Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD

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Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD is a single player casual role playing shooter game. It was developed by PLAION and was released on October 8, 2011. It received positive reviews from players.

"Galaxy on Fire 2™ 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 destruction. The Supernova™ and Valkyrie™ expansion packs offer new ships, weapons, characters, star systems, and campaigns with over 20 hours of additional gameplay. Additional features include the option to purchase a space station, the Kaamo Club, for item storage and ship parking. The game has received critical acclaim, with the international press praising it as 'the best space action game on mobile devices.'

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Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

story714 positive mentions

monetization255 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging storyline that keeps players hooked.
Offers a vast open world with plenty of side missions and exploration opportunities.
No ads or aggressive microtransactions, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.

Controls are often unresponsive and difficult to use, especially on larger screens.
Recent updates have caused UI scaling issues, making buttons inaccessible.
Game crashes frequently during key missions, particularly in the Supernova add-on.

story
1,714 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its depth, humor, and engaging narrative, with many players appreciating the freedom to explore the galaxy at their own pace while completing various missions. However, some users express frustration over the short main storyline and the high costs associated with essential items needed to progress, which can lead to a grind for in-game currency. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes during key missions detract from the overall experience, leaving some players unable to complete the story.
- “The story is very tongue-in-cheek and engaging, with a great system of progression that encourages you to complete mini-missions, trading, mining, or even becoming a pirate to buy new weapons, equipment, or ships.”
- “Amazing game, it would already be amazing to me on console or PC, but on mobile, it is incredible that they can make these full games with good graphics and an awesome story on a phone.”
- “The storyline is awesome, the gameplay is awesome, well, everything is.”
- “There's a part in the story that requires you to have tons of money or you miss an opportunity, but doesn't say it upfront.”
- “The main storyline could use some extra work (the dialogue especially!) but it's enjoyable nonetheless.”
- “The main storyline ends too fast turning the game into repetitive grind without any actual reason to grind and upgrade.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality and detail, often comparing them favorably to console-level visuals. However, some players have reported issues with screen size adjustments and UI scaling, which can hinder the overall experience. Despite these concerns, the game's graphics are generally considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its immersive gameplay and engaging storyline.
- “Amazing game, it would already be amazing to me on console or PC, but on mobile it is incredible that they can make these full games with good graphics and an awesome story on a phone.”
- “The graphics are superb.”
- “Graphics are top notch and pretty decent weapon arsenal with plenty of customizable warships of multiple class roles to play with.”
- “The graphics are horrible.”
- “It's a great app but menus are impossible to navigate and the graphics for the main screen are majorly messed up.”
- “The latest update changed graphical scaling and now it's horribly blocky.”
gameplay
425 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this mobile game is widely praised for its depth, variety, and engaging mechanics, offering players hours of content through a mix of action, trading, and exploration. However, many users have noted issues with controls, including unresponsive or poorly designed interfaces that can hinder the experience. Overall, while the game excels in graphics and storytelling, the gameplay experience is marred by some frustrating control mechanics and occasional bugs.
- “Literally the best mobile game out there: great story, lots of depth, many mechanics, and endless play time.”
- “The open world roam, trading mechanics, mining and salvaging, space dogfights and the dynamic race relations are something unique to this game, and I love it.”
- “The gameplay is fantastic, and graphics are amazing, and the celestial bodies are beautiful.”
- “Pretty solid game for its time, but many of its mechanics haven't aged well, and it could have done with a control overhaul.”
- “The gameplay is impossible.”
- “Controls are terrible; I wasted 9 bucks for add-ons. I feel stupid now. The gameplay is lackluster, the controls are the worst I have ever seen, and it's highly repetitive and boring after a while.”
monetization
374 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally viewed positively, with many users appreciating the absence of aggressive pay-to-win tactics and intrusive ads. While there are optional microtransactions for in-game currency and expansions, players report that these are not necessary to enjoy the game fully. However, some users express frustration over persistent ads for content they have already purchased, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game has it all, no silly pay-to-win tactics, no useless in-game purchases, a great story, and so many mechanics that make the game super enjoyable!”
- “Great for a free game, no ads and never in your face about buying the add-ons, very polite.”
- “No in-game purchases are necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “The only reason why I haven't given this a 5-star review is because the credits system is not very balanced. There are points in the game where you're left scrounging for any amount of cash that you can get, basically taunting you to make microtransactions.”
- “What was a great freelancer-style game has been turned into a cash grab, with many changes designed to make you buy an in-app purchase early on.”
- “I paid for the game and addons to not have ads... now.”
stability
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly during key missions and when using certain features. While some players enjoy the game and find it engaging, the persistent bugs and unresponsive controls detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and a recommendation to avoid specific add-ons. Overall, the game is described as being held back by its instability, with a pressing need for updates to address these issues.
- “I love this game, runs great on my old Samsung tablet, no ads driving me mad, long download time but worth every second waiting.”
- “The game is interesting so far and has no freezes or glitches.”
- “No glitches or control issues at all, it works fine regarding that.”
- “I really want to like the game, but buggy unresponsive controls prevent me from having any fun.”
- “Lovely game, except for the fact that 2.0.15 freezes once you reach Alioth to return the first crystal.”
- “They need to fix the supernova story glitch that completely freezes the game and prevents any progression through the story.”
grinding
