Space Agency 2138

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Space Agency 2138 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Nooleus and was released on March 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Space Agency 2138 offers a captivating journey into the future of space exploration. Build and fly rockets, construct space stations, and establish bases on other planets to mine resources. As your organization grows, manage the complexities of growth and expansion in this vast new solar system.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews

story4 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game is a significant improvement over the original, featuring 3D graphics and more complex gameplay mechanics.
Players appreciate the sandbox nature of the game, allowing for creativity in building space stations and exploring planets.
The game is engaging and addictive, with many players expressing excitement about the potential for future updates and features.

Many users report issues with controls being clunky and unintuitive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
The game has been criticized for lacking missions and structured gameplay, leading some to feel it is more of a sandbox than a game.
There are frequent bugs and crashes, particularly related to saving progress and launching rockets, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as lacking depth and structure, with players expressing a desire for more missions and clearer objectives. While the unique missions and comprehensive briefings are appreciated, many users feel that the game would benefit from additional content and a more defined narrative to enhance engagement. Suggestions for improvements include adding mission control features, more automation, and a checkpoint system to address gameplay frustrations.
- “This game isn't much and could use a controls/graphics overhaul, but it's a much better advancement to the original 2D version. If given the right platform and funding, this could make a great space game. If you're looking for a space game that isn't a tycoon, has a creative and story mode, this is a good game to try.”
- “I love the new missions.”
- “Is a pretty good game and the fun things that I can do is make my own base.”
- “Great game but lacks missions, instruction, and structure.”
- “I wish there were quests to do to make money or something of the sorts.”
- “Is a pretty good game and the fun things that I can do is make my own base; there are less missions in the game.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this space game is highly praised for its relaxing nature, great controls, and unique missions, earning it a 5-star rating from users. While the game lacks realistic physics and has some tutorial shortcomings, it compensates with enjoyable mechanics, a fun economy system, and a wealth of customization options. Players appreciate the game's complexity and fun factor, though some desire additional features and improvements, such as better tutorials and more diverse gameplay challenges.
- “I'd say this game earns 5 stars in terms of gameplay and due to how relaxing it is to play.”
- “Great game, one of the best space games I've played. While it doesn't have realistic physics, the gameplay mechanics totally make up for it, and you also get the entire game for free.”
- “Pros: 1) Great controls 2) Unique missions 3) Comprehensive briefing with a steady pace to learn mechanics.”
- “The tutorials don't explain very much about the mechanics of the game.”
- “The move to 3D doesn't really enhance the gameplay either, and the added realism isn't leveraged because of the limitations of mobile input.”
- “I love this game but the pirate mechanic is a little annoying, and if you are reading this review and do not know what I'm talking about, it's where you lose control of both your ship and astronaut(s) and I don't know how to gain control back.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant 3D visuals and improvements over the original 2D version. While some users appreciate the colorful and detailed environments, others feel that the graphics could benefit from further refinement and complexity. Despite these criticisms, the game's aesthetic is generally seen as a strong point, especially for space enthusiasts.
- “Looks fantastic, I love the addition of having astronauts and 3D graphics.”
- “The graphics are awesome and the gameplay is really fun.”
- “Wow another new rocket game, this one is colorful and amazing but kind of hard; thus the essence of taste, graphics are excellent and not slow, but please extend the 3D freedom.”
- “The graphics are not at all intuitive nor is the spacecraft.”
- “I use a Motorola G5 Plus, maybe it's a graphic driver issue?”
- “Well programmed though, and decent graphics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players praise the vibrant and engaging menu music as a highlight, others find it excessively loud and lacking options for adjustment. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the immersive experience, but technical issues have affected some users' enjoyment.
- “I'm re-editing my review as my requests for fixes and bugs were met, and I must say I'm absolutely impressed with all the new features. The music, along with the vibrant visuals, enhances the overall experience, making it a recommend for any space enthusiasts looking for space-related games.”
- “The menu music is an absolute banger.”
- “The music playing during the app's startup creates an engaging atmosphere, even if the app encounters issues.”
- “Nooleus screen pops up when starting the app, then either there is a dark screen with music playing, or Earth shows up on the bottom of the screen and the app crashes.”
- “Every time I try to open the app, I get the Nooleus screen and then a black screen with music, and that's it.”
- “Unintuitive and unclear GUI, and obnoxiously loud noise and music with no means to turn it off.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and microtransactions despite having paid for the game upfront. Some users suggest incorporating optional ad features for additional rewards, but overall, the focus remains on providing a premium experience without ongoing costs.
- “I paid $350 for this game, so remove the in-app purchases.”
- “I really dig this game; it's a significant advancement from the previous rendition of the title and offers a lot, without the bombardment of ads or demands for microtransactions.”
- “Please add base stations for ads.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive tasks involved in managing resources and controlling characters. While the game has potential as an explorational farm simulator, the lack of multiplayer options and the manual nature of certain tasks contribute to a sense of monotony. Many users suggest that automation and cooperative play could enhance the experience significantly.
- “The game is fine as some kind of explorational farm simulator and definitely can be a gem, but it's bad in the way farming games work.”
- “Constantly having to directly control the astronauts to water and resupply things like the hydroponic stations gets to be rather tedious and time-consuming.”
- “Fun parts have become automated, making building rockets more tedious.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes and bugs, particularly during space travel. While players find it addictive, the technical problems, such as freezing after launching rockets, detract from the overall experience.
- “It's super buggy and crashes often.”
- “It's a great game, but it's just a little buggy, and space travel, especially to ICO, takes longer than the normal game Space Agency.”
- “The game freezes after launching the rocket into space.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported laggy performance in sandbox mode, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the absence of a point-of-view camera during flying and docking sequences has been noted as a significant limitation, prompting requests for improvements in both performance and camera functionality.
- “The performance is kind of laggy in sandbox mode, and the game doesn't have a POV camera when it comes to flying the rocket and docking the ship. Can you improve the performance and add a POV camera when piloting/docking, please?”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's backup mechanics to be a standout feature, enhancing its replayability by allowing them to organize, launch, and replace broken rocket and station components, which adds depth and variety to each playthrough.
- “The backup parts in this game is what I believe sets it apart from other titles. The ability to organize, launch, and replace broken rocket/station components is a fun and replayable experience.”