Planet Centauri

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Planet Centauri is a single player and multiplayer survival role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Permadeath and was released on December 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 1,598 reviews

gameplay81 positive mentions

grinding89 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 tailored to their playstyle.
The monster capturing and transformation mechanics add depth and variety to gameplay, allowing players to engage with the world in creative ways.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly in multiplayer mode, making it frustrating to play with friends.
Progression can feel choppy and unclear, with quests that lack proper guidance and lead to confusion about what to do next.
The combat system is often criticized for being unresponsive and lacking impact, making battles feel tedious rather than engaging.

gameplay
297 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Planet Centauri offers a mix of RPG elements and mechanics reminiscent of Terraria and Starbound, featuring unique systems like monster taming and custom spell crafting. However, many players find the mechanics overly complicated and poorly explained, leading to frustration, especially for newcomers. While the game has potential with its innovative ideas, it suffers from bugs, a lack of polish, and slow development, leaving some players feeling that it is not yet worth the investment.
- “The most outstanding mechanic thus far is the pet system, where one can capture a monster, making it into a minion, and transform into a pet as well.”
- “Overall, the game does have some very cool mechanics and ideas going for it.”
- “Planet Centauri is a nice spin on the creative survival formula, setting itself apart from the likes of Terraria and Minecraft through interesting systems such as its monster capture and transform mechanics, which allow the player to take the form of every enemy in the game (except for bosses) and use their abilities and strengths as he/she/it sees fit.”
- “Many of the game mechanics are beyond absurdly overly complicated for extremely minimal reward.”
- “80% of the game mechanics need to be re-done from the ground up, with simplicity, ease of use, and fun in mind.”
- “The game had a very rough and uninteresting beginning, with a confusing UI, mechanics more akin to inefficient gimmicks and very little to do once you got to the 'endgame'.”
story
177 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Planet Centauri" is described as having potential but currently lacks depth and clarity, with many players finding the quest system confusing and buggy. While the game features a basic narrative involving quests from a giant crystal and elements like magic and dungeons, it often feels perfunctory and unengaging, leaving players wanting more substantial lore and direction. Overall, the game is seen as a mix of enjoyable gameplay and frustrating storytelling, with hopes for improvement as it continues to develop.
- “It is still under development and has a complete story arc full of dreaded bosses and mystical creatures.”
- “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.”
- “Storyline: what storyline?”
- “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?”
- “The missions are lazy, there's just a crystal that tells you to do stuff without an explanation.”
graphics
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, with many reviewers noting a charming art style reminiscent of Terraria and Starbound. While the visuals and animations are often described as beautiful and well-executed, some players mention issues with glitches and a lack of detail in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive experience, despite some criticisms regarding their polish and consistency.
- “The monster artwork is great, especially the animations.”
- “The graphics are beautiful and it's fun to play!”
- “It definitely takes influence from Terraria and Starbound and other games of the type but manages to have a unique and beautiful art style.”
- “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.”
- “Some of the visuals are lackluster at best but the majority is very enthralling, sucking you into the world especially if you like games like Terraria.”
grinding
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the farming and crafting systems while others find them tedious and time-consuming. Many users note that while the game offers rewarding mechanics for resource collection and character improvement, it can become repetitive and grindy, particularly in terms of gem and armor upgrades. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable in short bursts, but may frustrate those who dislike extensive grinding.
- “This game is good, very fun, not very grindy.”
- “Bosses just don't, the map keeps resetting and it's quite grindy (more so than Terraria).”
- “When the game cools down from 'it's a new game' excitement, you'll quickly come to realize it's just tedious and repetitive.”
- “Leveling up armor at times can be tedious and not worth the hassle because you can mine for ore for around 5 hours and still only be able to make a pair of pants.”
stability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, particularly in multiplayer mode, which detracts from the overall experience. While players acknowledge the game's potential and enjoyable aspects, the persistent instability and frequent stuttering during auto-saves make it difficult to recommend at its current price point. Many users express hope for improvements, but the game remains in a notably unfinished state after several years in early access.
- “Not buggy from the hours I've played, besides dying as a sandworm.”
- “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.”
- “To the devs: keep working on it, or not... either way you shouldn't have even called early access on this glitchy, buggy demo of something still in the ideas pond of development, and with such a price tag?”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the atmosphere, providing a magical and relaxing experience. While some players find the soundtrack somewhat limited and forgettable, it effectively complements the game's biomes and visuals. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect, though it lacks dynamic environmental sounds and the option to adjust music volume.
- “The soundtrack is simply beautiful, if seemingly a bit limited.”
- “Great music selection with atmosphere in mind.”
- “I like the music; it gives the world a more magical feeling and adds mystique.”
- “You would be forgiven if you didn't notice the music in the game, as the game's music is on the more forgettable side, but it does provide excellent ambiance for the biomes you are traveling.”
- “It has relaxing menu music and kind of neutral music in-game.”
- “You cannot disable the music volume yet, though.”
replayability
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the balanced loot and random modifiers that enhance dungeon experiences, many feel the repetitive map design limits long-term engagement. The potential for replayability exists, especially with regular updates and polished mechanics, but a lack of diverse content currently hinders it. Players rate the replay value around 6/10, indicating room for improvement.
- “Loot feels pretty well paced and balanced; there is some randomness to the modifiers things can roll, and it gives dungeons some replayability.”
- “Game may not be completed, but it’s really good for the current content. The building system is much smoother, 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. I have had a blast on it, and bosses are replayable for grinding.”
- “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.”
- “Just a disappointing generic copy of a popular game, minus the smoothness and replayability.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its modernized sci-fi survival vibe, featuring a unique and cozy world that evokes a sense of tension and preparedness, particularly during events like the blood moon. The music selection enhances this immersive experience, although some players feel that an overloaded quest system detracts from the overall ambiance. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both chilling and engaging, encouraging exploration and strategic planning.
- “Its atmosphere and vibe are great, like a modernized sci-fi survival game, if that makes sense.”
- “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.).”
- “My first view on the game was negative, but after a few hours of exploring the planet's universe, I figured out that it is a unique and cozy world with its own atmosphere.”
- “The quest system is 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).”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 fun, suggesting that further updates could enhance the comedic elements and overall experience. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the gameplay, but there is a desire for more content and stability.
- “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
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for misleading advertising, with players feeling deceived by promotional materials that do not accurately represent the game's current state. Many express frustration over receiving an incomplete product under the guise of "early access," arguing that this does not absolve developers from the responsibility of honest marketing. Overall, the sentiment reflects a growing discontent with how monetization strategies can compromise transparency and consumer trust.
- “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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally praised, with users noting that it runs smoothly and performs better than Minecraft. While some mention a lack of depth and story, the overall performance during gameplay has been satisfactory.
- “At least its performance for the short time I have played so far has been smooth and fine.”
- “Performance, depth, and a lack of real story.”
- “But at least its performance for the short time I have played so far has been smooth and fine.”
- “Performance - runs like Minecraft but better.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express significant frustration with character development due to technical issues, particularly a recent patch that resulted in the loss of 70 hours of progress, including character growth and base-building efforts. This has led to concerns about the game's stability and the reliability of save files.
- “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 characters and predictable arcs.”