Microcosmum 2
- March 2, 2024
- Satur Entertainment
Get on SteamIn "Microcosmum 2" , you are a microorganism alien intelligence rebuilding your species' empire on a new habitable planet. Construct unique organisms from defeated enemies' details, and compete with other organisms on the world map to expand and protect your hive, all while adapting to various environmental conditions. This relaxing strategy game offers unconventional gameplay focused on development, evolution, and expansion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has seen significant improvements since its release, addressing many initial complaints and bugs.
- Players find the game fun and addictive, with engaging management and strategy elements that enhance gameplay.
- The graphics and sound effects are praised for their quality, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- Many players feel the game is overly complicated compared to its predecessor, with unnecessary mechanics that detract from the fun.
- There are persistent bugs and issues, particularly with navigation and mission progression, which can hinder gameplay.
- The user interface has been criticized for being difficult to read, with small text and occasional typos affecting the overall experience.
- story14 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, including frustrating squad management and mission-breaking bugs. Players express a desire to engage with the narrative but are hindered by the need to constantly reassemble squads and the inability to progress due to technical problems. While the art and music are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by these gameplay frustrations.
“As for the music, story, and user interface: I like the music a lot and the UI is very smooth.”
“I will try a third time as I really like the art/music and idea behind the game, but so far the bugs are pretty game-breaking and I've not even finished the first mission.”
“The game will tell you to destroy the nest, but don't do it in that order from nest to boss or it will break the mission from what I experienced.”
“Save and exiting, closing and reopening the game don't fix it, so you're forced to redo the previous mission before the current broken one.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty and quality, though some players find the gameplay experience confusing after initial tutorials, leading to mixed feelings about the overall game.
“The graphics and sound effects are very beautiful, but after going through the tutorial twice, I'm not sure how to play.”
“The graphics and sound effects are very nice, but after going through the tutorial twice, I still don't know how to play.”
“I'm going to give it some time and come back with fresh expectations, but for now, it feels like a completely different game with some similar graphical qualities.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being highly problematic, with users reporting significant bugs that prevent them from progressing past the tutorial. Overall, the game appears to suffer from severe stability issues.
“The game is too buggy to allow me to progress.”
“It's incredibly buggy; I can't even get past the tutorial.”
“The stability issues make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and complements the overall artistic vision, contributing positively to the user experience. However, some players have encountered significant bugs that hinder gameplay, overshadowing the enjoyment of the music and other elements.
“As for the music, story, and user interface: I like the music a lot and the UI is very smooth.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“While the art is beautiful, the soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
“I find the music to be quite dull and uninspired, which detracts from the game's atmosphere.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its impressive art and extensive features, suggesting a significant amount of effort has been invested in creating an immersive experience.
“Only in the tutorial right now, but my gosh, the amount of features, art, and atmosphere—it's all really great and feels like a lot of work went into it!”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect to be enjoyable, noting it is less tedious than in the previous installment, though some desire tougher enemies on normal difficulty to enhance the challenge.
“The game is fun, but the grinding can be excessive at times.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the amount of grinding required feels tedious.”
“I appreciate the improvements over the first game, but the grinding aspect really drags down the experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced replayability, suggesting the addition of free roam or level selectors to move beyond a strictly campaign-focused experience.
“The only thing I'd ask to be added or changed is replayability or free roam/level selectors; I don't want this to be just a campaign game.”
“The only thing I'd ask to be added or changed is replayability or free roam/level selectors; I don't want this to be only a campaign game.”
