Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD

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"Galaxy on Fire 2™ Full HD is a 3D space combat and trading simulation with adventure and RPG elements, where you play as a space war veteran saving the galaxy from various threats. Expansion packs Supernova™ and Valkyrie™ offer new space ships, weapons, characters, star systems, and campaigns with over 20 hours of additional gameplay. Owning the Kaamo Club space station is also possible for even more excitement."

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Play Modes

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

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 911 reviews

story108 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

Stunning visuals and graphics that enhance the space exploration experience.
Engaging combat mechanics and a variety of ships and upgrades to customize.
Offers a mix of trading, mining, and combat that appeals to fans of the genre.

Lacks DLC content available on mobile versions, making the experience feel incomplete.
Repetitive gameplay and missions that can become tedious over time.
Short main storyline that can be completed quickly, leaving little incentive for replay.

story
501 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
8%
The game's story is generally perceived as short and simplistic, often described as cliché and lacking depth, with many players completing it in just a few hours. While some appreciate the engaging side missions and the freedom to explore, others find the main narrative underwhelming and repetitive, especially in comparison to the more content-rich mobile versions. Overall, the story serves its purpose but is not the main draw of the game, with many players preferring the gameplay mechanics and exploration aspects over the narrative itself.
- “The narrative isn’t overly complex but serves its purpose of keeping the player engaged through missions and encounters with a variety of characters.”
- “What I like about the game is that not only does it have an amazing storyline to play but the endless side missions you could pick.”
- “The story is exciting and well worked out, space embedded graphics are breathtakingly amazing and will leave your jaw dropped as if you have actually been thrown into outer space, the missions are varied and offer a lot of long-term motivation.”
- “The main story is extremely plain and short; the dialogues are goofy, and the lounge missions are as repetitive as they can get with the simple random mission generator the game has.”
- “The story is lackluster at best, but it has a good premise.”
- “The story itself is unfortunately very short.”
graphics
157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
41%
5%
The graphics of "Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD" have received largely positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning visuals and detailed environments that enhance the space exploration experience. While some players noted occasional graphical glitches and dated elements, the remastered version is generally regarded as a significant improvement over the original, delivering vibrant and immersive visuals that stand out, especially on larger screens. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a highlight, contributing to its appeal as a space adventure title.
- “The full HD graphics breathe new life into the environments, making planets, stations, and ships more detailed and vibrant.”
- “The graphics are stunning and will leave you wanting to explore new systems for hours on end.”
- “From the intricately designed spaceships to the mesmerizing celestial environments, every aspect of the game's visuals is a visual treat.”
- “The graphics aren't as spectacular as the pictures.”
- “The graphics are very dated in 2019, but still acceptable.”
- “Don't let the 'full hd' fool you, the graphics are actually worse than Freelancer's, which is a fairly old game, and the lighting, physics, etc. are all well below the 10-year-old standards.”
gameplay
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The gameplay of "Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD" is characterized by its blend of space dogfights, trading, and ship customization, providing a satisfying yet simple experience that can entertain players for hours. While the mechanics are easy to grasp and the game offers a variety of missions, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, especially compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, it serves as a casual entry into space simulation, appealing to those who enjoy straightforward mechanics and engaging visuals, despite some criticisms regarding its ported nature and absence of additional content from mobile versions.
- “The game provides a mix of space dogfights, trade mechanics, and ship customization, all of which offer a satisfying level of depth.”
- “The variety of missions and activities available, including trading, mining, and combat, provide a well-rounded and engaging gameplay experience.”
- “The gameplay itself is really smooth and it's really easy to fly around.”
- “The gameplay gets a bit repetitive, but fortunately a little over halfway through the game you can get a device that lets you skip the troubles of traveling system by system.”
- “No game depth, serious unbalances in gameplay and repetitiveness cripple this game, which could be as far as decent, but right now is low-tier mediocre on the verge of just bad.”
- “The gameplay is very, very slow and boring, mostly because you would have to do the same thing over and over again.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while many players find the process of earning money, upgrading ships, and completing missions enjoyable, it can become tedious and repetitive, especially after the main storyline. Some appreciate the clear rewards for their efforts, but others criticize the flat story and underdeveloped world, leading to a sense of emptiness after extensive grinding. Overall, the game offers a manageable level of grind compared to other titles in the genre, but it may not appeal to those who dislike repetitive gameplay.
- “I got all the gold medals on easy mode, which was fun while not too grindy.”
- “I enjoy grindy games that have an obvious reward for your effort like this one, but the world is under-developed and the story is so flat that after my work is done, I feel like I have a gold trophy in an empty room.”
- “If you like flying through meaningless sectors in space, talking to meaningless people who give you meaningless grinding jobs to find out about your meaningless story, then don’t hesitate to buy this game, because you will get all of this!”
- “I had some fun with it, but it is mostly a boring, grinding game.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its relaxing and epic orchestral compositions that enhance the atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, some players find the soundtrack repetitive and lacking depth, leading to boredom over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's mood, its repetitiveness and occasional lack of engagement detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “Accompanying the gameplay and story is a stellar soundtrack that sets the mood perfectly.”
