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 blend of tactical combat and strategic planning, reminiscent of classic titles like Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Advance Wars.
- Each faction is unique with distinct abilities and units, providing a high level of replayability and depth to the gameplay.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback, actively working on updates and improvements, which enhances the overall experience.
- The user interface is cumbersome, requiring excessive clicking and confirmation prompts, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- The absence of animated combat sequences, present in the first game, has led to a less engaging battle experience.
- The AI struggles with balancing gameplay, particularly against alien invasions, leading to frustrating encounters and a lack of meaningful interactions with other factions.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and frustrating elements, with some players appreciating the strategic depth and character-driven narratives, while others find the complexity and grinding aspects off-putting. The game features unique faction mechanics and a refreshing setting, but issues like autosave frequency and unpolished mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players enjoy the addictive gameplay loop and the evolution of game mechanics over time.
“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.”
“It has a lot of the best and worst things of its spiritual predecessors, mostly the grinding, attritional gameplay of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
“Of the mechanics they did put into the game, they are impractically complicated.”
- story10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring interesting concepts and detailed narratives that provide context for the ongoing conflicts among factions. While the plot is straightforward and enjoyable, it is primarily a wargame, which may leave those seeking a deep narrative feeling underwhelmed. Overall, players appreciate the character development and the engaging backdrop, though it may not reach the narrative depth of more story-driven titles.
“Good story building, excellent tactical combat, and an overwhelming foe that all civilizations must contend with.”
“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.”
“Storywise, the game is conceptually interesting and overall something pretty decent and enjoyable, but this is a wargame first and foremost. If you are interested exclusively in the story, you'll probably be disappointed.”
“Although I do think each faction's story and events do a pretty decent job at giving them some life and context for the ongoing conflicts, we aren't playing Mass Effect here.”
“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.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's music features unique tracks for each faction, which many players find catchy and thematically appropriate, enhancing 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 the soundtrack's retro feel and standout pieces.
“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/turn-based strategy game.”
“The music is quite catchy and very thematic to the factions. While a bit loud, it really is an impressive score for what the game brings.”
“Each faction has its own music track, and all the music in this game is great, but it's definitely not enough to avoid being extremely repetitive. 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.”
“The music is quite catchy and very thematic to the factions, but it can be a bit loud. Overall, it's an impressive score for what the game brings.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both frustrating and tedious, reminiscent of its predecessors. The lengthy process of building up forces and resources often detracts from the enjoyment, leading to a sense of monotony as players question the value of their time investment compared to other games. Overall, the grinding can overshadow the fun elements, making battles feel more like a chore than an engaging experience.
“It has a lot of the best and worst things of its spiritual predecessors, mostly the grinding, attritional gameplay of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.”
“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.”
“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?”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature charming pixel artwork created by a single artist, showcasing a retro anime and mecha aesthetic that enhances the lore and tactical variety. While the visuals are enjoyable and accessible on low-end systems, some reviewers feel that the medium quality graphics limit the potential for a more expansive and polished experience. Overall, the aesthetics effectively reflect the unique themes of each faction, contributing to the game's rich world-building.
“A fun, deceptively simple but quite rich game with interesting lore, tactical variety, nice aesthetics, and low system requirements allowing you to run it even on a very basic laptop.”
“Lot of beautiful pixel artwork by a single creator.”
“I really dig the retro anime + mecha aesthetic.”
“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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players highlight the exceptional replayability of the game, noting its vast improvements over its predecessor, with distinct factions and varied gameplay elements such as special abilities and troop limits. Many have invested significant hours, indicating that the game's depth and diversity encourage repeated playthroughs.
“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.”
“Special abilities, different blueprints, and even troop limits are putting Chaos Galaxy 2 on a highly replayable level.”
“This is really the most fun part of the game for me, and why I've put over 300 hours into it. There is so much replay value here.”
“The game is a vast improvement on CG1 in every way that matters; the factions feel impressively different from each other, which enhances replayability.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game stems from the imbalance, particularly noting that the overpowered emp ships and aliens create absurd and comical situations. This exaggerated power dynamic adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay experience.
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing.”
“The absurdity of the characters and their antics adds a delightful layer of comedy to the gameplay.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every encounter feel like a comedic adventure.”
