Flotilla 2
- August 17, 2018
- Blendo Games
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Flotilla 2" is a space-themed, turn-based strategy game where players control a fleet of ships in tactical combat. Engage in ship customization, explore the galaxy, and complete randomly generated missions in this unique and challenging sequel. With a focus on emergent storytelling, each playthrough offers a new and exciting adventure.
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and elegant execution with enjoyable visuals, especially in VR, making it a fun experience.
- Gameplay is intuitive and fits well in VR, allowing players to control their fleet and strategize in a unique 3D space.
- The game features a large number of well-designed missions and a scenario editor, providing a good amount of content for tactical gameplay.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks essential features like camera control, making it difficult to play in a room-scale environment.
- There are significant issues with ship positioning and movement, often resulting in ships being unreachable due to physical boundaries.
- The absence of a campaign mode and tutorial, along with a cumbersome mission selection process, detracts from the overall experience.
- story17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game features 100 well-designed scripted missions but lacks an overarching story or campaign, which has disappointed players seeking narrative depth. While the missions are addictive and varied, the absence of a cohesive storyline or worldbuilding makes the experience feel repetitive after a while. Overall, those looking for a rich narrative akin to previous titles from the developer will find this game lacking in that aspect.
“There are a lot of missions (100 I think), but the previous game had a campaign to link the fights together and made you more attached to your ships as they had to survive between fights.”
“The game consists of 100 scripted missions and a custom mission editor.”
“There's no story or campaign, it's just scenario after scenario (I think 100), with increasing difficulty.”
“The only downside is that there is no overarching story or campaign.”
“If you're looking for story or some of the classic Blendo games' worldbuilding they've become known for, you won't find much of it here.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its seamless integration with VR, offering straightforward mechanics that enhance tactical play. Players can expect around 5 to 8 hours of engaging content, especially if they enjoyed the combat in the first Flotilla. The simplicity of controls, requiring just one button, allows for an immersive experience with improved situational awareness.
“The gameplay mechanics and controls make perfect sense in VR and make this game superior to Flotilla 1.”
“Straightforward gameplay translates to awesome tactical play!”
“The mechanics are so simple to pick up that the game only needs one controller with one button to play, and literally being able to walk through the combat area provides a whole new level of situational awareness.”
“Otherwise, it has similar simplified game mechanics as the first Flotilla, so if you liked the first one and don't mind some VR limitations, this is fine.”
“I mean there are a hundred levels, so at least 5 hours of gameplay, probably 8.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its use of classical compositions, which enhance the epic feel of space battles and create an immersive atmosphere. Players appreciate how the minor-key classical music complements the tactical gameplay, making the experience both engaging and emotionally resonant. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that elevates the game's thematic elements.
“The music is excellent as well.”
“Music is also really great because it makes you feel like you are in some kind of epic space odyssey that merges with the movement.”
“However, you will find a simple to learn yet complex to master tactical space combat simulator set to classical piano music.”
“The minor-key classical music during space battles feels out of place and detracts from the intensity of the action.”
“As the ships fire at each other, the classical music in the background creates a jarring contrast that disrupts the flow of the game.”
“While the game features a tactical space combat simulator, the choice of classical piano music feels mismatched and fails to enhance the experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their engaging and enjoyable presentation, particularly in VR, making it a worthwhile purchase for its price. Additionally, the visuals evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the classic Homeworld series.
“The visuals are much more fun in VR; for the small price tag, it's a great pickup.”
“The graphics are fantastic and provide a wonderful throwback to Homeworld.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be hindered by the controls, as the sensitivity of the index controller can lead to unintended inputs, complicating the management of abilities and detracting from the overall experience.
