Space Agency

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Space Agency is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Nooleus and was released on July 18, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

Build rockets, launch satellites, create a space station!

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,841 reviews

story251 positive mentions

monetization69 negative mentions

The game is fun and challenging, providing a great mix of creativity and strategy.
It has a variety of parts and missions, allowing for extensive customization and exploration.
The graphics are decent for a mobile game, and the lack of ads enhances the overall experience.

The orbital mechanics are unrealistic, leading to confusion about actual space physics.
Some missions are overly difficult, causing frustration for players trying to progress.
There are bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as missions not registering as complete.

story
1,441 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is centered around a series of challenging missions that simulate real space missions, requiring players to build rockets and complete objectives such as launching satellites, docking space stations, and landing on celestial bodies. While many players appreciate the variety and complexity of the missions, some express frustration over the difficulty, particularly in early missions, and the need for clearer instructions or tutorials. Overall, players are eager for more missions and content to extend the gameplay experience.
- “The missions are varied, relatively easy to complete but in some cases really difficult to get a gold rating for, and sandbox mode is great as long as you regularly save it!”
- “The missions are intriguing!”
- “The missions are challenging but fun.”
- “The missions are too hard!!!”
- “I can't get past mission 12.”
- “The mission with the space voyager is difficult and I tried launching a refuel module but could not do it; I can't get past it.”
gameplay
259 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally enjoyable and addictive, featuring well-polished graphics and easy-to-learn controls. However, many users express frustration with the unrealistic orbital mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience, and note that the gameplay can become repetitive without regular updates or additional content. While the game offers a fun and engaging experience, it lacks depth and realism in certain mechanics, leading to mixed reviews regarding its long-term appeal.
- “The gameplay is wonderfully simplistic and the game universe feels truly massive.”
- “Great gameplay and controls.”
- “Amazing gameplay and physics.”
- “While the core experience is enjoyable, the lack of regular updates detracts from the overall longevity and freshness of the gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is very unrealistic in terms of orbital mechanics and rocket parts are too powerful.”
- “The orbital mechanics are just plain wrong.”
graphics
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the smoothness and realism, while others find them simplistic or in need of improvement. Some users highlight the addictive gameplay and immersive experience despite the graphics being basic or dated, suggesting that enhancements could elevate the overall experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good for a 2D game, there is a consensus that further upgrades and more detailed visuals would be beneficial.
- “The vehicles, payloads, and graphics are so realistic which makes this game so addictive for me.”
- “Amazing graphics, addictive, challenging hope next update will add more amazing rocket parts.”
- “Great graphics, gameplay, and it's just challenging enough to make it fun!”
- “The graphics are not great, but the subject matter and gameplay makes up for it!”
- “The graphics are pretty lame.”
- “Graphics sucked, controls sucked, gameplay sucked; it's absolutely terrible, it barely deserves one star.”
monetization
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
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The game features a monetization model that is largely free of intrusive ads, with players expressing appreciation for the absence of advertisements and the option to progress without mandatory in-app purchases. While some users note the presence of expensive in-app purchases, many agree that these are not necessary for enjoyment or progression, allowing for a smooth gaming experience. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed positively, with players valuing the lack of ads and the ability to unlock content through gameplay.
- “Completely free except for some in-app purchases that are not at all necessary to progress.”
- “Awesome game and features, no ads!”
- “For a free game, this game pushes the benchmark in offerings quite high: there are no ads, the purchase version can be achieved without purchase, the sandbox mode is primo.”
- “However, there are lots of very expensive in-app purchases for vastly less content than the only in-app purchase of SFS.”
- “This game used to be great, but the developer has introduced some of the most ridiculous in-app purchases I've ever seen, like having to pay to see a demo or pay three bucks for permission to pass.”
- “The heavy monetization of the game is disappointing, as it limits what can be built. Charging $0.99 for it or including a couple of ads would make it a very popular game.”
stability
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during specific missions and tutorials. While some players have experienced smooth performance without issues, a significant number have encountered freezing, launching problems, and other technical difficulties that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is described as enjoyable but in need of substantial fixes to improve its stability.
- “It runs great on the Note 5.”
- “Also runs great on dual-core Cortex A9 with dual-core Mali 400.”
- “Really good game; can play it for hours with no glitches or faults, and it will run smoothly for the whole time you have the game. Awesome.”
- “Filled with glitches and won't actually work.”
- “Level 17 needs to be fixed; once the probe is 75% down, it freezes.”
