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 addictive and enjoyable, with interesting challenges and a unique gameplay experience.
- The graphics and sound effects are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Many players feel the game is overly complicated compared to the original, 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, including text size and squad management, has been criticized for being cumbersome and difficult to use.
- story28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally appreciated for its music and smooth user interface, but players express frustration with mission structure and bugs that disrupt gameplay. Many reviewers report being locked out of missions due to overwhelming enemy firepower and a lack of squad management options, leading to a tedious experience of reassembling squads without any preset or sorting system. Overall, while the narrative elements show promise, technical issues significantly hinder the enjoyment of the story progression.
“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.”
“I think if you want to get this game, go ahead, since I've only played the first two missions.”
“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.”
“I found out that beating the nest before you beat the boss breaks the mission, so do not do it in that order.”
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics and sound effects are praised for their beauty, but some players feel that the gameplay experience is confusing, leading to a disconnect between the visuals and the mechanics. Overall, while the graphical quality is noted as impressive, it may not align well with the gameplay expectations.
“The graphics and sound effects are very beautiful.”
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users experiencing bugs that prevent them from progressing past the tutorial. Overall, the instability detracts from the gameplay experience.
“The game is too buggy to allow me to progress.”
“It's frustratingly buggy; I can't even complete the tutorial.”
“The game is filled with bugs, making it impossible to advance.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % 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 their 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.”
“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.”
- atmosphere2 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. Reviewers feel that even in the tutorial phase, the quality of the atmosphere stands out remarkably.
“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!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be enjoyable, noting it is less tedious than in the previous installment, though some express a desire for tougher enemies on normal difficulty to enhance the challenge.
“Fun, a bit grindy, but a lot better than the first. I wish the enemies were a bit harder on normal.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for enhanced replayability, specifically through the addition of free roam or level selectors, indicating that they prefer a game experience that extends beyond a linear campaign.
“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.”
