Planetaries

About

Planetaries is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by EY-Studio and was released on August 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Planetaries is a sci-fi open-world RPG offering both single-player and co-op multiplayer experiences. Players explore, gather resources, craft, and build bases while engaging in raids and completing contracts to unlock technologies and gear. Despite great mechanics and visuals, the game features heavy grinding and numerous bugs.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Skip User Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with a unique blend of open-world survival and tower defense mechanics.
The visuals are impressive, and the performance is solid on high-end systems, providing a smooth gameplay experience.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements.

The game is currently rough around the edges, with numerous bugs, crashes, and performance issues that hinder gameplay.
Resource gathering and crafting can be tedious, with high costs and low returns, making progression feel frustrating.
Combat mechanics are clunky and unbalanced, with enemies spawning too frequently and often overwhelming players.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
52%
9%
The gameplay of Planetaries is praised for its unique blend of open-world survival and tower defense mechanics, offering an engaging and addictive experience despite some clunky elements and performance issues. Players appreciate the strategic depth and resource management aspects, though many express frustration with tedious resource gathering and challenging enemy encounters. Overall, while the game shows significant potential and provides enjoyable gameplay, it requires further refinement to address its current shortcomings.
- “Planetaries has potential, and that’s not just a polite way of saying 'wait and see.' The core gameplay is already pretty smooth, and there are some genuinely cool systems in place, especially the blend of open-world survival and tower defense.”
- “The fusion of survival mechanics with tower defense creates a unique gameplay experience where strategy and resource management are key.”
- “The immersive universe and strategic gameplay made my solo gaming experience incredibly enjoyable.”
- “With a clunky world mechanic.”
- “Alien enemies can be really hard to dodge their attacks; even with a dodge roll mechanic, the hitbox on their attack is so broad that you get hit anyway.”
- “Gameplay is clunky and will take a lot of time until it feels good.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
31%
10%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and high level of detail, especially on powerful hardware, while others criticize performance issues and poor optimization that lead to stuttering and loading problems. Despite some technical shortcomings, the overall aesthetic and immersive atmosphere are highlighted as strong points, making the game visually appealing for exploration and crafting. However, there are concerns about the graphics feeling outdated and needing improvements in future updates.
- “The visuals are awesome and performance on my 3070ti is 100+ fps - which is impressive for that level of detail.”
- “The graphics are crazy and make the price worth it alone.”
- “The stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create a soothing atmosphere.”
- “Too bad the game runs very poorly even with graphics on low.”
- “I can see why others post about the poor optimization of graphics.”
- “Biggest issue for me is the graphics causing stutters and crashing (appears to be a few people's issue).”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
47%
32%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report impressive performance on high-end hardware, others experience significant issues such as long loading times, controller difficulties, and memory leaks. Many users suggest that while the visuals are stunning, the game still requires further optimization to address stuttering and glitches, particularly during intense gameplay. Regular updates from the developers may improve the situation, but current performance remains inconsistent.
- “The visuals are awesome and performance on my 3070 Ti is 100+ fps - which is impressive for that level of detail.”
- “I highly recommend this game, and once the developer adds a few updates, the optimization will be awesome!”
- “If you're okay with turning off shadows to ensure smoother performance, you'll be rewarded with a visually stunning and smooth experience.”
- “Either way, loading badly needs optimization.”
- “Why has the optimization gotten worse?”
- “The bugs and game-altering quirks make it atrocious. There is a memory leak, the optimization isn't there, so expect a lot of glitching in and around the game.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
61%
22%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of direction and depth, with players feeling dropped into an open sandbox without a coherent plot or meaningful quests. Many report frustrating experiences with empty mission locations and tedious resource gathering, detracting from the overall enjoyment. However, some players appreciate the potential for engaging gameplay and character progression, suggesting that while the narrative is weak, the game offers satisfying mechanics for those willing to invest time.
- “The story of the game is also well arranged and gives the player a very high sense of satisfaction at the end of the game.”
- “Overall, Planetary can be considered as one of the best survival games with its realistic graphics, good and true story, and excellent gameplay.”
- “Outside the typical things I look forward to in these types of games (character progression and general offense/defense itemization), I'm particularly interested in doing a lot more with the mission/bounty system where the player can earn credits from doing a variety of transportation/logistics and kill/boss fight type engagements.”
- “The game lacks a backstory, direction, and leveling.”
- “There's no story... you're just dropped into a random s---hole.”
- “I was sent on a mission to go clear out a cave and I got there and the cave is empty.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and frame freezes that render it nearly unplayable. While some users see potential in the game, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance issues detracts from the overall experience, leading many to recommend waiting for future updates before diving in. Overall, the game is currently viewed as a buggy mess that requires substantial improvements to its mechanics and stability.
- “This game has a lot of potential after playing it for a few hours, but there are currently so many glitches and issues that I have lost the desire to keep playing.”
- “The constant crashing and frame freezes make it unplayable.”
- “Game freezes / stutters all the time.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly in resource gathering, which often feels unbalanced in terms of time investment versus rewards. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, many express frustration over bugs, tedious objectives, and the overall time required to progress, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance the enjoyment of grinding.
- “Yes, there are some bugs like elite aliens I am grinding down only to have them disappear, thus wasting lots of ammo.”
- “The resource gathering is truly tedious; I'll grind for loot for an hour only to be able to build for 3-5 minutes. The return on harvesting is very small while the cost to build or craft is quite expensive.”
- “I don't mind grinding, but I shouldn't have to hit my scan 100 times just to find resources to mine.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a strong sentiment that the game's monetization strategy feels exploitative, with many users labeling it a "cash grab." Critics express disappointment over the lack of updates and the perceived low quality of the game, suggesting that it is not worth the price and urging the developers to focus on improving their existing titles instead.
- “No updates in 5 months; I'm thinking this is a cash grab.”
- “It's like an alpha version, quickly put together with game assets for a cash grab.”
- “The game just seems like a cash grab. It's not worth the price; I would avoid these developers and they need to stop making new games and focus on the ones they already have out.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its immersive soundtrack, which, combined with stunning visuals, contributes to a soothing and atmospheric experience.
- “The stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create a soothing atmosphere.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
- “Each track is beautifully composed, making the experience unforgettable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning graphics and immersive soundtrack, which together create a soothing and captivating experience for players.
- “The graphics of the game are amazing, and the atmosphere is very nice.”
- “The stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create a soothing atmosphere.”