Galaxy on Fire 2™ HD 12+

Thanks for fixing the problems from previous update, see my earlier comments below. UI has now returned controls to original size. In addition configure button in control options, allows both left and right controls to be slid vertically on screen to a comfortable position for your device - great idea ! I also see that iCloud game saving option now works, though even non-iCloud saves were not deleted on this recent fix, so I don’t know why they were lost on the previous update. Now I can go back to giving this game the 5 stars it richly deserves as the best Elite style space trading/pirating/fighting game on iPad. The freedom to explore/trade/pirate and fly anywhere outside of the main story line make GOF2 much better than GOF3 and seem much less of a grind.

“The update deleted all my saved games so I am having to start from scratch. I am not on iCloud so perhaps that is why though other my other games don’t suffer this fate on updating. The new controls are much smaller and pushed to the bottom corners. They over did the reduction in size making them more fiddly to use and having them scrunched into the corners makes it harder to hold iPad and play. It is still playable with these controls, but they really overdid it for play on an iPad. I would have given 5 stars, but deleting all saved games on an update is really bad, as it means a lot of hours lost on this game. Shame.”

What a masterpiece! GOF2 HD is a real console quality, 'sandbox' style game for iOS. You are not restricted to following the story line missions, but instead can deviate at any time to pick up side missions, battle space pirates, or just go and rack up a few million credits through a bit of clever commodity trading. This increases the potential lifespan of the game by tens of hours compared to how long the story mode takes to complete. I spent a few very satisfying hours buying low priced items at one side of the galaxy, and selling them for a 50% profit at the other side. I was quickly able to afford an awesome new ship, all the best weapons and equipment and now im more than equipped to carry on with the story mode. I rarely spend actual money on In-app purchases, but the quality of this game has persuaded me to spend nearly £15 so far, which mainly went on the additional story modes. GOF2 is also compatible with MFi controllers and the use of my Moga Rebel controller enhances the experience massively. If, like me, you dream of being able to freely explore a galaxy, then this game is for you. Definitely one of the top 3 games I've ever played on iOS!

I absolutely love this game. Especially when I side with one of the four factions that are available in-game. I also the storyline as well like the way I go to neighbouring systems to progress to each part of the story.

For future updates, I have one suggestion that you could consider by altering the in-game map so it constantly changes. By which I mean is to change the way the NPCs fight each other and allowing them to actively capture stations and systems belonging to neighbouring factions. In addition, when the player character sides with one of the four factions, they will earn in-game rewards like credits for each side mission they complete and/or each station or system they capture.

I believe this suggestion would benefit you as a developer of the game by enhancing the overall functionality further and allowing players to do more than just fly about and shoot stuff up.

Please could you take the time to consider my suggestion. Thank you for reading and I am looking forward for the future updates.