Lazy Galaxy
- March 22, 2018
- Elena Nazarenko
- 15h median play time
Get on Steam"Lazy Galaxy: Islands in the Cosmic Teapot" is a real-time strategy game with a humorous twist. As the "Space Lord of Leisure," players must defend their home island from invading forces while expanding their territory. Utilize a variety of unique units, buildings, and abilities to outmaneuver and outgun the opposition in this lighthearted take on the RTS genre.
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Reviews
- Unique blend of idle, clicker, and RTS mechanics that keeps gameplay interesting.
- Fun graphics and humorous dialogues add charm to the overall experience.
- Offers a sense of progression with crafting, achievements, and resource management.
- Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and depth after a few hours.
- Combat mechanics feel simplistic and often lack meaningful strategy or engagement.
- The game feels unfinished, with many features underdeveloped and lacking variety.
- gameplay35 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Lazy Galaxy is generally well-received, characterized by solid mechanics that are easy to grasp, making it suitable for casual players. While it features a blend of idle and RTS elements, some players find the RTS aspects underdeveloped and the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it offers a unique experience with enjoyable mechanics and a fair amount of content for its price, though improvements in user interface and variety in combat are desired.
“The gameplay is pretty solid and very easy to pick up.”
“Great idler with nice art and a simple yet fun gameplay loop.”
“Quite a lot of content for an early access game, graphics are lovely and gameplay is much more fun than you would expect from an 'idle' game.”
“The gameplay is hilariously lopsided and the included 'RTS' is more fishbowl than RTS.”
“I do like this gameplay, but it gets repetitive fast.”
“UI and UX could have been improved, as some of the game mechanics are not apparent or not that well explained (some of the current tasks or star system mechanic, for example).”
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the colorful pixel art and retro style, while others find them standard or lacking. Overall, the visuals are described as decent, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, particularly in the context of an idle game. Ratings for graphics range from 6 to 7 out of 10, indicating a generally favorable but not outstanding reception.
“This game attracted me with pretty graphics for an idler's game.”
“The pixel graphics are pretty and colorful, the humorous tone works well.”
“Quite a lot of content for an early access game, graphics are lovely and gameplay is much more fun than you would expect from an 'idle' game.”
“This is just a click simulator with bad graphics.”
“Simple pixel graphic clicker idle game with a space theme.”
“Decent graphics.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by funny dialogues and a lighthearted tone, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While the content may feel somewhat lacking, the colorful pixel graphics and charming gameplay add to its comedic appeal, making it a delightful and amusing choice for players.
“The graphics are okay, the music is good but there are only 2 or 3 tracks, there isn't really a story but there's some funny dialogues.”
“The pixel graphics are pretty and colorful, the humorous tone works well.”
“But it works, with all the charm and humor it can muster.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and fitting, while others criticize it for being limited to only a few tracks and basic in quality. Overall, while the background music is appreciated by some, it may not be engaging enough to hold players' attention for long, leading them to opt for their own music instead.
“I love the music, the pixel art and the variety of game modes that are present in this game.”
“Really enjoyable clicker game with very nice background music.”
“The music is good but there are only 2 or 3 tracks.”
“Sound and music is quite basic and just acceptable.”
“The music is okay, but I turned it off after a while and chose my own music.”
“The music is okay, but I turned it off after a while and chose my own music.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, with many players noting that it doesn't significantly impact gameplay. While there are some humorous dialogues that provide a few laughs, the overall narrative is considered short and simplistic, leading to a focus on gameplay mechanics rather than a compelling storyline.
“This game also knows that it is one of those wacky games, in that the story is, in a good way, silly.”
“The story is short and lazily made but still provides a chuckle.”
“Nearly no story, and I think it does not require any story to play.”
“I bought this game because I liked the sequel spinoff game ('Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story'), but it was a mistake.”
“The storyline itself isn't very original, but that's not a big deal, I guess.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, with some noting that while it can be managed passively when offline, the overall experience lacks depth and reward. The extensive amount of grinding required can make the gameplay feel monotonous, akin to replaying the same content without significant progression.
“I found the management of the various types of resources to be tedious rather than rewarding, and the RTS aspect has no depth that I could find.”
“It takes a lot (and I mean a real lot) of grinding to get there.”
“It feels like replaying for the first time is becoming tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is rated poorly, with some users giving it a score of 0/10. However, the inclusion of modding support is noted as a positive feature that enhances the potential for replay value.
“The modding support is a nice addition and increases the replay value.”
“The game offers no incentive to replay once you've completed it.”
“After finishing the main story, I found nothing that made me want to dive back in.”
“The lack of varied endings or side quests really kills the replay value.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's retro graphics effectively enhance its atmosphere, evoking the feel of a 1980s arcade experience. Reviewers note that this nostalgic aesthetic contributes to a deeper immersion in the gameplay.
“The retro graphics add to the atmosphere of automating and evoke the feel of a 1980s arcade game.”
“It has a good amount of depth and creates a captivating atmosphere.”
“The 'retro' graphics detract from the atmosphere, making it feel more like a cheap imitation of a 1980s arcade game rather than an immersive experience.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth and engagement that I was hoping for.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is overshadowed by repetitive environments and a lack of meaningful interaction.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a monetization model that avoids pay-to-win tactics and does not include any in-game purchases, ensuring a fair experience for all players.
“The developers have created a fair monetization model that avoids any pay-to-win tactics.”
“There are no in-game purchases at all, which makes the experience feel more genuine.”
“I appreciate that the game is completely free from any monetization pressure.”
