Horizon

About

Horizon is a captivating action game with stellar mechanics, amazing graphics, and masterful music, but is marred by excessive advertisement, bugs, and occasional unfunny humor. Despite these issues, the game offers an exciting experience, promising a thrilling flight for players. Its enticing features make it a must-try for action game enthusiasts seeking a memorable adventure.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 860 reviews

graphics116 positive mentions

monetization146 negative mentions

The game features addictive gameplay with a challenging learning curve that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and sound design are praised for their quality, creating an immersive experience.
Players appreciate the variety of ships and trails available, adding to the game's appeal.

The game is plagued by frequent ads, which disrupt gameplay and frustrate users.
Many players report crashes and bugs that hinder their experience, particularly after extended play sessions.
The controls are often criticized for being unresponsive or overly sensitive, making it difficult to navigate obstacles.

graphics
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
21%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant, futuristic aesthetic and smooth performance, often described as beautiful, slick, and reminiscent of popular titles like "Race the Sun." Many players appreciate the unique visual style and fluidity, although some have noted issues with visibility due to blending obstacles and occasional lag. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the addictive gameplay experience.
- “I love the idea and graphics behind this game, it's perfect for those who love futuristic/outer space themes.”
- “Silky smooth 60 fps with nice neon style graphics are just beautiful.”
- “Amazing graphics, epic experience.”
- “I think the developers focused more on the graphics than the actual gameplay.”
- “The graphics are hazy and old-looking; also, there could be more than one soundtrack.”
- “These graphic designers have really bad taste in color selections; the obstacles blend with the background, and sometimes you can't see through some obstacles, so you must lose the game at that point.”
monetization
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive number of ads that disrupt gameplay, often making it unplayable. Many players express frustration over the intrusive nature of ads, which appear frequently and at inconvenient times, leading to a negative gaming experience. Additionally, the premium subscription to remove ads is viewed as overpriced, further contributing to the perception of the game as a cash grab.
- “Progression is easy to do without buying stuff, not to mention the only in-app purchase is the premium membership, which just gives you two ships, a trail, and 150 gems daily.”
- “It is a game that can often make you rage a lot and there isn't much in-app purchases.”
- “The game handles very smoothly and the simple graphics are great, no ads compensates for the fact that premium is 7.50 a week.”
- “Uninstalled after 15ish minutes because of ads. I understand there needs to be ads, but this one has too much.”
- “Ads intrude into the free version so much that it's basically unplayable: excessively frustrating, certainly not enjoyable.”
- “The game is more focused on ads than the actual gameplay.”
music
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
4%
The music in the game is generally praised for being enjoyable, fitting well with the gameplay, and enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the variety and progression of the soundtrack across levels, although some report issues with audio glitches and synchronization. Overall, the music is described as relaxing, catchy, and a significant positive aspect of the game, despite a few requests for more variety and options.
- “The music is pretty awesome and changes within each level, as do the neon lights.”
- “Love the game's soundtrack and the whole smooth and satisfying feeling about it.”
- “It's such a cool game plus it's so entertaining for an offline game, and its music is crazy catchy and cool!!!!”
- “This has to be one of the most broken games I've ever played. While yes, it is fun sometimes, half the time it just breaks. The audio cuts out randomly, the music begins to play when I haven't even started the game. Everything about this game is broken.”
- “The music glitches sometimes.”
- “The music is so trash that it gives me headaches.”
gameplay
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
36%
9%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its addictiveness, smooth mechanics, and appealing graphics, but it is often criticized for being excessively difficult and plagued by intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Many players find the controls frustrating, with issues like lag and unexpected challenges that hinder enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay is considered strong, the combination of high difficulty, frequent ads, and control problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great and fun-filled game with pleasant music, minimalist design, and above all, thrilling gameplay.”
- “The gameplay on its own is fantastic, but sometimes the controls are just too slow to dodge the obstacles.”
- “Tight controls, great sound design, addicting and difficult gameplay, and a ton of awesome different ships to collect and use.”
- “One constant ad placed at the bottom of the screen during the whole gameplay and additional ones popping out.”
- “The gameplay is too difficult that literally you can't play it for 60 seconds.”
- “The game is more focused on ads than the actual gameplay.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the persistent bugs that hinder their experience, leading to a consensus that the game is currently quite unstable and in need of urgent fixes.
- “There are no glitches at all.”
- “This game is super fun! I love it so much. It's great that it doesn't require Wi-Fi, has good graphics, and there are no bugs or lag.”
- “However, it is a glitchy, bug-ridden mess.”
- “This has to be one of the most broken games I've ever played. While yes, it is fun sometimes, half the time it just breaks. The audio cuts out randomly, the music begins to play when I haven't even started the game, and everything about this game is broken. If I want to get a revive after I die, the game just freezes, so I have to exit out and go back in. This is the most broken game I've ever witnessed.”
- “I bought the premium version, and it worked fine until it basically took away all my progress. The game suddenly became unplayable—glitches, freezes, crashes—you name it, it was happening. It became unplayable to the point where I couldn't even choose a ship, and there was nothing on the screen. I was just floating through each stage. At this point, I don't care about the game; I just want my money back because I can't even use what I paid for.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The optimization of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting issues such as lag, stuttering controls, and poor performance on various devices. Many players have noted that the game struggles to run smoothly, particularly after updates, and there are complaints about the user interface and the removal of sensitivity options. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, it requires substantial optimization to enhance performance and user experience.
- “I don't want to lie, this game is just amazing. I noticed a few people complaining about ads, but it's simple: just turn off your data or Wi-Fi connection, then it will run smoothly. I have been playing this game since 2019 and I still don't get tired of it. Wonderful job!”
- “Improve performance as it stops after every 7-8 games and come with a better version.”
- “It used to work perfectly before, but now it's laggy. The ship is always stuttering, controls feel off, and they also removed the option to change sensitivity.”
- “It's like stuttering when turning; when I turn, it moves one step at a time to the left, then another, and another. It stutters.”
- “It's a good relaxing game, but it contains a lot of bugs. The performance needs to be fixed.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
Users express a desire for a more engaging and interactive story within the game, noting that while the missions are enjoyable and challenging, they often feel disconnected from a cohesive narrative. There are also frustrations regarding mission mechanics, such as gem counting and ship selection, which detract from the overall experience. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay but seek a deeper storyline to enhance their immersion.
- “This game is awesome and a very good game. It is nice, challenging, and I am impressed with the game. You should try it out; it's fun to play.”
- “I look forward to new updates for this game with new missions and ships.”
- “Overall, I would like it to have a story and to be interactive.”
- “The missions regarding colored zones don't seem to correspond to the correct zone.”
- “When we buy a ship, they randomly select one and give it to us. Some ships look futuristic and awesome, while others are just dumb.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the creative and amusing ship designs, with players particularly enjoying quirky concepts like the pizza ship.
- “The ideas behind the ships are so cool, and some are really funny (like the pizza ship).”
- “The humor in the game is top-notch, with clever jokes and hilarious character interactions.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making every moment entertaining and light-hearted.”