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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gameplay26 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Skyward Collapse offers a unique and original gameplay experience, combining elements of god games and strategy.
The game features a well-executed premise of balancing two factions, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
The soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The user interface is cluttered and can be confusing, making it difficult to keep track of units and buildings.
Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially in the late game where there is little player interaction.
The lack of direct control over units can lead to frustration, as players may feel powerless to influence the outcome of battles.

gameplay
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
The gameplay of this game is characterized by a mix of interesting concepts and mechanics, but many players find it ultimately lacking in depth and engagement, often comparing it unfavorably to other strategy games like Civ 5. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and potential for creativity, others criticize the clunky controls, slow pacing, and convoluted resource systems, leading to a monotonous experience. Overall, the game offers a fresh concept but struggles to maintain player interest due to its execution and presentation.
- “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.”
- “The only thing that really matters in a strategy game is the gameplay, and it certainly delivers.”
- “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
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
49%
16%
The graphics in the game are generally described as simple and lacking polish, with many reviewers noting a dated or amateurish aesthetic reminiscent of mobile or flash games. While some players appreciate the charming visuals and colorful art style, others criticize the blandness and lack of character animation, leading to a perception of the graphics as subpar. Overall, the visuals are seen as a mixed bag, with some pleasant elements overshadowed by technical issues and a cluttered interface.
- “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 game offers some pleasant graphics and graphical style, although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
- “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 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
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
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The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, particularly the mellow piano and guitar arrangements. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack may not perfectly fit the game's mood, it is often described as fantastic and a highlight of the overall experience. However, a few critiques mention 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.”
- “Unfortunately, the soundtrack is just about the only thing which barely makes this game a tiny bit more fun than playing chess against yourself.”
- “The music feels a bit off - like they just grabbed a few random tracks they liked and threw them in there.”
- “Music doesn't fit with the mood of the game.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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21%
The game's story is described as somewhat generic, primarily revolving around an escort mission dynamic where players protect units that engage in combat with each other. While the narrative offers a new experience with each playthrough, it tends to take a backseat to gameplay mechanics, leading some players to feel that more emphasis on engaging gameplay would have been preferable. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for the game, but its execution leaves room for improvement.
- “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
12 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 time-consuming without offering meaningful rewards. While the game's visuals are praised, the lack of engaging animations and the monotonous gameplay contribute to a sense of frustration, detracting from the overall experience. Despite a promising concept, the execution falls short, leading to a grind that many find boring.
- “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.”
- “Resource management is tedious; the idea is really cool, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Visually it's beautifully drawn, but animations are barely existent. The game itself gets more and more tedious and repetitive as you play.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as wild, hilarious, and chaotic, with players enjoying the absurdity of the gameplay and clever developer quips. The combination of funny concepts and entertaining multiplayer interactions adds to its addictiveness, making it a memorable experience despite any graphical shortcomings. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the enjoyment of the game.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a mix of high replayability due to its engaging gameplay and challenges, allowing players to push their limits. However, some users note a lack of content that may hinder overall replay value. Overall, while the concept is appealing, the replayability can vary significantly based on individual player goals.
- “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 more chaos/upheaval).”
- “-- immense replayability”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is generally solid, with no major bugs reported; however, users experience freezing issues when tabbing off the screen or using multiple monitors. While the graphics are mostly pleasant, some minor glitches detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly without any bugs, which is a significant advantage.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any issues.”
- “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 graphical style, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotions, feeling both passive and frustrated due to the lack of direct control, especially when faced with negative outcomes. Despite these frustrations, the overall experience remains enjoyable and engaging.

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