Nova Empire: Space Commander

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Nova Empire: Space Commander is a sci-fi strategy game with an intriguing story, ingenious gameplay, and beautiful graphics, accompanied by a marvelous soundtrack. Assemble a team of heroes, command a spaceship fleet, and prepare for a grind-heavy experience filled with humor, though beware of frequent ads and lingering bugs. Follow the game's description and build your team to conquer in this immersive space adventure.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,280 reviews

graphics431 positive mentions

monetization51 negative mentions

Great graphics and engaging gameplay that keeps players hooked.
Offers a variety of tasks and events to keep the game interesting.
Community is generally friendly and supportive, making it easier for new players to learn.

Heavily pay-to-win, making it difficult for free-to-play players to compete.
Long wait times for upgrades and repairs, leading to frustration.
Frequent server issues and bugs that disrupt gameplay and progress.

graphics
525 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
1%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their beauty, detail, and overall quality, often describing them as "amazing" or "stunning." While some players noted minor issues such as glitches or a busy interface, the visuals are generally considered a standout feature that enhances the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant strength of the game, contributing to its appeal and immersion.
- “The graphics are amazing and takes you to the fight.”
- “Graphics are beautiful!”
- “The graphics are superb.”
- “A horribly designed game with terrible data used to fuel dated graphics.”
- “I almost got my station to level 6 (this takes lots of time) actual gameplay graphics are a lot simpler than the ad would suggest.”
- “The game has unique graphics, playing methods and scientific aspects; however, the lag and bugs will kill your excitement.”
gameplay
282 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
48%
5%
Gameplay reviews for the game are mixed, with many praising the graphics and overall mechanics but criticizing the pay-to-win elements and grindy nature of progression. Players often find the gameplay to be linear and repetitive, with some expressing frustration over complex mechanics and frequent bugs that hinder the experience. While some enjoy the strategic aspects and community interactions, others feel that the game is heavily skewed towards those willing to spend money, leading to an unbalanced and frustrating environment.
- “Great gameplay with amazingly detailed graphics.”
- “The gameplay is awesome too.”
- “I love the mechanics in the game; it's just a lot of fun to play.”
- “Gameplay is very linear: 'build this then upgrade this then unlock this' without any real purpose other than unlock the next upgrade.”
- “The game started well but gameplay problems are not fixed, new updates only add more problems, and support staff has only ever responded 3-7 days after a complaint is filed, usually with an answer which doesn't help at all, leading to up to 3 weeks of back and forth before anyone fixes the problem, if they fix it at all.”
- “Pay to win has become the rule, with some users having spent thousands of dollars to skip stages other players will require months developing, and using that advantage to 'rule' in gameplay, creating toxic playing environments, which the developers almost encourage.”
story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The game's story is often described as lacking depth and variety, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative and diverse missions. While some appreciate the basic storyline and mission structure, others find it repetitive and uninspired, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, players are calling for more meaningful story elements and unique missions to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The story and missions are very cool.”
- “Waited a very long time for a game of this quality, huge congratulations to the devs. This game will have you engaged in not only great story modes but a challenging skilled strategy game with great graphics and gameplay.”
- “Good game, good graphics, good story, etc.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but what's the point of the game? There's no story to it, so what do you do? Go around the galaxy and fight other ships? Boring. I want some story to it or at least a backstory.”
- “I've played this for 7 months, restarted 4 times, and the story is always the same.”
- “Unfortunately, it's a very 'same old story' game.”
monetization
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
32%
50%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to the heavy reliance on in-app purchases that create a pay-to-win environment. While there are no ads, the game pressures players to spend money to progress at a reasonable pace, leading to frustration and a sense of imbalance, especially for those unwilling to invest financially. Overall, the monetization model has detracted from the enjoyment and fairness of the gameplay experience.
- “On the plus side, there are no ads.”
- “Looks quite pretty, runs well, does not appear to be as laden with microtransactions as other similar games.”
- “Great game overall, no ads!”
- “The entire game turned into a pay-to-enjoy cash grab, and the mechanics got confusing, complex, and very grindy instead of gaining depth, which I can only assume was the point.”
- “Avoid this game; it's just a money grab scam. Since over a year, if you don't pay large sums of money, you can't compete. They sell you things, then make them useless to sell you more things. Every event is a cash grab; there truly is no enjoyment left in this game. You might as well chuck your money out the window.”
- “Loved playing this game right up until this latest update, which is clearly a cash grab by developers and forces players into a pay-to-win model.”
stability
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting persistent glitches, lag, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration over the lack of effective support from developers in addressing these problems, leading to a negative impact on the overall experience. While some enjoy the game's concept and graphics, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance issues has resulted in a common sentiment that the game is often unplayable.
- “Runs great on the Pixel 2.”
- “No glitches so far, and the station and ship design are very good.”
- “This game needs to stay updated to ensure there are no glitches.”
- “Never played a game that's constantly full of bugs, glitches, lags, and the worst of all, the support is totally non-existent.”
