Skyward Collapse

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In Skyward Collapse, you are a god tasked with balancing the war between two factions on a floating continent, creating and populating it with beings and artifacts from Greek and Norse mythology, while ensuring both sides remain alive and fighting until the Master calls you home. This unique turn-based 4x strategic god-game offers immense power and challenges in managing your creations.

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50%

Audience ScoreBased on 251 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Skyward Collapse offers a unique and original gameplay experience, where players must balance two rival factions while preventing one from annihilating the other.
The game features a well-executed tutorial that helps players understand its complex mechanics, making it accessible despite its depth.
The graphics and soundtrack, while simple, contribute to a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The game can become tedious and repetitive, especially in the late game when managing multiple towns and units becomes overwhelming.
The user interface is cluttered and can be confusing, making it difficult for players to keep track of important information and resources.
Many players feel that the lack of direct control over units and the reliance on AI leads to a less engaging experience, often feeling like playing against oneself.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
The gameplay of this game is a mixed bag, featuring innovative mechanics and concepts that some players find refreshing, while others criticize it for being overly complicated, slow, and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight the game's potential for strategic play and replayability, but also point out issues such as clunky controls, a confusing tutorial, and a lack of engaging content that can lead to boredom. Overall, while there are unique elements that may appeal to dedicated strategy fans, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a challenging recommendation.
- “Nice concept, good gameplay, fine music, and high replayability.”
- “Fascinating and refreshing gameplay.”
- “A brilliant indie game with a fresh concept, a great soundtrack, a bright & colorful art style, and, more importantly, deep and rewarding gameplay.”
- “Gameplay itself acts like Civ 5 but more boring.”
- “With clunky game mechanics, dull gameplay, and either over-powered or virtually absent AI, I highly do not recommend this game.”
- “Gameplay feels slow and frankly quite boring.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
49%
16%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting their simplicity and lack of polish, often comparing them to outdated or mobile game visuals. While some appreciate the charming art style and detail in certain elements, others criticize the overall presentation as dull and lacking in animation, leading to a less engaging experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, overshadowing the game's innovative concepts and gameplay depth.
- “The graphics are nicely detailed, especially the various units and mythological creatures.”
- “A brilliant indie game with a fresh concept, a great soundtrack, a bright & colorful art style, and, more importantly, deep and rewarding gameplay.”
- “The aesthetics are decent, there is a fair amount of detail in the land and building tiles.”
- “The graphics are pretty simple, and I understand that top-notch graphics aren't required for a game to be any good, but the lack of things like character animation makes this title look worse than most free-to-play cell phone games.”
- “The art style is very, very weak and seems a lot like a flash game you would play on Kongregate or a game app available for your iPhone (or Android).”
- “The most off-putting part for me was the bland graphics.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
32%
12%
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many users praising its fantastic and relaxing soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While some noted that the music may not always fit the game's mood, it is generally described as enjoyable and memorable, contributing significantly to the overall appeal of the game. However, a few reviews pointed out that the music alone cannot compensate for the game's other shortcomings.
- “The soundtrack is oddly jazzy and relaxing, which works better with the theme than I expected, and surely made it easier to while away hours building cities to be razed.”
- “The soundtrack has a mellow piano and guitar setup, keeping you relaxed even in the most intense/frustrating situations you'll often find yourself in.”
- “Amazing soundtrack and great gameplay experience.”
- “Music doesn't fit with the mood of the game.”
- “The music feels a bit off - like they just grabbed a few random tracks they liked and threw them in there.”
- “Unfortunately, the soundtrack is just about the only thing which barely makes this game a tiny bit more fun than playing chess against yourself.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story is described as somewhat generic, primarily serving as a backdrop for a lengthy escort mission where players earn points through combat and destruction. While the narrative offers some variety with each playthrough, it ultimately feels secondary to the gameplay mechanics, which some reviewers believe should have been prioritized over the story's development.
- “Each game feels new and each game has a new story to be told.”
- “However, the story is a little generic, but better than nothing.”
- “In the end, it becomes a score-hunt or a story-driven experience depending on what kind of player you are.”
- “The standard game length is over a hundred turns, where each one could take five minutes or more to plot out necessary developments.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and repetitive, with a level-up system that feels unnecessary and lacks meaningful rewards. While the game's concept is intriguing, the execution leads to a frustrating experience as resource management and progression become monotonous. Overall, the grind detracts from the enjoyment of the beautifully designed visuals.
- “Add in a very grindy and unneeded level-up system that takes too long to level up while not providing any bonus worth the effort.”
- “The idea is good in theory and I want to like the game; but the implementation leaves a lot to be desired and it gets quite tedious as the cities expand.”
- “Resource management is tedious; the idea is really cool, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as wild and hilarious, with players enjoying chaotic interactions and amusing developer text. The gameplay is likened to a comically intense version of chess, where the absurdity and fun of the experience make it highly entertaining and addictive.
- “It was wild and hilarious, but obviously I lost the game as they razed all of existence to the ground.”
- “Maybe some small, stupidly funny text from the developers as you try to leave the game and such.”
- “It's very fun, addicting, and humorously chaotic.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Overall, the game's replayability is viewed positively by some players who appreciate the challenge it offers, allowing for self-improvement and varied experiences. However, others feel that the lack of content limits its replay value.
- “Nice concept, good gameplay, fine music, and high replayability.”
- “Not much content or replayability in general.”
- “There is a lot of replayability to challenge yourself even more (last longer, or create more chaos/upheaval).”
- “-- immense replayability”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game exhibits stability issues, particularly when tabbing off the screen or using multiple monitors, which can lead to freezes during gameplay. While it generally avoids major bugs, players have reported occasional graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any bugs, which is a significant improvement.”
- “I appreciate the stability; it allows me to enjoy the gameplay without interruptions.”
- “The lack of glitches makes for a much more enjoyable experience overall.”
- “Tabbing off the screen or using multiple monitors causes the game to freeze when the AI is active.”
- “The game offers some pleasant graphics and a nice graphical style, but there are some ugly glitches that detract from the experience.”
- “The stability issues make it difficult to enjoy the game fully, as frequent crashes disrupt gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game's lack of direct control, feeling both passive and frustrated during challenging moments, yet they still find the experience enjoyable overall.

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