Uciana

About

Uciana is a 4X turn-based strategy game with excellent graphics and exceptional gameplay. In this game, you can explore new worlds, expand your empire, exploit resources, and exterminate enemies, following the motto "Explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate." It offers exciting space exploration and combat, diplomacy, and resource management. Overall, Uciana provides a challenging and immersive 4X experience that will satisfy strategy game enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 666 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

A modern homage to Masters of Orion 2, offering deep gameplay with ship customization and strategic management.
The game features a rich UI that is elegant and user-friendly, making navigation easy despite its complexity.
No microtransactions and offline play make it a great value for the price, providing hours of engaging gameplay.

The game suffers from bugs, including issues with AI behavior and unresponsive combat options.
A steep learning curve and lack of a comprehensive tutorial can make it overwhelming for new players.
The AI can be inconsistent, often declaring war without provocation, which can disrupt gameplay balance.

gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
48%
6%
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a mix of strategic depth and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Moo2, though some users noted minor bugs and a need for clearer instructions. Players appreciate the game's addictive nature, solid touch controls, and the randomness that keeps each playthrough fresh, while also suggesting improvements such as additional planet styles and a campaign mode for better onboarding. Overall, the game is considered a great value for its price, providing hours of enjoyable gameplay.
- “The gameplay is awesome and there is enough randomness to make each playthrough exciting and interesting.”
- “Excellent gameplay, challenging, and the developers really put some effort into this game; it's a must-try!”
- “Gameplay is fun, engaging, and long-lasting.”
- “Gameplay slowed down when my empire got bigger, but I'm on an older tablet, so that isn't unexpected.”
- “Good idea, but gamers need more information about gameplay.”
- “Population race on a planet doesn't actually impact gameplay; AI is too easy.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
42%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the beautiful visuals, detailed artwork, and immersive design that surpasses expectations for a mobile title. However, some users note that improvements are needed, citing low resolution and outdated aesthetics reminiscent of older PC games. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there is a desire for enhancements to elevate the visual experience further.
- “Love the visuals, space theme, planet/colony development and ship combat.”
- “It has so much detail and superb graphics, a simple and effective UI - I can't believe it's nearly free.”
- “Every single thing about this game from the sleek UI to the beautiful graphics combined with solid mechanics make it better than most PC games that I have played.”
- “Hard to understand what needs to be done; must be sections and descriptions. The graphics are not the best, looking like a PC game from '96.”
- “You can't see how much something costs to maintain per turn, you can only advance turns on the map. You can't cancel ships after you click build, and the entire screen other than the 'no' button acts as a 'yes' button when selling buildings. The graphics are extremely low resolution.”
- “But something I'm really disappointed in is the artwork.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
29%
24%
The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring a one-time purchase price with no microtransactions or ads, allowing players to enjoy the experience without interruptions. Users appreciate the absence of in-app purchases and the ability to play offline, highlighting the game's value for the price. Some players suggest adding optional monetization features, like pay-to-unlock content, to support further development.
- “Finally, there are no in-app purchases and it never even asks you to rate it - you just play the game!”
- “Best of all, no ads or microtransactions!”
- “Mo2 clone on mobile, and no ads.... 5x stars!”
- “Pay once and play, no in-app purchases.”
- “This little gem is not only cheap and does not bring any ads or in-app purchases, it also is a surprisingly well executed turn based strategy space game.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability due to various gameplay options and challenges, making it enjoyable for multiple playthroughs. However, some players note that the AI difficulty peaks too early and the endgame can feel repetitive, slightly diminishing the overall replay value. Despite these concerns, many still find it to have strong replay potential, especially for fans of the 4X genre.
- “Because the game has so many options on how to play it, replayability is high.”
- “Love this game, lots of replay value and challenge.”
- “A true heir to the 4X spirit of Master of Orion and great replay value.”
- “This game is definitely worth $1 for being ad-free, but maybe $2-3 for much replayability.”
- “AI difficulty tops out a bit too early, which reduces replayability a bit.”
- “Love this game, but it lacks significant replay value and challenge.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed, with some users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and slow performance, particularly during critical gameplay moments. However, a few players noted that these issues are manageable and do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “There are some glitches, like Google Play Games login not working yet.”
- “Too buggy and the whole war system is unfair.”
- “The idea is great but the game is a bit buggy and crashes.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and chill vibe, complementing the art style and enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted the absence of the classic soundtrack from the original Moo2. Additionally, the music continues to play even after navigating to the home screen, which may be a point of contention for some players.
- “Awesome art style, chill music, cool hex-based combat that has a very unique feel.”
- “Great music too :)”
- “The art style and music alone set a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “The only thing missing is the classic Moo2 soundtrack.”
- “The art style and music alone set the tone for the game.”
- “Music keeps playing after going to the home screen, which is distracting.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with combat and strategy lacking variety. The need for constant ship editing and managing population transfers adds to the monotony, leading many to suggest that future versions should prioritize shorter, less grind-intensive gameplay.
- “AI bonuses just make it tedious instead of difficult.”
- “Combat is boring and tedious.”
- “Sending population to new colonies is also tedious.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Users express a strong desire for a more developed story mode, including a plotline and lore elements akin to a civilopedia. Many suggest the addition of story missions and a campaign mode to enhance gameplay understanding and engagement, indicating that a richer narrative experience would significantly improve the game.
- “I believe some plot lines might be cool too.”
- “I would suggest adding a story/campaign mode that, to start, would walk players through the gameplay, as a couple of aspects were confusing at first.”
- “Excited for new victory conditions, and would love more story and lore; something like a civilopedia, and story missions would be awesome - give me walls of text to read!”
- “Wish there was a story mode.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized for mobile, featuring smooth controls and good graphics, making it enjoyable to play on phones. However, some users express disappointment over the lack of new gameplay elements and wish for further optimization to enhance their experience.
- “It is a Moo2 clone, so one likely won't expect much new in gameplay elements, but it can play great on one's phone and has been optimized for touch controls.”
- “The graphics are good, the controls run smoothly, and it's just a genuinely good game which is really hard to find on mobile.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's atmosphere is praised for its wonderful sound design that enhances immersion, though some users have pointed out inconsistencies, such as the direction of rings around planets not aligning with atmospheric lines. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point, despite minor visual discrepancies.
- “Wonderful atmosphere and sound bring it to life.”
- “I cannot stop noticing that the direction of the rings around the planets is inconsistent with the direction of the lines in the atmosphere. Just look at the known planets with rings, please. Thanks anyway.”