- “From epic orchestral compositions during intense battles to serene melodies during peaceful moments, the music enhances the overall atmosphere and draws players deeper into the game's world.”
- “With its breathtaking visuals, engaging gameplay, immersive storyline, and captivating soundtrack, it offers an unforgettable journey through the cosmos.”
- “Cons: music gets boring, you finish the game well before you come near the final badass fighters, DLC is console only.”
- “It gets boring really quickly and the soundtrack leaves everything to be desired.”
- “The music is lacking, kind of repeats itself, so maybe it will hurt your ear.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging and funny storylines, as well as amusing elements like "bras in space." While the combat system is described as simplistic, it adds a layer of hilarity to the gameplay, making the overall experience entertaining. The graphics and controls also contribute to the lighthearted tone, ensuring that players find enjoyment in both the humor and the gameplay.
- “The story plot is enough to keep you entertained for several hours, interesting, engaging, and even humorous at times.”
- “It's a great freelancer type of game, with a good funny storyline of its own.”
- “Awesome space game and funny too :p”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
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The remastered version of the game is praised for its enhanced visuals and solid performance on PC, often outperforming its mobile counterpart. Most users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or performance issues, allowing for high settings without concern. However, some note that the adaptation lacks certain content and the UI is not fully optimized for non-phone platforms.
- “Probably the best mobile-to-PC ported game with surprisingly amazing performance on PC compared to its iPhone counterpart.”
- “Performance in this game was never an issue for me; you can pretty much jack up all the settings to max and never worry about it.”
- “Performance: 10/10 (very stable, no problems on my high-end machine!)”
- “It's an adaptation without the addons Supernova and Valkyrie; basically, half the game is gone and the UI is widely spaced out, not optimized for non-phone platforms.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by epic orchestral music during battles and serene melodies in quieter moments. Players appreciate the beautiful and relaxing space environment, which effectively draws them into the experience, despite some repetitive side missions. Overall, the combination of atmospheric sound design and engaging exploration keeps players invested in the game.
- “From epic orchestral compositions during intense battles to serene melodies during peaceful moments, the music enhances the overall atmosphere and draws players deeper into the game's world.”
- “The atmosphere is handled so beautifully.”
- “The overall atmosphere is really nice and space-y like it should, you get into the feel in seconds.”
- “Smh, the side missions can become repetitive, but I like the atmosphere; hence it's fine for me.”
- “The game's atmosphere is relaxing and it plays on almost any computer nowadays.”
- “That being said, the way the gameplay and exploration is paced, along with the atmosphere of the game, was enough to keep me invested - and that's a difficult area to impress with.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it infinitely replayable and enjoyable, others criticize it for lacking depth and variety, leading to a limited experience after initial playthroughs. The absence of enemy scaling and a call for modding support highlight the potential for increased replay value, but currently, it does not stand out significantly compared to other space simulators. Overall, it offers decent replayability but may not satisfy those seeking extensive content or unique experiences.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Graphics are great, the UI is pretty good, and the gameplay/replay value I think is pretty good as well.”
- “No replayability (even if you farm the very best ship with the very best equipment, the enemies do not scale with you).”
- “I would like to extend this review by adding a request for modding support because if mods were available for this game, the amount of visitable galaxies, reputations, upgrades, and missions would increase replayability.”
- “It's still a fun, generic space flight simulator, but doesn't have much replayability value as there is nothing particularly special above other space sims.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising the complete single-player experience free of microtransactions, while others criticize the developers for prioritizing the mobile version, which relies heavily on microtransactions and in-game ads. Players express frustration over the perceived abandonment of the PC version and the exploitative nature of the mobile monetization model. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable, but concerns about greed and forced payments on mobile detract from its reputation.
- “A complete singleplayer experience, no microtransactions, no BS.”
- “It's pretty good here on Steam, too, except for one small thing: you can't buy the microtransactions.”
- “Their greed has shut this game down cold because they are jealous they cannot exploit in-app purchases on PC.”
- “You know, the kind that draws you in with a free base game, but then forces you to pay for microtransactions to play.”
- “This company is a scumbag; buy all the expansions and later they feed you ads anyway.”
- “It's fun, I enjoy it, but it got abandoned on PC and the devs focused more on the mobile version, forcing you to do microtransactions. For example, a mission is supposed to give you enough credits to buy this warp drive, and it does, but on mobile, it gives you a pittance and you have to find the other 2,000,000 credits, which is a nightmare on mobile and all but forces you to pay.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with some users reporting significant bugs, slow performance, and graphical glitches, particularly on PC. While many find the glitches can add a fun element, especially for speedrunning, others experience frustrating issues that hinder gameplay. Overall, opinions vary, with some players noting only minor bugs while others encounter major stability problems.
- “For me it was buggy, extremely slow, and as I quickly found out, without support.”
- “To put a cherry on top of this shitcake, it's also buggy; the second mission's mining laser would not work, neither on secondary nor primary fire mode.”
- “Nothing but flashing graphical glitches when played on my PC with my HD7970 graphics card.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game emotionally engaging, noting that it provides a wholesome and enjoyable experience reminiscent of console-quality gaming on mobile devices, despite some initial challenges with the controls.