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Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy

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59%Game Brain Score
humor
stability, gameplay
59% User Score Based on 61 reviews

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Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy is a multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by BrettspielWelt GmbH and was released on November 25, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy plunges players into a tense galactic conflict where seven major species vie for dominance amidst rising discord and fragile alliances. Engage in strategic real-time or turn-based battles, leveraging diplomacy and warfare to lead your faction to victory. Can you navigate the shadows and emerge as the new ruler of the galaxy?

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59%
Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
stability11 negative mentions
  • The game is a faithful representation of the physical board game, making it a great tool for learning and practicing strategies.
  • Playing against AI is enjoyable and provides a good challenge, allowing players to experiment with different tactics.
  • The game has improved stability in single-player mode, making it a reasonable option for solo play.
  • The multiplayer component is severely bugged, with frequent crashes and issues that make it unplayable with friends.
  • The user interface is poorly designed, lacking essential features like tooltips and clear information, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • Many expansions and additional content from the physical game are missing, which limits the overall gameplay experience.
  • stability
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, frequent crashes, and freezing during both combat and normal gameplay. While some issues were addressed in recent updates, players still experience significant disruptions, particularly in multiplayer modes, leading to a generally frustrating experience. Overall, the game's stability remains a major concern for users.

    • “That said, it is very buggy and crashes a lot.”
    • “It's quite a buggy mess with crashes when you open menus, AI getting stuck without executing any actions which forces you to reboot the game (however you can pick up from where you left so you don't need to restart the entire game), and sometimes the AI just ends up doing completely random things.”
    • “Very buggy - the game freezes in multiplayer.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is well-structured and educational, allowing players to learn new rules, though some visual glitches, such as stuck tech tiles, have been noted without affecting overall playability. While the core mechanics are solid and enjoyable, there are significant interface issues that detract from the experience.

    • “It structures the gameplay and rules really well, and I learned a few new things about the rules.”
    • “The base game is solid, and the gameplay is still fun.”
    • “Every now and then, parts of the tech tiles get stuck on screen and do not disappear; the gameplay is not impacted though, it's only a visual thing.”
    • “There are also a number of gameplay issues, all of which I've compiled on BoardGameGeek at this link: https://boardgamegeek.”
    • “The basics of the gameplay are there, but - at the current state - the interface is a joke.”
    • “Every now and then, parts of the tech tiles get stuck on screen and do not disappear - the gameplay is not impacted though; it's only a visual thing.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally considered acceptable, with a functional user interface, though some users find the graphical options lacking and prone to crashes. While the visuals may be simple, the game's ability to accurately track complex mechanics is appreciated, aiding the transition to the tabletop experience.

    • “The UI is functional, and the graphics are okay, but the main thing for me is that the game tracks all the complex stuff correctly, which eases the transition to the real tabletop version.”
    • “The crashes and the graphical options are a joke.”
    • “I don't even criticize the simple graphics.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy is perceived as exploitative, with users suggesting that it may be a cash grab by developers who seem to lack a genuine presence or commitment to the game.

    • “This feels like a cash grab by the developers who seem to be more interested in profits than player experience.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
    • “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the lack of private game options to be amusing, highlighting it as a humorous aspect of the game.

    • “The game's humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
    • “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
    • “The absurd situations the characters find themselves in are absolutely hilarious.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and reminiscent of stock music, with users finding both the music and sound effects to be uninspired and lacking variety.

    • “The music feels like repetitive stock tracks, lacking any originality or depth.”
    • “The sound effects are just as uninspired, sounding like boring stock audio.”
    • “You're limited to a very basic selection of music and sound options, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy is a casual strategy game.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 22 hours playing Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy was released on November 25, 2024.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy was developed by BrettspielWelt GmbH.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its stability.

Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy is a multiplayer game.

Similar games include Terraforming Mars, Small World, Terra Mystica, Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy, Axis & Allies Online and others.