Eclipse - 2nd Dawn for the Galaxy
- November 25, 2024
- BrettspielWelt GmbH
Get on SteamThe galaxy has been a peaceful place for many years. After the ruthless Terran–Hegemony War, much effort has been employed by all major spacefaring species to prevent the terrifying events from repeating themselves. The Galactic Council was formed to enforce precious peace, and it has taken many courageous efforts to prevent the escalation of malicious acts. Nevertheless, tension and discord a…
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Reviews
- The digital version successfully brings the beloved board game Eclipse to a new audience, allowing for easier gameplay without the hassle of physical components.
- The core gameplay mechanics are solid and enjoyable, providing a fun experience for fans of strategy and 4x space-themed games.
- The developers have shown potential for improvement, with some players expressing hope for future updates and expansions to enhance the game.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer mode, leading to frustrating gameplay and soft-locks.
- Many players feel that the adaptation lacks essential features and quality-of-life improvements, making it feel outdated compared to other modern digital board game adaptations.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and freezing, particularly in multiplayer mode. While some users find temporary fixes by returning to the menu, the overall experience falls short of high-quality standards seen in other titles, leading to disappointment. Additionally, there are reports of the game causing system-wide freezes.
“They are bugs; sometimes the game just freezes (fortunately, going back to the menu and then back fixes it).”
“Very buggy - the game freezes in multiplayer.”
“And on top of all that, the game regularly freezes up along with my Windows.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fundamentally solid and enjoyable, but the current interface is criticized as inadequate, detracting from the overall experience.
“The base game is solid, and the gameplay is still fun.”
“The basics of the gameplay are there, but at the current state, the interface is a joke.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to enjoy the game.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been noted for their simplicity, with some users expressing a lack of criticism towards this aspect.
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail.”
“The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and reminiscent of stock music, while the sound effects also lack originality and excitement, contributing to an overall uninspired audio experience.
“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.”
