- August 15, 2024
- tobspr Games
- 17h median play time
shapez 2
Platforms
About
Shapez 2 is a top-down factory-building game where you extract, process, and manipulate geometric shapes to create various products. Players can build unique factories using different shapes as building blocks, with the option to support the game for additional music and rollercoaster-inspired track pieces for space railways. The developers actively involve the community in the development process and welcome feedback on upcoming features and improvements. NO RELEASE DATE MENTIONED.









- The graphics in Shapez 2 are stunning, featuring a significant upgrade to 3D visuals that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- The gameplay mechanics are engaging and addictive, allowing players to focus on factory automation without the stress of resource management.
- The soundtrack is calming and immersive, perfectly complementing the gameplay and creating a soothing atmosphere.
- Some players experience performance issues on lower-end systems, with significant drops in frame rates as factories grow larger.
- The core gameplay loop can become repetitive over time, with some players feeling that the added mechanics do not significantly change the experience.
- The game lacks a strong narrative or emotional engagement, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and less meaningful gameplay.
- gameplay1,100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of Shapez 2 has been widely praised for its engaging mechanics and smooth progression, building on the foundation of the original game while introducing new features and quality-of-life improvements. Players appreciate the intuitive controls, lack of survival mechanics, and the ability to focus on factory automation without the stress of resource management. The game offers a satisfying blend of challenge and relaxation, making it accessible for newcomers while still providing depth for experienced players, although some feel that the core gameplay loop may become repetitive over time.
“Shapes 2 is a standout experience that brilliantly combines meticulous engineering with addictive gameplay.”
“The gameplay is a perfect blend of challenging yet relaxing, allowing you to focus on building, designing, and optimizing without the need for tedious resource gathering.”
“The core mechanic of refining shapes and colors remains as addictive as ever, especially with the addition of new tools and mechanics that deepen the challenge.”
“No survival mechanics, no inventory — just pure production-line perfection.”
“While a different twist, if you played other factory games, you will feel like you've seen a lot of the same gameplay before.”
“Making the shapes and building a larger factory is fun, but it hits a point where the added mechanics for more complicated shapes don't really change how you make stuff all that much and instead just adds more steps.”