Universe in Fire

44%
Game Brain Score Based on 62 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • grinding
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"Universe in Fire" is a fast-paced space shooter game featuring over a million enemy ships across an unlimited number of rounds. Arm yourself with shuttles, spacecrafts, missiles, and lasers to save the universe. However, be cautious as you only have a limited number of lives.

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Reviews

44%
Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Great for achievement hunters with over 6,000 achievements to unlock quickly.
  • Simple and easy-to-learn controls make it accessible for casual play.
  • Can provide some fun moments, especially when competing for high scores with friends.
  • Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, making it boring after a short time.
  • Many achievements are broken or difficult to unlock, leading to frustration.
  • Overall quality is poor, resembling a low-effort project with minimal design and functionality.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing it as boring, unenjoyable, and lacking options, including the inability to pause. However, some note that its simplicity makes it the best offering from the developer to date, despite its overall shortcomings.

    • “But because it's so simple, it's actually the best game (gameplay-wise) that the developer has released to date.”
    • “Bad gameplay and too boring.”
    • “Very bad gameplay.”
    • “But, apart from that, it lacks gameplay value.”
  • music2 mentions

    Users find the music in the game to be annoying and repetitive, with no option to turn it off due to the absence of a settings menu. There is a suggestion for the inclusion of different soundtracks to enhance the overall experience.

    • “You can't turn off the annoying music because there is no settings menu.”
    • “You should add different soundtracks.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players engage in grinding primarily to unlock all achievements, indicating that this aspect is a significant part of the gameplay experience.

    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I find myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to level up.”
    • “The grind is so monotonous that it takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with players finding it poorly executed and at times annoying. While the achievements are intended to be a highlight, many users report significant issues with them, leading to a frustrating experience rather than the intended comedic relief.

    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing that had me laughing out loud at unexpected moments.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay; the quirky characters and funny dialogue make every interaction enjoyable.”
    • “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is perfect, and the jokes land well, making the overall experience much more entertaining.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported stability issues related to achievement tracking, with some players reaching 100% completion without unlocking all achievements, leading to frustration over the inability to achieve a "perfect game."

    • “Achievement glitches - reached 100% without all achievements, resulting in no 'perfect game'.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely affected my gameplay experience.”
  • story1 mentions

    The game lacks a coherent plot and story, leaving players without any narrative guidance or tutorial to enhance their experience.

    • “There is no plot, no story, and no tutorial.”
    • “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
    • “Character development is shallow, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, with some expressing that it moved them to tears.

    • “And I cried.”
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