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Planet Centauri

79%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
grinding, stability
79% User Score Based on 1,878 reviews

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In "Planet Centauri," embark on an exciting adventure to a new world, discovering biomes, hidden dungeons, and capturing and taming monsters to fight by your side. Craft weapons, create magic spells, and protect your NPC community from evil forces. Unique runes and suffixes add special abilities and characteristics to your equipment, making each piece valuable and powerful. Save and develop the planet as the cradle of a new civilization.

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79%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,878 reviews
gameplay90 positive mentions
grinding108 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful pixel art and animations, creating an immersive visual experience.
  • The spell crafting system allows for a high degree of customization, enabling players to create unique spells.
  • The monster capturing and transformation mechanics add depth and variety to gameplay, allowing players to utilize different abilities.
  • The game lacks clear tutorials and guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand mechanics and objectives.
  • Multiplayer functionality is buggy, with frequent crashes and desynchronization issues.
  • Content is limited, with many features promised in the trailer not yet implemented, leading to a feeling of incompleteness.
  • gameplay
    340 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of Planet Centauri is a mixed bag, featuring a variety of mechanics that draw inspiration from games like Terraria and Starbound, including monster taming and custom spell crafting. While many players appreciate the unique concepts and potential for fun, they also highlight significant issues such as unpolished mechanics, a confusing user interface, and a lack of engaging content, particularly in late-game scenarios. Overall, the game shows promise but requires substantial refinement and bug fixes to enhance the player experience.

    • “I got about 35 hours of pleasant gameplay before hitting endgame and now it's become a sandbox that I'm still messing around in.”
    • “This game is a lot of fun, has a ton of cool mechanics, and has seen a lot of love from the developer to make more and more updates. I am honestly surprised that this game has not had more attention.”
    • “Overall it has been a lot of fun and has many unique mechanics going for it.”
    • “The main game mechanics feel extremely unpolished, which is extremely sad for an 8-year-old game.”
    • “Quests are extremely buggy and so is the launch mechanic for the combat system.”
    • “80% of the game mechanics need to be redone from the ground up, with simplicity, ease of use, and fun in mind.”
  • story
    222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is often described as minimal or almost non-existent, with many players expressing frustration over the quest system, which is seen as repetitive and lacking clear direction. While some appreciate the potential for a rich narrative and the initial tutorial quests, they feel that the overall storytelling is underdeveloped and that quests frequently lead to confusion rather than engagement. Overall, players are eager for more substantial story content and clearer objectives to enhance their gaming experience.

    • “The story is actually pretty nice, with a good intro that perfectly explains why your technologically advanced person is on this planet.”
    • “So far, Planet Centauri has set itself apart from the pack because of how great the storyline is.”
    • “Planet Centauri combines a rich storyline with a detailed tutorial while still allowing me to explore and enjoy playing my own way.”
    • “The quest system is much overloaded with text, which takes away the atmosphere from the game.”
    • “Even the act of completing a quest becomes something to dread!”
    • “There isn't much of a story as to why your character is here, only that you were on your way to this planet when your ship malfunctioned for some reason?”
  • graphics
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the beautiful pixel art and unique art style reminiscent of titles like Terraria and Starbound. While some users noted minor glitches and clunky animations, the overall aesthetic and quality of the visuals were highlighted as a strong point, contributing to an immersive experience. Despite some criticisms regarding the need for further polish, the game's graphics are considered a significant asset that enhances its appeal.

    • “The graphics are beautiful.”
    • “This is a fantastic voxel game with beautiful pixel art graphics, RPG, base building, quests, boss battles, and more!”
    • “The art style is pretty amazing and unique; it has the core a 2D sandbox game should have and more.”
    • “New content wouldn’t fix it for me, sadly, I’d need a complete graphic overhaul.”
    • “The graphics feel clunky, the controls feel clunky, and the in-game quests?”
    • “The terrain generation is purely aesthetic and often hinders movement, which is mostly just a problem in naturally generated caves, but having to ruin the smooth look of things to get where I need to go is... bothersome.”
  • grinding
    110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the depth and challenge it offers, particularly in farming and crafting, while others find it tedious and repetitive. Many users noted that while grinding can be essential for progression, it can also lead to frustration, especially when it comes to resource gathering and leveling up. Overall, the game balances enjoyable mechanics with grindy elements, making it suitable for players who enjoy resource management but potentially off-putting for those who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “Other skills require you to do excessive grinding to replace those skills with crafted items.”
    • “When the game cools down from 'it's a new game' excitement, you'll quickly come to realize it's just tedious and repetitive.”
    • “The game has a lot of grinding and mining, so if you hate that, this game is not for you.”
  • stability
    64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in its quest mechanics and multiplayer functionality, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. Despite some enjoyable gameplay elements and potential, many users find the instability and frequent stuttering during saves to be frustrating, leading to a general consensus that the game is not worth purchasing in its current state. Overall, while there are moments of fun, the game's stability issues overshadow its positive aspects.

    • “Not buggy from the hours I've played, besides dying as a sandworm.”
    • “After 6 years of development, it is really embarrassing how buggy the multiplayer is.”
    • “Though I like the gameplay for the most part, it's so unstable and buggy that it is not worth buying in this state.”
    • “Tldr: the game has huge potential but is so buggy and unfinished presently that I cannot recommend it at a price point of $15.”
  • music
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its calming and atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience. While some find the soundtrack somewhat forgettable, it effectively adapts to various situations and provides a pleasant backdrop for gameplay. Overall, the music is described as beautiful and relaxing, contributing positively to the game's immersive environment.

