Space Frontier 2
- May 9, 2018
- Ketchapp Games
Space Frontier 2 is an arcade-style, single-player game with good gameplay and masterful visuals. The objective is to colonize the galaxy by upgrading your spaceships to fly further. However, the experience is marred by annoying ads and numerous bugs, which may detract from the overall enjoyment. The game's description promises a vast and exciting journey through space, where players can build and manage their own space empire.
Reviews
- Stunning graphics and improved gameplay compared to the first game.
- Fun and addictive, with a lot of content to explore.
- Great concept and enjoyable for casual gaming.
- Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay and cause crashes.
- Issues with offline earnings not being credited properly.
- High subscription cost for ad removal, making it feel like a cash grab.
- monetization636 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with some expressing frustration over unskippable ads and misleading exit buttons that lead to the app store. While some users are willing to pay to remove ads, they often find that ads persist even after payment, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a balanced gaming experience.
“It's fun if you want to play any free games with no ads; just turn off your Wi-Fi, it's that simple.”
“I have had no ads so far, and even if ads get annoying, just turn your Wi-Fi off.”
“This game sucks, too many ads; it's a rip-off for no ads at $6.99 a week!”
“The game is great but when it comes down to unlocking a new piece for the space rocket, the ads don't pop up or the game doesn't even go to an ad.”
“You will spend more time waiting through ads than playing the actual game.”
“The sheer amount of ads they try to shove down your throat does make it a little less enjoyable than it should be.”
- graphics64 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 16 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, crisp animations, and beautiful designs, often described as some of the best in mobile gaming. While many players appreciate the aesthetic quality and smooth performance, some have noted issues with lag and the desire for customizable graphic settings. Overall, the graphics significantly enhance the gameplay experience, making it visually appealing and engaging.
“Stunning graphics, so much more to it than the first one, with so much to unlock, including lots of planets.”
“The graphics are crisp, the animations are great and it feels satisfying to fly the rocket perfectly.”
“Visuals are stunning and the gameplay really smooth and fun!”
“I just wish you could have the option of changing the graphics because it sometimes lags due to how much there is.”
“Graphics is better than the first one but gameplay is not practical and smooth.”
“It looks graphically bad on the photos on the store but when you get it, it's a lot better; not surprising though since it's a Ketchapp.”
- gameplay59 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is often described as simple and repetitive, with many users expressing frustration over the overwhelming number of ads that interrupt the experience. While some players appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay enjoyable, the constant ad interruptions significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a poor gameplay-to-ad ratio. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from excessive advertising that hampers the gameplay experience.
“Super simple gameplay, very fair ads, great graphics.”
“The graphics and the gameplay and the sound effects are just out of this world!”
“Visuals are stunning and the gameplay really smooth and fun!”
“Extremely repetitive gameplay, same thing over and over with nothing worthwhile to unlock, not to mention more ads in a game than I have ever seen in my 10 years of mobile gaming.”
“70% of your time will be spent watching ads in order to get a very repetitive gameplay.”
“A tiny amount of gameplay wrapped around a huge amount of ads.”
- stability46 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during ad playback and when attempting to collect rewards. Players report losing progress and in-game currency due to these glitches, leading to frustration and a negative overall experience despite the game's enjoyable concept. Many users have uninstalled the game due to its persistent bugs and unreliable performance.
“Most of the time when you watch an ad to get 30+ astronauts, it just displays a black screen and the game freezes, so you have to close it and start again.”
“It freezes on the loading screen and completely blacks out.”
“Freezes my phone (Samsung S8, 8.0.0) every time an ad is shown that transitions to landscape and back to portrait.”
- music26 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being calming and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience. However, many users express frustration over the inability to completely mute sound effects while playing, which prevents them from listening to their own music or podcasts. This limitation has led to lower ratings, as players feel it detracts from the game's potential as a relaxing time-killer.
“The music is amazing and calming while playing, love that you can go to different galaxies and name them as well!”
“Great music, awesome graphics, great galaxy, and nice planets.”
“This game has a nice view of the galaxy and a chilling song; it was a nice game.”
“I like the game but had to delete it because you can't mute the sound effects, only the music.”
“Can't completely mute the sound coming from the game so you can't play while listening to music, which defeats the purpose of a time-killing game such as this one.”
“I would have given this 4 stars, but from someone who listens to music while playing games, being able to mute the ambient music but not the sound effects is quite annoying.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a strong desire for improved optimization in the game, citing issues like lag and performance drops, particularly on older devices. While some users note that there have been fixes that enhance performance, many still experience significant lag, especially during critical moments, and request a low-performance mode to accommodate weaker hardware.
“The developers seem to have implemented some fixes, so game performance is good.”
“I would really appreciate a low performance mode.”
“Really nice game - sadly it has a few performance issues making it hard to tap at that last moment due to random lag spikes.”
“I love this game too much... but it's laggy, the optimization could be better.”
“Great game but absolutely without any optimization for low performance.”
“Really nice game - sadly it has a few performance issues making it hard to tap at that last moment (thanks to random lag spikes).”
- humor7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding amusement in the absurdity of situations, such as an astronaut crying after a rocket explosion or the irony of collecting money only to be interrupted by a crashing ad. However, others feel that the humor falls flat and suggest that the developers should reconsider their approach to comedic elements in the game. Overall, while some enjoy the lighthearted moments, others are left wanting more in terms of engaging and consistent humor.
“It's funny when I collect a lot of money, I get some garbage ad that crashes the game.”
“Damn video and the income just disappeared...😂 it's actually kind of funny.”
“I love Space Frontier because it has its humor to it.”
“The game devs should find a new job; making games like this is not funny.”
“The humor falls flat and feels forced throughout the entire game.”
“I expected a lot of laughs, but instead, I was just cringing.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and repetitive, with some players finding it overly grindy and filled with ads. However, a few users noted that it is slightly less grindy than its predecessor, suggesting some improvement. Overall, while it offers enjoyable farming mechanics, it lacks depth in progression and upgrades.
“Felt too grindy.”
“Grindy garbage full of ads.”
“It is tedious and repetitive.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is seen as a strong point, with users expressing enthusiasm for its potential, but also highlighting areas for improvement, such as the incorporation of new elements like black holes and galaxies, as well as the addition of leaderboards and missions to enhance the narrative experience.
“The story feels incomplete and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are interesting concepts, but the execution of the narrative is weak and disjointed.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with commendable visuals; however, issues such as advertising and bugs detract from the overall experience, and the music is noted as mismatched with the game's tone.
“The visual design and atmosphere in the game are impressive, creating an immersive experience.”
“The sound design enhances the atmosphere, drawing players deeper into the game world.”
“The overall ambiance of the game is captivating, making every moment feel engaging and alive.”
“The music doesn't fit the atmosphere.”
“The overall ambiance feels lifeless and uninspired.”
“The lighting is too harsh, making it difficult to immerse myself in the game.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users noted that while they enjoyed the game, it fell short in terms of replayability, suggesting that once completed, there was little incentive to play it again.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as ads displaying a black screen and the inability to claim bonuses, which frustrates players and detracts from their overall experience.