"LOGistICAL 2" is a strategic supply chain simulation game, where players manage the transportation of goods across complex networks in various realistic and fictional landscapes. With an emphasis on solving logistical challenges, players must plan, build, and maintain efficient delivery routes while adapting to dynamic events and demands. The sequel introduces new scenarios, improved graphics, and enhanced customization options compared to its predecessor.
The game offers a massive scope and scale, providing hundreds of hours of engaging gameplay for those who enjoy logistics and resource management.
The puzzles and logistical challenges are well-designed, making for an addictive experience that keeps players coming back for more.
The developer is responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, which enhances the overall experience and community engagement.
The user interface is unintuitive and frustrating, making it difficult for players to navigate and enjoy the game fully.
The graphics are low quality and may deter players who prioritize visual appeal in their gaming experience.
The monetization model is seen as overly aggressive, with high prices for DLC content that many feel does not match the quality of the base game.
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its originality and modular design, featuring unique mechanics across various maps that enhance the experience. While it retains similarities to its predecessor, players find it rewarding and satisfying as they learn new techniques and strategies. The game has evolved with performance improvements and new features, making it accessible for newcomers while still engaging for veterans.
“There are a lot of modules already, each representing different countries or U.S. states, and each of them has slightly different mechanics and puzzle parts, like quarantines, building restrictions, plane lines, different sizes of roads, etc.”
“The gameplay is still very similar to the first game; while hard to get into at first, it is very satisfying to work towards completion.”
“There have been improvements to performance, enhancements to the gameplay experience, and new features all designed to make Logistical 2 a starting point for new players and a welcome addition to the franchise for the existing player base.”
“This logistical game contains three tutorials from the L1 and L2 series, free Christmas 2017 module (nodes represent whole countries with enormous requirements and without consumption), ABC Islands module from L1 (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao islands with easy towns, kind of like a demo module for L1 to introduce new players to mechanics), free Suriname module (few towns and a lot of businesses with very small requirements which unlock new industries all over the place), and Indonesia-Bali (first part of the Indonesia module which is being sold using a microtransactions model inside the game).”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are widely criticized as mediocre and poor, which detracts from its appeal and may alienate gamers who prioritize visual quality. Many reviewers note that the simplistic visuals, combined with confusing user experience and handling, significantly hinder the overall execution of the game's potential. Overall, if high-quality graphics are important to you, this game is likely not worth your time.
“Don't be fooled by the simple graphics, this is a game that will draw you in... just one more town, and it's 3am...”
“The concept of the game has potential; just the execution (especially graphic-wise) failed miserably here.”
“This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
“If you care about graphics, this is probably not a game for you.”
“The concept of the game has potential, just the execution (especially graphic-wise) failed miserably here.”
stability
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The game's stability is criticized for being plagued with bugs and frequent freezes, particularly related to truck mechanics that can halt gameplay. While quick restarts may temporarily resolve some issues, players express concern over the overall performance and lack of quality of life features, suggesting that it falls short compared to its predecessor.
“Runs awful, is missing tons of quality of life features, freezes all the time, excessively complex in a way that's not terribly interesting or puzzling, extremely ugly, and overall a step down from the first game.”
“Trucks get stuck often. If the industry location doesn't have enough cargo, your truck will sit there empty. No matter how many times you press 'stop/start' or 'drop cargo', you'll get the same 'truck is busy and cannot be moved' message, which tends to cause the game to hang for the player. This isn't that the game itself freezes, rather the player is prevented from doing anything regarding the truck.”
“Looking at these issues and realizing that this is game #2 in the series, one is afraid to ask how many of the current bugs, glitches, and obvious insufficient coding are present in game #1, given that often #2 is supposed to be better and have addressed bugs present in the first.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being excessively greedy, with high prices for low-quality content and a reliance on microtransactions for additional modules. While some free content is available, the overall approach is seen as a cash grab that detracts from the game's value.
“This logistical 2 game contains three tutorials from the L1 and L2 series, a free Christmas 2017 module (nodes represent whole countries with enormous requirements and without consumption), the ABC Islands module from L1 (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao islands with easy towns, kind of like a demo module for L1 to introduce new players to mechanics), a free Suriname module (few towns and a lot of businesses with very small requirements which unlock new industries all over the place), and Indonesia-Bali (the first part of the Indonesia module which is being sold using a microtransactions model inside the game).”
“The real problem here is overly ambitious and very greedy cash grab pricing for such a low-quality shovelware game.”
“However, that's not where the monetization stops.”
“This logistical game contains three tutorials from the L1 and L2 series, a free Christmas 2017 module (nodes represent whole countries with enormous requirements and without consumption), the ABC Islands module from L1 (Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao islands with easy towns, kind of like a demo module for L1 to introduce new players to mechanics), a free Suriname module (few towns and a lot of businesses with very small requirements which unlock new industries all over the place), and Indonesia-Bali (the first part of the Indonesia module which is being sold using a microtransactions model inside the game).”
music
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Users express dissatisfaction with the music, indicating that it requires improvement or fixing.
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality of the music is poor, making it hard to enjoy.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when managing numerous small businesses, yet they acknowledge that the core gameplay remains strong and enjoyable, similar to previous iterations.
“It's still tedious to try to solve thousands of little businesses, but the core gameplay is just as good as any previous.”
“The grinding feels endless and often detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the experience feel monotonous.”
optimization
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The optimization of Logistical 2 has seen notable improvements in performance and gameplay enhancements, making it accessible for new players while also appealing to the existing fanbase.
“There have been improvements to performance, enhancements to the gameplay experience, and new features all designed to make Logistical 2 a starting point for new players and a welcome addition to the franchise for the existing player base.”