Planet Smasher

About Planet Smasher

Planet Smasher is a single player casual turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Robin, Alice, Julia and George and was released on September 15, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Like puzzles? Like explosions? Well then, let's smash some planets together... Play in 2D with keyboard and mouse, or turn it up to eleven and experience full-on planet smashing glory in Virtual Reality with the HTC Vive or Oculus Rift.

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers decent profile backgrounds and requires critical thinking, making it engaging for puzzle enthusiasts.
The graphics are nice, and the planets rotate slowly, adding a visual appeal to the gameplay.
Players have reported getting hooked and finding it a fun, simple game that can keep them occupied for a while.

The game is criticized for being a bootleg version of 2048, lacking originality and excitement.
There are issues with controls and gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration and a poor sense of scale.
Many players lose interest quickly, citing a lack of challenge and repetitive sound effects.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users noting a lack of variety and repetition in the soundtrack, and some even stating that there is no music at all. The sound effects are described as minimal and generic, contributing to an overall unsatisfactory audio experience.
- “Is that the only soundtrack you have? It repeats itself constantly.”
- “There is no music, there isn't a whole lot of graphics other than the objects floating in a black void, and the sound effects are limited to swish sounds and generic explosions.”
- “No music at all.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being unengaging, with players losing interest within just a few hours. Additionally, some reviewers feel that the mechanics could easily be replicated on mobile devices, suggesting a lack of innovation or depth in the gameplay experience.
- “I lost interest within hours of gameplay.”
- “It could probably be done in similar quality on your phone using tilt mechanics to change the view and swiping or tapping to make it move.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The graphics are minimalistic, primarily featuring objects floating in a black void, which some users find appealing, while others note the lack of detail and variety. Overall, the visual presentation is simple and may not satisfy those seeking a more immersive graphical experience.
- “Nice graphics.”
- “There is no music, there aren't many graphics other than the objects floating in a black void, and the sound effects are limited to swish sounds and generic explosions.”