Solar Smash 2D
Solar Smash 2D is a casual sandbox simulation game with unique space combat mechanics. It boasts impressive graphics, but is marred by excessive advertisements and technical bugs. Despite its flaws, the game offers a distinct and entertaining experience for players looking to destroy celestial bodies.
Reviews
- The combat system is engaging and allows for controlling multiple ships, making space battles exciting.
- The game offers a fun sandbox experience with the ability to create and destroy planets, enhancing replayability.
- Graphics are impressive for a mobile game, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
- The game lacks content, with limited maps and ship types, leading to a repetitive experience.
- There are several bugs, including issues with controls getting stuck and the game crashing frequently.
- Players have expressed a desire for more features, such as the ability to spawn all ship types and improved AI.
- graphics37 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users describing them as stunning, amazing, and phenomenal, especially for a mobile title. While some players note occasional performance issues and wish for more customization options, the overall visual experience is considered a highlight of the game. However, a few reviews suggest that there is room for improvement in certain areas.
“Performance on max graphics is phenomenal for a mobile game.”
“The graphics are phenomenal and gameplay is exciting.”
“I like it, it's like Solar Smash but the graphics are insane, definitely 5 stars.”
“However, even on the lowest graphics settings, it can be very laggy.”
“The graphics can be improved.”
“This game is all about nonsense, and the spaceship has no graphics.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly in space combat, with many users expressing excitement about its potential. However, there are consistent requests for more content, including additional maps, ship types, and multiplayer options, as well as improvements to certain mechanics. While the game is still in beta, players appreciate the graphics and smooth gameplay, indicating a solid foundation for future development.
“The graphics are phenomenal and the gameplay is phenomenal.”
“I love it, great aspect and fun gameplay; I'm assuming there's going to be more weapons and maps in the future, and I'm looking forward to it as well.”
“Can't stop loving the space combat mechanic!”
“This is actually kind of good except for you can control almost all your battles, but you cannot control the death thing on the shield one like the mechanical world thing. That's the only thing I want changed; just more Star Wars stuff and literally more pilatable vehicles like that giant assault thing on the remake of Machine World.”
“Forst one was way better; the graphics were better, the gameplay was better. This one looks like you're destroying Mustafar or something, also super slow black holes.”
“I did like all the features of the game, I just wish there were more maps and some of the mechanics from Solar Smash.”
- monetization16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 81 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over the frequency and disruptiveness of ads, often describing them as annoying and intrusive. While some users appreciate the option to play without ads by turning off Wi-Fi, others feel that the ad experience detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“This game is pure amazing! If I turn off the Wi-Fi, there are no ads!”
“It was really fun, and I like it! No ads, and it had very pretty music.”
“But just add more ships and don't worry, we are not going to ask for no ads. You literally have 1 ad per hour; it's a great game, in fact, one of my favorites.”
“Great game but the ads are bad and annoying.”
“I don't like the ads; every time I touch an unskippable ad, it is so boring.”
“Jesus, so many ads.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to bugs and glitches that cause freezing and control issues, particularly when managing ships. Players report frustrating moments where the game becomes unresponsive, especially during scene resets or when using certain controls. Despite these stability problems, many users still express a strong enjoyment of the game overall.
“It has its moments where I start to have fun, but then the game just freezes and kicks me out of it.”
“I love the game, but there is a bug. Sometimes I forget to tap the icon to stop controlling the ships when I reset the scene, and the screen freezes. I can't do anything about it because I can't see the icons, move my screen, or shoot.”
“Really fun, but super buggy. When you control a ship, sometimes it stays and doesn't go away even though the other controls are there.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, often highlighting its comedic elements. Some users express that even negative comments about the game can be funny, contributing to a lighthearted atmosphere. Overall, the game is characterized as funny, with players encouraging others to try not to laugh while playing.
“I like this game; it's so funny! 😀”
“Try not laughing at this game, okay? 😂🚫”
“It's solar smash funny!”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more developed storyline in the game, suggesting the addition of missions, challenges, and backstories for different ships. Many believe that incorporating these elements would significantly enhance the overall experience and engagement.
“The game is currently fine; I'm having no issues. I have some suggestions that could be added: players can control any ship by using the aim button, players can attach different weapons on ships, there should be alliances between ships so it's not always a fight. Each ship should belong to a nation and have a backstory.”
“A storyline might be good.”
“I'd give it 5 stars if they added some kind of storyline, challenges, and a mission mode where enemies try to protect the planet or vice versa.”
“The game is currently fine, but I have some suggestions that could be added: players can control any ship by using the aim button, players can attach different weapons on ships, there should be alliances between ships so it's not always a fight. Each ship should belong to a nation and have a backstory.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game offers better replay value compared to its predecessor, but they express a desire for more playable ships and creatures to enhance the experience. The addition of diverse spaceship options with varying weapon styles is particularly recommended to further increase replayability.
“This game has better replay value than its predecessor.”
“I would highly recommend adding more playable ships or creatures to enhance the experience.”
“Please consider adding more playable spaceships with different weapon shooting styles.”
“Better replay value than 3D.”
“Kindly add more playable spaceships with different weapon shooting styles.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised, with exceptional performance on maximum graphics settings for a mobile title, and low performance requirements compared to similar games. Players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, enhancing the enjoyment of its engaging 2D space battles.
“Performance on max graphics is phenomenal for a mobile game.”
“Another superb creation as always; on top of low performance requirements compared to Solar and City Smash, it adds an amazing environment to kill time via massive space battles in 2D. Amazing game.”
“The game itself runs smoothly with little to no bugs at all.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its beauty and enhances the overall experience, contributing to its appeal as a fun and engaging time-waster. However, some players express a desire for more musical content compared to the first game.
“The music is pretty and adds to the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“I really enjoyed the game; it has no ads and features very beautiful music.”
“I love the first music of Solar Smash 2D.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that while the game's atmosphere is solid, it could benefit from more detailed planet maps, including features like cities, clouds, and varied landscapes. Enhancements such as larger systems, additional planets, and visible structures on the surface could further enrich the immersive experience.
“The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly exploring a vast universe.”
“The attention to detail in the game's atmosphere really enhances the overall experience, drawing players into its unique world.”
“I love how the atmosphere changes as you travel between different planets, each one offering a distinct and captivating environment.”
“It could do with some more detail on the planet maps like cities, clouds, atmosphere (something in that direction) but other than that, this is a very solid game and I'd recommend it to anyone's app store.”
“I got an idea, make the system a bit bigger and more planets and maybe add wings around the planets, more spaceships and big spaceships, also more usable weapons and maybe an atmosphere where you could see buildings and even trees on the planet. I don't know, I'm just a dude. 😅”