Operation: New Earth

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Operation: New Earth is a single player and multiplayer survival real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Hunted Cow Games and was released on December 14, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Operation: New Earth is an intense sci-fi multiplayer strategy game in which you must command an advanced military facility to defend Earth from a hostile alien invasion. Create an alliance, gather resources, and unlock advanced technology to level up your stronghold!

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58%Audience ScoreBased on 500 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Long-term strategy and base-building gameplay with deep mechanics appealing to dedicated players.
Strong social aspect through alliances fostering teamwork, cooperation, and making friends worldwide.
Runs well on low-end hardware with a straightforward interface and functional sci-fi visual style.

Extremely pay-to-win with heavy reliance on in-game purchases to compete and progress, making it frustrating for free players.
Very long wait times for building, upgrades, and research that worsen at higher levels, causing slow progression and grind.
Unbalanced PvP environment where high-level payers bully and repeatedly attack new or free players, leading to toxic community and frequent player quitting.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
64%
8%
The gameplay centers on base building, resource management, and real-time strategy with hero units adding personalization, offering a familiar yet addictive loop reminiscent of classic mobile and browser strategy games. While some praise its strategic depth, alliance mechanics, and casual accessibility, many criticize the game for pay-to-win imbalances, complicated mechanics for newcomers, and lack of meaningful combat depth. Overall, it provides an engaging experience for dedicated players but struggles with accessibility and fair balance.
- “The core gameplay loop is centered on base construction and resource management.”
- “A notable addition to the gameplay is the inclusion of hero units, which bring a more personalized element to the battlefield.”
- “The sense of being part of an ongoing conflict, where alliances form and rivalries develop over time, gives the game a layer of depth that extends beyond its mechanics.”
- “The game itself uses a tired old formula of mechanics that have been re-hashed half-a-hundred times by other games.”
- “There is some game loop that might be fun if it wasn't for the occasional pay to win factor just casually rolling over you, leaving you with little resources, no hero (which slows down your game progression for three days with no other real game mechanic), and a seriously diminished army from which you then either recover by pumping hundreds of euros/dollars into the game or spending serious amounts of time until somebody else comes around and bashes you back into the stone age.”
- “Imbalanced game mechanics create a huge gap between pay-to-play and free-to-play players; even moderate payers get bullied, which takes the fun out of playing the game.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The graphics of Operation: New Earth are generally praised for their clarity, clean design, and thematic fit, providing an immersive sci-fi experience. While some find the visuals limited or comparable to similar strategy games, others highlight stellar and pleasing artwork, though a few note that the graphics may not impress compared to top-tier titles. Overall, the graphics support gameplay effectively, despite occasional criticisms of lack of detail or hardware demands.
- “Drawing comparisons with similar genre titles, Operation: New Earth excels in strategic gameplay and immersive graphics.”
- “Comparing it to other titles in its genre, Operation: New Earth impresses with its intricate strategy mechanics and immersive graphics.”
- “The graphic designs are good and pleasing; not only are they pleasing but also fit well with the theme of the game.”
- “This type of game is copy/paste, just changing some graphics and text.”
- “If you have a CPU older than 3 years, the graphics card will not work correctly.”
- “Limited graphics, as with most of these types of games, but I enjoy it.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The story aspect receives mixed reviews, with some finding it compelling and engaging, while others feel it lacks depth and fails to captivate compared to similar games. Several users note the storyline is unclear or underdeveloped, detracting from the overall experience despite strong gameplay mechanics or graphics.
- “Echoing the strategic depth of Starcraft, Operation: New Earth redeems itself with engaging mechanics and a compelling story.”
- “However, it falls slightly short in offering an engaging storyline, unlike its counterparts.”
- “No story.”
- “Some parts of the game are very unclear, like missions without any hero.”
- “You will not be blown away by its deep mechanics, nor will the story engage you like never before.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
80%
Grinding in the game is described as excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring players to invest countless hours or spend money on in-game purchases to progress. This heavy grind detracts from enjoyment, especially for those seeking a fair, balanced experience without pay-to-win elements.
- “If you've played Game of War, that overly grindy game designed to milk you of money or waste literal months of your life on mobile, then know this game is just that with a sci-fi coat of paint slapped over it.”
- “I'd like this if it were 99% less grindy and without microtransaction nonsense—designed and developed by people with dignity, in other words.”
- “Getting resources for the new hero-related items is just an excruciating process of grinding for hours or even days if you don't have the money required to buy the pack containing these.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization is widely criticized for being heavily time-gated and predatory, resembling exploitative mobile game tactics rather than fair gameplay, leading to a negative perception among users.
- “It succeeds in creating a sense of scale and persistence, but it does so using systems that are heavily reliant on time-gated progression and monetization.”
- “Play a real game, not this ported mobile cash grab nonsense.”
- “As it stands, the monetization of these games is so predatory and immoral, I cannot excuse it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is initially pleasant but becomes repetitive and tiresome over time, with limited options to adjust or mute it during play. Some users suggest improving the background tracks by involving the community in selecting new music.
- “The background music needs some improvement; I would suggest opening up a competition for players to submit their own background music and let the community pick which ones to incorporate into the game.”
- “Music is nice (at first).”
- “Also, the music gets old quickly, and it’s difficult to turn it off or lower the volume while playing.”
- “The background music needs some improvement. I would suggest opening up a competition for players to submit their own BGM and let the community pick which ones to incorporate into the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is poor, with frequent crashes and significant bugs that disrupt progress, reduce player power to zero, and cause freezes in alliance chat. Constant relogging is required to maintain functionality, leading to a frustrating and unreliable experience.
- “Just remember: the glitches that crash the game will steal your money more often than give you what you pay for.”
- “Also, it's very buggy. After uninstalling and reinstalling, everything I've upgraded stays at 0 seconds to complete. My power is somehow reduced to 0, I cannot interact with anything, and I have no idea what happened.”
- “Alliance chat freezes, and unless you constantly relog, you can miss entire conversations between your alliance mates.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game currently suffers from performance issues and requires optimization to run more smoothly. Users indicate that improvements are needed to enhance overall gameplay experience.
- “Needs optimization”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally lacking, with players often displaying arrogance that detracts from the experience. While the game's concept shows potential, the community's attitude and absence of lightheartedness undermine the overall fun.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional experience challenging due to widespread verbal, psychological, and mental abuse, with rampant bullying and offensive language. However, moderators play a crucial role in managing this difficult environment. Despite these issues, players continue to invest significant money in the game.

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Operation: New Earth is a survival real-time strategy game with science fiction theme.

Operation: New Earth is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 126 hours playing Operation: New Earth.

Operation: New Earth was released on December 14, 2016.

Operation: New Earth was developed by Hunted Cow Games.

Operation: New Earth has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Operation: New Earth for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Operation: New Earth is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Age of Origins, Pixel Starships, Gods and Glory: Fantasy War, Last Shelter: Survival, Throne: Kingdom at War and others.

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