Lazy Galaxy 2

About

"Lazy Galaxy 2" is an idle/clicker game with base-building and real-time strategy elements, where you lead a lazy alien race to conquer the universe. The game features a hand-crafted campaign, custom maps for spatial conquest, and in-game achievements that unlock permanent research upgrades. You can choose to micro-manage battles or let the game idle while your decisions and upgrades shape the outcome. This game can be enjoyed without playing the first Lazy Galaxy.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features engaging gameplay with a mix of active and idle mechanics, allowing for both casual play and deeper strategy.
The humor and flavor text throughout the game add a charming and entertaining layer to the experience.
Visually appealing with a well-designed art style, the game offers a satisfying progression system and a variety of mechanics to explore.

Progression can feel slow and grindy, especially in the late game, leading to repetitive gameplay and diminishing returns on upgrades.
The combat system lacks depth and can become tedious, requiring constant player engagement to succeed.
Some players have reported bugs and performance issues, particularly in the late game, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The gameplay of the game is a mix of active clicking and idle mechanics, providing a dynamic experience, especially for fans of the genre. However, many players feel that the content is limited, with most mechanics becoming repetitive after a short time, despite some creative elements and visually appealing graphics. While there are a few well-balanced upgrades that encourage experimentation, the reliance on random mechanics, such as cooking and lunchboxes, can detract from the overall enjoyment and depth of the gameplay.
- “Clicking asteroids and ship combat keeps the gameplay pretty active for an idle game.”
- “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.”
- “There's just not enough content/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
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
36%
18%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the polished and appealing art style, particularly its clean pixelated design. However, some users report serious issues with the Mac version, and a few feel that the graphics are outdated. Overall, the visuals are highlighted as a strong point, enhancing the game's replayability and charm.
- “I love the graphics and the simple mechanics.”
- “I like the art style; the graphics are probably the most polished bit 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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its quality and engaging soundtrack, though some note it can become repetitive, a common issue in idle games. Overall, it enhances the gameplay experience, particularly during mini space battles, and is considered a highlight by players.
- “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 music is good (though a little repetitive, kind of hard to avoid in an idle game) and the devs are very active on Discord troubleshooting bugs/problems people have.”
- “The music can get a bit repetitive, but you can just mute it.”
- “The music is decent.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the clever and funny writing that enhances the overall experience. The flavor text and minimalistic yet effective humor contribute to the game's charm, making it a standout in the idle game genre. Overall, the comedic elements are well-integrated into the gameplay, adding to its appeal.
- “Very funny flavor text.”
- “Great game, funny writing, super cheap.”
- “The writing is minimal, but very funny.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often leading to a sense of aimlessness as the endgame arrives quickly. While some mechanics allow for automated grinding, many feel that the gameplay becomes overly grindy too soon, requiring constant active engagement to progress effectively.
- “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 and tedious, and you need to actually play 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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent half-second freezes during gameplay, particularly when using the keyboard. Changing settings can lead to program freezes, sometimes necessitating a reinstall 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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
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 of the campaign map can lead to very different layouts and fleet compositions with each ascension.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its clever design and humor, effectively integrating with gameplay elements like progression, base expansion, and auto battler features.
- “The progression, loop, base expansion idea, auto-battler feature, and funny story are all very well designed and implemented.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Lazy Galaxy 2 features a straightforward monetization model, as it is an idle game that does not include any microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the experience without additional costs.
- “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 plenty of content without requiring any purchases.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers highlight that the game's stunning artwork significantly enhances its replayability, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Not only is the artwork amazing, but the replayability is huge!”