Athlon X4 840 CPU, and Radeon R7 GPU while the minimum system requirements are Intel dual-core, 4GB of RAM, and Intel HD 3000 graphics.”
    • “4 bad lag and optimization issues still make the game very unfun and uncompetitive when you are having these issues.”
  • stability
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezes that significantly impact gameplay. Many feel it should have remained in early access longer to address these issues, as the frequent crashes and loading screen problems detract from an otherwise enjoyable experience. While some bugs have been patched, players still encounter frustrating stability issues that hinder their overall enjoyment.

    • “This game is full of bugs and glitches.”
    • “Black screen, freezes, force quit, no workaround.”
    • “First of all, I have this bug where about every 4-5 matches it just glitches and stays on the loading screen forever.”
  • music
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the upbeat rock tracks and find them engaging, others criticize the repetitive nature and low audio quality. Additionally, the music is often overshadowed by long load times, leading some players to listen to their own music instead. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it lacks variety and can be polarizing.

    • “The game music is rock and upbeat, I do say I like.”
    • “Cool game, cool music, epic ship customization and visuals!”
    • “Music - now yeah, talking, music rocks ;)”
    • “Otherwise, don't even go near it because all this game is an endless grind with music and audio that sounds like it's being played 5 km from where your ears are.”
    • “The load times are endless; I was listening to music while waiting for the game to load, and it went through four to five-minute songs.”
    • “The background music is always the same.”
  • humor
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its quirky mechanics, such as building and flying amusingly shaped crafts, and the absurdity of mismatched battles where players can creatively outmaneuver larger opponents. Players also find humor in translation errors and the over-the-top nature of weaponry, contributing to an overall lighthearted and entertaining experience. Despite some gameplay frustrations, the comedic elements enhance the enjoyment of the game.

    • “I have fun building, then flying all sorts of funny shapes.”
    • “Funny thing about this game... it's fun; I personally really enjoy it.”
    • “Everyone uses a hilariously overpowered weapon which, in comparison to the others, blows them completely away.”
    • “This game is so fun it's not funny.”
    • “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
    • “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
  • monetization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game primarily revolves around microtransactions, which are mostly for cosmetic items like skins and decorative elements, as well as experience and currency boosters. While the game is advertised as free, players note that significant content is locked behind paid DLC, leading to concerns about the overall value and accessibility of the game.

    • “There are in-game purchases, but mostly for skins, pre-made ships, and decoration items.”
    • “Parts in Robocraft are behind microtransactions and hundreds of dollars of DLC.”
    • “There are microtransactions, but they are for aesthetic skins and experience/currency boosters for playing games.”
    • “The Steam page shows this game to be free, but there are the ever-present microtransactions.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is generally described as inviting and fun, particularly in Crossout, which features a vibrant post-apocalyptic setting. In contrast, Galactic Junk League suffers from a lackluster and generic sci-fi atmosphere, with minimal player interaction and tactical depth. Overall, the game's ship customization enhances its engaging atmosphere, allowing for personalized and dynamic battles.

    • “The overall atmosphere is inviting and fun.”
    • “Crossout has a lively feel to it, mostly because it has a very specific post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
    • “The game has an interesting atmosphere, with nice build capabilities that allow for ships to be fully customized to your liking.”
    • “Galactic Junk League just has a 'meh' atmosphere about it; a generic sort of sci-fi spaceship feel, with very little communication taking place in rounds and almost no tactical approach to battles.”
    • “Crossout has more of a lively feel to it, mostly because it has a very specific post-apocalyptic atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players feeling frustrated and defensive, while others suggest that it requires a level of maturity to handle its challenges without becoming overly emotional. Overall, the game seems to evoke strong reactions, both positive and negative, depending on the player's mindset.

    • “Your comment made me feel like a jerk.”
    • “Rated M for mature players who don't get too emotional when they get pwned.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users indicate that the game's replayability is limited, as the repetitive grind can quickly become tedious and wear on players' patience.

    • “Replayability quickly wears on your patience due to the grind.”
    • “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to stay engaged after the first playthrough.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for a second run.”
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Galactic Junk League is a casual shooter game with science fiction theme.

Galactic Junk League is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 103 hours playing Galactic Junk League.

Galactic Junk League was released on July 26, 2017.

Galactic Junk League was developed by Pixel Federation.

Galactic Junk League has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Galactic Junk League is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include Gear Up, Minimum, Dreadnought, War Robots: Frontiers, Star Conflict and others.