ENDLESS Space™ 2

A very much underrated game in the sci-fi strategy genre. The devs went out of their way and fixed all the troubles that plagued the game, truly a rare and honourable move.

Хорошая, крепкая стратегия. Широкие возможности исследовать и воевать

Fantastic game with deep asymmetrical mechanics. Even just the storyline of each faction is enough value to buy it.

Endless Space 2 is a deep and visually stunning 4X strategy game that blends empire management, rich lore, and meaningful decision-making into a compelling galactic experience. It stands out by giving each faction a unique identity, making every playthrough feel distinct and engaging. 🔹 Gameplay: The game follows the classic explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate formula, but elevates it with layered mechanics and faction-specific playstyles. From managing resources and diplomacy to commanding fleets, every system feels interconnected. Strategic choices matter, and adapting to different situations is key to success. 🔹 World & Atmosphere: The galaxy feels alive, filled with diverse star systems, anomalies, and evolving political landscapes. Each faction brings its own culture, mechanics, and perspective, adding depth to the universe and encouraging experimentation. 🔹 Storytelling: Narrative elements are woven into faction quests and events, giving context to your expansion without overwhelming the gameplay. The writing adds flavor and immersion, allowing you to feel like you’re shaping your own space-faring civilization. 🔹 Presentation: Endless Space 2 excels in presentation, with sleek UI design, detailed ship models, and a beautiful art style. The soundtrack complements the vastness of space, enhancing the overall immersive experience. ✅ Verdict: Endless Space 2 is a standout 4X strategy game that combines depth, style, and replayability. It rewards thoughtful planning and offers a rich experience for both newcomers and genre veterans. Score: 9/10 – A polished and immersive strategy game that makes conquering the galaxy feel truly epic.

it's amazing but the universe ends up feeling smaller than it should

I think if any of the mechanics were ever explained, I might enjoy it. As it is, after being unable to figure anything out but the very basics after a few hours (even with extensive 4x experience) I have to say no to this one.

Fun 4X game as only host needs DLC for everyone to enjoy lots of fun empires and you can make custom ones

Look, this a fantastic looking game and as a long time 4x player, it clearly has some awesome systems. That said, this is easily the worst set of tutorials in a game I've ever seen. Basic shuts off most features and explains basic mouse movement for lengthy periods of time. Advanced hangs up nearly immediately on a currency, influence, that you don't have enough of yet to clear that step. Meaning, all other game content information is trapped behind an impossible to achieve condition. Meaning, your choice is either interminable hours of basic 4x game instruction, or having to learn the game blind. This is so typical of Gate Keeping gamer culture these days and likely why this game has good reviews. Look-A bugged tutorial is a bugged product, full stop

I have sunk a lot of hours into this game, offline and online. Not sure that all the offline hours have been captured. Easy to play, has that "one more turn" feel to it. Is a 4x type game. Have not bought all the expansions, and still have a great time playing. Multiplayer with friends is easy to set up and get going. It's easy to lose track of time while playing and suddenly find out it's way later than I intended.

Not a "review," but just notes to myself before I think it a good idea to play this game and/or reinstall it: First of all DON'T. Trust me please, I've been there, turn 90 or so and wondering wtf is wrong with me for doing this AGAIN! And also at the START of the game where you get lured in... I'll try to explain this to you, so you don't do it again. The opening, about 40 turns of the game are pretty amazing. The feeling of "quests," and the sense that you are designing your ships in a way that is lore appropriate but still creative. The way data is presented in a reasonably clear way with other obfuscating ways that add to the atmosphere, which is OK because it's just extra data anyway (the planet scans when you switch to scan mode, etc.). The politics and first few elections are cool! But then... when you have your government completely overthrown by the AI in espionage and think OH NO... but realize it absolutley DOES NOT MATTER because government isn't actually about holding together your empire but just a differing set of bonuses, so when you work to overthrow their government and can at the push of a button many turns later you realize... "I don't even want to," I'd rather just steal some resources as regard for this espionage moment, you realize also that the "game" is terrible. But this came about 80 turns IN! And you FORGOT this moment from LAST TIME. And remember how in Old World how when your Monarch dies and your "government" and nation really can feel like it IS FALLING apart because you depended on resources they brought in, or relationships they had with certain ministers (or personally with other kingdom's rulers so now your peace deal is trash and they may war on you!! Wow, cool!) that now no longer exist and your empire IS actually WEAKER- or how when a BAD monarch dies and it's like, FINALLY... EASY MODE RETURNS. Because the stats MATTER. This ain't a thing in Endless Space 2 like you think it is because of how fancy it's all presented: the elections, the "senate representatives, and senators..." it's all bonus/bonus and just presentation no matter what, just different bonuses- not more or less resources and relationships as in Old World. Yeah, this ain't the internal politics droid you're looking for. Please hear me on this and trust your former self just this once. So, by about turn 80 or so you also notice: the game systems are NOT integrated to be interesting together. The territory claimed around systems gets heavily "owned" such that conquering inside an empire becomes impossible (no alpha strike) it's as if space itself is owned which is stupid, because you just destroyed their population and planet and yet.... they have a "claim" to it. Not in my book. Reference how games you like work: Old World, or MOO2 Conquer the Stars- you OWN what you can keep! If it's far away and developing you can pour resources into it and risk its bad military location or not. Not some arbitrary territory system. And then by about turn 100 when things are rolling and you are unstoppable you realize... omfg this will take about 50 more turns to wrap up as I have to conquer 90% of the systems, or build X wonders, or research about half more of the tech or no, just no... the endgame system is utter crap and unrewarding. There's a reason you have actually FINISHED many MOO2 CTS) games, and Old world games, and etc... Because it was close competition, and/or the endgame state was achievable before you RETIRE! Hope you remember all of this and/or believe me dude, because this is your smarter older self talking straight at ya, and trying to help you out little brother.... Trust me go boot up Old World or MOO2 and force yourself to play just ten turns... then look back at me here after you find yourself lost and enjoying the mid to late game of THAT game. I'll leave the "I told you so," right here. Pick it up on your way out. PS: Oh and the mapmaker setup is utter TRASH! The constellation idea is so uneven at times. How on earth MOO2CTS does it so much better EVERY SINGLE TIME is just a slap to the face. PPS: Yeah any resource YOU get is gonna be low cost in the stock market.... how does THAT magically work. And you caught out how the AI players aren't actually selling/buying from the market alone- there are random adjustments the game is making. Yep, you tested it. You saw it. I'm not trying to break your heart here, little bro, just your girl ain't all that. When you was with the other ones you came home happy. Now wipe your face, go wash your hands and go have dinner.