Galaxy Shooter - Space Attack
"Galaxy Shooter - Space Attack" is a shooter game set in space with classic arcade-style gameplay. It boasts impressive graphics and a fitting soundtrack, but is hindered by frequent ads and several bugs. The game claims to be one of the most popular space shooter games on Google Play.
Reviews
- The game is nice and relaxing, making it enjoyable to play when killing time.
- Graphics and performance are praised, with many players enjoying the variety of aliens and smooth gameplay.
- The game offers a good challenge, with many players finding it engaging and addictive.
- Many players express frustration with the difficulty spikes, particularly in later levels, making progression feel unfair.
- There are complaints about the game's reliance on in-app purchases, with some players feeling forced to spend money to advance.
- The game has been criticized for excessive ads and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to a frustrating experience.
- monetization143 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads and the reliance on in-app purchases to progress. While some users appreciate the option to play for free, they find the frequency and length of ads disruptive, often feeling that they are forced to watch ads to earn necessary in-game currency or upgrades. Overall, the consensus indicates that the monetization approach detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, with calls for better balance and fewer ads.
“No ads during gameplay.”
“I will give it 4 stars after some stages but nice game though, no ads.”
“No ads so far ... good time filler game.”
“The only issue I have is with evolving; there seems to be no way to acquire them other than in-app purchases.”
“The game is fun but the problem is ads when your data is on and most of the ads freeze.”
“Game is fun but very hard to upgrade without spending money, which is disappointing considering there are also a lot of ads that would provide revenue.”
- graphics123 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their beauty, smooth performance, and vibrant colors. Players appreciate the variety of alien designs and ship graphics, noting that the visuals enhance the overall gameplay experience. However, some users have mentioned issues with lag and repetitive elements, which slightly detract from the otherwise impressive graphical presentation.
“Beautiful graphics, cool ships, fun gameplay.”
“The graphics are superb, many different ships, longer levels, real arcade vibe. I can't get enough of playing this game; I love it.”
“Awesome graphics and perfect speed, enough to keep me interested and not too hard to frustrate me!”
“Worse, overloaded graphics; bullets and enemy bullets are the same color. You need to buy all items, or you cannot cross the levels.”
“Great game, the PS1 version was made a long time ago in the 90s. I miss it, so the terrible graphics and the disk skipping were my favorite part of playing.”
“Old school graphics and playability.”
- music21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the background tunes and find them enjoyable, others express frustration over persistent music that cannot be muted despite changing settings. Overall, the graphics are praised alongside the music, but issues with repetitiveness and muting options detract from the experience for some users.
“This game's got nice graphics, great music and lots of levels.”
“And the music 🎶 is so amazing!!”
“Nice colors, weapon picks and funky soundtrack... 👍”
“This game is a 5-star, but after the update, I can still hear music in the background despite having selected 'off' mode in the settings.”
“The music won't stop no matter how many times I mute it; it's really annoying.”
“Music won't stop playing even when you change settings.”
- stability19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent glitches, freezing issues, and unexpected crashes reported, particularly at higher levels. Many players express frustration over these technical problems, which detract from the overall enjoyment and gameplay experience. While some users still find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the prevalence of bugs and performance problems has led to a decline in user satisfaction.
“I'm loving this game, no lie, and no glitches!”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or bugs.”
“I've played for hours without experiencing any stability issues.”
“Now they changed it again, updated and whatnot, and I'm losing points and everything else that you can win and watch without buying the special stuff. The glitches that come with updated content or changes suck, so 1 star this time instead of 5 when I first started playing this game.”
“Game just freezes on a blank spin wheel and I have to close the app.”
“I'm loving this game, no lie, but lately it's been full of glitches and all the promotional ads take forever to reload. Get it together and fix it.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging narrative and the way it enhances immersion. However, there are significant concerns regarding the lack of new missions and updates, leading to a repetitive experience. Additionally, players express frustration over the monetization strategy, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
“They really add to the overall story and immersion.”
“Phenomenal gameplay, great storyline... difficulty climbed at the perfect level to keep you wanting a few more upgrades!”
“Very interesting game, it teaches you how to focus on your mission.”
“Because there are no updates and no new challenging missions to look forward to for a long time, and there are also plenty of ads. This app seems intentionally designed to waste internet data.”
“I don't have a problem with watching ads, and I do like being able to buy things to aid me in my quests, but this game makes you want nothing to do with either.”
“Either you spend an eternity playing repetitive missions to earn money, gems, and cards for each ship and drone, or pay literally hundreds of dollars to upgrade them.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its beauty, solid controls, and engaging challenges, with many players enjoying the strategic elements and haptic feedback. While some users express concerns about microtransactions and ads, they generally agree that these do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“Beautiful graphics, cool ships, fun gameplay.”
“Solid gameplay and control.”
“Good game, ads are optional, gameplay is challenging but fun.”
“However, I will never buy into the microtransaction universe because I feel it's gimmicky and cheapens gameplay.”
“Ads differ from the actual gameplay.”
“I love the long, sensitive gameplay with strategy overtaking time, which is breathtaking.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a significant highlight, describing it as enjoyable and funny, which enhances their overall experience. The lighthearted nature of the game, combined with its easy gameplay, contributes to a fun atmosphere that keeps users engaged.
“I am really enjoying myself; between 8-ball pool and this galaxy game, I'm having a funny time! 😊”
“Funny to play!”
“This game is not challenging, but it's very nice and funny to play! 👍”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While some users appreciate the game's graphics and smooth performance, others report significant performance issues, indicating a mixed experience regarding optimization.
“I really like the look and feel of the game, the variety of aliens, graphics, and smooth performance.”
“The performance is very bad!!!!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, particularly at higher levels, requiring extensive farming for gold or the option to pay for progress.
“Teeth grinding level 8 at least!”
“Lots of farming for gold or pay to play.”