Space Rangers: Legacy

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Space Rangers: Legacy is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by Fulqrum Publishing Ltd. and was released on April 11, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Space Rangers: Legacy is a mobile RPG where you join the Coalition to save the universe from the Dominators, a cybernetic fleet threatening to conquer every star system. With sandbox-style gameplay, each playthrough is unique as the universe evolves around you. Complete quests, meet new races, and engage in space combat to uncover the galaxy's secrets.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,543 reviews

story23 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game is free to play with no intrusive ads, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
It captures the nostalgia of the original Space Rangers games, providing a similar experience with updated graphics and controls.
The gameplay is engaging with a variety of missions, ship upgrades, and exploration opportunities, keeping players entertained for hours.

The tutorial is lacking and can leave new players confused about game mechanics and objectives.
There are significant microtransactions that can make progression feel pay-to-win, frustrating players who prefer a more traditional gaming experience.
The game can become repetitive over time, with limited mission variety and a grindy feel as players struggle to unlock new areas.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as original and compelling, but many players feel it lacks depth and variety, often resorting to repetitive fetch and kill missions. While some appreciate the humorous writing and engaging space exploration elements, the overall mission structure is criticized for being dull and overly reliant on microtransactions, diminishing the replay value and enjoyment of the narrative. Players express a desire for more diverse and meaningful quests, particularly the inclusion of text-based adventures that were present in earlier versions of the game.
- “The story is original and compelling!”
- “There is so much to do and the story/writing is superb and often comical.”
- “Best space-based RPG on Android! Love it! 10/10 can create your own story and make choices that change the outcome of the game and how the galaxy and factions treat you. It's an outstanding game!”
- “The story could have more depth to it, and the quests get a bit redundant.”
- “That lack of story from planet to planet makes the replay value diminish.”
- “Boring storyline and buggy.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception. Many users praise the visuals as "good" or "amazing," highlighting their appeal and smooth performance, while some express a preference for the original 2D art style over the new 3D models. Despite a few criticisms regarding generic designs and occasional technical issues, the graphics are often noted as a strong point that enhances the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are really good, but there are too many menus with all kinds of buttons.”
- “Great balance of graphics versus content quality!”
- “Graphics are top notch!”
- “Missions are a bit bland (most are just simple 'take this package to this planet' deliveries), but it's still a bit of a joy to play, aside from the 'new' 3D models art style... I prefer the 2D art style of Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators, another great game.”
- “This game is not great, not terrible... I gave 1 star with examples of fails in code and now will add more: game code is broken: quests have errors, some controls don't work even if you push it a dozen times, graphics are 2D and although contain multiple issues, it is unbalanced.”
- “For example, a low graphics mode, not that many people have advanced gaming phones, and don't upgrade that often, so less intense lighting and textures would do good.”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fluid controls, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable graphics, while others criticize its complexity and reliance on microtransactions. Some players find the initial learning curve steep, requiring time to understand the mechanics, and express frustration over bugs and gameplay issues. Overall, while there are standout elements, the experience can be hampered by design flaws and monetization strategies.
- “The gameplay and controls are fluid, and the graphics and soundtrack are quite pleasant.”
- “Great gameplay, tons of fun!”
- “I loved the diversity in gameplay.”
- “The game mechanics are hard to understand even with a tutorial involved.”
- “This game is hampered by catastrophically bad gameplay mechanics.”
- “Both the story and gameplay are designed to constantly railroad you into microtransactions.”
monetization
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
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41%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and ads that hinder the overall experience. While some users acknowledge that in-game purchases are not strictly necessary to progress, they feel that the design heavily encourages spending money or watching ads, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab. A number of players have suggested a preference for a one-time purchase model without microtransactions, indicating that the current system detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I understand the monetization of the game, though the in-game currency doesn't appear to be necessary to play - only to skip ahead a bit.”
- “Really good adaptation of the original, and the in-app purchases are not in your face so much.”
- “The microtransactions are not obnoxious.”
- “It has almost everything Space Rangers 2 had, but it is so filled with microtransactions that I cannot abide it.”
