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Random Space: Survival

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75%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, grinding
75% User Score Based on 1,170 reviews

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Random Space: Survival is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Alexander Tavintsev and was released on February 19, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Random Space: Survival" is a game of survival and engineering in a randomly generated star system. After a spacecraft wreck, players must upgrade their habitation, build robots, and gather resources to construct a new spacecraft and determine their location. With finite resources and the need to manage basic needs, every decision matters in this unique survival experience.

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75%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,170 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
monetization162 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique concept and engaging gameplay that keeps players entertained.
  • The graphics and sound design are enjoyable, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games.
  • The game offers a good challenge in resource management, making it a fun time killer.
  • Progression is slow, with the astronaut's needs for food, sleep, and sanity depleting too quickly, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • There are too many ads that interrupt the gameplay experience, making it frustrating for players.
  • The game lacks depth and variety, becoming monotonous after a few hours of play.
  • monetization
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on excessive advertisements, with players reporting numerous unskippable ads appearing frequently, often before or during gameplay. Many users expressed frustration over the intrusive nature of the ads, which detracted significantly from their gaming experience, leading to a consensus that the ad frequency is overwhelming and makes the game nearly unplayable. While some players acknowledged the need for revenue through ads, the overall sentiment is that the current implementation is excessive and detrimental to player engagement.

    • “Very interesting concept and best of all, no ads every ten seconds.”
    • “No pay-to-win, which is good; just a donation if you like, and no ads, which is a nice change.”
    • “The amount of ads is outrageous!”
    • “I played for maybe 5 minutes and watched about 15 ads.”
    • “The advertisements made this unplayable.”
  • gameplay
    41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the fun mechanics and unique concepts, but criticizing the slow pacing, monotony, and excessive ads that disrupt the experience. While some find the gameplay addictive and visually appealing, others feel it lacks depth and variety, suggesting a need for more engaging mechanics and improvements to enhance overall enjoyment.

    • “The game mechanics are fun to get acquainted with.”
    • “Very nicely done in a world of Android clones and imitations, this game's originality and gameplay style really stand out above the rest of the crowd.”
    • “Addictive and calm-paced gameplay.”
    • “The food and fatigue mechanics are quite annoying.”
    • “Great idea, but the gameplay is too monotonous and most of the time gets used only to eat and sleep.”
    • “Thirty seconds of gameplay for 2 minutes of ads and not even out of the tutorial telling me what button does what.”
  • graphics
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the art style and visuals while also noting that improvements are needed. Some users find the graphics enjoyable and fitting for a mobile game, while others criticize them as basic or lacking depth. Suggestions for enhancements include better character animations, more dynamic environments, and overall graphical upgrades to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “This game is easy and addictive, great graphics and is original.”
    • “Obvious work went into the game; the graphics work well for a phone game and someone actually thought about the astrophysics.”
    • “I especially like the cartoon style graphics, it gives it a different feel to other games.”
    • “First of all, the game doesn't have a save option, second, the graphics are horrible.”
    • “The graphics need improvement.”
    • “There is definitely room for improvement in the graphics.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally seen as minimal and lacking in character development, with some players finding it entertaining yet uneventful. While it offers a simple narrative that can lead to hours of gameplay, many reviewers express a desire for a more detailed and engaging storyline, including additional quests and random events to enhance player interest. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a central focus, leaving room for improvement in future iterations.

    • “It has a small story, yet it can lead to hours of fun.”
    • “Simple story, but I found it highly addictive.”
    • “Best survival game I have played that has a storyline.”
    • “No story or character development, no dialogue.”
    • “The story is too uneventful.”
    • “And the story is not big enough; make more details when flying to another planet.”
  • grinding
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and monotonous, often leading to frustration with slow progress and high resource demands. While some acknowledge that the game improves over time, many feel that the initial grind detracts from overall enjoyment, suggesting a need for better resource management and gameplay pacing. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, making the game less accessible for those with limited time.

    • “Game's too tedious and your character is so fragile.”
    • “Survival does not need to mean tedious.”
    • “The micromanaging of the robots quickly becomes tedious, especially given the very slow progress of their gathering.”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback for its engaging soundtrack and amusing animations, particularly the astronaut's dancing to metal music, which adds a humorous touch. However, some players feel that the mechanics surrounding music consumption can be frustrating, as it significantly impacts gameplay fatigue. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it is noted that the game itself may lack excitement.

    • “I absolutely love that music and dancing is a mechanism for mental stability, in total isolation.”
    • “Got to give you guys some killer props on the soundtrack alone.”
    • “Lovely touch on the rock music.”
    • “It should not take like 30%-40% of my fatigue to eat and listen to music, then I have to sleep again right after I just slept 8 hours; it is stupid.”
    • “All my astronaut does most of the time anymore is listen to music or watch TV.”
    • “Otherwise, he just plays music while doing stuff.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that while the game is enjoyable, it suffers from frequent glitches and stability issues, including regular freezes and incomplete translations. These technical problems detract from the overall experience, suggesting a need for improvements in stability.

    • “Only half translated and freezes up regularly.”
    • “Good game, I would rate it 5 but there are some glitches.”
    • “To build a buggy and to toss in some missions to get the parts somehow.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable, particularly in moments like dancing and sleeping. However, some users feel that the overall simplicity and limited gameplay options detract from its replay value, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term appeal.

    • “I really like his dance and music; it's very funny when he sleeps. ”
    • “I'm laughing at this game; it's so simple and amusing!”
    • “Make it funny for a sec.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is likened to that of "The Martian," featuring dynamic elements like cloud and dust storms across various planets. However, some players express a desire for a more immersive experience, suggesting a shift from 2D to 3D graphics and the inclusion of open-world mechanics, such as spacecraft controls for takeoff and landing.

    • “All planets have cloud and dust storms even though many of them do not have an atmosphere!”
    • “If you like the Martian video, this game's atmosphere is like this.”
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Random Space: Survival is a casual simulation game.

Random Space: Survival is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Random Space: Survival.

Random Space: Survival was released on February 19, 2019.

Random Space: Survival was developed by Alexander Tavintsev.

Random Space: Survival has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Random Space: Survival is a single player game.