Plancon: Space Conflict

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"PlanCon: Space Conflict" is a space-themed game set in the year 2600, where your trusty ship is all that stands between you and revenge after your home, an orbital station, is destroyed by treacherous aliens. As you travel from planet to planet, you'll encounter space bandits, face moral dilemmas, and build a reputation as a pilot, merchant, or punisher. Your ultimate goal is to save up for repairs and a new blaster, but the possibility of one day having a space station of your own awaits.

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Play Modes

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

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept and potential for an exciting space adventure.
Some players appreciate the graphics and find the game enjoyable despite its issues.
There are elements of ship upgrades and quests that add a layer of engagement.

The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
Controls are clunky and often unresponsive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game feels like a poorly executed mobile port, lacking depth and polish expected from PC games.

stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with frequent crashes, bugs, and performance issues reported by users. Many players experience constant troubleshooting due to these problems, including mouse freezes and random in-game deaths, indicating a lack of polish and reliability. Overall, the game's stability is a significant drawback that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Unfortunately executed badly; it crashes constantly and is only playable with permanent troubleshooting for all the weird quirks it has.”
- “Very buggy with extremely poor translation.”
- “Sadly, this entire review was not based at all on the constant crashes, random 'deaths', and buggy performance.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay of Plancon: Space Conflict is criticized for being overly simplistic and shallow, with players merely tapping on the screen to move their ship and engage in auto-resolving combat. The controls are deemed poor on PC, and the overall experience is described as lacking depth, resembling a cash grab rather than a genuine gaming experience.
- “Plancon: Space Conflict is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game looks like an attempt at making a Star Control II-like space adventure game with 2D planar space combat, but don't let appearances deceive you. The gameplay is exceedingly shallow; you just move the ship around by tapping on your screen, and combat autoresolves. You simply tap on the enemies, and the combat plays itself out.”
- “On PC, the controls are atrocious at best, and the gameplay has no depth whatsoever.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The graphics are described as moderate yet possessing significant potential, with a sweeter aesthetic reminiscent of "Space Ranger 2."
- “Simply with moderate graphics and a lot of potential.”
- “It's like Space Ranger 2, but the graphics here are sweeter.”
- “Simply moderate graphics with a lot of potential.”
- “It's like Space Ranger 2, but the graphics here are lacking.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Plancon: Space Conflict" has been criticized as a cash grab by mobile developers, with the game being perceived as a poorly executed port lacking depth and engagement. Players find the gameplay shallow, relying on simplistic mechanics that reduce combat to mere tapping, further emphasizing the game's focus on profit over quality.
- “Plancon: Space Conflict is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game looks like an attempt at creating a Star Control II-like space adventure game with 2D planar space combat, but don't let the looks deceive you. The gameplay is exceedingly shallow, where you just move the ship around by tapping on your iPhone screen, and combat auto-resolves. You simply tap on the enemies, and the combat plays itself out.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized for frequent crashes, unexpected character deaths, and overall buggy performance, significantly impacting the user experience.
- “Sadly, this entire review was not based at all on the constant crashes, random 'deaths', and buggy performance.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a beta version of the game.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating and unenjoyable.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game features a compelling storyline and engaging gameplay, but frequent crashes significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The story is incredibly engaging, with well-developed characters and unexpected twists that keep you hooked until the very end.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the narrative; it explores deep themes and emotions that resonate with players on a personal level.”
- “The world-building is exceptional, creating a rich backdrop for the story that enhances the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and time-consuming, often leading to frustration. While some appreciate the challenge and sense of progression it offers, many feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the game.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall enjoyment of the game.”