Space Expand - 4X Multiplayer | Game Brain

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Take control and expand your empire through different constellations in this minimalist 4X strategy game.- Up to 500 randomly generated worlds running in parallel and in real time.- Many intense battles in real time across your galactic sector.- Colonize new worlds or destroy planets already habited by other races or players.- Improve your planetary defenses, research and ship fleets.- Trade with …

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Play Modes

Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online

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32%

Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game has great potential and an interesting concept.
It can be enjoyable for players who appreciate free-form gameplay.
Some players find it fun despite its issues and hope for future improvements.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and a broken UI that makes it difficult to play.
There is a lack of guidance, with a tutorial that is often unreadable and unhelpful.
Many players find the game incomprehensible, with unclear mechanics and no clear objectives.

stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The stability of the game is criticized due to a buggy tutorial that flickers in and out, making it difficult to read and understand. This instability hampers the overall experience, as players struggle to grasp the game's mechanics without clear guidance.
- “The tutorial is buggy; it flickers in and out of existence, making it unreadable. It's very hard to understand what's going on without the help of said tutorial, and it's kind of boring.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes during gameplay, which made it impossible to progress.”
- “The game often freezes, forcing me to restart and lose my progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of games made with GameMaker Studio is frequently criticized for resulting in shovelware and lazy cash grabs, indicating a tendency for developers to prioritize profit over quality.
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, prioritizing profit over player experience.”
- “I can't enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads and in-app purchases.”
- “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized by a lazy, retro pixel art style typical of GameMaker Studio creations, lacking the polish and professionalism of contemporary PC graphics.
- “Like most GameMaker Studio construction kit games, this features lazy 2D retro pixel/minimalist art instead of professionally done, contemporary PC graphics.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express frustration with the game's music aspect, noting the lack of basic settings such as music volume control, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The UI is completely useless; the game has tons of bugs, and there aren't even simple game settings like music volume.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is hindered by poor user interface and design, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game independently.
- “Trying to figure out anything on your own is not possible because of the poor UI and gameplay design.”