PlanetX

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PlanetX is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Giedrius Talzunas and was released on April 18, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

PlanetX is a real-time strategy MMO that redefines large-scale multiplayer warfare. The battle begins on Planet Alpha, where dozens of players start with seven land plots each. Unlike traditional flat maps, the entire game takes place on a fully spherical planet, adding an extra layer of strategy to territorial expansion. Players must build and expand their empire, constructing various structur…

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Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features a unique hexmap on a globe, providing an engaging and visually appealing experience.
It's a free-to-play game that offers a lot of potential for strategy and empire building, with active development and community support.
The real-time strategy elements and exploration keep players engaged, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.

The game suffers from slow pacing and long wait times for resource generation, which can lead to boredom.
The interface lacks keyboard navigation and can feel clunky, making it difficult for players to navigate the map effectively.
There are balance issues, with gameplay favoring those who can dedicate more time, leading to frustration for casual players.

graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their beauty and dynamism, enhancing the overall visual experience. Players appreciate the smooth controls and the engaging visuals, although some feel that unit explanations could be improved. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Graphically, the game looks nice; the controls are smooth, and while units could use some better explanation, everything makes sense.”
- “The graphics are *chef's kiss* beautiful.”
- “So far, I have enjoyed the visuals, especially how dynamic it feels, with new commanders dropping in and populating hexes.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with one user describing it as painfully bad, leading to thoughts of quitting the game. However, there were some positive mentions of the graphics and certain sound elements.
- “The music was so bad it was almost painful to endure, and I considered quitting because of it.”
- “The soundtrack felt repetitive and uninspired, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.”
- “The audio quality of the music was subpar, which detracted from the overall atmosphere of the game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is noted for being efficient and seamless, with no loss of data or gameplay experience. However, there are concerns regarding the evolution of PvP mechanics, drawing comparisons to older RTS games like Cossacks, suggesting that developers should have a better understanding of RTS dynamics to enhance the overall experience.
- “The process was fast and painless (no data/gameplay loss).”
- “As a developer for an RTS title, you should at least be aware of how RTS games work!”
- “Hint for the devs: a game called Cossacks and how it evolved in PvP gameplay. That game is very old now, but the problems in that game are similar to this game. As a developer for an RTS title, you should at least be aware of how RTS games work!”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for its instability, featuring numerous bugs and an unbalanced experience, which is further exacerbated by the presence of cheaters.
- “Unbalanced, buggy game with cheaters.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and server issues that ruined my experience.”