- “Can't even do the tutorials because they are so buggy you can't even do what they show you.”
music
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the space-themed soundtrack and its excitement during launches, while others find it repetitive or unsuitable, suggesting a need for more variety and options to customize or turn it off. Many players appreciate the sound effects and voice work, but there are calls for a more realistic audio experience, particularly in terms of engine sounds. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the atmosphere, it could benefit from enhancements and additional tracks to better suit player preferences.
- “From the gameplay to the soundtrack and the amazing feeling it gives when you play.”
- “One minute, you listen to the lovely space soundtrack while soaring through space...the other, you realize that you just ran out of fuel and the only option is to bounce off of your target.”
- “This game is really good fun to play, good graphics, funky music, and building in space (including take off) what more could you want.”
- “The soundtrack can get a bit repetitive and the game is a bit too hard; otherwise, this game is good.”
- “The music is very standard and could just as easily be from an 'easy bake oven' game.”
- “I wish there was different background music you could choose from.”
atmosphere
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its potential and immersive qualities, but players express a desire for more realism and functionality, such as adjustable zoom during atmospheric entry and better physics for re-entry. Many users suggest adding atmospheric features to more celestial bodies, like the Moon and Mars, and enhancing gameplay with elements like astronauts and space debris. Overall, while the atmosphere contributes to an engaging experience, players feel it requires further refinement and additional features to fully realize its potential.
- “Great atmosphere!”
- “It's a great game with a large variety of parts. The only two things that I would change are that when a capsule reenters the atmosphere, in real life, capsules do not tip over, so I would change that.”
- “Flying out of the atmosphere can be hard, but the game is amazing.”
- “It's a good, but the game keeps crashing on mission 18 when I enter the probe in the atmosphere of the green planet.”
- “If you are re-entering the atmosphere, physics will keep you pointed in the right direction, but this game doesn't model that.”
- “It gets stuck in the atmosphere and then just stays in the same spot. Fix it or I will get rid of it because it's a great concept but needs to be fixed.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it simple yet effective, leading to many amusing moments and epic failures during gameplay. The lighthearted tone and clever references, such as the humorous naming of rockets, contribute to an enjoyable experience, although some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics that detract from the fun. Overall, the game is characterized by its comedic elements, making it a standout in the space-based genre.
- “Easy to learn, tricky and funny to play.”
- “Great game can sometimes have funny epic moments.”
- “The missions are fast-paced and a little bit hilarious.”
replayability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, with many players finding it addictive to achieve gold ratings on career missions, leading to multiple playthroughs. Users appreciate the fun and depth, noting that the engaging gameplay and well-designed controls contribute to its strong replay value, despite some minor UI issues. Overall, it is regarded as an outstanding mobile game with significant replay potential.
- “Trying to get your gold rating on career missions can be fairly addictive, and the game's replay value is very high.”
- “I have played through the missions 4 times... very replayable and oodles of fun!”
- “Replay value is very high; however, it has made me want more.”
- “I don't know how they can make a game like this more playable!”
- “In short, excellent game with a surprising amount of depth and replayability.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the challenge of launching and docking can become tedious due to repetitive tasks and limited camera controls, many appreciate the game's overall design and the need for strategic thinking rather than mindless grinding. The lack of saved configurations and the difficulty of maneuvering in tight spaces contribute to the frustration, but the game remains engaging and rewarding despite these issues.
- “After a thousand or so launches, it does get a little tedious.”
- “Docking is tedious without being able to slide left and right.”
- “Launch gets tedious after a while without variation, even with scenery such as weather or times of day.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users express a need for performance improvements and better optimization, particularly for devices like the Galaxy Note 5, to enhance visuals and reduce file size. While the game runs smoothly without bugs and is engaging, there is a lack of clarity on how performance and resource management are balanced.
- “No bugs, runs smoothly and it is much more interesting than it appears to be.”
- “Really good game, can play it for hours with no glitches or faults, and it will run smoothly for the whole time you have the game. Awesome.”
- “What it needs though are performance improvements.”
- “We need more improvement on visuals; turning down some textures and effects could decrease performance, making this lightweight. About 100-150 MB should be good enough for the 3D engine to render more visuals.”
- “But it needs to be optimized for the Galaxy Note 5; it's all tiny and can't really be played.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a mix of frustration and attachment regarding the emotional experience of gameplay, highlighting the heartbreak of crashes during lengthy missions while also acknowledging the overall usability of the game despite these issues. The desire for improved mechanics, such as easier docking, suggests a deeper investment in the game's potential for emotional engagement.
- “There are some stability issues and crashing, which is heartbreaking halfway through a 30+ min mission, but that's hardly a dealbreaker.”