Galactic Lander

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Galactic Lander is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by ZeroByter Games and was released on October 4, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Community LevelsCreate, share, and discover levels created by, and for the Galactic Lander community! About the GameGalactic Lander is inspired by the classic arcade Lunar Lander game with a few, modern-day additions of it's own. While Galactic Lander provides the classic ship controlling gameplay, it also includes modern Steam features such as co-op gameplay, a level editor, Steam workshop, and…

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Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines strategy and action, with a variety of missions and dynamic battles.
The game features a user-friendly level editor and supports community-created content, enhancing replayability.
Co-op mode is enjoyable, making it a fun experience to play with friends.

Some levels can be overly challenging, which may deter new players.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including frame drops and glitches.
Controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is centered around controlling a lunar lander using simple mechanics, specifically the 'a' and 'd' keys for thrust, to navigate and land safely. While some players find the mechanics clumsy and the game challenging, others appreciate its fun factor, especially in multiplayer, and commend the overall quality and level editor. The graphics are simple, but the gameplay offers an enjoyable experience for casual play.
- “Simple graphics, easy mechanics, difficult game, and free!”
- “Personally, it's not the kind of games I usually play, but everything from the gameplay quality, level editor, and graphics style is amazing!”
- “Gameplay consists of using the A and D keys to control thrust for your lunar lander and get from one side of the screen to land safely on the landing pad on the other.”
- “#bringbacktheoldboxmechanics.”
- “- bad gameplay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are described as minimalist and simple, which some players find enhances immersion and complements the challenging gameplay. While there are suggestions for improvement in the art style, many appreciate the beauty in its simplicity and how it contributes to the overall experience.
- “Although the graphics and sound design are minimalist, they allow you to feel very immersed in the experience, hearing nothing but the ambient tones and the thrusters of your spacecraft.”
- “Sometimes it's not about the complexity or graphic extraordinarity, but what makes this game beautiful is the fact that it is so simple but at the same time so challenging.”
- “Personally, it's not the kind of games I usually play, but everything from the gameplay quality, level editor, and graphics style is amazing!”
- “The graphics are very simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The visuals are underwhelming and do not do justice to the game's potential.”
- “While the gameplay is engaging, the graphics leave much to be desired, feeling flat and uninspired.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game enjoyable with decent replayability, largely attributed to the inclusion of custom maps that enhance the overall experience.
- “Awesome fun game with decent replayability.”
- “The custom maps really make this game have a little bit of replayability.”
- “The custom maps really add a bit of replayability to this game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
- “The lack of varied gameplay mechanics makes replaying feel tedious.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is praised for being free of advertisements and pay-to-win elements, creating a fair and enjoyable experience for players.
- “No ads, no pay-to-win.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic purchases without affecting performance.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game enjoyable and easy to play, but they express concerns about stability due to various bugs that need to be addressed.
- “Good game, easy game, please resolve the buggy problems!”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experience constant lag and glitches that ruin the experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been criticized for several performance issues that players believe could be addressed with relatively simple fixes.
- “Some performance issues that could probably be easily fixed.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I experienced long loading times and stuttering, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Lunar Mission" revolves around an engaging narrative set in a futuristic space exploration context, where players embark on a quest to uncover the mysteries of the moon. Users appreciate the blend of adventure and science fiction elements, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some feel that the plot could benefit from deeper character development and more intricate storytelling.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its bugs, which can lead to amusing moments, especially in co-op play. While the technical issues may be frustrating, they contribute to a fun and entertaining experience when shared with others.
- “This game has a lot of bugs, but it can be really funny in co-op, so I recommend it!”