Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter

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Save the Galaxy from stray alien swarm attack

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

graphics369 positive mentions

monetization1.2k negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.
Good graphics and engaging gameplay with various modes to keep players entertained.
The game offers opportunities to earn in-game currency through ads, making it accessible without mandatory purchases.

Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes and freezing during gameplay, leading to lost progress and frustration.
The game heavily emphasizes pay-to-win mechanics, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Unfair matchmaking in PvP mode, often pairing players with significantly stronger opponents, diminishing the competitive experience.

monetization
1,354 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads and the frustrating mechanics surrounding in-app purchases. Many players report that they spend more time watching lengthy ads than actually playing, with frequent issues of ads not providing promised rewards. Additionally, the game is criticized for its aggressive push towards microtransactions, making progression difficult without spending real money, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab.
- “I love this game because there are no ads at all.”
- “Lots of in-app purchases are available, but they are not necessary to the gameplay, as you can earn everything you need as you advance through the levels.”
- “It's a really fun game but at a certain point it doesn't allow you to get to the next level unless you make in-app purchases.”
- “The worst part is that the 'VIP feature' to remove ads did not remove the ads.”
- “You literally can't get further at some point unless you watch ads, swipe your credit card, or replay the last completed level about 200 times... enemy design is god awful.”
- “The constant ads and ridiculous prices for in-game items and upgrades makes it less appealing.”
graphics
498 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their clarity, detail, and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the modernized visuals that enhance the nostalgic feel of classic arcade games, although some have noted performance issues on lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment and engagement.
- “The graphics are amazing!”
- “Graphics are outstanding.”
- “I love the graphics and the game play!”
- “I play this on my tablet and the graphics tend to overwhelm the device.”
- “The jumpy graphics affect gameplay.”
- “After the latest update, the graphics are not smooth anymore.”
stability
460 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments. Many players express frustration over losing progress, rewards, and in-game currency due to these issues, which have persisted despite updates. While some users note improvements, the overall sentiment indicates that the game remains plagued by bugs that detract from the enjoyment and functionality.
- “Good game, very reliable, no glitches. Been playing for years.”
- “5/5 stars. Great gameplay, very smooth, no glitches, no hassle, and saving yourself from watching a quick ad (which aren't bothersome at all!) really helps.”
- “Beautiful graphics and almost bug-free game.”
- “The game is fun, but sometimes when I have a great advantage, the game freezes and causes difficulties.”
- “Game constantly mini-freezes and glitches; I truly cannot say enough negative things about this game.”
- “The game freezes and takes your crystals and coins.”
gameplay
258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally described as fun and engaging, with smooth mechanics and a variety of modes that keep players entertained. However, many users express frustration with the excessive number of ads, which disrupt the experience, and a perceived pay-to-win model that makes progression difficult without spending money. While some players appreciate the challenge and nostalgic elements, others find the gameplay repetitive and unfair, particularly due to steep difficulty spikes and technical issues like lag and crashes.
- “The gameplay itself is pretty fun and the developer does introduce fun events, and they have gotten more generous with the ability to earn key upgrade items so the game has actually gotten better.”
- “Gameplay is fun, but PvP is broken.”
- “The gameplay is fun and enjoyable.”
- “Impossible to win; you spend all your coins on the best ships just for them to drop a lower-level ship right in your direction during gameplay and downgrade you. If you're not willing to spend actual money on this game, stay away.”
- “The quantity and quality of gameplay does not justify the length of ads.”
- “Gameplay is more annoying than fun.”
story
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of repetitive missions rather than a cohesive narrative. While some enjoy the challenge of the gameplay, they express frustration over the overwhelming difficulty spikes and the reliance on ads or in-game purchases to progress. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the experience, leaving players feeling disconnected from the game's world and objectives.
- “Fun story and great gameplay.”
- “I like the game very much; it gives you action-adventure storyline options to do what you need to do to win and beat your opponents.”
- “Overall a very good game with different side missions and daily goals that make each time you play a whole new game.”
- “The game suffers lag on every boss fight and on some of the levels, which makes it very difficult to clear missions.”
- “Basically, if you don't spend money or watch hours of video advertising, you can't progress through even the first levels. It would take you weeks repeating the same missions to level up your ship enough to go through the missions.”
- “The only reason I am writing this review is to complete the quest that the game gives.”
music