- “Both the story and gameplay are designed to constantly railroad you into microtransactions.”
- “This could have been an amazing game had they not done a cheap cash grab.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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31%
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The music in the game has received widespread praise, with many fans appreciating the retention of the original soundtrack, which evokes nostalgia and enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric quality of the music, noting it as a standout feature that complements the gameplay and graphics. However, some criticisms mention a lack of originality, suggesting that while the music is enjoyable, it may not be entirely innovative.
- “Fans of the original will be pleased they kept the soundtrack.”
- “Space battles, amazing text quests aka mini-visual novel, fantastic and atmospheric music tracks.”
- “One of the greatest games ever made and awesome musical score.”
- “Uninspired, lazy copy with assets and music blatantly stolen and a cash shop to boot (of course!).”
- “The music, graphics, everything.”
- “Soundtrack is the same sweet.”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its strong sense of humor, with many players finding it hilariously fun and filled with unexpected comedic moments. While some players noted frustrations with gameplay mechanics and challenges, the humor consistently stands out as a highlight, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The game is a hilariously fun riot you can happily while away hours on, and is otherwise all around stellar!”
- “At the very least, it still has a great sense of humor.”
- “The other piece I really enjoyed was the oddball humor.”
- “The game crashes every hour, and there's a mission where I'm facing a ridiculous 20 bandits at once. It's just not possible! I try to hide on a planet, but the auto-save feature is terrible. Being a prisoner in this quest is neither funny nor amazing.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it feels forced and unoriginal. I expected clever jokes, but instead, I got tired clichés.”
- “I thought the game would have some witty dialogue, but most of it is just cringeworthy. It tries to be funny, but it misses the mark completely.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and server issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players acknowledge its potential and engaging elements, the persistent technical problems have led to frustration and disappointment. Overall, significant improvements are needed to enhance stability and gameplay.
- “Very fun, exceptionally buggy.”
- “Cloud server seems to be buggy sometimes.”
- “Waste of time downloading loads, first intro then freezes. That's after waiting 5 minutes for it to load. My advice: leave this game to die the death it deserves.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game exhibits high replayability due to its engaging content, graphics, and options, making it fun to revisit. However, some users noted that the lack of a cohesive story between planets can diminish the replay value for certain players.
- “Great replay value, graphics, content, and options.”
- “Colorful, engaging, replayable, fun.”
- “Great space RPG, and the replay value is high.”
- “The lack of story from planet to planet makes the replay value diminish.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive after the first playthrough, which really hurts its replayability.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the thrill of earning rewards, many feel that it becomes repetitive and tedious once they reach max level. The mobile version is noted for being easier in terms of grinding for resources, but overall, the game is perceived as significantly grindier than its predecessor, SR2.
- “Once maxed, the game becomes repetitive and tedious.”
- “Feels cool, but it does get a little grindy.”
- “A lot more grindy than SR2.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is well-received, with users noting good performance and stability, particularly in the portable version. While there are minor performance issues reported, they are infrequent and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Being that I have played the PC versions of Space Rangers, I must say this version is keeping true to form in the overall performance. In other words, thumbs up, great game so far.”
- “Seems pretty cool to start, lots to do, great graphics, runs smoothly.”
- “My feedback: the idea is great, the portable version quality is good (fine control, okay level of stability, only rare cases of performance interaction) and that is all about good.”
- “There are minor touch and turn performance issues that hinder the overall experience.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization problems, leading to frequent frame drops.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs and glitches that severely impacted gameplay performance.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive space adventure setting, enhanced by fantastic music tracks and engaging text quests that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Players feel drawn into the experience, despite the story missions lacking depth, creating a captivating overall ambiance.
- “Space battles, amazing text quests (aka mini-visual novels), and fantastic atmospheric music tracks.”
- “The atmosphere and nostalgia accompany you throughout the entire game.”
- “Nice atmosphere; the story missions, while not very deep, draw you in.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere fails to evoke any real emotion or tension.”
- “The environments are dull and lifeless, making it hard to feel engaged in the game world.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized due to a boring storyline and technical issues, which detract from the overall engagement and emotional impact.