Galaxy Admirals

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Galaxy Admirals is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Jetdogs Studios and was released on January 17, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Galaxy Admirals," players command fleets and colonize galaxies across diverse systems in this strategy game. With a focus on customization, players can design ships and space stations to suit their playstyle. Engage in real-time battles, manage resources, and negotiate with AI or human-controlled factions to expand and protect your galactic empire.

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Audience ScoreBased on 206 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging turn-based strategy experience with a rotating board mechanic that adds depth to gameplay.
It's an affordable game that provides hours of entertainment, making it a great value for its price.
Players appreciate the variety of ships and strategies available, along with a fun and casual atmosphere that makes it enjoyable for both solo and multiplayer sessions.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity, leading to a 'meh' experience for some players who find it boring after a short time.
Multiplayer functionality is limited due to a small player base, making it difficult to find matches online.
The game feels like a mobile port with a simplistic UI and minimal options, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as a turn-based strategy system that, while simple and occasionally dull, offers unique mechanics such as board rotation that encourage critical thinking and diverse strategies. Players appreciate the clear tutorial and the absence of extraneous elements, making it accessible yet complex. Overall, it presents a distinctive style reminiscent of chess, though some feel it lacks depth compared to other games in the genre.
- “Neat and well thought-out game with a simple approach, but the mechanics nonetheless allow for interesting diverse strategies!”
- “The 'revolving star system' you control your units in gives a style of gameplay similar to chess and other board games where critical thinking and foresight are key.”
- “Gameplay: this game is a turn-based strategy game set in a solar system. Unlike a lot of turn-based space strategy games, this game has no extra fluff, no CCG elements, no 4X style campaign mode, just a simple to learn, but surprisingly complex strategy game.”
- “The turn-based gameplay itself is a bit simple and dull.”
- “Its a somewhat decent game but I am not fully recommending this since I believe there are better games with better gameplay.”
- “Gameplay: this game is a turn-based strategy game set in a solar system, unlike a lot of turn-based space strategy games this game has no extra fluff, no CCG elements, no 4X style campaign mode, just a simple to learn, but surprisingly complex strategy game.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting decent quality and smooth performance, especially when settings are maximized. However, others criticize the visuals as simple, repetitive, and reminiscent of mobile games, suggesting a lack of polish and detail. Overall, while there are positive aspects, many feel the graphics do not meet the standards of more polished titles.
- “The graphic quality is quite good too.”
- “Basically, I had some money in my Steam wallet and this looked interesting, so I picked it up. At first glance, the UI looks like a mobile port, but the game works fine with mouse and runs really smooth on my PC. It looks pretty good too when you have the graphics cranked up.”
- “Graphics are well detailed, and each ship, asteroid, and mine have a very unique shape.”
- “The graphics the game utilizes remind me of an Android game, and its control interface can be a bit quirky with the mouse.”
- “In addition, the game feels cheap; several spelling errors were noted while playing, and the graphics are simple and repetitive.”
- “The visuals are simple as it's a top-down map, but they're also neat.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many users noting that there is no coherent narrative or engaging plot. While some players appreciate the gameplay mechanics and variety, they find the campaign to be more of a tutorial than a story-driven experience. Overall, the emphasis seems to be on gameplay rather than storytelling, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative content.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Currently on mission 21 and I'm impressed at the clever gameplay, tremendous unit variety, polished presentation, and code stability.”
- “I only played a couple of missions, but I can say that the game is already (early access as I write this) very polished.”
- “Story - not really a story.”
- “There is no story.”
- “Content: at the time of writing this review (5/13/2016) there are 2 races implemented into multiplayer, 1 campaign (combines humans and aliens, no story just kind of a tutorial and extra AI battles).”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, described as pleasant and above average for indie titles, with a chill-out techno vibe that enhances the experience. While some users noted the lack of in-game options for adjusting audio settings, the soundtrack is considered enjoyable enough to motivate players to complete levels quickly just to hear it. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding its basic sound effects.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music and visual effects are both above average compared to most of the small indie games out there...”
- “The music sounds like techno chill-out and the sounds are very basic; some shots and explosions, but the game doesn't need more.”
- “This game looks and feels like a mobile port: there is no in-game options menu besides simply turning music and sound on or off.”
- “The soundtrack is correct.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, experiencing a range of feelings from laughter to tears. Many describe it as unexpectedly wholesome despite its seemingly dark appearance, leading to a deep emotional investment that resonates long after playing. Overall, it is characterized as both an entertaining and emotionally engaging experience.
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
- “This game cured my boredom and caused emotional damage.”
stability
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Overall, users report mixed experiences regarding stability; while some encounter graphical glitches on specific hardware like the HD3000, others find the game to be largely bug-free and stable even in its early access phase.
- “Even in early access, it's great and bug-free so far!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “Graphical glitches on an HD3000.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops during gameplay.”
monetization
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Galaxy Admirals is criticized for its monetization strategy, with users labeling it a cash grab, particularly noting its origins as a mobile app that has been poorly ported to Steam.
- “Galaxy Admirals is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending real money.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is praised for its efficiency, allowing most computers, even those over five years old, to run it smoothly at the highest quality settings without significant performance issues.
- “The game doesn't do too much behind the scenes, so using the highest quality setting won't affect performance 90% of the time. This means most computers that aren't 5 years old can run it with no problems, even at the highest quality setting.”
- “The game doesn't do much behind the scenes, so using the highest quality setting won't affect performance 90% of the time. This means most computers that aren't 5 years old can run it with no problems, even at the highest quality setting.”
grinding
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Players note that while the game's mechanics, including the "spinning" of the board after each turn, add a unique element, they also highlight that this aspect could become tedious if attempted in a real-world setting. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a blend of engaging strategy and potential monotony.