Galaxicus

About

Galaxicus is a single player and multiplayer management game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Crimson Leaf LLC and was released on June 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The Galaxicus MMO is equal parts space exploration, space combat, and planetary and empire building. The universe resets every four weeks, making it possible for all levels of players to play and succeed across successive campaigns.

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

Reminiscent of classic 1980s strategy games, preserving original mechanics with modern graphical interface and mouse controls.
Offers deep and engaging gameplay including colonization, planetary management, and real-time strategy that appeals to fans of vintage space conquest games.
Active and helpful community including developers available on Discord, making the learning curve manageable and fostering teamwork.

The game currently suffers from bugs and clumsy interface elements that can hinder the playing experience.
Player base is very small, making PvP-focused gameplay limited and sometimes pointless due to low participation.
Steep learning curve and confusing navigation system that can frustrate new players without watching tutorials or seeking external help.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay stays faithful to the original mechanics while modernizing the experience with a graphical interface, making it more user-friendly by replacing typed commands with mouse clicks.
- “But the underlying game mechanics are true to its origins; today, it's much nicer to click your mouse rather than typing commands.”
- “With a graphical interface, this game has the same mechanics as the old game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's graphics are decent, particularly in the planet designs, complementing familiar mechanics. While not groundbreaking, the visual interface supports enjoyable exploration and smooth ship handling.
- “All in all, lots of potential in this game from exploration; ship handles well, graphics are decent especially planets.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and clunky performance that render it nearly unplayable.
- “It's a buggy, clumsy, unplayable copy of a mediocre strategy game from the 1980s.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story would benefit from incorporating away missions, even in text form with accompanying images, to add more depth and enhance the exploration experience.