Endzone 2

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Endzone 2 is a strategy game where players manage multiple settlements across different zones, each with exclusive resources. The game features improved settler behavior for thriving communities and the addition of vehicles for flexibility in settlement placement and progression. Key changes and additions have also been made from the previous game, Endzone - A World Apart.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding10 negative mentions

The game has improved significantly since its early access release, with stable performance and new features like electricity and expeditions.
Fans of city-building and resource management games, especially those who enjoyed Anno or Farthest Frontier, will likely find this game enjoyable.
The developers are actively working on updates and have a promising roadmap, indicating potential for future improvements and content.

The game currently lacks depth and content compared to its predecessor, with some players feeling it is a more simplified and less engaging experience.
There are significant issues with micromanagement and resource management, making gameplay feel tedious and overwhelming at times.
Many players have reported bugs and performance issues, including crashes and long loading times, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
25 mentions
24 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay in this title features a mix of city management and exploration mechanics, drawing comparisons to the Anno series, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth in certain areas. While some players appreciate the new expedition mechanics and resource management between settlements, others find the overall experience tedious and monotonous, with a basic gameplay loop that can become boring over time. Despite its foundational strengths, the game requires further refinement and variety to enhance player engagement.
- “Some of the game mechanics are quite different from its predecessor, which I personally like.”
- “Now the gameplay with vehicle exploration is interesting; while some say it's tedious and repetitive, I think it adds some good variety on how you play. Going into different points of interest and exploring them is a nice change of scenery, solving small puzzles, and using the equipment you find in them to help your city is good.”
- “They added some mechanics in which you can produce resources in some of the explored ruins, plus you'll have different zones in which you can build settlements, each zone with unique resources, so you need some logistics to move resources between settlements.”
- “The new mechanics on managing multiple settlements become downright tedious after not very long.”
- “This part is boring and monotonous, with a bunch of identical mechanics and settlements with their own resources.”
- “The gameplay involving the city management part of the game has been very basic.”
graphics
14 mentions
21 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improved art style and aesthetics compared to its predecessor, while others criticize the lighting and overall clarity, describing them as blurry and lacking precision. Optimization issues have also been noted, as the game struggles with performance during high population scenarios, despite not being graphically demanding. Overall, while there are elements of the graphics that are loved, significant improvements and optimizations are still needed.
- “A city builder with the aesthetics of Endzone, also they improved the graphics and general art of some stuff and I loved that.”
- “Excellent art style and soundtrack.”
- “Love the graphics, music, and sound.”
- “The graphics are not great, lighting is terrible which really?”
- “People have equated it to the Anno series, which I have always found dreary and unrewarding, though this game feels less precise and with blurrier graphics.”
- “Graphics are not as smooth and sometimes it's unclear where your buildings are.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in managing multiple settlements and gathering resources from points of interest. While some enjoy the vehicle exploration and puzzle-solving elements, many feel that the need to constantly farm research points and resources leads to a monotonous gameplay loop. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the experience, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “The new mechanics on managing multiple settlements becomes downright tedious after not very long.”
- “You have to take your little van over to random points of interest around the map, run around them to 'loot' a random pitiful amount of resources, and when you complete enough of it you get your one research point; the points of interest are repetitive, and it feels tedious to say the least.”
- “Cons: in early access the game feels basic, you have a tutorial and a survival mode, the radiation is just a clock to make you speed up building, you need to play multiple towns, exploration can feel tedious, not much to do except watch numbers go up, you need a few hours to really understand the game, environment is really ugly, gameplay loop is boring.”
optimization
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is currently lacking, with users reporting minor loading performance issues and significant frame rate drops when multiple zones and high populations are present. While the graphics do not appear demanding, the overall play experience suffers, particularly on less powerful PCs. Players express hope for future updates to address these optimization concerns and improve gameplay.
- “Knowing this is in early access and how much I've played so far, I hope they add the much-needed new and re-added content from the first game in further updates and the needed fixes of optimization and bugs to really enjoy this game.”
- “Everything else is pretty solid - the tried and true city building elements like placement optimization, rerolling maps to get the best start, and discovering new ways to play are good fun, despite only one game mode currently.”
- “Some performance issues and long load times might affect players with less powerful PCs - but I'm guessing this can be easily resolved.”
- “Optimization is needed for sure; changing the graphics settings doesn't seem to do anything at all to help this issue. The game tends to chug when you have multiple zones and a high population. While this is normal and expected in these types of games, this game also doesn't look very graphically demanding as it should be. I've never run into any game freezes or crashes, though.”
- “Really poor play experience, possibly even at an unplayable FPS when having multiple zones and high population due to optimization issues.”
- “Some performance issues and long load times might affect players with less powerful PCs, but I'm guessing this can be easily resolved.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment with the game's lack of a compelling story, noting that it feels bland and unoriginal compared to its predecessor. The absence of a narrative and engaging missions detracts from the overall experience, leaving players longing for a more developed backstory and meaningful gameplay elements.
- “I especially love the 'puzzle' missions where you control a team of survivors directly to explore buildings in the wasteland.”
- “The demo had another aspect that could have differentiated it and gave it some flavor, distinct area housing, but they did away with that, so now it's basically endzone 1 but boring and without any story whatsoever, and now you can't even tell one building from the next.”
- “It has some graphic issues that need to be fixed, but my main reason for not recommending this game at this time is the lack of story.”
- “The story mode was what kept me playing the first game and sets it apart from other mind-numbing city builders.”
stability
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report no crashes or freezes and commend its smooth performance, others note optimization issues that lead to performance drops in high-density scenarios. Despite these concerns, many users appreciate the game's polished experience and lack of significant bugs.
- “They took the concepts that worked (most of them) and expanded or polished them; they added some new things I didn't even know I needed, and they did it in a very bug-free and easy-to-dive-into package.”
- “I have had zero issues so far, and the game looks good and runs great.”
- “The game runs great, is very detailed, and I can't wait for more content to release over time.”
- “Optimization is needed for sure; changing the graphics settings doesn't seem to help at all with this issue. The game tends to chug when you have multiple zones and a high population. While this is normal and expected in these types of games, this game also doesn't look very graphically demanding. I have never run into any game freezes or crashes, though.”
- “I didn't experience any crashes or freezes, which is a personal pro.”
music
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent sound design and captivating soundtrack, complementing the impressive art style and overall graphics. Players express a strong appreciation for both the music and sound elements, enhancing their gaming experience.
- “Excellent art style and soundtrack.”
- “Love the graphics, music, and sound.”
- “The music.”
- “Sound design and music.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is criticized for deteriorating once the city reaches optimal functionality, leading to a lack of visual appeal and interactive elements, resulting in a sterile experience focused solely on data management. In contrast, some users appreciate that the game retains the charm and atmosphere of its predecessor, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the overall ambiance.
- “I mean that it kept the atmosphere and the charm of the first game.”
- “When your city reaches a point where it's running smoothly, the game no longer provides any sense of comfort or visual appeal. There are no city atmospheres or additional interactive details; the entire game experience becomes a matter of merely maintaining data balance. There are no citizens, no life, everything is just numbers and data arithmetic, and you feel like a caretaker.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers significant replayability, providing a fun experience despite some mid-game pacing issues and a lack of challenge. Players appreciate the enjoyment it brings, which encourages them to revisit the game.
- “This game offers lots of replayability.”
- “While the mid-game felt a little slow and the game didn't feel very challenging, it still has great fun and good replayability.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization could benefit from increased advertising to enhance its visibility, as they believe the game's quality warrants greater attention and success.