    • “The art style is pretty, the music is calming and relaxing, something I expected from playing Starbound and Terraria.”
    • “On top of that, the soundtrack is simply beautiful, if seemingly a bit limited.”
    • “Great music selection with atmosphere in mind.”
    • “You would be forgiven if you didn't notice the music in the game, as it is on the more forgettable side, but it does provide excellent ambiance for the biomes you are traveling.”
    • “The music isn't in a chiptune style, so the game doesn't really fall into the 'retro' games box, and that's good as it is, in my opinion.”
    • “You cannot disable the music volume yet, though.”
  • atmosphere
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while the music and unique sci-fi survival vibe create an engaging and immersive experience, an overloaded quest system detracts from the overall ambiance. Players appreciate the chilling moments, such as during the blood moon, which heighten the sense of urgency and preparation. Despite initial negativity, many find the world to be cozy and distinct after spending time exploring it.

    • “Especially the part right after the master was really fun (music and atmosphere).”
    • “Its atmosphere and vibe are great, like a modernized sci-fi survival game, if that makes sense.”
    • “The quest system is much overloaded with text, which takes away the atmosphere from the game.”
    • “Take the blood moon for example, there is this creepy atmosphere about it that gives you the chills and encourages you to be prepared for it at all times (gear, base defenses, etc).”
  • replayability
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the balanced loot and the potential for dungeon exploration, many feel that the repetitive map design and lack of diverse content limit long-term engagement. Although the game shows promise with regular updates and polished mechanics, it currently lacks sufficient variety to keep players returning consistently.

    • “Loot feels pretty well paced and balanced; there is some randomness to the modifiers things can roll, and it gives dungeons some replayability.”
    • “The game may not be completed, but it’s really good for the current content. It has a much smoother building system, everything looks very clean with beautiful 2D art, and it's very fun and fast-paced. You can catch monsters, transform into monsters, and create your own spells. Everything is polished, and this game is updated at least once a month. The developers seem to care a lot, and I have had a blast on it. Bosses are replayable for grinding.”
    • “Having only scratched the surface of what the game includes, I will say the game itself doesn't have much direction and the items are normally modified versions of generic items, but that is due to the nature of a sandbox game, combined with the fact this game is still in early access despite its replayability.”
    • “Just a disappointing generic copy of a popular game, minus the smoothness and replayability.”
    • “I don't see any replayability until they add more content, but it has a lot of potential.”
    • “Replay value: 6/10... mostly it lacks some replay value due to how every map is mostly the same. Sure, the location and layouts of some of the underground special biomes vary, but otherwise it is pretty cookie-cutter in its repetition. While this isn't always a bad thing, especially for gamers new to crafting games, even they would get bored after a while.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that it offers entertaining moments, particularly through unexpected and absurd interactions, such as objects that can explode unexpectedly. However, some users express frustration with technical issues that disrupt the experience, which can overshadow the comedic elements. Overall, there is a desire for more humorous content and updates to enhance the game's comedic potential.

    • “It will be an epic game if the devs make a mega update with more weapons, armors, interactions (with furniture, NPCs, materials...), add exoplanets, and more funny content (like objects that can explode in your hands or something like that, something that makes you go 'WTF just happened?'). Whatever you think, please don’t stop updating this game; it will be amazing as I said ❤️”
    • “While this game provided 5 funny hours to me and my friend, it crashed after one of the bosses, taking away the quest item and any possible chances of progress.”
    • “Funny thing is I looked at this game before and was going to buy it but found out the things I was buying it for weren't in yet... sometime later I forgot, saw it again, and bought it before I remembered it ;(”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn criticism for misleading advertising, as players feel they were lured into purchasing an incomplete product under the guise of early access. Reviewers express frustration over the disparity between promotional materials and the actual state of the game, emphasizing that early access should not excuse deceptive marketing practices.

    • “This particular trailer that they made is a fake commercial advertisement that attracts fools like me to purchase the game.”
    • “"Oh but it's early access" doesn't lift the responsibility of truth in advertising.”
    • “Unlike the olden days where you would see an advertisement in the magazine or demo included in a game where you see an interesting game you really like and have to wait months to several years to be completed, then wait to hopefully nab it in the store, to find out there is a 6 month waiting list and wait even longer to hopefully get your own copy, you end up getting a partially started product that is nowhere complete, but at least playable until the game is fully produced.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is generally praised, with users noting that it runs smoothly and efficiently, comparable to Minecraft but with better performance. It is capable of running on low-end systems, indicating that it is accessible even without full optimization.

    • “But at least its performance for the short time I have played so far has been smooth and fine.”
    • “It can run on toasters and it's not even optimized yet.”
    • “Performance, depth, and a lack of real story.”
    • “Performance - runs like Minecraft but better.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express significant frustration with character development due to technical issues, particularly a recent patch that erased substantial progress, including 70 hours of gameplay. This has led to concerns about the game's stability and the impact of crashes on the overall experience.

    • “I'm so frustrated with this game; the last patch wiped out 70 hours of playtime and character development. It had crashed half a dozen times before that, but it had never corrupted the save files.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and unengaging, making it hard to connect with the characters or feel any real growth throughout the game.”
    • “I was expecting a rich character development experience, but instead, it feels like a missed opportunity with flat personalities and predictable arcs.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of empowerment and exhilaration, as players report feeling overwhelmingly powerful after engaging in actions like defeating numerous enemies, such as chickens. This sense of dominance contributes to an overall thrilling experience.

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13h Median play time
23h Average play time
5-35h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 24 analyzed playthroughs

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