Phoenix 2

About

"Phoenix 2" is an exhilarating shoot'em up game that offers daily missions and a wide variety of over 100 unique ships to choose from. The game provides a spectacular experience as you blast through enemies and bosses in intense space combat. With its high replayability value, players can continuously strategize and customize their ships to complete missions and rise in the leaderboards.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 292 reviews

story10 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and smooth gameplay, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
There is a wide variety of unique ships, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, providing a diverse gameplay experience.
The game is challenging yet accessible, making it a great entry point for newcomers to the bullet hell genre.

Progression can be extremely slow, with limited daily missions and a high cost for upgrades, leading to frustration.
The game requires an internet connection at all times, which can be inconvenient for players wanting to play offline.
Some players find the controls awkward and unresponsive, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
74%
6%
The story aspect of the game has received positive feedback, with many players appreciating the new campaign missions and finding the narrative engaging. However, there is a common desire for more content, as players feel that the limited number of daily missions (only three) and repetitive gameplay detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the story is seen as a significant improvement, players are eager for additional missions and deeper narrative elements.
- “The new campaign missions and story are a massive improvement and addition.”
- “I really love the story; it's very interesting. I just wish the developers added much more, but most importantly, the game is great. I highly recommend it to anyone that loves hell bullet shoot 'em up games like this one! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 8/10”
- “Very good game, I like the new story that wasn't present in the past games.”
- “The game lacks depth with only three missions available each day, making it feel repetitive and stale quickly.”
- “Each mission takes about 4-6 minutes to complete, and then you're left with nothing else to do.”
- “The mission structure makes no sense to me; it feels like a missed opportunity for more engaging content.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
81%
9%
9%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their beauty, polish, and vibrant designs. Players appreciate the smooth gameplay that complements the stunning visuals, making it one of the standout features of the game. Overall, the graphics are described as excellent, enhancing the overall gaming experience significantly.
- “Beautiful graphics and gameplay.”
- “The graphics are very beautiful and the game runs great.”
- “Stunning graphics, and smooth, fair gameplay!”
- “Graphics and gameplay won't save a game without content and character level development.”
- “The controls graphic and ships.”
- “So much like it that iOS best plane games is on Android. Phoenix 2 and Phoenix HD had awesome gameplay and graphics. If the company launches Phoenix HD on Android, it will be more awesome, and if they turn on online playing with multiplayer and challenging, I will say it will be the best and legendary plane game in iOS and Android. They need to release more sessions.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
40%
10%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its beautiful graphics, engaging mechanics, and intuitive controls, making it enjoyable and easy to master. However, some players find it repetitive and express frustration with the limited enemy variety and slow upgrade progression. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's fun factor and potential for future content enhancements.
- “The balance is great, the ship variety is massive and amazing, and the gameplay itself is very engaging and fun despite the small enemy variety.”
- “I love the gameplay, the style, the music grabs you and doesn't let go, the action thumps just the right way, and the controls are intuitive for touchscreen play.”
- “Easy to master gameplay yet still very challenging.”
- “Looks great and has potential to be a good game but the two-finger mechanic sucks.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay is quite repetitive and the fact that you get demoted unless you play the game every day is irritating and stupid.”
- “Boring repetitive gameplay.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
35%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging and immersive quality that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users express disappointment with the current soundtrack, feeling it doesn't fit the game's theme or action, and they long for the return of previous soundtracks. Overall, while the music is generally appreciated, there are calls for more customization options and improvements to better align it with the gameplay.
- “I love the gameplay, I love the style, the music grabs you and doesn't let go, the action thumps just the right way, and the controls are intuitive for touchscreen play.”
- “The music soundtrack is superb!!”
- “Banger music and fun gameplay.”
- “Also please allow us to adjust the volume of the music and sound effects beyond just mute.”
- “The music and the sound are my favorite, but this version and gameplay are disappointing!”
- “The background music doesn't fit the gameplay.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
18%
45%
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the option to play without mandatory microtransactions. While some in-app purchases are considered overpriced, the game allows for a satisfying experience without spending money, and players can choose to watch ads for bonuses if desired. Overall, it is praised for not being a cash grab, offering a fun experience with a variety of ship designs.
- “Crazy fun and well-balanced, with no need for microtransactions (mobile gaming monetization is present, but you can play the game without a single purchase), and a lot of different ship designs.”
- “There are virtually no ads, the UI is slick, and there are about 100 ships, each with unique playstyles.”
- “So far no ads and haven't looked at the level ups which require money.”
- “In-app purchases are overpriced.”
- “I'm hoping I don't start seeing ugly pop-up ads.”
- “Fantastic shmup that isn't a cash grab like most I've tried on mobile.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" are mixed; some players appreciate the skill-based progression and minimal grind required for upgrades, while others find the upgrade process too grindy and limiting, particularly due to the constraints on earning credits and the reliance on ads for additional resources. Overall, the experience varies significantly among players, with some enjoying the grind and others feeling it detracts from the gameplay.
- “Skills-based, not grindy or unfair at all.”
- “No other levels, no grinding anything, no extra money at all for upgrades (watch an ad for 150), so I'm done.”
- “Too grindy to upgrade.”
- “Not grindy because you never grind out all this with 600 credits per day.”
- “I was stoked to play this game again, and I am looking forward to grinding some upgrades as well as seeing what additional new ships are available.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users report that the game exhibits strong stability, with impressive graphics and smooth performance.
- “The graphics are very beautiful and the game runs great.”
- “The game maintains a smooth frame rate even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking engagement, with players expressing frustration over the control mechanics, particularly the requirement to touch the screen for firing, which detracts from the overall experience.