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Second Galaxy

44%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, monetization
87% User Score Based on 12,680 reviews

Platforms

PCAndroidiPhoneWindowsMobile PlatformiPadPhoneTablet

About

"Second Galaxy is an open-world sci-fi game with RPG and SLG elements, set in a universe of 4,961 galaxies. Explore diverse spaceships, form alliances, trade resources, and engage in epic intergalactic battles with commanders worldwide. Five unique nations compete for dominance in a future interstellar colony."

Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot
Second Galaxy screenshot

87%
Audience ScoreBased on 12,680 reviews
story30 positive mentions
grinding30 negative mentions

  • The game has decent graphics and special effects, making it visually appealing.
  • It offers a casual experience for players who may find EVE Online too complex, with a more straightforward gameplay style.
  • Players have reported enjoying the community aspect and the ability to join corporations for cooperative gameplay.
  • The game is heavily criticized for being a pay-to-win model, with many players feeling forced to spend real money to progress.
  • There are significant issues with the user interface and controls, which are not optimized for PC, making gameplay frustrating.
  • The tutorial is overly restrictive, preventing players from exploring the game freely and leading to a lack of engagement.
  • story
    172 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Second Galaxy" is often described as weak and poorly written, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of immersive elements. While some appreciate the main storyline and quest structure, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and reminiscent of a tutorial, leading to a feeling of being railroaded through scripted missions. Overall, the narrative fails to engage many players, with complaints about grammatical errors and a lack of originality.

    • “For now, I'm still enjoying the main storyline of the game that is teaching me how the game works.”
    • “This game is really fun and the story is good.”
    • “It's all very dramatic storyline.”
    • “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 in itself is kind of weak.”
    • “Beginning of the game is on the rails tutorial where it shows where to click for every action (with no explanation or pop up explaining the different interfaces). The story (what there is of it) is poorly written, all text-based with multiple grammatical errors.”
  • graphics
    98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as decent or even spectacular for a mobile game, while others criticize them as low-resolution and poorly adapted for PC. Many users note the lack of graphical options and settings, leading to frustration, especially on larger displays. Overall, while the visuals may appeal to casual players, they fall short compared to higher-end titles like EVE Online.

    • “I really enjoy the graphics and the fact that I lose track of time while playing this game, meaning it's very entertaining for me.”
    • “Good story, excellent graphics.”
    • “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 horrible.”
  • gameplay
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with many players noting poor controls, tedious travel mechanics, and a lack of customization options. While some appreciate the engaging combat and the introduction of mechanics like PvP raids, others criticize the repetitive nature and limitations imposed by daily caps and scripted missions. Overall, the game is seen as a mobile port that struggles to deliver a satisfying gameplay experience on PC, often feeling monotonous and lacking depth compared to its competitors.

    • “Graphics are well done, the combat mechanic is fun, and full control is possible.”
    • “This game has a 'campaign' that does a great job of introducing the mechanics.”
    • “Considering how new it is, I think it's very well made, and the mechanics are all quite enjoyable.”
    • “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.”
    • “The mechanic for travel between systems is tedious and feels a little clunky, and the gameplay turned somewhat monotonous after a while.”
  • grinding
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players 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. Many reviews highlight the high costs associated with upgrading ships and the limited rewards for free-to-play players, leading to a perception that the game is designed to encourage spending. While some enjoy the gameplay and the detailed ship mechanics, the overall sentiment suggests that the grinding can detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game was pretty fun at first, but the mechanic for travel between systems is tedious and feels a little clunky, and the gameplay turned somewhat monotonous after a while.”
    • “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
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is typical for free-to-play titles, featuring numerous microtransactions that can accelerate progress but also contribute to a grind-heavy experience. While some players find the pricing reasonable, many express frustration over the game's reliance on microtransactions and the impact they have on gameplay, leading to a perception of slow progression and limited variety. Overall, the monetization approach has drawn mixed reactions, with some players opting to uninstall due to these concerns.

    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it pleasant and fitting, others are frustrated by the lack of volume control and the inability to turn it off completely. This has led to complaints about the music being intrusive and overwhelming for those who prefer to play without background sound. Overall, the music quality is decent, but the limited audio settings detract from the experience for some users.

    • “Graphics look good, 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
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits decent graphics and performance, but it is primarily designed for tablets and lacks proper optimization for PC platforms. Users note that while it presents well in trailers and screenshots, the actual gameplay experience does not meet expectations for a demanding pro-level game.

    • “This is not a casual mobile game; this is a demanding pro-level game with a mobile interface and performance.”
    • “The game is made for tablets, but it's not optimized for them, be it iOS, Android, or even Windows tablets.”
    • “It's not optimized for PC in any way, shape, or form.”
    • “This is not a casual mobile game; this is a demanding pro-level game with a mobile interface/performance.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with numerous users experiencing graphical glitches and bugs, particularly during the tutorial. Players have noted the need to relog multiple times to resolve loading problems and interact with game elements. Overall, the stability of the game is considered poor.

    • “The game is super buggy.”
    • “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. I had to relog numerous times to get it to load right.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game has been criticized for being lacking, with reviewers noting that it feels formal and detached, merely presenting facts without evoking any genuine feelings. This unemotional approach detracts from the overall experience, overshadowed by significant gameplay and balance issues.

  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express frustration with the humor in the game, noting that certain situations, such as account mandates, are so absurdly broken that they fail to elicit laughter. The overall sentiment suggests that the intended humor falls flat and instead highlights issues within the game's mechanics.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a pleasant atmosphere that is appreciated by players, though it is often noted that the story fails to engage their interest.

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16h Median play time
13h Average play time
5-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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