Description
Been playing Crying Suns for a couple months now. It’s basically a tactical rogue-like game where you explore a fallen space empire. You take control of a fleet and have to navigate through a procedurally-generated universe, fighting battles and uncovering the story.
There’s a ton of strategic depth here – you’ve got ship-to-ship combat, squadron management, tech trees to research, and more. And it’s got a really cool sci-fi vibe inspired by Dune and Foundation. The story is pretty engaging too, with over 300 possible events to discover.
Look, if you’re into strategy games with a dark, moody atmosphere, you’ll probably dig Crying Suns. It’s not perfect – the progression can feel a bit grindy at higher levels – but overall it does a solid job of scratching that space strategy itch. Worth checking out for sure.
Editor Opinion
So here's my take on Crying Suns. I've tested a bunch of strategy games on mobile and this one's up there as one of the better ones. The tactical combat is really satisfying, with a good amount of depth without being overly complex. And the visuals and audio also do a great job of pulling you into the sci-fi universe.
On the downside, the difficulty ramps up quite a bit later on, and upgrades/progression can start to feel like a grind. The story is interesting but can get a little repetitive after multiple playthroughs. But overall, if you're a fan of the genre, this is a pretty solid option that's worth your time.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Tons of strategic depth without being overwhelming
- Graphics look great and run smooth even on older phones
- Free to play, don't need to spend money to enjoy it
- Engaging story with over 300 possible events
- Clan battles and multiplayer add a fun social element
Cons
- Upgrades and progression get really grindy at higher levels
- Story can start to feel repetitive after multiple playthroughs
- Difficulty spike later on may frustrate some players
- Ads can get annoying if you don't pay for the ad-free version
Specifications
| Updated | 18.12.2023 |
| Category | Strategy |
| Age Rating | Teen |
| Developer | Humble Games |
| Android | Android 6.0++ |
| Package Name |
com.altshift.cryingsuns |
Ratings
User Reviews
This game is absolutely brilliant. It has an engaging story, gameplay that is repetitive only if you lose, loads of customizable playstyles, an actual campaign, cool art, thoughtful dialogue. I...
Excellent! It has the rougelike feeling from FTL, but it also addresses my main issue with FTL, namely a lack of control and agency in the rqnrom things that happen....
It pains me to say this, but the tutorial could be a little more thorough given the depth of this game. Still, after you lose a few times - to...
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