Lazy Galaxy 2

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Lazy Galaxy 2 is a single player casual role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Coldwild Games and was released on March 15, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Lazy Galaxy 2 is an idle/clicker game with base-building and RTS elements. Lead an evil (albeit lazy) alien race to conquer the universe! Expand your base, fight vicious foes, and conquer the galaxies. Acquire combat experience and convert into candy, the most precious alien resource!

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80%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features engaging mechanics that blend active and idle gameplay, making it enjoyable for both play styles.
The art style and humor in the writing are charming, adding to the overall experience.
There are various strategies and synergies to explore, keeping the gameplay interesting for a significant amount of time.

Progression can become tedious and grindy, especially after the initial hours, leading to a lack of motivation to continue.
The combat system feels underdeveloped and often requires constant player input, which can detract from the idle experience.
Many players feel that the game lacks sufficient content for its price, with some mechanics feeling repetitive and unbalanced.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its creative mechanics and visual polish, while others criticize the lack of content and balance among the mechanics. Although the game offers a satisfying blend of active and idle gameplay with a variety of mechanics, many feel that certain elements, like the cooking and lunchbox systems, are poorly implemented and hinder the overall experience. Overall, it caters well to fans of idle games but may leave some players wanting more depth and refinement.
- “Fun incremental game with nice support for both active and idle gameplay.”
- “Creatively themed idle game with gameplay that feels well-balanced and genuinely satisfying active mechanics.”
- “After 80 hours, the game is still throwing new mechanics at you.”
- “There's just not enough content or mechanics at this price point for an idle game.”
- “For the first 10 hours I was actually playing the game, I've already seen every mechanic.”
- “The trial-and-error cooking mechanic lost its luster quickly.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style as polished and appealing, while others note serious issues, particularly in the Mac version. Some players appreciate the vibrant visuals and the overall aesthetic, which enhances the gameplay experience, while a few criticize the outdated graphics and simplistic mechanics. Overall, the art style is a standout feature that contributes positively to the game's appeal, especially for fans of idle games.
- “I love the graphics and the simple mechanics.”
- “I like the art style; the graphics are probably the most polished aspect of the game, which can be seen as a good or bad thing.”
- “Not only is the artwork amazing, but the replayability is huge!”
- “Solid idler, but serious graphics issues for the Mac version.”
- “My first impression of this game was well, not good -- the graphics are old school, the combat uninteresting and some of the stuff like achievements seemed to be impossible.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a great soundtrack that enhances the experience, particularly during mini space battles. While some users note that it can be a bit repetitive, especially for an idle game, the overall quality and visual upgrade from the previous installment are appreciated.
- “It has quite the visual upgrade from the first Lazy Galaxy, and a great soundtrack as well.”
- “The pixel art is great, progression systems are timed almost impeccably, music is astounding.”
- “The mini space battles where you enter the galaxy map and have space fights with the aliens on other planets are fun, especially the music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, including frequent half-second freezes during gameplay, particularly when using the keyboard. Attempts to change settings often result in program freezes, necessitating reinstallation to restore functionality. However, the developers are actively engaged in troubleshooting these problems on Discord.
- “When I go to destroy asteroids with either the mouse or keyboard, I experience little half-second freezes every 1 to 2 seconds.”
- “The gap between the freezes is always the same from moment to moment, but gets increasingly smaller the longer I've used the keyboard perk since the last time I closed the game.”
- “Trying to change settings to fullscreen or change resolution freezes the program, sometimes to the point where you need to reinstall to revert to a functional setting.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly repetitive and tedious, with a lack of meaningful progression or goals. The gameplay quickly becomes monotonous, requiring extensive active play to reach later stages, which can feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience. Overall, the grind is seen as excessive and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Reaching this point, however, did require a lot of active play, and getting there was very repetitive and tedious.”
- “Then you realize there is literally nothing to work towards; the 'end' comes very quickly. The space battles are boring, tedious, and you need to actually play in order to get to the later stages depending on your candy/ascendancy, which means just pressing buttons on time.”
- “Gets way too grindy, way too fast.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its charm and effectiveness, with minimal yet witty writing that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the funny story elements intertwined with gameplay mechanics, contributing to the game's appeal as a standout in the idle genre.
- “The progression, loop, base expansion idea, auto battler feature, and funny story are all very well designed and implemented.”
- “The writing is minimal, but very funny.”
- “Yes, despite the negatives, the game is charming, funny, and one of my favorite idle games.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is criticized for causing significant performance issues in the late-game, making it nearly unplayable. Additionally, players note that the campaign map's layout and fleet composition can vary greatly with each ascension, affecting overall gameplay experience.
- “Not to mention that the path you carve through the campaign map each ascension can result in very different optimized layouts as well as fleet composition.”
- “The late-game is nearly unplayable due to performance issues.”
- “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially during intense battles.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its humor and clever design, effectively integrating with gameplay elements like progression, base expansion, and auto-battler mechanics. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience through its engaging narrative.
- “The progression, loop, base expansion idea, auto-battler feature, and funny story are all very well designed and implemented.”
- “The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the story and the unexpected twists that kept me on my toes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Lazy Galaxy 2 is praised for its monetization model, as it features no microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the game without the pressure of additional purchases.
- “Lazy Galaxy 2 is an idle game that has no microtransactions.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a complete experience without needing to purchase additional content.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's impressive artwork contributes to its significant replayability, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Not only is the artwork amazing, but the replayability is huge!”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the diverse choices and outcomes.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and endings that I can't wait to dive back in and explore them all!”