Solar Smash

Solar Smash is a single-player simulation game that allows you to destroy planets in a fantastically realistic and visually stunning way. With an intriguing planet destruction simulator, the game boasts stellar visuals, making for an engaging and immersive experience. However, it does have some bugs that may impact gameplay.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics1,026 positive mentions

monetization673 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and the gameplay is satisfying, making it a great stress reliever.
There are many creative ways to destroy planets, and the variety of weapons keeps the game interesting.
The game is free to play with minimal ads, allowing for an enjoyable experience without constant interruptions.

The game can become repetitive quickly, as there are limited objectives and challenges.
There are frequent crashes and lag issues, especially when using multiple weapons or during intense gameplay.
Some players experience problems with ads being intrusive or unskippable, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
1,261 mentions
81 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality and realism, often comparing them to high-end PC games. Players appreciate the smooth animations, detailed planetary destruction effects, and the overall visual appeal, which enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users have noted issues with lag on lower-end devices and expressed a desire for even more realistic graphics and additional features to further enrich the visual experience.
- “The graphics are beautiful, with little lag.”
- “I've always loved 'sciency' games, and this game's graphics are immaculate, as is the gameplay, usage, and overall futuristic vibe.”
- “Absolutely stunning graphics and the interaction of each object with the different planets is just beyond words.”
- “The graphics are too notch.”
- “This game sux da graphics are horrible and i have used it on pro pc but game still managed to set my $1,000 pc .... dang.”
- “The graphics quality has been better sincerely!”
monetization
782 mentions
13 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the minimal presence of ads, noting that they are infrequent and often skippable, others express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, particularly after actions like resetting planets. Some players suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads altogether, while others have reported issues with ads appearing even after purchasing an ad-free version. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable and worth playing, but the ad experience could be improved.
- “Overall, beautiful game, tons of fun for free, and cheap for no ads!”
- “The game includes fun challenges and achievements, and has 0 in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, free, easy achievements, it's all I could want!”
- “I really enjoy this game but the non-stop ads drove me crazy.”
- “The only problem I have with this game is the excessive amount of ads.”
- “This game was awesome because it doesn't have a lot of ads.”
gameplay
136 mentions
59 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its stunning graphics, smooth mechanics, and engaging destruction features, making it a fun and satisfying experience for players. However, many users express a desire for more variety in gameplay elements, such as additional planets, weapons, and challenges, as the game can become repetitive after a few hours. While the game serves as a good stress reliever and time killer, some players report issues with lag and ads that detract from the overall experience.
- “Amazing gameplay and awesome physics and stunning graphics, but I suggest that they add more planets and weapons to choose from because even though the current arsenal varies from small range missiles to weapons of mass destruction, I think that they need to add more weapons and more planets and star systems to choose from, otherwise it's an absolutely flawless, amazing and unique game.”
- “I give this game 5 stars because it delivers an immersive, and just downright satisfying gameplay experience.”
- “Absolutely adore this game, graphics: amazing gameplay: amazing my enjoyment: levels too high!!!”
- “Great game, but after the first few hours of gameplay starts to get a bit repetitive.”
- “I got bored after a couple hours of gameplay.”
- “Ads just randomly interrupt gameplay every few minutes making the game almost unplayable; aside from that, it's not that bad if a bit boring.”
stability
114 mentions
3 % positive mentions
6 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent freezes and crashes during gameplay, often requiring them to restart the app. While some players experience minimal issues, the majority highlight that the game becomes unplayable after a short period due to these glitches, particularly when using certain weapons or changing planets. Overall, the game's performance is described as inconsistent, detracting from an otherwise enjoyable experience.
- “Few to no glitches so far.”
- “Why this game is so realistic 😭, this game is so smooth with no glitches or lags. I hope you make an update with many things to destroy the system ❤️🤞.”
- “Amazing game, no glitches, no ads, perfect.”
- “The app freezes almost every time I play this game.”
- “I can't even play the game for a minute; I go in and it either freezes or crashes... it's kinda hard to play when it's doing this.”
- “Every couple seconds/minutes it instantly freezes for no reason, sometimes it even comes incomplete.”
story
83 mentions
35 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a structured narrative or missions, leading to a repetitive experience over time. While players appreciate the stunning graphics and the freedom to destroy planets, many express a desire for a more engaging storyline or objectives to enhance replayability. Overall, the absence of a compelling story mode is seen as a significant drawback, with numerous requests for its inclusion in future updates.
- “This is the coolest game; it looks so real too! It's like we are the gods, except we get to have a story!”
- “Would be nice to see a storyline added to this and make the weapons unlock gradually after you complete certain missions.”
- “Please create some story for the game and missions to protect the planet from other aliens or something similar to that.”
- “No real story, no solid objectives (aside from an achievement list), but the graphics are fantastic.”
- “It's worth a download if you're into destruction sims and is fun but with no story mode or levels or new challenges or things to do it gets old after a while.”
- “There is no actual storyline and easily gets boring.”
humor
57 mentions
98 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding the destruction of planets and the absurdity of various weapons and scenarios to be hilarious. Many reviews highlight funny glitches, quirky easter eggs, and the overall comedic tone of the gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience for those who appreciate a lighthearted approach to destruction. Overall, the game's humor contributes significantly to its addictiveness and appeal.
- “I love the inclusion of the flat earth; it's hilarious.”
- “The weapons are hilarious and feel like they're doing damage.”
