Planet Bomber!

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Planet Bomber! is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by VOODOO and was released on April 28, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Explore the galaxy and destroy planets!

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,993 reviews

graphics43 positive mentions

monetization2.6k negative mentions

monetization
2,769 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of this game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many players report being bombarded with ads after nearly every level, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While there are options to pay for ad removal, users frequently mention that these purchases often fail to work, leaving them feeling cheated and dissatisfied with the overall value of the game.
- “Fun simple time killer and you only have to pay $3.00 for no ads.”
- “It's pretty good to play without wifi, so there aren't ads.”
- “Y'all just disconnect from your internet and you get no ads, and Voodoo's games are amazing!”
- “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.”
- “You can pay $5 to remove ads, but the game isn't worth that much.”
- “The ads make it unplayable, you can do nothing to control the missiles, and after level 1 it was unplayable.”
gameplay
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
50%
29%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being repetitive, shallow, and heavily interrupted by an overwhelming number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Many users describe it as more of an ad platform than a game, with minimal engagement and progression mechanics, leading to a lack of satisfaction. While some find the concept enjoyable, the excessive monetization and poor gameplay execution overshadow any potential fun.
- “The gameplay is good and the controls are good.”
- “This is a fun game; sure, it takes a while to break a planet, but it's supposed to be like that. It's a slow, calm game. If you want fast-paced gameplay, go play Halo or COD.”
- “Fun gameplay, great controls, and good graphics, and an overall great game!”
- “The gameplay is boring; after each level, it gives you the option to watch an ad for double points or continue, and then the continue button makes you watch an ad anyway.”
- “There is no gameplay to speak of, no controls, and paywalls everywhere.”
- “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.”
graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
31%
15%
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 "poor." Many users appreciate the clean and simple art style, but there are frequent calls for improvements and more realistic visuals. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable, a significant number of reviews indicate that enhancements are needed to meet player expectations.
- “The graphics are nice and simple, which is a nice break from the norm.”
- “Awesome graphics but so many ads.”
- “Amazing graphics, period.”
- “The graphics are trash, the gameplay is flat, someone gag me with a spoon.”
- “Graphics not as advertised.”
- “Really bad, graphics are terrible, and boring, also waste battery.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
97%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and a plethora of bugs that hinder gameplay. Many players experience unresponsive screens, memory overloads, and glitches that disrupt progress, particularly after ads or at higher levels. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, making it largely unplayable for many users.
- “Awesome, no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any bugs or issues during my playthrough.”
- “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 shows 2 planets in one.”
- “It constantly freezes; I can't play for 2 minutes before the screen becomes unresponsive.”
- “Insanely buggy, unplayable.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
80%
11%
The game's music aspect is heavily criticized, with numerous users noting the complete absence of sound effects and background music, which detracts from the overall experience. Many players express that the lack of audio makes the game feel monotonous and less engaging, while some also mention that intrusive ads disrupt any music they might want to play. Overall, the consensus is that adding music and sound effects would significantly enhance the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “The game was okay; the only problem is it has no music whatsoever, it got boring after my first planet, and it just needs more sound effects!”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom over time. While some appreciate the grind as a means to earn rewards without spending money, others criticize it for being overly time-consuming and frustrating, particularly due to gameplay mechanics and ad interruptions. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword, offering engagement for some while detracting from the experience for others.
- “It was okay in the beginning but gets really grindy and boring.”
- “Makes playing this very tedious and boring.”
- “A pointless grinding game with no real reward.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding amusement in its glitches and absurdities, such as unexpected game mechanics and the prevalence of ads. While some users appreciate the comedic elements and enjoy the chaos of breaking the game, others express frustration over the excessive ads and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is often described as unintentional, leading to a blend of enjoyment and annoyance.
- “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 thing: in the past, and maybe even now, there is a glitch that sends you back to the first planet but keeps everything else you had, so you basically would just completely disintegrate the planet with a single bomb.”
- “Love how you took things away from us just to make us pay for what was free; hilarious!”
- “The game glitched so much it's not funny. I had 3 prestige ships, and it sent me back to level one multiple times, losing all of my level ups. The game is fun; it just messes up too much.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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31%
The game's story is largely criticized for being nonexistent or overly simplistic, with many players finding it boring and repetitive. Users express frustration over the lack of engaging missions or strategic elements, often feeling that the game is more focused on monetization through ads than delivering a meaningful narrative experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “It is a simple game with a simple plot and that's why you 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 players.”
- “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.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting significant lag and poor performance across various devices. While some players note improvements on specific phones, the overall consensus is that the game requires further optimization to enhance gameplay and reduce issues related to ads and repetitive content.
- “It seems like there has been some optimization done, and my current phone can run the game with no problems.”
- “Really laggy guys... overall the game is good but needs to run smoothly.”
- “The same rating for all the rest of your half-baked, unoptimized games too.”
- “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.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
15%
71%
Overall, the game is criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting that it lacks meaningful incentives to replay, such as prestige systems or engaging upgrades. While some mention fun upgrades, the presence of annoying ads and repetitive gameplay 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.”
- “The game has little to no replay value and the in-game purchases are way too expensive.”
- “Your game is repetitive and has low replayability.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find joy and happiness in the experience, as evidenced by their enjoyment of wholesome memes, others express frustration with technical issues and gameplay mechanics that detract from their overall satisfaction.
- “I really like this game and I'm watching wholesome memes, so I'm extra happy!”