Chaos Galaxy 2
- January 5, 2023
- Han Zhiyu
Get on SteamIn "Chaos Galaxy 2," players engage in large-scale space combat, commanding a fleet of ships across an open-world galaxy. The game features real-time tactical gameplay, where players can customize their ships with various weapons and modules. With its rich storyline and diverse missions, "Chaos Galaxy 2" offers a thrilling and immersive experience for space combat enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a rich and engaging Space Opera experience with a mix of turn-based strategy and lite-RPG elements, allowing for deep tactical gameplay.
- Custom Commanders and Factions add a significant layer of personalization and strategy, enhancing replayability and player investment in the game.
- Despite being a solo project, the game is polished with beautiful pixel art and a well-developed economic and research system, showcasing the developer's dedication.
- The removal of combat animations from the first game has led to a loss of charm and excitement during battles, making them feel less epic.
- The user interface is clunky and requires excessive clicking, which can detract from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
- The AI can be frustratingly difficult, often leading to overwhelming odds against the player, compounded by issues like slow battles and heavy reliance on RNG.
- gameplay46 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of innovative mechanics and nostalgic elements from its predecessors, offering a strategic and tactical experience reminiscent of titles like "Total War" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." While many players appreciate the unique strengths and weaknesses of each faction, some find the mechanics overly complicated and the enjoyment factor diminished compared to earlier installments. Overall, the game presents an engaging loop but suffers from issues like autosave frequency and unpolished elements that can detract from the experience.
“Fascinating character-driven gameplay and narrative, reminiscent of Koei's Nobunaga's Ambition and Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, but in a refreshing space opera setting.”
“The gameplay, art direction, and general vibe of this game is amazing.”
“All the factions feel very unique, with their own capabilities and mechanics in a shared framework, and the competitions between them play off of that.”
“Mechanically, the gameplay is a lot more interesting, but in terms of enjoyment, the game has lost most of its charm and I cannot recommend it over the first one.”
“On that note, the autosave doesn't seem to be every turn, which led to a few user errors on my part and replaying some boring gameplay.”
“Of the mechanics they did put into the game, they are impractically complicated.”
- music16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's music features unique tracks for each faction, which many players find catchy and thematically appropriate, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, the limited number of tracks leads to repetitiveness, prompting some players to suggest using their own music after a while. While opinions vary, with some finding the music unsuitable for the game's setting, others appreciate specific tracks, highlighting a mix of enjoyment and frustration regarding the soundtrack.
“Fantastic game and I wish I had the soundtrack because the samurai pirates song is a banger!”
“Great soundtrack, retro feel, and a decent grand strategy game/turn-based strategy game.”
“The music - it's quite catchy, very thematic to the factions, while a bit loud, it really is an impressive score for what the game brings.”
“Awful music that does not at all suit the setting or circumstances of the game.”
“Each faction has its own music track, and all the music in this game is great, but it's also definitely not enough music to avoid being extremely repetitive, so I recommend putting on your own music after a while.”
“Awful music that does not at all suit the setting or circumstances of the game.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often comparing it unfavorably to its predecessors. The lengthy process of farming resources and upgrading forces detracts from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of monotony as players face overwhelming factions that diminish the fun of engaging with the game's diverse characters and factions. Overall, the grinding feels excessive and can make players question their choice of game.
“It doesn't feel good to spend all that time grinding forces down against each other.”
“Am I really supposed to spend 30 hours farming up building upgrades and storing up resources before I can field all 6+ of my armies and leverage their commander skillsets?”
“They completely suck the fun out of the game, wiping all the cool factions and their cool characters one by one until you personally step in and go through the tedious process of beating back the black dragon.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature charming pixel artwork that reflects a retro anime and mecha aesthetic, contributing to its enjoyable lore and tactical variety. While the visuals are described as medium quality, they are complemented by a strong thematic foundation across different factions. The low system requirements make it accessible on basic laptops, but there is a sense that the graphics could be expanded for a more polished experience.
“Lot of beautiful pixel artwork by a single creator.”
“Reading the background lore on all the generals and planets was enjoyable, and I really dig the retro anime + mecha aesthetic.”
“The world building as it stands has a pretty strong foundation, each faction is interesting to play and has a very particular theme that is quite enjoyable, reflected both in its mechanics, aesthetic, and theme.”
“Which is a shame, because due to the medium quality graphics it probably wouldn't be hard to flesh this into a large scale, quality TBS.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by straightforward yet engaging plot development, featuring detailed narratives that evoke a sense of ongoing conflict and evolution among factions. Players appreciate the combination of good story building with tactical combat, expressing a desire for more content due to the compelling nature of the narrative.
“Good story building, excellent tactical combat, and even an overwhelming foe that all civilizations must contend with.”
“Some have perished, others joined their comrades in another faction; the story isn't complicated but it's detailed, and you feel a sense that something is happening.”
“In short, the story is good, so I want more of it.”
“Some have perished, others joined their comrades in another faction; the story isn't complicated but it's detailed and you feel a sense that something is happening.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the high replayability of the game, with many investing over 300 hours due to its engaging content and variety. The abundance of replay value is a key factor in their enjoyment and overall experience.
“This is really the most fun part of the game for me, and why I've put over 300 hours into it (after getting all achievements). There is so much replay value here.”
“Great game, lots of replay value.”
“This is really the most fun part of the game for me, and why I've put over 300 hours into it (after getting all achievements). As of this writing, there is so much replay value here.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the humor in the game stems from the exaggerated power of EMP ships and aliens, which creates a comedic imbalance in gameplay. This over-the-top dynamic adds a lighthearted touch, making the experience entertaining despite its flaws.
“The humor in the game is top-notch, especially with the overpowered EMP ships and aliens that make for some hilarious moments.”
“The game strikes a perfect balance between challenge and comedy, with the absurdity of the overpowered aliens providing endless laughs.”
“I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, especially with the ridiculousness of the alien encounters.”
