Galaxy Union

About

"Galaxy Union" is an economic-focused 4x strategy game set in a vast galaxy with hundreds of systems. As a CEO of a colony, your goal is to unite the galaxy under your rule by colonizing systems, building colonies, researching technology, managing resources, and engaging in fleet battles. The game boasts a unique feature of a global market with fluctuating prices and real-life minerals, as well as the presence of up to a hundred AI competitors.

Genres & Tags

Strategy

Play Modes

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

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and interesting take on economic mechanics within a 4X strategy framework.
Players who enjoy micromanagement and economic strategy may find the game rewarding and engaging once they understand its mechanics.
The game has a relaxing atmosphere, making it suitable for players looking to unwind while engaging in simple gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of tutorials and instructions, making it difficult for players to understand how to play effectively.
The user interface is poorly designed, with minimal graphics and readability issues that detract from the overall experience.
Many players have reported frequent crashes and repetitive gameplay, leading to frustration and boredom.

graphics
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated, 90s-style aesthetic, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge that elaborate graphics are not essential for a strategy game, the minimalistic design has left a negative impression on users. Overall, the visuals are considered subpar and in need of modernization.
- “This game has zero instructions on how to play, it is not intuitive and the graphics are indeed straight out of the 90s.”
- “The graphics are minimal - though I agree that fancy graphics are not a necessity for a strategy game, this has graphics like an early 90's game.”
- “The graphics are minimal - though I agree that fancy graphics are not a necessity for a strategy game, this has graphics like an early 90's game.”
story
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The story aspect is minimal, allowing players to create their own narrative as they navigate a vast, rocky planet with their character, emphasizing player agency over a predefined storyline.
- “Let the character decide the story.”
- “The game puts little character on a giant rocky planet; there doesn't seem to be a story at all.”
- “The story feels non-existent and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative is so weak that it feels like the character has no agency in deciding the story.”
music
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Users report that the game lacks sound effects when the music is turned off, leading to a silent experience that detracts from overall immersion.
- “No sound whatsoever once you turn off the music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized as simplistic, becoming easier to grasp as players familiarize themselves with its basic mechanics.
- “The gameplay itself is simplistic, but once the basic mechanics of the game are understood, it becomes incredibly engaging.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy for new players to jump in and enjoy the experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay keeps you on your toes, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
- “The gameplay itself is simplistic; once the basic mechanics of the game are understood, it becomes repetitive.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to execute even the simplest actions.”
- “There is a lack of depth in the gameplay, which leads to a monotonous experience after a short period.”