Galaxy Control: 3D Strategy
- August 10, 2016
- FX Games Media
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamBuild your base and battle with other players to control the galaxy! Galaxy Control is an ultimate space combat strategy game with fast-paced combats! Gather minerals and extract uranium, defend your base with laser towers, missile turrets, cannons, walls and mines.
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Reviews
- Stunning 3D graphics that enhance the space theme and provide an immersive experience.
- Engaging gameplay with fast-paced combat and a variety of units, making battles exciting.
- Possibility to play without spending money, allowing for a free-to-play experience despite the pay-to-win elements.
- Heavy reliance on timers for upgrades and building, leading to frustrating wait times that can exceed several days.
- Pay-to-win mechanics are prevalent, with in-game purchases providing significant advantages to paying players.
- The game suffers from poor AI and controls, making combat feel unstrategic and often frustrating.
- graphics21 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning 3D visuals and detailed galaxy design, likening them to high-quality titles like Starcraft. However, some users criticize the PC port for poor resolution and graphical bugs, suggesting a lack of optimization compared to mobile versions. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered excellent, there are notable inconsistencies in performance across platforms.
“Galaxy control boasts stunning 3D graphics that bring the galaxy to life.”
“Stunning 3D graphics with a vast and detailed galaxy to explore.”
“This game has fantastic graphics and design!”
“The graphics compared to the phone version look absolutely horrible; they didn't fix the resolutions and sharpening for the PC port, lazy.”
“Game now can't work in window mode, many graphic bugs, poor rewarding.”
“A mediocre Clash of Clans clone with worse gameplay mechanics and graphics, if you can believe it.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by deep and complex strategic elements that reward planning and resource management, though some players find it can become repetitive. While the graphics and engaging mechanics are praised, there are criticisms regarding slow-paced gameplay and unfair advantages for higher-level players, leading to frustration for newcomers. Overall, opinions vary, with some considering it a worthwhile experience for strategy fans, while others view it as a lesser clone of similar games.
“Deep and complex strategic gameplay that rewards planning and resource management.”
“The stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and deep strategic elements make it a must-play for fans of the genre.”
“This is a really good strategy game with awesome graphics and gameplay.”
“Some elements of the gameplay can be repetitive.”
“Unfair gameplay; almost every squad HQ has very powerful reinforcement units inside, making low-level players/HQs be destroyed by them.”
“A mediocre Clash of Clans clone with worse gameplay mechanics and graphics, if you can believe it.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as engaging but somewhat simplistic, with a plot that progresses through standard gameplay tasks. While some players appreciate the unfolding narrative, others find it lacking depth and question the necessity of a story in a strategy game. Overall, the narrative serves its purpose but may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate storyline.
“Engaging story that unfolds as you progress through the game.”
“The plot is progressing.”
“A lot of content (attack mode (online), story mode (solo), defense mode (when someone attacked your base (online)) multiple soldiers, cannons to defend your base) and a lot of upgrades.”
“The story is a little, how you say, blasé.”
“Go do the things. Now, this wouldn't really be much of a problem, I suppose — I know the story must progress somehow, and if you aren't trying to make an in-depth story, that's fine too.”
“Why does a 3D strategy game need a story?”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game includes in-app purchases that can create an imbalance by giving paying players an unfair advantage, though some users appreciate the absence of excessive advertisements. While the game is generally enjoyable without spending money, there are concerns about it being perceived as a cash grab.
“In-game purchases can give players an unfair advantage.”
“Sure, it has in-app purchases, which is typical of free-to-play games, but I do not need to pay anything to at least enjoy it and find it tolerable.”
“I already invested in it; it didn't clearly state what kind of cash grab mobile game this is.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves repetitive actions like manually pressing large buttons for extended periods. While some grinding is necessary for upgrades, the low rewards for achievements can make the process feel frustrating and unbalanced.
“Manually pressing these huge buttons on the screen to move a single building can get really tedious if you're building for an hour or so.”
“Grinding the 400 gems to get the first upgrade might be doable, but the rewards for achievements are generally only 1-3 gems.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely unnoticeable, with some players expressing a desire for a more impactful soundtrack reminiscent of Starcraft's aesthetic. Overall, the sound design appears to lack distinctiveness and fails to leave a memorable impression.
“I didn't notice the music and sound; they might not even be there.”
“I wish Clash of Clans had borrowed more from Starcraft's aesthetic and music, to a point that doesn't seem legal.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, with frequent game freezes occurring upon launch, indicating a pressing need for fixes.
“Fix the damn game, it freezes every time I launch it.”
“The game crashes constantly, making it unplayable.”
“I can't progress because the game keeps freezing during key moments.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, consistently running at 60fps, which enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“It's a great game, highly optimized, 60fps.”
