The Collider 2
- April 19, 2016
- Shortbreak Studios s.c.
A fast game and a head rush in VR.
Get on Steam"The Collider 2" is an action-packed arcade game where you pilot a high-tech starfighter to destroy a colossal mothership invading your homeworld. With 108 mission objectives across 54 missions, you'll upgrade your starfighters, avoid deadly defenses, and save your people from annihilation. The game features lightning-fast gameplay and detailed visuals, providing an intense and thrilling sci-fi experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling sense of speed and immersion, especially when the controls are fine-tuned.
- It features a variety of missions and objectives, providing good replayability and content.
- The head-based control becomes intuitive after a few levels, enhancing the overall experience for VR users.
- The game suffers from a grind-heavy progression system, requiring players to replay earlier levels for upgrades.
- Head gaze controls can be cumbersome and may lead to discomfort, especially for VR players.
- There are significant technical issues, including crashes, broken achievements, and limited offline gameplay options.
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is minimal, focusing primarily on the gameplay mechanics of completing missions across various sectors. Players navigate through randomized layouts filled with obstacles, which can lead to frustrating experiences, especially when aiming for gold ranks. The progression system requires careful management of resources and ship selection, adding a layer of strategy to the otherwise straightforward mission structure.
“There's a solid amount of content here with 6 sectors, each of which presumably has 9 missions.”
“Each mission requires a certain ship, so if you spent too much and don't have enough to unlock the one you need to progress, you may need to go back and grind missions you've already completed.”
“All this randomization means achieving gold rank is often a matter of repeating the mission over and over until you get the perfect setup: the right powerups when you need them, and obstacles that can be navigated without sacrificing speed.”
“I have one major gripe and it's that the layout of the missions seems to be somewhat randomized.”
“This has the potential to create zones from hell that are almost impossible to navigate without forgoing your boost completely, which is a big problem on time trial missions.”
“For example, there are some sections of each mission where you will get a powerup right before hitting some ridiculously tightly packed obstacles.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being plagued by bugs, including frequent crashes and broken achievements, which hinder the overall experience. Players find the mechanics simplistic, primarily involving dodging obstacles, while the randomness of power-ups negatively impacts gameplay consistency and enjoyment.
“Gameplay is simple; you dodge obstacles until you reach the end of the mission.”
“The game seems quite buggy, unfortunately. It crashed to desktop frequently for me, and achievements are broken. The leaderboard servers are also offline, limiting gameplay.”
“Gameplay is overly simplistic; you just dodge obstacles until you reach the end of the mission.”
“The random nature of power-up types has a detrimental effect on gameplay.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as either dramatic and immersive, enhancing the experience without causing VR sickness, or as generic and uninspiring, leading some players to prefer turning it off in favor of their own music.
“The music is dramatic, and I wasn't bothered by VR sickness despite the fast movement in every level!”
“The game's soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music creates an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
“The game's music is generic; I recommend turning it off and playing your own instead.”
“The music lacks originality and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their high quality and slick presentation, distinguishing the game from typical smartphone titles. As players progress through increasingly challenging missions, they encounter diverse and thematically rich visuals that enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are impressive; unlike most games of this sort, it was not built for smartphones, which is evident in the slick visuals and presentation.”
“Missions get steadily tougher, especially as you progress through the sectors, each of which introduces new obstacles and uniquely themed visuals to encounter.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes to desktop, broken achievements, and offline leaderboard servers, which hinder the overall gameplay experience.
“The game seems quite buggy; it crashed to desktop frequently for me, and achievements are broken. Additionally, the leaderboard servers are offline, which limits gameplay.”
“I encountered numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes and unresponsive features.”
“The game is plagued by stability problems, making it frustrating to play due to constant interruptions.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's strong replayability, making it a valuable addition to any gaming library. Players appreciate the variety of experiences and challenges that encourage multiple playthroughs.
“This game offers incredible replayability, making it a must-have for any library.”
“You'll find yourself coming back to this game time and time again due to its high replay value.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
Critic Reviews
The Collider 2 PC review
A fast game and a head rush in VR.
70%The Collider 2 Review - KeenGamer
The Collider 2 features lightning fast gameplay which requires even faster reaction times. Its responsive controls and general difficulty curve provide a great level of challenge and fuel an addiction that’ll have you retry its missions over and over again. Those who prioritize story won’t find it here, and as it does technically boast only three main mission types, others may consider it repetitive. However, collecting all the emblems and the survival mode do offer some replayability. Thanks to Unreal Engine 4 and some inspired mechanical interior design, this game looks dazzling from one sector to the next. The Collider 2 fires you out into space to captain your Starfighter, taking on intergalactic invaders with breakneck speed and manic manoeuvres.
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