- “This game is funny because you have to destroy the planet and you can choose what planet you want to destroy. I play this game for fun because you can use alien laser monsters and more. This game is so funny; my brother and I play this game and race to see who can destroy the shield planet first!”
- “I don't like it because it destroys the planets, and I don't like that. People say it's fun, but for me, it's very sad. The game is not funny; it's very sad.”
- “I love playing games, but this one just doesn't have the humor I was expecting. It feels more depressing than entertaining.”
- “The jokes in the game fall flat and don't land well. I was hoping for some laughs, but instead, I just felt disappointed.”
atmosphere
26 mentions
15 % positive mentions
73 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its immersive qualities while others feel it lacks the dynamic visual effects seen in previous versions. Many users express a desire for more customization options regarding atmospheric conditions, such as color changes and realistic reactions to environmental events like meteor impacts or nuclear explosions. Overall, while the atmosphere contributes to the game's enjoyment, players are eager for enhancements that would make it more visually engaging and interactive.
- “The game is super amazing, but sometimes, when I shoot a laser into the planet, it just hits the atmosphere, not the planet, and the destruction keeps moving around, like a cloud. Please fix!”
- “I thought if I hit the earth with an asteroid, I'd get to watch the damage the asteroid would cause, not just see a big red scar but see a simulation of the damage to the atmosphere, the burning clouds being swept around the planet by its weather system.”
- “Nice game :) I really liked it; the atmosphere and the physics are crazy!”
- “When you shoot the laser to Earth's surface, unlike the previous version where you could see how smoothly the shockwave pushes the atmosphere or clouds, the shockwave now seems 'hexagonal' or has a bit of a zig-zag pattern.”
- “The game is super amazing, but sometimes, when I shoot a laser into the planet, it just hits the atmosphere, not the planet, and the destruction keeps moving around like a cloud. Please fix!”
- “I thought if I hit the Earth with an asteroid, I'd get to watch the damage the asteroid would cause, not just see a big red scar but see a simulation of the damage to the atmosphere, with burning clouds being swept around the planet by its weather system.”
optimization
19 mentions
42 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback. While many players praise the graphics and performance on various devices, some report issues such as frame rate drops, crashes, and overheating. Additionally, there are concerns about ad placement affecting gameplay and the game's compatibility with certain devices, indicating that further optimization is needed.
- “The graphics are top tier for a mobile game and the frame rate optimization is brilliantly done.”
- “Graphics and performance on a 3-year-old phone are great.”
- “Great game and this game is optimized for Android phones.”
- “The game has a lot of potential as it has balanced graphics and performance, but there is room for a lot of improvement. I expect so much from this game in the near future.”
- “Only thing is performance is not optimized well, and many really cool features were removed.”
- “Very worst game; whenever I play this game, my phone starts lagging and this game affects my phone's performance.”
music
18 mentions
22 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and thematic qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Many players enjoy the soundtrack and express a desire for official soundtracks to be released for external listening. However, some users suggest improvements to the sound effects and request additional background music to further enrich the gameplay atmosphere.
- “The music is surprisingly calming and goes extremely well with the space theme.”
- “Good game, but it would be nice if you released the official soundtracks to the public so people can listen to them outside of the game, as they do sound cool.”
- “Solar Smash has improved a lot; the music is very good, like Interstellar, and the game is very beautiful.”
- “But the devs need to work a bit more to improve the sound effects, and the soundtrack in the game plays an important role in winning the gamers' hearts.”
- “I have a small request for the developers: I would certainly like some background music similar to the game 'First Strike,' which would make the game even better.”
- “Great, but I will rate five stars if you can add some background music or a theme to make it feel less lifeless.”
replayability
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many users expressing disappointment due to a lack of new content and repetitive gameplay after achieving all objectives. Suggestions for improvement include adding daily missions and new planets to enhance replay value. While some players found the game enjoyable enough to continue playing, the consensus leans towards limited replayability as a significant drawback.
- “Will be continuing to play for hours and hours due to fantastic replayability value.”
- “Fun, intriguing, and somewhat exciting, those are the words I use to describe this wonderful game and the graphics in the game, good replayability, it's fun and all of the above.”
- “You should add daily missions to give the game more replay value and more secret planets like a yarn planet, overall good game.”
- “Sadly, beyond that, it falls somewhat flat for replay value and challenge.”
- “I loved every part of this game plus it's a great stress reliever but I wish there were more things to do after unlocking every secret planet and getting every achievement because the game loses a ton of replay value and after a while flinging a planet out of the solar system and cutting a planet in half isn't really fun anymore when you've done it half a dozen times.”
- “It stops being fun when nothing changes, and you do the same thing over and over again, so there's not much replay value, and you end up uninstalling after five minutes.”
emotional
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a mix of emotions regarding the game, highlighting its enjoyable and fun aspects while also feeling a sense of stagnation due to a lack of updates. While some find the gameplay heartwarming and engaging, others experience frustration from lag and boredom, indicating a desire for fresh content to rekindle their emotional connection to the game.
- “It's good, but I've been playing this game for 5 years and there's no more updates. Please add a new update that would be really heartwarming, like at the Milky Way.”
- “I like the gameplay, but the game is so laggy that it made me feel bored and really uncomfortable.”
- “It's so good because you made me feel a deep connection; it's a really good game.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in challenge, leading to a quick sense of monotony. While it can be enjoyable initially, the repetitive nature of grinding for achievements diminishes the overall experience.
- “There's no real challenge to it, and it becomes tedious rather quickly.”
- “Fun but limited; getting achievements becomes tedious way too easily.”