Galimulator
- March 16, 2018
- snoddasmannen
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Reviews
- Galimulator offers a unique and engaging experience of watching empires rise and fall, providing a satisfying narrative without the need for intense gameplay.
- The game is affordable and lightweight, making it accessible for casual players who enjoy simulation and sandbox elements.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, continuously adding new features and improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and understanding game mechanics difficult for new players.
- The game lacks depth in certain gameplay modes, particularly in Emperor mode, which can feel convoluted and unfulfilling.
- There are significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive features, which detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced mechanics and a variety of modes, including sandbox options that allow for extensive customization. While some players appreciate the engaging nature and balance provided by features like the corruption mechanic, others criticize the AI's performance and the nonsensical warfare mechanics. Overall, the game offers enjoyable experiences, particularly for those who appreciate its intricacies, but may not hold the attention of players seeking more depth.
“5k stars was still very enjoyable with extremely fast gameplay.”
“The corruption mechanic is a nice way to balance the game.”
“I originally tried this game on Android mobile, a game where it gets fun just to watch and enjoy, all the empires rise and fall, conquer and get destroyed. You can tinker and play around with the various settings, changing gameplay, galaxy size, amount of empires, whether you can make peace with other empires or not, and a lot more. There is a sandbox mode and even a mode where you can jump in and be an empire and fight for dominance.”
“The gameplay loop should be expanded.”
“In terms of the actual gameplay, empires seem to spontaneously collapse; larger maps (even at the vanilla 2000 star limit) seem to confuse the hell out of the AI.”
“The warfare and fleet mechanics are, if I'm totally honest, nonsensical.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers a robust sandbox mode that allows players to craft intricate narratives about the rise and fall of space empires, providing a unique storytelling experience without the constraints of traditional linear plots. Users appreciate the depth of detail available for storytelling, although some express a desire for modding capabilities to enhance customization further. Overall, the game is praised for its freedom and complexity in narrative development, free from typical pitfalls like poor writing or monetization issues.
“You can string a surprisingly complex story out of the rise and fall of different space empires and their descendants.”
“There's an incredible amount of behind-the-scenes detail to create a story and narrative, if you're into that.”
“Their mission complete, the leopean dynasts transcended reality.”
“I wish this game was modded so it could work with many franchises and maybe even put in custom storylines.”
“There's stupid levels of behind-the-scenes detail to create a story and narrative with, if you're into that.”
“One of those quests created a line of swastika-looking things that obliterated all life in my galaxy.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players finding the cartoony art style and jagged visuals unappealing. While some appreciate the simplicity for performance reasons, others wish for a more polished aesthetic and better graphical options, such as texture mods. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant area for improvement.
“Graphics could be better.”
“Simple graphics; this isn't actually a con because it would make the game performance worse if you had 4K graphics (you can change the look of your game with texture mods, which are also nearly non-existent).”
“Weird fonts and graphics.”
“Though I wish they'd get rid of the cartoony art style.”
“Chip-tune sound design clashes with the cartoony art style, which itself is jagged and not pleasing to look at.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky visuals and amusing elements, such as funny names and unexpected gifts, which contribute to a lighthearted experience. While some players find it entertaining and a good way to pass the time, others feel it may lack depth and become repetitive. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate its unique comedic style and colorful aesthetics.
“While not utterly perfect, Galimulator is humorous, massive in scale, and offers much in terms of long-term and short-term personal investment.”
“Very fun and funny game for someone wanting to kill time; it's a brilliant game.”
“I love the funny names in the game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nice and relaxing, enhancing the experience of watching the gameplay. However, users express frustration over the limited volume control options and the inability to turn off the music entirely, suggesting that while the music is enjoyable, it may not suit all players' preferences for long play sessions.
“The background music is really nice and relaxing while you watch as the randomly generated empires live and die by the moment.”
“Very relaxing to watch the colored blobs, and I love the music even if there isn't that much of it.”
“My only true complaint is that the music volume setting is just a drop-down menu with four options: 10%, 40%, 60%, and 90%.”
“With bad UI, there's no way to turn off the music, etc.”
“Fun, but it needs an option to turn off the music.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a stable experience with minimal bugs and no intrusive monetization tactics, allowing for a free sandbox environment. While some users report occasional bugs, the developers are actively addressing these issues.
“The game can be buggy at times, but the developer is active.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received criticism for being poor, particularly with a dysfunctional user interface. While the paid version offers improved performance and additional features, the overall experience remains subpar on both Android and iOS platforms.
“The game is affordable on Android and iOS, but for just 5 euros, you gain access to a moddable experience, earlier updates, more stars, and improved performance.”
“Investing in the game enhances your experience significantly, offering better optimization and additional features that make gameplay smoother.”
“The optimization options available after the initial purchase really elevate the gameplay, making it more enjoyable and tailored to individual preferences.”
“The UI is atrocious and barely works, and it's very poorly optimized.”
“It's cheap; on Android and iOS it's free, but here you need to pay 5 euros, which gives you the benefit of having a moddable game, earlier updates, more stars, and better performance.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization model is praised for its simplicity and lack of intrusive cash-grabbing features, allowing players to enjoy a sandbox experience with total freedom.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users note that the game has a solid replayability factor and express hope for its continued development, suggesting that future updates could enhance this aspect further.
“The game has a strong replayability factor, and I hope it continues to develop over time.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
“The game lacks significant replayability, making it feel repetitive after the first playthrough.”
“Once you complete the main story, there isn't much incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes diminish the replay value, leaving little reason to revisit.”