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often requiring players to invest excessive time to earn in-game currency for essential items and upgrades. While some players appreciate the depth and options available for grinding, many find it tedious and frustrating, particularly due to high costs for necessary equipment and a lack of rewarding progression. Overall, the grinding aspect is a double-edged sword, providing content for dedicated players but potentially alienating those seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “A classic; although the story is linear, it is mostly fun, and side quests are not too grindy.”
- “I just wish it was a bit more dynamic with longer-lasting content (not grinding!)”
- “First and foremost, the economy is garbage, meaning you will spend an unreasonable amount of time grinding for basic things, and god help you if you're an ambitious shopper.”
- “Overall, this game could be a truly amazing experience if it were made in a more open-world style, but as it is, it is just too grindy and unrewarding.”
- “You'll have to spend hours doing monotonous grinding back and forth to be able to afford anything.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting issues on newer devices, particularly with UI elements not scaling properly for notched or high-resolution screens. While some players experience smooth performance on older phones, others face stuttering, lag, and unresponsive controls, indicating a need for updates to enhance compatibility across a wider range of devices. Overall, while the graphics and gameplay are praised, significant optimization improvements are necessary for a better user experience.
- “Perfectly optimized for older phones, gripping story and lots of different guns and ships.”
- “The game is really well made; it's very optimized, the performance is good even if I play on a 1GB RAM phone. It's just great; the story is kind of challenging and I enjoyed playing it. Thanks for making the game.”
- “Instead, I got a beautiful, expansive, genius game with unbelievably good mechanics and lore that is optimized perfectly for mobile devices.”
- “The user interface of this game is not optimized for higher resolution displays on mobile phones, making the on-screen buttons extremely hard to use, and it's almost impossible to read the contents in the game.”
- “Not optimized for newer phones with bigger/different screens so controls are a bit off their marks.”
- “I have an LG G3 and I think the game must only be optimized for 1080p because the text and menus are all way too small to read, so until it is optimized I cannot give this a higher rating.”
music
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its immersive and atmospheric qualities, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, glitches, and volume inconsistencies, particularly with Bluetooth devices. Some players appreciate the soundtrack's relaxing and futuristic vibe, but note a desire for more variety and depth. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the gaming experience, technical problems detract from its enjoyment for many users.
- “Great soundtrack, voice acting, and a free choice over how to earn one's ranks.”
- “The story, gameplay, soundtrack, and visuals are all superb and hold up even after 12 years.”
- “I love this game (even though I had to re-buy all DLC), graphics, storyline, and music are all immersive and beautiful.”
- “But it turns my volume down for my ringer and my LG headset has a glitch with the music.”
- “Seems like it would be pretty fun but the music and dialog skips so bad.”
- “The game is cool but the audio is horrible; I can't understand what they are saying and the music is like it's skipping or a glitch.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny storylines, quirky dialogue, and engaging characters that keep them entertained for hours. Many reviews note the blend of humor with gameplay, making it a standout experience in the genre. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its appeal, enhancing both the narrative and player immersion.
- “Good story, funny dialogue, and lots of freedom and action!”
- “The story is great and funny, and the gameplay is astonishing.”
- “Intriguing storyline and hilarious dialogue that makes you like the characters.”
replayability
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with players enjoying the variety of weapons, ships, and gameplay options that extend beyond the main storyline. While some users noted minor control issues and a desire for deeper world elements, the core gameplay loop remains engaging, offering hours of entertainment and customization opportunities. Many players express a strong attachment to the game, indicating that its replay value is a significant factor in their enjoyment.
- “This game is fun, and has great replay value.”
- “Amazing graphics, entertaining storyline and endless replayability.”
- “Good game, plenty of replayability through side missions and customizability.”
- “Some aspects of the world can benefit from more depth to increase replayability.”
- “This game has a lot of replay value because it's not limited to just the storyline.”
- “Would bring back the replayability for me.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and realistic sci-fi setting, with many reviewers highlighting its stunning graphics and iconic status. Players appreciate the open galaxy environment and the overall atmospheric design, although some note minor issues with flight mechanics. Overall, the combination of engaging visuals and a captivating score contributes to a top-notch atmospheric experience.
- “The immersive, realistic sci-fi atmosphere is perfectly set on the mobile platform and is one of those 'iconic' titles on the list of my top games!”
- “Stunning space atmosphere”
- “Excellently designed space RPG flight sim with impeccable graphics and an eerily atmospheric score.”
- “The atmosphere of this game is just astonishing.”
- “Ah, I really like the game's atmosphere and graphics, but the FPS is a bit low.”
- “After playing Galactic Phantasy Prelude, I thought it would be difficult to find any game that would draw my attention. Then I played GOF2. It has the combat feel of Privateer 2, the atmosphere of Privateer, and the graphics and gameplay of Freelancer.”
emotional
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Players have expressed strong emotional reactions to the game, with some describing it as heartwrenching and tear-inducing, particularly due to its impactful ending. However, there are mixed feelings, as some find the story lacking, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.
- “This game made me cry when I completed it because of how good the end was and how sad-happy it was. I also completed all of the add-ons, but I've been trying to find any way possible to download GOF3. I beg you, please make GOF3 available on Android. ”
- “Heart-wrenching to say the least.”
- “The story felt incredibly dull and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the narrative to be unengaging, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
- “The emotional moments fell flat, leaving me feeling indifferent rather than moved.”
character development
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Reviewers praise the game's character development, highlighting its depth and the engaging storyline that enhances the overall experience. The character design is also well-received, contributing to a rich narrative without the pressure of pay-to-win mechanics.
- “I love the story, character design, and how it's not a pay-to-win game. Keep creating, Deep Silver!”
- “Much love to the details, amazing storyline, and great character development.”