Microcosmum 2

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In "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.

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Play Modes

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

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and sound effects, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
The addition of colony-building elements and a global map enhances the gameplay experience, providing more strategic depth compared to the original.
The developers have shown commitment to improving the game through updates, addressing many initial complaints and bugs.

The gameplay can feel overly tedious and complicated, with issues like having to zoom in and out frequently and managing units one by one.
Many players have reported game-breaking bugs, particularly in the tutorial and mission progression, which can hinder the overall experience.
The game lacks the simplicity and charm of the original, making it feel more like a chore than a fun and relaxing experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
71%
21%
The story aspect of the game is overshadowed by significant gameplay issues, including frustrating mission mechanics and bugs that disrupt progress. Players express a desire to engage with the narrative but are hindered by the need to constantly reassemble squads and the inability to complete missions 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.”
- “Going into battle after the 'finish mission' offer appears works, but if you then try to leave the battle, you can't click any of the buttons anymore, meaning you can't finish the mission or leave the battle.”
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant drawback, with some describing the gameplay as ultra-tedious due to the need for precise timing in commands. While some acknowledge that the grind can be fun and more enjoyable than previous iterations, there is a desire for a more challenging experience, particularly regarding enemy difficulty.
- “Music and visuals are great, but the ultra-tedious gameplay kills it for me.”
- “It's so incredibly tedious; each time I want to conquer a hostile cave, I need to achieve perfect timing with four move commands, so the squad and three scouts arrive in the correct order.”
- “Fun, a bit grindy, but a lot better than the first. I wish the enemies were a bit harder on normal.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with users highlighting the impressive visuals and sound effects. However, some players feel that the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's presentation.
- “The graphics and sound effects are very beautiful, but after going through the tutorial twice, I still don't know how to play it.”
- “The visuals are stunning and create an immersive experience that enhances the overall gameplay.”
- “The graphics and sound effects are very nice, but after going through the tutorial twice, I still don't know how to play it.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and integration with the visuals, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players feel that the enjoyment is overshadowed by tedious gameplay and significant bugs. Despite these issues, the music remains a standout feature that many players appreciate.
- “I really like the art and music behind the game.”
- “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 and music, and the idea behind the game, but so far the bugs are pretty game-breaking and I've not even finished the first mission.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is visually appealing and offers a calm, diverse experience; however, some players find it overly tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “Visually pleasing game that has measured, calm gameplay and is quite diverse.”
- “Music and visuals are great, but the ultra-tedious gameplay kills it for me.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
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 frustratingly buggy; I can't even complete the tutorial.”
- “The stability issues make it impossible to enjoy the game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
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.”