My Colony
- November 1, 2018
- Ape Apps
- 42h median play time
Get on Steam"My Colony" is a sci-fi inspired city-building and management game where players must build, develop, and maintain a colony on an alien planet. Gather resources, research new technologies, and balance the needs of your colony's inhabitants to ensure growth and success. With a variety of game modes and multiplayer options, "My Colony" offers a challenging and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
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Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and offers a satisfying city-building experience with a lot of depth and complexity.
- It has a great community and regular updates, making it a fun and engaging game to play over time.
- Despite its simple graphics, the gameplay is enjoyable and allows for creative colony management and resource control.
- The user interface is confusing and not user-friendly, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
- There are performance issues, including lag and crashes, which can hinder the overall gaming experience.
- Some players have reported bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, such as unresponsive vehicles and buildings.
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and reminiscent of basic art styles, often compared to Microsoft Paint, but they do not detract from the overall enjoyment and depth of gameplay. Many players appreciate that the low graphical demands allow the game to run on a variety of systems, making it accessible to a wider audience. Despite some technical issues with the UI and building menus, the charming art style and engaging gameplay keep players entertained for hours.
“A good game with an adorable art style.”
“Don't be fooled by the simple graphics, as there is a fair amount of depth to the gameplay that will keep you busy for hours.”
“Graphically simple, but very sweet gameplay.”
“If only this game's graphic engine was more presentable; however, I am giving this game 5 stars.”
“Often times I'd click on a building in the build menu and the graphics for all the buildings would disappear; click again, they'd reappear, then sometime later disappear and so forth.”
“On the first glance, it seems tiny and the graphics are looking like MS Paint drawn.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and progression, offering players 5-6 hours of entertaining content, even with simple graphics. While the interface could be improved and the visuals are not the best, the fun and unique economic mechanics keep players hooked for extended sessions. Overall, the game provides a solid foundation for a city simulator, with diverse gameplay experiences across different races.
“I think it's really cool, and I'd say in just playing as the United States, you get at least 5-6 (or more) hours of good entertaining gameplay.”
“Hell, trust me, even if the game had not as great graphics, but fun gameplay, I'd still play it.”
“As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't matter if a city simulator game has realistic graphics or potato graphics, as long as the gameplay concept of it is fun. This is the type of game that can keep people like me busy for over 6 hours in a single session.”
“The gameplay has a solid foundation, but what it needs is a better interface.”
“You will get a great colony-city-building game once you get used to the game mechanics.”
“Each race is rather unique in how their gameplay, buildings, and research work.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially when large quantities are required, leading to repetitive tasks. However, many appreciate the ability to progress their cities while multitasking, and despite the grind, the game maintains a balance that enhances overall playability. The simplicity of the controls and retro design contribute positively, even if they can feel monotonous at times.
“But I only had a medium star gate, so I had to do it in batches of 100, which was very tedious as I needed like 10,000.”
“It can be kind of grindy at times, but I like to see my cities progressing, and I can leave it running in the background while I work.”
“It gets very grindy after a while, though.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been noted for its rough presentation and presence of bugs, though they are not classified as glitches. Users have reported significant issues with memory management, leading to complete system freezes during gameplay.
“Yeah, it's pretty rough in presentation, and it's got some bugs (not glitches though, as far as I can tell).”
“Fun city builder-like game, but there are a few glitches.”
“I like the game, but what makes me sad is that it has bad memory management. It's using all my memory, and at one point, it just freezes my computer entirely.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant performance issues, particularly after extended gameplay, with frame rates dropping to around 5 fps and audio skipping. These optimization problems hinder the overall experience, despite the game's enjoyable elements, leading to frustration and a desire for future fixes.
“If only the performance never decreased, I would give it 10 stars.”
“The game runs poorly on my system, even with the lowest settings.”
“Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable during intense moments.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users emphasize that atmosphere plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall gaming experience, contributing significantly to immersion and engagement.
“The atmosphere in this game is absolutely immersive, drawing you into its world with every detail.”
“I was captivated by the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that perfectly complements the storyline.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a nostalgic 90's synthesizer soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, allowing players to relax and enjoy while managing resources and building structures.
“You place buildings and keep an eye on your resources as the AI mostly tries to get the job done by itself while you sit back and enjoy some 90's synthesizer soundtrack.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a player-friendly monetization model, with no cash shop or microtransactions, and eliminates lengthy waiting times for building or unit production, enhancing the overall experience.
“There are no cash shops or microtransactions, and you won't have to wait hours to build things or units.”
“The game offers a fair monetization model that respects players' time and investment.”
“I appreciate that there are no paywalls or excessive monetization tactics in this game.”
“The monetization model is frustrating, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards spending real money to progress, which ruins the experience.”
“The reliance on microtransactions makes it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to pay.”
