Lightning Fighter 2: Space War

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"Lightning Fighter 2: Retro STG is a thrilling Shoot 'em Up game with spectacular mechanics, stunning visuals, and a fantastic soundtrack. Take control of the Falcon aircraft and shoot down Galaga-inspired alien invaders in this retro-style space shooter. Be prepared for a few bugs, but overall it's a fun and engaging experience for any shooter game enthusiast."

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

Lightning Fighter 2: Space War screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,220 reviews

graphics45 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game features outstanding graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a variety of ships and upgrades, allowing for a customizable gameplay experience.
The game is fun and addictive, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic arcade shooters.

The game frequently crashes, causing players to lose progress and collected coins, which can be very frustrating.
It requires an internet connection to play, limiting accessibility and enjoyment for players without consistent connectivity.
The difficulty can ramp up suddenly, making it feel unbalanced and potentially forcing players to spend real money to progress.

graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
8%
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising their beauty, smoothness, and attention to detail, particularly in the context of arcade-style visuals. Some players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the graphics, while others express a desire for improvements or updates to enhance the overall quality. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's enjoyment, despite a few criticisms regarding lag and the need for better background visuals.
- “I love it, superb fun shooter, great smooth graphics, great action.”
- “Responsive, very challenging, beautiful graphics, no need to purchase to progress and no ads.”
- “Great graphics and so much attention to detail.”
- “Terrible graphics & sound.”
- “The graphics are pretty bad in my opinion and the movement of the ship and enemies are laggy.”
- “Not great graphics in the background either.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its outstanding quality, with many reviewers highlighting its rock soundtrack as one of the best in mobile gaming. However, some users noted issues with the music not looping properly and a lack of variety, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the soundtrack is generally considered a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “First thing...the soundtrack is great!”
- “Whoever created the music for this game knows their stuff!”
- “This game is amazing and the music is fire.”
- “My only big issue with this game is that the music doesn't loop properly; if this issue gets fixed, the game would be 5/5 stars.”
- “Good game, but omg, the music is awful!”
- “Only complaint I have is how the music changes; it just jumps to the next track.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and vibrant graphics, making it addictive and enjoyable. However, some players report issues such as bugs, connection requirements, and a lack of variety that can lead to redundancy. Overall, while the gameplay experience is often described as intense and entertaining, technical problems and gameplay pacing can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Graphics, music, and gameplay are wonderful!”
- “Superb gameplay, rocking music, cool sound effects, no in-game ads.”
- “This game left an impression on me like no other arcade game did... graphics 10/10, gameplay 9/10, UI 9/10, time flies when playing it... just amazing...”
- “Plus, since there is no stage select, you're forced to go through these sections of gameplay that would frustrate anyone who's played Touhou games or anything like M.U.S.H.A.”
- “Gameplay is coin farm based, littered with freezing glitches and connection errors, and you will lose all your progress.”
- “But every now and then, I would experience a crash during gameplay; I already sent a report twice because the game would suddenly stop responding.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
5%
76%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes. However, some users appreciate that the game can be played for free without mandatory purchases, noting that while ads are present, they are not overly invasive and do not hinder overall progress. Overall, the balance between ad-based monetization and gameplay enjoyment remains a contentious point among players.
- “The in-app purchases aren't invasive and aren't necessary to complete the game (though do make it much easier).”
- “Responsive, very challenging, beautiful graphics, no need to purchase to progress and no ads.”
- “All the way it's worth the download and most of all no ads!”
- “Certain ads freeze the game.”
- “Was good at first, but then you can't skip the ads and keep getting stuck on the ads. If you skip them, the game crashes and you lose your coins and power, and you can't get it back.”
- “Entirely too many ads, which take away from truly enjoying this app.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
21%
The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and in-game explanations. Many users feel that the absence of a cohesive story detracts from the overall experience, and they suggest that adding a narrative element could enhance the gameplay. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and glitches further hinder engagement with any potential story elements.
- “I love this game but the game's equipment menu where you can buy things before a mission is totally glitched.”
- “But if you added some story to it and included multiplayer, it would have been great.”
- “The only additions I'd really like to see are a health bar and an in-game explanation of the story.”
- “Maybe give the final boss its own theme and add a story?”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes reported, particularly during critical moments such as completing levels or transitioning between stages. Players have experienced loss of progress and in-game currency due to these bugs, despite updates aimed at improving performance. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “But 50% of the times you go back to the menu, it freezes in 'connecting' to something and the only solution is to kill the app and lose everything you did on that level.”
- “Even after several updates, the game is still buggy and plagued by crashes.”
- “Gameplay is coin farm based, littered with freezing glitches and connection errors; you will lose all your progress.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game enjoyable with impressive graphics, but note that it involves a fair amount of grinding, particularly for credits and planes. While it is not pay-to-win, the necessity to farm for resources can become tedious, especially since lower levels yield the same rewards as higher ones. Overall, grinding is manageable and not overly frustrating, especially when focusing on special levels for better rewards.
- “The game is cool, but it's a bit grindy.”
- “A lot of jets available... it's not a pay-to-win game, though money grinding can be a pain.”
- “Bronze, silver, and gold all give the same amount of gold; might as well keep farming on the bronze level to get the planes.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Players appreciate the absence of energy limits, which enhances the game's replayability; however, many feel that additional levels or dedicated farming sections are necessary to further increase its replay value.
- “I think the game having no energy refills or energy bars helps enhance its replayability.”
- “I believe the game needs more replay value, such as additional levels or separate sections where you can farm coins.”
- “I think the game needs more replay value, like more levels or separate level sections that you can farm coins in.”
- “The lack of energy refills or energy bars actually detracts from the game's replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its sharp wit, particularly in poking fun at the shortcomings of Android developers, which adds a layer of comedic commentary to the experience. Players find amusement in the irony of the game's connectivity requirements, enhancing the overall lighthearted tone.
- “Why are so many Android devs so hilariously short-sighted?”
- “It's funny to see this game need a connection.”