PlanetFate
- June 6, 2016
- Aaron Matthies
Get on Steam"PlanetFate is a single-player VR strategy game with marvelous visuals. As the defender of your planet, use quick thinking, strategic skills, and spatial awareness to position defense units in orbits and fend off asteroids, aliens, and other threats. Test your endurance in Time Challenge, Endless, and Saturn Supply Run modes."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of tower defense and classic arcade gameplay, reminiscent of Missile Command and Asteroids, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- Graphics are visually appealing and enhance the immersive experience, especially in VR, making players feel like they are defending Earth from asteroids.
- The game is polished and bug-free, with potential for future development and expansion, making it a worthwhile addition to any VR enthusiast's collection.
- The controls can be frustrating, with issues related to turret aiming and the need for constant re-aiming due to small firing arcs, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel slow and lacks action, with some players suggesting the need for waves of enemies or additional game modes to maintain engagement.
- Asteroids can spawn too close to the planet, leading to sudden deaths and a lack of clarity on how the player lost, which can be frustrating for users.
- graphics14 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally praised as beautiful and immersive, with many users highlighting their polish and the game's visual appeal. However, some players noted that the graphics are only passable in certain contexts, particularly for simpler gameplay elements like flying space rocks. While the visuals are well-received, issues with controller responsiveness can detract from the overall experience.
“Graphics are great, immersion is great.”
“The graphics are great, and standing next to Earth defending it from asteroids is like playing Missile Command on steroids.”
“The graphics are beautiful and the game is polished and bug-free.”
“The graphics are passable; they don't really need much for flying space rocks, and the controls work flawlessly.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Planet Fate is praised for its unique style and fun concept, but it is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth in mechanics. Players express a desire for additional gameplay features to enhance the experience, though many still find it worth the low price of $5.
“I've always been a fan of Planet Fate's unique style of gameplay.”
“It's a fun concept but lacks actual game design and mechanics.”
“It's simple; there doesn't appear to be many more mechanics yet besides a flying UFO that will screw you over royally if you don't laser it immediately.”
“I hope the dev can add a few more gameplay mechanics, but I still feel it's well worth $5.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is largely forgettable, with many players noting that it fails to leave a lasting impression or enhance the overall experience.
- stability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its impressive graphics and overall polish, with users reporting it to be bug-free and stable.
“The graphics are beautiful and the game is polished and bug-free.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it funny; however, many feel that the overall experience does not justify its low price.
