Galactic Missile Defense

About

Galactic Missile Defense is a shooter and tower defense game, where you must protect Earth from the invading Martians that declared war on our planet just because a space rover accidentally ruined their picnic!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers unique weapons that require players to adjust their playstyle, making gameplay engaging and fun.
It provides hours of mindless fun with a simple yet satisfying upgrade system and entertaining graphics.
Players have noted the game as a decent time killer, especially for those who enjoy arcade-style shooting games.

The game feels like a mobile port, lacking depth and variety, with repetitive gameplay and limited content.
Many players found the tutorial screens intrusive and the upgrade system confusing, detracting from the overall experience.
The graphics and overall design are considered low effort, leading to a lack of visual appeal and engagement for PC gamers.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for their simplistic and lackluster 2D art, which fails to impress on both mobile and PC platforms. While some users appreciate the nostalgic charm of the visuals, many feel that the overall quality does not meet the expectations of modern gamers, particularly on PC. Despite the low effort in graphics design, a few players find the visuals to be satisfying in the context of the gameplay experience.
- “This game is at a great price point, beautiful graphics, old school arcade action, and a fun upgrade system.”
- “The graphics are simple but satisfying and the upgrade system keeps things interesting.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the mobile app, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the mobile app, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by a lighthearted and silly approach, though some players find it awkward and frustrating due to the limitation of using only one of three available towers at a time. While it offers a decent amount of fun, many reviewers express a desire for more variety and maps, and the frequent pop-up tutorial screens disrupt the experience significantly.
- “I really enjoyed the silly gameplay because not everything needs to be serious!”
- “The gameplay may seem somewhat awkward or frustrating due to having 3 towers at your disposal, but only one available to use at a time.”
- “I had a decent amount of fun but could do with some more maps or variety in gameplay, of which there is very little.”
- “The gameplay may seem somewhat awkward or frustrating due to having 3 towers at your disposal, but only one available to use at a time!”
- “I had a decent amount of fun, but could do with some more maps or variety in gameplay, of which there is very little.”
- “I agree wholeheartedly with the other reviewers regarding the pop-up tutorial screens; they broke the gameplay up so much that it wasn't worth playing for me.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Galactic Missile Defense is criticized as a cash grab from mobile developers, lacking the depth expected from a PC game, and is described as a simplistic arcade shooter. However, it does not feature microtransactions, which some players appreciate as a positive aspect.
- “Galactic Missile Defense is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. This mobile app is a simple, dumbed-down arcade shooter where a bunch of cartoony UFOs swoop down and try to shoot your three missile bases.”
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and confusing, particularly due to a lackluster tutorial and a complicated upgrade system. While the game offers easy achievements and can be entertaining in short bursts, the overall grinding experience is considered a bit excessive.
- “Bug free, entertaining in short bursts, but a tad grindy.”
- “Bad tutorial, tedious, and partially confusing upgrade system.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, the game is considered stable and bug-free, providing an entertaining experience in short sessions. While achievements are easy to obtain, some players find the gameplay slightly grindy.
- “The game is remarkably stable, providing a smooth experience without any bugs.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs flawlessly, allowing me to enjoy short bursts of entertainment.”
- “The stability of the game makes it easy to achieve goals, even if it can feel a bit grindy at times.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the inclusion of humorous animations that, while not affecting gameplay, add a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the overall experience.
- “The animations add a humorous touch to the game, creating entertaining little scenes that enhance the experience.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game kept me laughing and made the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways, making even the simplest tasks feel fun and lighthearted.”