Battle for Orion 2
- March 23, 2017
- Infinite Loop Games
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamBattle for Orion 2 is a turn-based space strategy game where players must expand their galactic empire, engage in tactical combat, and manage resources. With procedural generation, each playthrough offers a unique experience, while various technologies and ship designs provide multiple strategies to employ. The game features a detailed diplomacy system and a rich narrative that unfolds based on player choices.
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- Engaging and fun gameplay that is easy to pick up, making it suitable for both casual and intense play.
- The game features a nice story and a fun campaign that gradually introduces new mechanics and lore.
- Offers a solid map editor and customization options, allowing players to create and share their own scenarios.
- The campaign is relatively short and some missions can be frustratingly difficult, leading to potential boredom.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after a few hours, with limited depth and strategy involved.
- AI difficulty can be unbalanced, with early missions overwhelming players with swarms of enemy ships.
- story23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging campaign and lore that unfolds through missions. However, some find the narrative too short and the mission design repetitive, leading to frustration with the AI difficulty, particularly in the early stages. Overall, while the story has potential, balancing the challenge and pacing remains a concern for many players.
“I think the story is a little bit too short, but the story is great.”
“+ fun campaign: each mission presents you with a bit more of the lore and story as you progress and unlock new ships and other technologies.”
“I'm a third of the way through the campaign currently and I look forward to each following mission.”
“I don't recommend it; there are 1 or 2 missions where the difficulty is ramped up to a point that it becomes boring.”
“3 missions are nearly impossible to solve.”
“Oh, once you get a fleet of ships rolling, the mission is done, but before that happens, you would be 10 or 15 minutes into the mission with only 2 solar systems trying to build while the AI sends 50 to 200 ships at you on a set interval, destroying most of your buildings every time they attack.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and well-paced, but some players find it becomes repetitive after a limited number of maps. While the mechanics are appreciated, issues with unchangeable controls and the back-and-forth nature of battles can detract from the experience. Adapting to the controls is essential for fully enjoying the game.
“I like the gameplay and the pace.”
“As much as I like the game and its mechanics, I just can't bear with the controls (which seem to be unchangeable); nonetheless, it's a fun game if you adapt well to different controls.”
“Take a look at Galcon 2 for another Steam game that has fast play, with similar mechanics.”
“The gameplay becomes boring after about 10 maps.”
“The other problem I have with the game is the endless back and forth of battles, which is caused by the game mechanics.”
“Take a look at Galcon 2 for another Steam game that has fast play with similar mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users feeling they could be improved, while others appreciate the simplicity and functionality over flashiness. Overall, the visuals may not be cutting-edge, but they serve their purpose without detracting from the gameplay experience.
“The graphics could be better.”
“The graphics aren't very flashy, but that has never been something that concerns me much, so please take this into consideration when reading my review.”
“With these graphics, you could field like 10,000 ships or more!”
