Parkan 2
- April 16, 2014
- Nikita
Get on Steam"Parkan 2" is a space-exploration game that combines elements of action, RPG, strategy, and simulator genres. Players can explore over 500 solar systems, engage in battles, and encounter a mysterious enemy known as Gegemaunt. The game offers a wide range of customization options, including various ways to modernize the spacecraft and battle suit, and allows players to choose their own gameplay strategy. Uncover unforgettable adventures while navigating the ever-evolving galaxy in this immersive space odyssey.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique concept of spaceship exploration and the ability to walk inside ships, providing a mix of space combat and FPS elements.
- Despite its flaws, the game can be enjoyable and addictive, especially for fans of space sandbox games, and it has a nostalgic charm for those familiar with older titles.
- The low price point makes it worth trying out, especially for those interested in experiencing a quirky, retro-style space game.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including frequent crashes, poor controls, and a confusing user interface, making it frustrating to play.
- Voice acting and translations are subpar, often leading to a lack of immersion and clarity in the story, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and empty, with many planets and locations lacking variety, making exploration less rewarding.
- story30 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as convoluted and poorly translated, leading to confusion and frustration among players. While some find the overarching narrative intriguing, many feel that it lacks clarity and coherence, making it difficult to engage fully with the plot. Despite these issues, the game offers a variety of missions that push the story forward, though players can often choose to ignore the narrative in favor of gameplay mechanics.
“The story is actually quite interesting and thought-provoking.”
“This game might seem to be old, but it has a great story which will suck you in after the first 10 minutes of playing.”
“Although not critical, you can ignore the plot and trade for a while to upgrade ships or weapons.”
“The story is convoluted and ambiguous, but this has more to do with the poor translation.”
“The story isn't anything to write home about either, possibly due to poor translation and subpar voice acting.”
“The story doesn't make a lot of sense so far.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with many reviewers noting that while they were impressive for their time, they have not aged well and appear simplistic and average by today's standards. Some users appreciate the colorful visuals, but overall, the performance issues detract from the experience. Despite the criticisms, a few acknowledge that the graphics are decent for indie-level games.
“Great graphics for its time.”
“Graphics: 8/10 (for the time)”
“Decent graphics for its time (and for most indie-level games today), wide open play, great sandbox feel (after you play awhile, it opens up).”
“But the visuals have dated really badly.”
“This game hasn't aged well graphics-wise, but the visuals are tolerable; ironically, it's the performance that makes me give it a thumbs down.”
“Graphics are outdated.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally seen as a mixed bag; while it offers an interesting storyline and addictive elements, many users find it lacks excitement and suffers from technical issues. It features a familiar first-person perspective both in space and on planets, with some engaging mechanics like boarding enemy ships, but overall, it has been rated as mediocre by some players.
“If you haven't played the first game, this one is probably a good option to start getting familiar with the series, as it follows the same story, and the gameplay is mostly similar.”
“Interesting storyline and addictive gameplay.”
“Where it gets interesting is the gameplay; though mainly a fairly good space trading sim, it allows you to board enemy ships and loot them.”
“The gameplay is kind of meh and nothing really excites.”
“The gameplay itself is first person in the ship and first person on the planet.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing experience for players. However, some users have pointed out that the default tracks differ from those on the official soundtrack, though they can be easily swapped by renaming files.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“By default, the music is not the same as what was on the official disc, but it's easy to fix (in the music\track folder, there are two files numbered 01 and 02; swap them and rename 01 to 02 and 02 to 01).”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its charming yet cringeworthy voice acting, which elicits laughter from players. While some may view it as a "lite" version of space exploration games, the comedic elements, particularly the use of "Engrish," contribute to its appeal, making it a memorable experience despite its flaws.
“It's a lite version of space exploration games, but it has its charms and really funny voice acting.”
“I started the game, tried to make it past the beginning, and I just couldn't stop laughing or cringing!”
“I'm recommending this game because I couldn't stop laughing at the poor voice acting and the use of 'Engrish', not because it's a great game, lol.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While the game's visuals may be considered tolerable despite not aging well, the performance issues have led to a negative reception, resulting in an overall rating of 9/10 for performance.
“Performance: 9/10”
“The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, ensuring it runs seamlessly across various platforms.”
“This game hasn't aged well graphics-wise, but the visuals are tolerable; ironically, it's the performance that makes me give it a thumbs down.”
“The optimization is so poor that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
“I was really disappointed with the optimization; frequent stuttering and long loading times ruin the experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game experiences random but consistent freezes, necessitating forced sign-outs from Windows, which significantly detracts from the overall stability.
“However, the random but steady freezes requiring a forced sign-out of Windows kill the experience.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I encountered constant lag and stability issues that ruined my enjoyment.”
