Second Galaxy

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Second Galaxy is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by Zilong Game Limited and was released on August 13, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Second Galaxy is an open-world sci-fi game combining RPG and SLG elements, set in a universe of 4,961 galaxies. Commanders can explore, fight for resources, form alliances, trade freely, and engage in epic intergalactic battles with players worldwide. The game features a creative vision of the future with five unique nations, each with diverse interstellar ship designs, vying for dominance in the Second Galaxy.

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Audience ScoreBased on 436 reviews

story15 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

Second Galaxy offers a vast universe to explore, with a mix of exploration, strategy, and combat that appeals to fans of space adventures.
The game features a variety of ship customization options and dynamic PvP battles, making for engaging gameplay.
The community interaction through alliances and corporations adds depth to the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.

The game suffers from a significant pay-to-win model, requiring real money for faster progression and better ships.
Many players find the grind tedious, especially at higher levels, leading to frustration with the game's pacing.
The graphics and UI feel outdated, and the controls can be cumbersome, especially for a PC port of a mobile game.

story
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The story in "Second Galaxy" is often described as weak and repetitive, primarily serving as a tutorial for gameplay mechanics rather than offering an engaging narrative. Players note that while there are interesting quest lines and some immersive elements, the overall experience feels scripted and lacks depth, with many missions requiring grinding and offering little variation. Despite its similarities to "EVE Online," many reviewers feel that the story does not hold up, with poorly written dialogue and a lack of originality.
- “I have looked for a long time for a game that is like EVE but without its many shortcomings, and Second Galaxy is very much like EVE, a spaceship sandbox MMO, and it has a bunch of new cool features such as NPC wingmen and a more solid quest and event system.”
- “This game is really fun and the story is good.”
- “The single player quests are fun.”
- “After the first few hours, I can tell it's very repetitive; just scan for quests, then do the quests, and so on.”
- “The story (what there is of it) is poorly written, all text-based with multiple grammatical errors. I'm going back to Eve since it is now free to play.”
- “The story in itself is kind of weak.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as decent or even spectacular for a mobile title, while others criticize them as low-resolution and poorly adapted for PC. Many users note that the visuals lack the depth and detail found in higher-end games like EVE Online, and several mention the absence of customizable graphics settings. Overall, while the graphics may be enjoyable on smaller screens, they fall short for players using larger displays.
- “The graphics are well done, combat mechanics are fun, and full control is possible.”
- “I love the graphics and the upgrades and items systems.”
- “The game has amazing graphics for a mobile game and is filled with endless quests/missions.”
- “The graphics are just horrendous for a PC game: the rarely placed story elements are not immersive at all.”
- “The graphics are, well, mobile graphics - and not high-end ones at that.”
- “Graphics are poor though will most likely get better the more support the game gets.”
gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its lack of depth, poor controls, and repetitive mechanics, particularly in the mobile port version. While some appreciate the engaging combat and the introduction of certain mechanics, the overall experience is marred by tedious travel, scripted missions, and daily limits that hinder progression. Despite its appealing graphics, the gameplay often feels limited and monotonous, leading to a less satisfying experience for many users.
- “The graphics are good for mobile devices, it has nice artworks for the characters and video clips, and its gameplay is great.”
- “The game mechanics are rather simple and easy to understand, despite its ambitions.”
- “The pvp raid mechanic is a standout feature, and I can't help but wish Eve incorporated something similar.”
- “From what I remember, later gameplay was just picking scripted missions that you were still railroaded down a path during the mission.”
- “The game itself is so limited by its mechanics as to be laughable.”
- “During the first missions, 50% of the gameplay isn't actually gameplay but traveling back and forth between the stations and sectors.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, particularly following recent updates that have made progression feel monotonous and time-consuming. While some enjoy the challenge of grinding for resources and upgrades, many express frustration over the lack of rewards for free-to-play players and the game's tendency to push players towards spending money. Overall, the grinding mechanics can detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay, making it feel repetitive and less engaging over time.
- “The only bad thing that I don't like is that it's been more grindy with the recent updates.”
- “Acquiring the licenses to pilot high-tier ships costs thousands of mining resources, and the cost increases exponentially as you go up. Farming them would take months, and the game barely rewards you any minerals if you intend to be a free-to-play player.”
- “This game is literally designed to try and suck money out of you unless you like spending your time grinding for not enough resources to do anything.”
monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The monetization strategy of the game follows typical free-to-play models, featuring microtransactions that can accelerate progress but also encourage grinding. While some players find the pricing reasonable, many criticize the heavy reliance on microtransactions and the slow progression system, leading to frustration and a lack of variety in gameplay. Overall, the monetization approach has sparked mixed reactions, with some players feeling it detracts from the overall experience.
- “Yes, just like most free-to-play games, in-game purchases may speed up your progress.”
- “Monetization is monetization, but it does price things fairly well in my opinion.”
- “Microtransactions if you want to.”
- “Uninstall after 1 hour. Plus, I have read there is a $2.99 adventure pack available and other microtransactions... no thanks!”
- “Game is low on variety of activities and high on specific grind, and activities that encourage microtransactions.”
- “Extreme microtransactions, slow progression.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as pleasant and decent, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users express frustration over the lack of volume control options, making it difficult to adjust the music to their liking, with one reviewer particularly criticizing the inability to turn off the background music entirely.
- “The graphics look good, the music is pleasant, and the story is at least somewhat interesting.”
- “I really don't like background music while I'm playing unless the music is from my own library.”
- “Meanwhile, I can't access any settings, can't turn the awful noise they call music off, can't adjust the volume so my ears stop bleeding.”
- “No volume sliders, audio on/off, and music on/off only.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting that while it features decent graphics and performance, it is primarily designed for tablets and lacks proper optimization for PC. This has led to a disconnect between the expectations set by trailers and screenshots and the actual performance on non-tablet devices.
- “This is not a casual mobile game; this is a demanding pro-level game with a mobile interface and performance.”
- “Decent graphics, decent performance, decent storyline, and points of interest showcased in the trailer and posted screenshots.”
- “Decent graphics, decent performance, decent storyline, and points of interest... in the trailer and posted screenshots.”
- “This is not a casual mobile game; this is a demanding pro-level game with a mobile interface/performance.”
- “It's not optimized for PC in any way, shape, or form.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized for numerous graphical glitches and bugs, particularly during the tutorial, where players encountered missing interactive elements. Frequent relogs were necessary to resolve loading issues, indicating significant stability problems in the Steam version.
- “Well, I tried liking this game, but the Steam version has a bunch of graphical glitches.”
- “Buggy as all get out.”
- “Also very buggy during the tutorial; I had a couple of times where it wanted me to click something and there was just nothing there, and I had to relog numerous times to get it to load right.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for being lacking, with reviewers noting it feels overly formal and fails to evoke any genuine feelings, overshadowed by significant gameplay and balance issues.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game's mechanics to be lacking, with one reviewer highlighting a situation that is more frustrating than amusing, suggesting that the humor falls flat and feels broken rather than entertaining.
- “Isn't it funny that someone would 'mandate' your account but not the owner?”
- “This game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing throughout.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its appeal, though some players feel that it is undermined by a lackluster story that fails to engage their interest.