Galactic Missile Defense

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Galactic Missile Defense is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by BlackSheep Games and was released on June 7, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Arcade fun with space invaders! Use the defense missiles versus aliens to defend

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers unique weapons that require players to adjust their playstyle, making for an engaging experience.
Many players found the gameplay to be silly and enjoyable, providing hours of fun despite its simplicity.
The upgrade system is meaningful and keeps the gameplay interesting, with various weapons and boosters adding to the excitement.

The game feels like a mobile port, lacking the depth and quality expected from a PC game, with simplistic graphics and design deficiencies.
Many players found the gameplay repetitive and boring, with a lack of strategy leading to chaotic experiences.
The tutorial screens and overall design can break the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating for some players.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The graphics of the game are primarily simplistic 2D art assets that lack depth and quality, particularly in the mobile version, where resolution adjustments do not enhance the visuals. While some users appreciate the nostalgic charm and satisfying simplicity of the graphics, many criticize the overall lack of ambition and polish, especially for a PC game, where expectations for visual quality are higher. Overall, the graphics are seen as low-effort and not reflective of the capabilities of modern gaming.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
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The gameplay is characterized by a lighthearted and silly approach, which some players appreciate, though it can feel awkward due to the limitation of using only one of three available towers at a time. While many find it fun, there is a consensus that the game lacks variety and additional maps, and the frequent pop-up tutorial screens disrupt the flow, detracting from the overall experience.
- “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 is available to use at a time!”
- “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
6 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 being perceived as a simplistic arcade shooter. However, it is noted that the game does not include microtransactions, which some players appreciate.
- “Galactic Missile Defense is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. 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.”
- “Galactic Missile Defense is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. 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.”
grinding
4 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 is bug-free and can be entertaining in short sessions, the grind for achievements can feel excessive.
- “Bad tutorial (such as it is), tedious and partially confusing upgrade system.”
- “Bug free, entertaining in short bursts, easy achievements but a tad grindy.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and relaxing qualities, providing players with a soothing experience that enhances their overall enjoyment.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be stable and bug-free, providing an entertaining experience in short sessions. However, players note that while achievements are easy to obtain, the gameplay can feel somewhat grindy.
- “Bug free, entertaining in short bursts, easy achievements but a tad grindy.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features humorous animations that, while not affecting gameplay, add entertaining and lighthearted moments to the overall experience.
- “There are animations that don't change gameplay, but they provide a humorous little scene.”