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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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and innovative concept that combines elements of strategy and god games, allowing players to manage two opposing factions.
Many players appreciate the depth and complexity of the gameplay, which offers a variety of options and strategies to explore.
The soundtrack and graphics, while simple, are often praised for their charm and fitting atmosphere.

The user interface is cluttered and confusing, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and manage their factions effectively.
Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with many players feeling a lack of motivation to continue after the initial novelty wears off.
The game suffers from a lack of direct control over units, leading to frustration as players feel they are merely watching events unfold rather than actively participating.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
63%
17%
Gameplay in this game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its unique mechanics and strategic depth, while others find it overly complicated, monotonous, and lacking in engaging content. The tutorial is criticized for not adequately preparing players for the complexities of the game, and the multiplayer aspect feels underdeveloped. Overall, while there are interesting concepts at play, many reviewers suggest that the execution leaves much to be desired, making it less enjoyable than other strategy games.
- “Fascinating and refreshing gameplay.”
- “I really like this game for its somehow chaotic gameplay which makes it unique in the strategy genre.”
- “It has a 'one-more-turn' gameplay that kinda pulls you in, and a very interesting concept.”
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is monotonous, the controls are clunky, and there didn't seem to be any reason to really keep playing after the first hour.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
39%
28%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users describing them as subpar, dated, and lacking in detail, particularly in character animation. While some appreciate the simple graphical style, others find it cluttered and reminiscent of low-quality mobile games, leading to a generally negative perception of the visual experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the gameplay enjoyment.
- “The game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “-- beautiful visuals”
- “Even the graphics are great after a few minutes.”
- “Graphics are terrible and the GUI is cluttered, but not too hard to understand.”
- “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.”
- “Its simple graphical sprites would feel right at home on a tablet, but seem out of place on a PC.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The music in the game is widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting the fantastic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some critiques focus on other aspects of the game, the soundtrack consistently stands out as a major positive, making it a key reason for players to recommend the game.
- “The lovely soundtrack really makes me want to like this game.”
- “Amazing soundtrack and great gameplay experience.”
- “Highly recommend, just for the soundtrack (and game) but oh god is that soundtrack good.”
- “Unfortunately, the soundtrack is just about the only thing that barely makes this game a tiny bit more fun than playing chess against yourself.”
- “The soundtrack though.”
- “Highly recommend, just for the soundtrack (and game), but oh god is that soundtrack good.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game experiences stability issues, particularly when tabbing off the screen or using multiple monitors, which can lead to freezing during gameplay. While the graphics are generally appealing, there are occasional glitches that detract from the overall experience.
- “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 game frequently crashes during gameplay, making it difficult to enjoy.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story is considered somewhat generic, yet it still offers a fresh narrative experience with each game, providing players with new tales to explore.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviews on replayability are polarized, with some users noting a lack of content that limits replay value, while others highlight the game’s immense replayability, suggesting a significant variance in player experiences.
- “Immense replayability.”
- “Not much content or replayability in general.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly as the cities expand, indicating that while the concept is promising, its execution falls short and detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Grinding can get boring and tedious.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by clever, absurd text from the developers that adds a lighthearted touch, particularly when players attempt to exit the game. This playful approach enhances the overall experience, contributing to the game's devilishly entertaining atmosphere.
- “Maybe some small, stupidly funny text from the developers as you try to leave the game.”
- “All for you to rack up points in a hilariously devilish game.”