Planetary Conflict

Fun, with lots of upgrade options, but I agree with the reviewer-- it would be nice to have more solo options for grinding. And the gradual energy depletion is really frustrating-- when you start to get into the game, you no longer have the option to play since you're too tired. A rest option would be nice.

But the main reason I gave it a 3 instead of a 4 or 5 is that I'm getting frustrated with games that require me to hand over social networking data to play or save. Is that really a 'casual game'?

I get what you mean, Tyrone. I've ended up setting up a lame twitter account just for these types of games.

The game's mechanics and leveling system are pretty fun, but there should be some friendly AIs or something.

Doh, I take back my social networking kvetching-- I just made up a Mochigames account and now I'm happily shooting away.

And there is the dueling option, even though it seems like I lose control of my actions when I choose that-- it's just an AI vs AI contest of gear.

Actually, anybody wanna be my friend? My game account is lonely =( @alteregogames on twitter

It's like they took everything annoying about internet games and put them into one game. Wow. (Sign up for an account, linkage to social network, bugging friends, pay-for-buffs, etc).

I'm actually looking for some comrades. @ThriverSign

I think I'll avoid it, based on the social network leveraging bollocks. I find that Facebook games and the like too often detract from both my gaming and my socialising experiences.

Generally I feel the same way, but I have a twitter account for nothing, so I thought that I might as well appropriate it for some of the gaming that I get exposed to on this site.

For example, I finally get to try Echo Bazaar. And hopefully I get to be more effective in this game as well.

it's not true when the reviewer says it's "a punishing when you're playing alone"

Luckily for the game, there's an active forum/community for which experienced players are willing to be added as a friend to new players.

So if you read the forums and actively add people, you are bound to have a high level player added to your squad.

Essentially, this makes the game imbalanced as a lvl 41 player can be added to your squad making all missions a breeze.

Imo, the real attraction of the game is the potential real time pvp and not the current "non-syn pvp" that exist. Think of it as multiplayer fallout.

If you need a grind spots there is one in the bar, only 4 stars. its a bunch of aliens, much easier than fighting humans with guns. as long as you can dish out decent damage you should be fine. 3000 valas(money) + 500 if you kill everything for just 20 energy. i found this a good spot to load up on money to get better gear.

Just noticed you named your character Phineas Poe. That. Is. Amazing :) Love those books.

I can't find Planetary Conflict anywhere anymore. Apparently there are forum posts that claim that the game has been missing (possibly down for maintenance) since November.