The Final Earth 2
- July 15, 2022
- Florian van Strien
- 12h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing hours of entertainment with its city-building mechanics.
- It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with charming graphics and a soothing soundtrack, making it enjoyable to play for extended periods.
- The Steam version has more features and content compared to the free version, making it worth the price for fans of the genre.
- Many players feel that the game lacks sufficient content to justify its price, comparing it unfavorably to free versions available online.
- Some users have reported technical issues, such as freezing and black screens, which detract from the overall experience.
- The game can become repetitive and grindy, leading to boredom for some players after extended play.
- music16 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its soothing and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall ambiance and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as both beautiful and fitting, with some expressing a desire for it to be available for purchase. Overall, the music is described as a standout feature that complements the game's aesthetic and adds depth to the simulation.
“In addition to the economic simulation, Final Earth 2 boasts pleasant and relaxing background music that adds to the game's overall ambiance.”
“The music is amazing, the tutorial is amazing, solid 10/10 for me.”
“This game makes me cry because the soundtrack is beautiful.”
“The soundtrack is an absolute fire...and gameplay is addicting.”
“Plus the music is relaxing.”
“Incredibly chill: lofi graphics, soothing music, no serious penalties or ticking clocks, you can just leave it running if you feel like it.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet charming, featuring cute characters and visually appealing designs that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the aesthetic potential of cityscapes, with buildings that can combine in interesting ways, while the graphics do not require high-end technology to run smoothly. Overall, the visuals contribute to a relaxing gameplay atmosphere, complemented by a strong soundtrack.
“The graphics are simple yet visually appealing, with cute and charming characters that add to the game's charm.”
“The graphics are lovely, and buildings placed next to each other sometimes combine graphically in cool ways.”
“Incredibly chill: lofi graphics, soothing music, no serious penalties or ticking clocks, you can just leave it running if you feel like it.”
“Saw there was a version on Steam with better graphics, technology, and better worlds.”
“Want a good Steam game that you can play on your laptop and don't need a $3,568.24 PC with RTX graphics and a fancy glowing keyboard to stop it from lagging worse than No Man's Sky running on a Game Boy?”
“Graphics are quite simple, but the soundtrack is pretty great.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as relaxing, fun, and addictive, with simple mechanics and engaging resource management elements. Players appreciate the game's ability to provide a satisfying experience that keeps them hooked, often at the expense of other activities. Overall, the combination of enjoyable gameplay and appealing design contributes to a highly positive reception.
“10 hours of gameplay, pretty fun even though I played the demo.”
“Graphics are pretty simple, but the soundtrack is absolute fire... and the gameplay is addicting.”
“This game is very good, with relaxing gameplay, a good narrative, a great skybox, and fun resource management aspects.”
“This game, with its simple design, simple mechanics, and simple goals, triggered the 'happy, clicky-click' part of my brain and I played this game instead of doing homework, or playing the subjectively more entertaining games on my phone.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“100/10 design and gameplay would recommend!!”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant narrative, with players primarily focusing on completing missions as the main challenge. While there is a mention of a story, it appears to be minimal and not a central element of the gameplay experience.
“And the missions are a good little challenge.”
“No story.”
“Let me tell you a story:”
“Other than that, the only challenge is to complete missions in a lower number of days than the last time you played.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in the game excessive and time-consuming, with some describing it as overwhelming enough to warrant quitting. However, a few users noted that the experience can be amusing if approached with a lighthearted perspective.
“The main reason I got rid of this game was because it was just too much grinding and took so, so long.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grindy and funny if you take things out of context.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and often absurd, with players finding amusement in its unconventional themes, such as a "human rights violation simulator." Many users appreciate the comedic elements that emerge when situations are taken out of context, contributing to a lighthearted experience despite the game's grindy nature. Overall, it offers a blend of humor that keeps players engaged and entertained.
“Grindy and funny if you take things out of context.”
“Funny human rights violation simulator.”
“All I wanted to do at work was play; I was foaming at the mouth to get home to play this funny little space city builder.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of bugs or glitches, which is a rare and commendable achievement for a game.
“From my experience, there are no bugs or glitches, which is not something you see often.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered several stability issues that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a surprising level of emotional investment in the characters, despite their simplistic pixelated design, highlighting the game's ability to create deep connections and evoke strong feelings.
“How did I get so emotionally invested in the lives of a bunch of 4-pixel-high people?”
“The game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their struggles.”
“I was surprised by how much the story resonated with me; it brought out feelings I didn't expect to experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The Steam version of Final Earth 2 is praised for its superior optimization compared to the base web version, offering a more polished and smoother experience along with additional content.
“Throughout my life, I've played so much of the base web version of Final Earth 2, but the Steam version is so much better. It's more polished, smoother, better optimized, and on top of all that, it has so much more content.”
