Battle for Orion 2

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Battle 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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a nice story and smooth mechanics.
Great for casual play, allowing players to enjoy short missions or dive deeper into strategy.
Offers a variety of customization options, including a map editor and skirmish mode.

The campaign is short and some missions can be frustratingly difficult or unbalanced.
Controls can be confusing and unchangeable, leading to a frustrating experience.
Lacks depth compared to more traditional RTS games, making it feel simplistic after a while.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
72%
7%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging campaign that gradually reveals lore and introduces new technologies. However, some find the narrative too short and the mission design repetitive, particularly criticizing the AI difficulty that can make early missions frustratingly challenging. Overall, while the story has its strengths, balancing mission difficulty 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.”
- “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.”
- “Either make the AI start out with no units and research done, or add a difficulty setting because unless you're an RTS veteran or a save scum pro, it's a struggle to get past missions after mission 4.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and fast-paced, but many players find it becomes repetitive after a limited number of maps. While the mechanics are appreciated, frustrations arise from unchangeable controls and the constant back-and-forth nature of battles, which can detract from the overall experience. Adapting to the controls is essential for maximizing enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay becomes boring after 10 or so maps.”
- “The other problem that I have with the game is the endless back and forth of battle, which is caused by the game mechanics.”
- “Take a look at Galcon 2 for another Steam game that has fast play, with similar mechanics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics have been described as lacking in flashiness and overall quality, with some users feeling they could be improved. However, this aspect does not significantly detract from the gameplay experience for all players.
- “Like with these graphics you could field like 10,000 ships or more!”
- “The graphics aren't very flashy, but that has never been something that concerns me much, so when reading this review please take into consideration.”
- “Graphics could be better.”
- “The graphics aren't very flashy, but that has never been something that concerns me much, so when reading this review, please take into consideration.”
- “Like with these graphics, you could field like 10,000 ships or more!”