Mayhem Intergalactic
- January 22, 2009
- Inventive Dingo
Get on Steam"Mayhem Intergalactic" is a simple yet engaging strategy game, where you can wage war against friends or the computer. With randomly-generated and hand-crafted maps, the game offers varied tactical situations, and easy-to-learn rules lead to emergent strategy. Create and share your own galaxies, and choose your approach, from blitzkrieg to defense-in-depth. And, look out for the alien with a monocle!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Mayhem Intergalactic offers a simple yet engaging turn-based strategy experience, reminiscent of classic board games.
- The game has good replayability, allowing for quick matches that can be completed in under 15 minutes.
- It provides a fun diversion for achievement hunters and casual gamers, with decent graphics and solid mechanics.
- The game lacks a story or progression, making it feel shallow and unremarkable.
- There is no active online community, making certain achievements impossible to earn without friends who also own the game.
- The price point of $9.99 is considered too high for the limited content and features offered.
- replayability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, allowing players to quickly start new matches that can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, making it easy to jump in and enjoy multiple sessions.
“The game has replayability as it is a game you can load up and play a quick start game at any time, and these game matches can take as little as 15 minutes.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and not overly complex, making it suitable for players seeking a quick and casual experience. While it may lack depth, it features solid mechanics, decent graphics, and good audio, providing an enjoyable diversion without a significant time investment.
“It's not terribly deep gameplay, but if you want a quick diversion that doesn't require a huge commitment, this is nice.”
“The graphics are decent, the music and sound are good, and its mechanics, controls, and help are solid.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and complexity, making it feel shallow and unengaging.”
“It's not terribly deep gameplay, but if you want a quick diversion that doesn't require a huge commitment, this is nice.”
“The mechanics are repetitive and fail to offer any real challenge or excitement.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game lacks any narrative elements, including a story, background, or setup, leaving players without context or engagement in the plot.
“There is no story, background, or setup to the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is considered stable and polished, with minimal bugs, although it suffers from occasional odd AI behavior. Despite being abandoned in terms of updates, players find that certain strategies can lead to an unchallenging experience.
“It's a dead game in terms of updates; however, this doesn't mean the game is buggy. It seems to be fairly polished with the exception of weird AI behavior at times.”
“The game can be too easy when using simple strategies, such as only holding a few planets and upgrading them, allowing players to amass a ton of ships and easily defeat their enemies.”
“While the game is generally stable, the lack of updates raises concerns about its long-term viability and player engagement.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent, complementing the game's solid mechanics and controls, while the music and sound also receive positive remarks.
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail and vibrant colors.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with beautifully crafted environments and character models that enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics are top-notch, showcasing impressive textures and smooth animations that make gameplay immersive.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound in the game are well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience alongside decent graphics and solid mechanics.
“The graphics are decent, the music and sound are good, and its mechanics, controls, and help are solid.”