- “Game keeps on getting more and more glitches.”
- “When you point to specific glitches and bugs and give in-game screenshots as proof, they deny and decline them and do not compensate for your hard work.”
grinding
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and overly reliant on micro-management, often leading to a pay-to-win environment that diminishes the experience for free-to-play users. While some players find satisfaction in the grinding mechanics and resource farming, many express frustration over lengthy build times, complex mechanics, and the dominance of paying players, which can make the game feel unbalanced and discouraging. Overall, the grinding is seen as a double-edged sword, offering potential enjoyment for dedicated players but often resulting in a repetitive and frustrating experience.
- “The entire game turned into a pay-to-enjoy cash grab, and the mechanics got confusing, complex, and very grindy instead of gaining depth, which I can only assume was the point.”
- “This game started as my best space game but later became too greedy and more pay-to-win, with increasingly tedious and pointless grinding for free-to-play players that limits you from having all the high tech or tiers as a pay-to-win player. Even after years of grinding, there's always something new you can never have, and you'll always feel insignificant.”
- “If you are rich and enjoy farming people who can't afford to pay to win, then jump in; you'll love it!”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
29%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, with many users highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. While some players appreciate the soothing and immersive soundtrack, others feel that it could benefit from more variety and epic themes. Overall, the combination of good graphics and a solid soundtrack contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “The music is awesome!”
- “But in my opinion, this game has the best soundtrack yet.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, and good gameplay.”
- “Most games have annoying repetitive music.”
- “Though more background songs could be created for the game.”
- “This game is amazing and really fun; the only thing holding me back from giving it a 5 is the lack of music.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
63%
19%
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While many players appreciate the solid performance, smooth gameplay, and impressive graphics, there are significant concerns regarding input lag, FPS drops, and server issues, particularly after recent updates. Players have noted that performance can heavily depend on device specifications and internet connection, leading to frustration when experiencing glitches or errors.
- “The gameplay has been improving in my opinion and so has performance by a reasonable bit.”
- “It looks amazing and runs smoothly with well thought out and written dialogue and gameplay.”
- “Building is incredibly beautiful design and the game runs smoothly.”
- “I know just about everything about the game, optimized all the builds, and still get blown out of the water by people that put hundreds to thousands of dollars into their accounts.”
- “The worst part is the performance.”
- “Game has major FPS drops and performance issues, trying to type but nothing registers. The problem is specifically with typing, even more so if you have 4GB+ space available on a Huawei P8 Lite.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of dark and absurd, with players finding amusement in the chaotic interactions and trolling behavior of others, despite the frustrations of pay-to-win mechanics and elitism. Some players appreciate the game's comedic elements, while others express dissatisfaction with the developers' responses and the overall community dynamics, leading to a blend of laughter and irritation. Overall, the humor is seen as a double-edged sword, contributing to both enjoyment and frustration within the gaming experience.
- “I'm not sure when I became so invested, but I love this game and plan on continuing to play it for the community (very funny and relaxed, a tad elitist) and for the space combat a la Sins of a Solar Empire, just watered down and monetized for mobile gaming.”
- “Funny AF and addicting.”
- “This game is soooooooo good it makes me feel funny, giggity lol.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's replayability is significantly hindered by a pay-to-win system that forces players to spend money to progress, leading to frustration, especially when account transfers require starting over. However, some users note that increasing the number of playable missions and resources could enhance replayability. Overall, the experience is mixed, with potential for high replayability if certain issues are addressed.
- “Very high replayability.”
- “Have more playable missions and minable resources.”
- “Too much pay-to-win; you have to throw money at this app just to make it to level 4. It's a joke. The pay-to-win system is abused by players who lock down the server, and if you transfer your account to another one, you have to start all over again from scratch. If you could move servers and keep your progress, then it would make the game more playable, even if it was a purchasable item.”
- “There should be more playable missions and minable resources.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers an engaging experience, players express frustration with its lack of responsiveness, particularly when interacting with buttons and touch controls. This technical issue detracts from the emotional immersion, as players struggle to perform basic actions, leading to a sense of annoyance rather than enjoyment.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its visual appeal and sound design, creating an engaging environment. However, some users express frustration over the perceived pay-to-win mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience and competitiveness.
- “Pretty, great atmosphere and sounds.”
- “I instantly uninstalled the game after reading a developer's reply stating, 'but we offer in-app purchases to players wanting to accelerate their progress.' This basically equates to 'this app is pay-to-win or face a grind that forces you to quit or spend.' In a competitive atmosphere, in-app purchases should be cosmetic, so I won't be wasting my time with yet another wallet drainer.”
- “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game. It lacks the immersive qualities that would draw players in.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is marred by repetitive environments and dull sound design, which detracts from the overall experience.”