Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy

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Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a single player and multiplayer turn-based strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Big Daddy's Creations and was released on September 16, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy" is a digital adaptation of a critically acclaimed board game, where players control interstellar civilizations competing for galactic dominance. It offers streamlined and elegant mechanics for a faster gameplay, while maintaining strategic depth. The game includes 7 species with unique strengths and weaknesses, and customizable star systems, providing a rich and challenging 4X experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Faithful adaptation of the Eclipse board game, capturing its core mechanics and strategic depth.
Offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of the board game, with the convenience of digital play.
The game is easy to learn and provides a good challenge, especially for those familiar with the original board game.

Riddled with bugs and crashes, making it difficult to complete games without interruptions.
Poor AI behavior and limited multiplayer support detract from the overall experience, leading to repetitive gameplay.
The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and gameplay frustrating at times.

gameplay
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The gameplay is a faithful adaptation of the tabletop version, featuring minimalistic 4X mechanics that allow for diverse strategies. While some users noted initial confusion with the rules and suggested improvements to the tutorial and interface, the overall mechanics are solid and enjoyable, with a recommendation for future updates to enhance the experience. Bugs present do not significantly impact gameplay, making it a reliable choice for fans of the original board game.
- “The mechanics of the game are the same as the tabletop version.”
- “It's minimalistic 4X gameplay, well made.”
- “I love this board game, and this program is a fairly faithful execution of it, from a mechanical standpoint.”
- “First, I have some problems with understanding the rules because the tutorial could be better, but after a few minutes of gameplay and seeing how the AI plays, I understand everything.”
- “In general, any 'slide' mechanic works better with a touchscreen. Why do you have to drag technologies from one window to another? Why not just click? And when the expansions come out and you have to select a row for rare technologies, after clicking you should just get a dialog box. There are already plenty of those for other decisions.”
- “Gameplay is pretty standard; it's based on a board game and follows the board game rules, so that's what it's meant to do.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they resemble older titles like Master of Orion 2 and feel unpolished, particularly in the interface and AI turn animations. While the overall quality is praised for a small development team, many feel that the game would benefit from a complete reimagining for PC rather than a simple port from iOS, suggesting that updates to the graphics and user interface are needed to enhance the experience.
- “Graphics, sound, and overall quality are good to excellent for a two-person development team.”
- “Graphically, I think for PC this should have been reimagined; instead of a port from iOS, it would have been much better to see a whole new look to the game, one that stayed true to the rule set and complemented the existing artwork.”
- “The interface isn't great and the graphics remind me of Master of Orion 2, but the game gets the job done.”
- “Graphically, I think for PC this should have been reimagined. Instead of a port from iOS, it would have been much better to see a whole new look to the game, one that stayed true to the rule set and complemented the existing artwork.”
- “Could do with a few graphical and UI updates, and I'm really missing the expansion races, but otherwise, not a bad adaptation.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs, leading some to request refunds. While a few players note that the game is enjoyable despite its issues, the overall consensus is that it feels like a poorly executed port from a buggy tablet version, with some rare crashes still occurring.
- “Had to request a refund; this seems to be a straight lazy port from the buggy-as-heck tablet version.”
- “This implementation, however, is ridiculously buggy.”
- “15$ is honestly a rip-off; the game is buggy and it has no additional features compared to the iOS app, which only costs 7$.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is noted for its amusing gameplay dynamics, particularly the similar playstyles across different races, which adds a comedic element. However, some players found the battle design lacking, leading to unintentional laughter at the poor quality of the visuals. Overall, while the humor can be entertaining, it is often overshadowed by design flaws.
- “The game is not only enjoyable but also filled with humor.”
- “All the races seemed to play the same way, which is actually quite hilarious.”
- “The absurdity of the battle design made me laugh, as the epic interstellar ships looked like cardboard boxes.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be enjoyable in multiplayer or solo modes, the tedious setup and repetitive clicking to assess game elements detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “You can't tell if a planet is advanced or a normal one without tedious clicking.”
- “The grinding aspect makes the game feel repetitive and drawn out.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding for resources feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is appreciated for its depth, particularly the thoughtful backstory that adds context to the characters' cosmetic differences, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
- “The backstory behind the cosmetic differences among the humans adds a nice touch to the overall narrative, reminiscent of the board game.”
- “The story is rich and immersive, drawing players into a world filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists.”
- “I was captivated by the depth of the lore; it really enhances the gameplay experience and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game can be toggled on and off, but players are unable to adjust the volume levels independently, requiring them to use system sound settings for any changes.
- “You can turn music and sound effects on and off, but you can't adjust their volume other than by changing your system sound.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to get bored.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
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The reviews indicate a significant disparity in replayability, with some games offering high replay value while others are criticized for having none at all. This inconsistency suggests that while certain titles may encourage repeated playthroughs, others fail to provide any incentive for players to return.
- “The replay value is zero for a game that otherwise has great potential.”
- “The replay value is non-existent, which is disappointing for a game with so much promise.”

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Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a turn-based strategy game with science fiction theme.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy was released on September 16, 2016.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy was developed by Big Daddy's Creations.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Eclipse: New Dawn for the Galaxy is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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