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its nostalgic 1980s arcade vibe and modernized sound, while others find it annoying or difficult to turn off. Some users enjoy the soundtrack and sound effects, noting that they enhance gameplay, while others express frustration over technical issues that cause the music to stop unexpectedly or interfere with their own music. Overall, the music is seen as a significant aspect of the game, contributing to its charm, but it also presents challenges for players who prefer silence or their own playlists.
- “I love the music and stylings of the game itself, and the tried and true mechanics.”
- “The music and sound I really like, especially through my Bluetooth speaker.”
- “Awesome graphics, and music/sound effects.”
- “I cannot play a game with silence; the music and sound pull me in and make me focus more/play better.”
- “I loahe, despise, hate music in a game and there was no way I could find to shut off that awful, nerve-grating racket.”
- “Game doesn't have any option to turn off the awful background music.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews highlight a significant frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, as many players feel it has become excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring hundreds of hours or substantial monetary investment to progress. While some enjoy the initial gameplay and find it addictive, the increasing difficulty and reliance on in-app purchases have led to a perception of the game as "pay to win," diminishing the overall enjoyment for those who prefer to grind without spending money.
- “It is a grinding game that doesn't really allow you to grind.”
- “It will take 2 years of grinding to get enough pieces for a good ship, or many hundreds of $$$$.”
- “The game plateaus after a few days of casual playing and you basically have to grind hopeless causes and watch ads for 2/3 of your game time in a desperate bid to upgrade your ship's power.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of unintentional comedy and amusing gameplay elements, with players finding the absurdity of certain mechanics and challenges to be entertaining. While some aspects, like the difficulty of modes and glitches, are frustrating, they also contribute to a humorous experience for many. Overall, players appreciate the game's ability to provide laughs amidst its chaotic action and quirky features.
- “This game is hilariously bad.”
- “It's funny because there were 20 minutes left 36 hours ago.”
- “Funny thing... didn't refund my money though.”
- “Player vs. player matches are sometimes so one-sided it's not funny.”
- “The jokes in the game feel forced and often fall flat.”
- “I expected a lot of humor, but most of the attempts just made me cringe.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users experiencing significant performance issues, including crashes, freezing, and failure to save progress. While some players report smooth gameplay on high-end devices, others find the game unplayable after updates, particularly on older systems. Overall, the lack of consistent optimization has led to frustration among players, impacting their overall experience.
- “Overall rating 5 for overall performance.”
- “Good overall performance.”
- “Game runs smoothly; haven't had any issues with crashing like some of the games I've downloaded.”
- “It affects performance and the constant repetition of it is hellishly annoying.”
- “However, I will now have to uninstall it as the performance of the latest update is all but unplayable.”
- “Not optimized; it crashes my phone, and I can't do anything but restart my phone every time I open it.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is reminiscent of classic space shooters, blending nostalgia with intense action and suspense. Players appreciate the challenging gameplay that enhances the thrill of defending against alien invaders, creating an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both enjoyable and demanding, requiring quick reflexes to navigate the escalating challenges.
- “This game presents an atmosphere of classic space games.”
- “I enjoyed the nostalgic atmosphere of the game.”
- “Started playing this game and it was normal; you shoot the invaders of our space, the aliens. I got advanced to different levels, put my phone down, and my app was mysteriously uninstalled. I reinstalled the app and now this version has the alien invasion attacking me on my own land and coming to mysteriously kill me in space. Before, when I was playing it earlier, it felt like you were just patrolling space, and whoever came into your atmosphere got shot. So they've done something.”
- “This game is intensely difficult and challenging; and that perfectly brings out the thrill and suspense from the actual atmosphere of the game.”
- “It is a pretty action-packed game which requires many reflexes and the ability to speedily blast those alien ships away and out of the atmosphere.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes a range of emotions, from fun and wholesome moments to feelings of anger and stress. Many find it to be a heartwarming experience, highlighting its emotional depth.
- “Very nice and heart touching game”
- “And seemingly more wholesome than ever before”
- “It's started fun, but lately it's really making me emotional, angry & stressed.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that the ability to increase difficulty on previous levels and the varied approaches to completing the same level contribute to its longevity. However, some users express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Good game, but the pay-to-win aspect can be annoying. Still, it has great replayability; you can play the same level over and over and never approach it the same way twice.”
- “The option to increase difficulty on previous levels adds replay value.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of diverse endings makes replaying the game feel redundant.”