Galimulator

About

"Galimulator is a randomly generated galaxy simulation where players can observe, sandbox, or emperor mode various space empires in their epic struggles for power. Empires wage wars, research technology, encounter space monsters, and can meet a variety of fates. The game features no ads, timelapse, and variable screen size, with performance optimization compared to the android version."

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 413 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Galimulator offers a unique and relaxing experience, allowing players to watch empires rise and fall over millennia, making it a great time-waster.
The game features a variety of customization options and scenarios, providing a sandbox environment where players can influence the outcome of civilizations.
Despite its simplicity, the game has depth and can be quite engaging for those who enjoy simulation and god games, especially at its affordable price.

The user interface is clunky and poorly designed, making navigation and understanding game mechanics difficult for new players.
Many features lack clear explanations, leading to confusion about gameplay elements such as religions and empire mechanics.
The game can become repetitive after a short period, with limited interactive gameplay outside of watching the simulations unfold.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced mechanics and a variety of options for customization, including sandbox modes and empire management. However, some players find the core gameplay loop lacking depth, with issues like AI confusion on larger maps and nonsensical warfare mechanics. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable moments and a fair price, it may not satisfy those seeking intricate gameplay experiences.
- “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.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game offers a robust story-building experience within a sandbox mode, allowing players to craft intricate narratives about the rise and fall of space empires. Users appreciate the depth of detail available for storytelling, free from the pitfalls of poorly written plots or monetization issues. However, there is a desire for modding capabilities to enhance the storytelling potential with custom narratives and franchise integrations.
- “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 a surprising level of behind-the-scenes detail to create a story and narrative, if you're into that.”
- “One of those quests created a line of swastika-looking things that obliterated all life in my galaxy.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, 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 limitation that detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 may find it repetitive, many appreciate the game's ability to entertain and provide laughs, making it a fun option for casual play. Overall, it offers a blend of humor and engaging gameplay, appealing to those who enjoy whimsical and absurd scenarios.
- “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; brilliant game.”
- “I love the funny names.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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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 lack of an option to turn off the music entirely, suggesting that while the music is enjoyable, it may not suit all players' preferences during extended 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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 active involvement of the developers in addressing issues is noted positively.
- “The game can be buggy at times, but the developer is active.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for being poor, with a notably dysfunctional user interface. While it is free on mobile platforms, the paid version offers improved performance and additional features, but users still report significant issues.
- “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.”
- “The UI is atrocious and barely works, and it's very poorly optimized.”
- “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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is praised for its simplicity and lack of intrusive cash-grabbing features, allowing players to enjoy a sandbox experience with complete freedom.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 and challenges, making me want to dive back in.”
- “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's little incentive to return, as the side quests feel uninspired.”
- “While there are multiple endings, they don't offer enough variation to warrant multiple playthroughs.”