Planet Bomber!
- April 28, 2018
- VOODOO
- 7h median play time
Planet Bomber! is a simulation game with vibrant graphics and funny elements, but is hindered by numerous bugs and an overabundance of advertisements. Players can explore the galaxy and destroy planets for a unique interstellar experience, but should be prepared for a lot of grinding. Overall, it offers a fun and chaotic adventure, but whether the cons outweigh the pros will depend on individual player tolerance.
Reviews
- monetization2,600 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players feel that the game is designed primarily as a cash grab, with high-priced subscriptions (up to $7.99 weekly) for ad removal and in-app purchases that often fail to deliver the promised content. Overall, the consensus is that the intrusive ads significantly detract from the gaming experience, making it unplayable for many.
“I love this game; it's so epic there's no ads in this game.”
“Fun simple time killer and you only have to pay $3.00 for no ads.”
“Just use airplane mode for no ads.”
“The game is broken, with no story or interesting point to it and just wants to grab your wallet or stop progress because of pop-up ads.”
“This game is uninspired garbage, there is nothing to gain from this game, the upgrades do nothing, the special rockets are boring, and the ads, oh my freaking god, the ads...”
“The whole design of the game is to make you watch ads and to get you to accidentally click on them.”
- gameplay166 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is widely criticized for being shallow, repetitive, and heavily interrupted by an overwhelming number of ads, leading to a frustrating experience. Many users report that the mechanics are simplistic and uninspired, often feeling more like a clicker game with minimal interaction rather than a fully developed gaming experience. While some players find the concept enjoyable, the constant barrage of advertisements and paywalls significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment and engagement of the gameplay.
“The gameplay is good and the controls are good.”
“Gameplay is fun, great game you play when you're bored.”
“The graphics are good, the gameplay is good, and the controls are very good; this game is a good time passer.”
“The actual gameplay itself is shallower than a puddle and is entirely designed to spam you with ads while providing the worst gaming experience you have ever experienced.”
“There is no gameplay to speak of, no controls, and paywalls everywhere.”
“The gameplay is boring and we just have to keep seeing the screen and do nothing.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "good" and "awesome," while others criticize them as "meh," "simple," or "low quality." Many users appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic appeal, but there are frequent mentions of the graphics not matching the promotional material or needing improvement. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable, a significant number express disappointment and suggest that enhancements are necessary.
“The graphics are nice and simple, which is a nice break from the norm.”
“Great graphics and gameplay!”
“I really like the graphics and I love these types of games.”
“Graphics are simple geometric shapes and no sound.”
“Really bad, graphics are terrible, and boring, also waste battery.”
“Very low graphics, low quality of creativity.”
- stability40 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. Many players experience unresponsive screens, loss of progress, and excessive battery drain, often exacerbated by intrusive ads. Overall, the game is described as "insanely buggy" and largely unplayable, despite its potential for fun.
“The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues during my gameplay.”
“The performance is rock solid, making for a seamless experience.”
“The amount of bugs, glitches, and freezing is uncountable. After an ad, the game will freeze, and then you see a planet; it's gone, then it reloads, and there are 2 planets in one.”
“This game has been out for a while, and it's still super buggy.”
“It constantly freezes; I can't play for 2 minutes, and the screen becomes unresponsive.”
- music32 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The reviews overwhelmingly highlight the absence of music and sound effects in the game, which many players feel detracts significantly from the overall experience. Users express a desire for background music to enhance engagement and enjoyment, particularly in a hyper-casual game setting. The lack of audio elements, combined with intrusive ads that disrupt any potential music listening, has led to frustration and disappointment among players.
“Like music, music is what gets you hooked on a hyper casual game like this.”
“Could use some development though like different music theme tunes for every planet so it makes it more enjoyable rather than having no sound except for the bombs.”
“It has calming music, very calming to do when there's nothing else to do.”
“No sound effects or music.”
“Overall the game is not bad but it could be so much better by adding sound effects and background music.”
“No background music or sound effects - not normally something that I'd pick on, but here, it's the difference between two stars and three.”
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent or overly simplistic, with many players describing it as a repetitive grind lacking any engaging narrative or strategic elements. Users express frustration over the abundance of ads that disrupt gameplay, further detracting from any potential enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to provide a meaningful story experience, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and bored.
“It is a simple game with a simple plot and that's why I like it.”
“It would be nice if you could get elite missiles for free by doing missions or something.”
“How about a story mode where we are aliens or humans and we have to destroy planets, which have your enemies, and multiplayer mode will be like every time you defeat a boss you get power and can buy defenses for your planet and attack other people.”
“The game is broken, with no story or interesting point to it and just wants to grab your wallet or stop progress because of pop-up ads.”
“There's no strategy or story, just a repetitive grind.”
“Full of ads between levels; there is also no point and storyline in this pathetic boring game.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and frustrating, with many players noting that while it starts off enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive and boring. Despite the grind, some find it addicting and appreciate the opportunity to earn rewards without spending money. Overall, the game is characterized as a slow-paced, grind-heavy experience that may appeal to fans of simple, free-to-play games, but can also feel pointless and lacking in meaningful progression.
“It was okay in the beginning but gets really grindy and boring.”
“A pointless grinding game with no real reward.”
“Makes playing this very tedious and boring.”
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, particularly when experiencing glitches or absurd situations. However, others express frustration over issues like excessive ads and game malfunctions, which detract from the overall comedic experience. Overall, while many appreciate the humor, it is often overshadowed by technical problems and monetization tactics.
“Great game! Personally, I have a literal ton of fun breaking it (which isn't the easiest), but it's super funny watching what happens. So definitely a great game whether playing regularly or you're like me and enjoy making your phone go supernova 😂.”
“Funny, easy game to win offline and when the phone is off.”
“Very relaxing and funny game.”
“The game glitched so much it's not funny. I had 3 prestige ships, and it sent me back to level one multiple times with all of my level ups. The game is fun; it just messes up too much.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 63 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting that it feels repetitive and lacks meaningful incentives to replay, such as prestige systems or engaging upgrades. While some mention fun upgrades, the presence of annoying ads and expensive in-game purchases further detracts from the overall replay value.
“Upgrades are fun and offer heaps of replay possibilities.”
“The end is just restarting with nothing again, no cool replay value whatsoever.”
“Your game is repetitive and has low replayability.”
“The game has little to no replay value and the in-game purchases are way too expensive.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, including lag and poor responsiveness. While some players have noted improvements on certain devices, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to enhance gameplay and reduce ads.
“It seems like there has been some optimization done, and my current phone can run the game with no problems.”
“Overall, the game is good but needs to run smoothly.”
“The game needs optimization for better performance.”
“Bad optimization, ridiculous amount of ads and boring and repetitive gameplay.”
“I have the OnePlus 6 with 8GB RAM and the game frequently lags; this game needs optimization for every device.”
“Poorly optimized.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues and gameplay shortcomings, leading to frustration and disappointment among users. Many feel that the lack of engaging gameplay diminishes any potential emotional connection to the game.