Galaxy Admirals

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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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Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a unique rotating board mechanic that adds depth to the strategy, making it engaging and thought-provoking.
It's an affordable game that provides fun and challenging gameplay, especially in single-player mode, with a variety of unique units.
The graphics are decent, and the game runs smoothly, making it accessible for players with lower-end systems.

The multiplayer aspect is lacking due to a small player base, making it difficult to find matches online.
Some players find the game lacks addictiveness and can feel repetitive or boring after a short time.
The AI can be predictable and not very challenging, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.

gameplay
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a well-designed turn-based strategy system that emphasizes critical thinking and diverse strategies, akin to chess. While the board rotation mechanic may be initially challenging, it adds depth to the experience, supported by a clear tutorial that effectively introduces players to the mechanics. Overall, the game offers a straightforward yet complex approach, devoid of unnecessary elements, making it accessible and engaging.
- “Neat and well thought-out game with a simple approach, but the mechanics nonetheless allow for interesting and 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 collectible card game elements, and no 4X style campaign mode—just a simple to learn, but surprisingly complex strategy game.”
- “The board rotation mechanic is hard to wrap your head around, but in a good way.”
- “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.”
- “There are some gameplay mechanics that I didn't go over, like the resource system, but you can figure that out once you buy the game.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with some players noting that it feels more like a tutorial than a narrative experience. While there are elements of gameplay that impress, such as unit variety and polished presentation, the overall storyline is minimal and does not significantly enhance the gaming experience.
- “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.”
- “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), 9 human ships, 9 alien ships (kinda ten because aliens have a ship that can build nanobots), and a sandbox for you to test out new things or play hotseat on the same computer with your friends.”
- “The single player games get really fun after the first couple of boring missions.”
graphics
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with some users noting that they surpass those of titles like Red Dead Redemption 2. However, there are mixed feelings about the user interface, which resembles a mobile port and can feel quirky with mouse controls. Overall, when settings are optimized, the game delivers a visually appealing experience.
- “More fun than GMod, better graphics than Red Dead Redemption 2.”
- “The graphic quality is quite good too.”
- “At first glance, the UI looks like a mobile port, but the game works fine with mouse and runs really smooth on my PC, looks pretty good too when you have the graphics cranked up.”
- “The graphics the game utilizes remind me of an Android game, and the control interface can be a bit quirky with the mouse.”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing a relaxing and enjoyable backdrop during gameplay, though some players note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the sound design is considered pleasant and complements the game's atmosphere effectively.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music is great.”
- “The music is repetitive after a while, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the music is nice to listen to during gameplay, it lacks variety and can become monotonous.”
- “The sounds are just fine, but they don't add much to the game's atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, allowing most computers that are not outdated to run it smoothly even at the highest quality settings, with minimal impact on performance.
- “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 and slow can run it with no problems, even at the highest quality setting.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging multiplayer and sandbox modes, which offer varied experiences and encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “With the multiplayer and sandbox mode, the game feels highly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making it hard to put down.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that while the game's mechanics are engaging, the repetitive nature of "spinning" the board after each turn can feel tedious and may detract from the overall experience.