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Planet Wars

Planet Wars

A twin stick alien shooter!

26 ratings
97 reviews
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๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
๐Ÿ’ฅ Action
๐Ÿฐ Strategy

Archived App (Last seen on 23 Jun 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 2, 2011
  • July 5, 2017

Developer

ColePowered Games Ltd.
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๐Ÿงพ$0.99 - $4.99
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About

Engage in a top-down alien shooter featuring unique hand-drawn graphics and strategic gameplay. Customize weapons with over 70 components and explore a 10-mission campaign or test your skills in survival mode. Earn in-game currency to upgrade your arsenal and dominate the alien horde.

โœ“Hand-drawn graphics
โœ“Customizable weapons
โœ“10-mission campaign
โœ“Survival mode
โœ“Tower defense elements
โœ“In-game currency and upgrades
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Planet Wars. Based on 26 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 9 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • ๐ŸŽจExcellent hand-painted art style and graphics
  • ๐ŸŽฎEngaging gameplay with tower defense and shooter elements
  • โš™๏ธInnovative weapon customization system
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐGenerous credit earning without pay-to-win mechanics
  • ๐Ÿ“–Well-written story and mission briefings
  • ๐ŸŽฏGood difficulty curve and pacing
  • ๐Ÿ•Great time killer with high replay value
  • ๐ŸŽญEntertaining weapon descriptions and humor
  • ๐Ÿ†Balanced progression system with achievable upgrades

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • ๐ŸŽฎControl issues and unresponsive buttons
  • ๐Ÿ“ฑOffline functionality problems
  • ๐Ÿ”ŠLimited enemy variety
  • ๐Ÿ“ŠShort campaign length
  • ๐ŸŽฏAiming and movement mechanics feel sluggish
  • ๐ŸŽฎVirtual joystick responsiveness problems
  • โš ๏ธGame-breaking bugs at high wave counts
  • ๐Ÿ”ŒRequires internet connection for some features
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What's New in Planet Wars

1.35

July 5, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Appleย Watch app icon. -Now 64-bit compatible for latest iOS versions. -Removed ads.

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In-App Purchases

$4.99

Unlock Everything!

Unlock/buy every weapon & item in the game.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Amazing game but if you see this (multiplayer pls)

This game is a hidden gem but it would be SOOO FUN if we had multiplayer and maybe some more enemy variety. Other than that 10/10 5 stars
nick wasolskinick wasolski

Good game

Itโ€™s a damn good game. Sad to see the company didnโ€™t make anything else like this after all this time
Commandercookie2Commandercookie2

Perfect

Only one complaint it ended (mic drop)
Master insert chideMaster insert chide

Didnโ€™t want it to end

This is a great game. Well written good art the right pacing for upgrades and challenges. The only problem was I didnโ€™t want the story to end.
TX baseball dadTX baseball dad

AWESOME!

Great game but I would love it if you added a multiplayer survival mode and some other content like more abilities and aliens. Other than that the game is perfect!
MondiemanMondieman
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

Game crashes after wave 200+ in survival mode

Bug

Enemies stop spawning mid-level

Bug

Credits not awarded after crashes

Bug

Offline mode crashes when accessing armory/campaign

Bug

Screen refresh issues on older devices (iPhone 4)

Bug

Railgun credit glitch

Bug

Game freezes at end of levels

Bug

Joystick malfunction and inconsistent response

Bug

Black screen/no frame rendering

Bug

Game won't run except when toggling app on/off

Bug

Level 7 crash loop

Bug

Incompatibility with 4G iPod Touch

Bug
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Requested Features

18 requests

Multiplayer/co-op survival mode

Feature

Online multiplayer matches (4v4 suggested)

Feature

Additional campaign levels and missions

Feature

More enemy types and alien varieties

Feature

More weapon types and customization options

Feature

Ability to customize AI troops with weapons

Feature

Character appearance changes based on equipment

Feature

Sequel or continuation of the game

Feature

Longer campaign duration

Feature

Additional maps (Forest, Volcano themes)

Feature

Mounted turrets and base building options

Feature

Vehicle gameplay elements

Feature

Trooper color customization

Feature

New unit types (Juggernauts mentioned)

Feature

Revive fallen soldiers mechanic

Feature

Controller support (Bluetooth/D-Pad)

Feature

Magazine/bipod/bayonet customization without trade-offs

Feature

Bigger control pads

Feature

FAQ

What kind of game is Planet Wars?

Planet Wars is a top-down alien shooter that combines action and strategy. It features unique hand-drawn graphics and allows for extensive weapon customization. You can play through a story-driven campaign or test your endurance in a survival mode.

How can I customize my weapons in Planet Wars?

You can completely customize your weapons and armor using over 70 different items and components. There are 17 core weapons available, and you can mix and match parts to create unique builds, such as a fast-firing sniper rifle with exploding rounds or a powerful shotgun with a bayonet.

What are the different game modes available?

The game offers a 10-mission story-driven campaign with illustrated graphic novel style panels, featuring both offense and defense missions. Additionally, there is a survival mode with 6 maps where you face endless waves of aliens, competing for high scores.

Is Planet Wars free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing you to acquire additional components and items to enhance your gameplay experience and customize your arsenal further.

What platforms is Planet Wars available on?

Based on the description, the game features GameCenter high scores, indicating it is available on iOS devices. The description does not mention availability on other platforms.