Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2
- July 21, 2023
- Brilliant Game Studios
- 20h median play time
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator 2 is a sandbox-style simulation game that allows players to create and control large-scale battles with various units and environments. The sequel brings improved graphics, more detailed physics, and a wider range of units and customization options compared to the original game. Players can create their own scenarios or play through pre-made battles, testing their strategic skills and watching epic battles unfold.
Reviews
- graphics205 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the significant improvements over its predecessor, including detailed unit models and the ability to handle massive battles without lag. However, many users report performance issues, crashes, and subpar graphics quality on lower-end systems, leading to frustration. Overall, while the game showcases impressive visuals and can run large-scale battles smoothly on high-end hardware, it struggles with optimization and stability, particularly for those with less powerful PCs.
“The graphics in Ultimate Battle Simulator 2 are impressive, with detailed and lifelike unit models, beautifully rendered environments, and realistic physics effects.”
“The graphics are amazing and there's so many units you can field.”
“I could easily handle over a million on screen with graphics maxed out and no visible frame drops, and I haven't tried to see how far I can push it.”
“The graphical fidelity is pretty low and it looks pretty bad when you aren't zoomed in to the units.”
“The graphics honestly ruin the game.”
“I would say the graphics are on par with games that came out around 2009 - 2012.”
- gameplay135 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its janky mechanics, lack of depth, and repetitive nature. While some appreciate the improved graphics and the potential for large-scale battles, others criticize the basic controls, limited character movements, and persistent bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements in gameplay mechanics and content to fully engage players.
“The sequel to the popular first installment presents itself with improved graphics, expanded features, enhanced AI, and superior gameplay mechanics, making the game smoother and more comprehensive, along with a plethora of options to stage the ultimate battle.”
“Great gameplay, great units, great graphics, great music, and great campaigns.”
“The blood mechanics are awesome, and the RTS elements allow you to have awesome battles however you see fit.”
“It's janky as all hell and has very little depth in the battle mechanics.”
“On the surface it looks really fun, but in the end you'll realize just how shallow the gameplay is and you'll become bored of it really fast.”
“Gameplay is simply put, horrible and boring.”
- optimization132 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting significant improvements over its predecessor, particularly in handling large-scale battles with thousands or even millions of units without major performance issues. However, some users still report performance problems, including crashes and lag, especially on lower-end systems, indicating that while the game is generally well-optimized, there are areas that require further refinement. Overall, the game is praised for its ability to maintain high frame rates and smooth gameplay under demanding conditions, but some players feel it still lacks comprehensive optimization options and stability.
“The optimization is a major step up; in the original game, putting 100k units on screen would tank your framerate or just crash your game.”
“Incredible well optimized for millions.”
“The performance is greatly optimized; you could put a million units and still be over 60 fps somehow.”
“Unfortunately, the game is plagued by massive performance issues and instabilities.”
“It's a poorly optimized, visually unappealing, and content-lacking game that fails to deliver on its promises.”
“Same game as the last one but with less content; the game is said to have better performance but I just see worse performance on my side, plus a battle takes 20 minutes to initialize.”
- stability65 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players have experienced frequent crashes, broken AI, and problems with unit spawning, leading to frustration during gameplay. While some find enjoyment in the game's concept and modding capabilities, the overwhelming consensus is that it remains a buggy and unfinished product, often requiring extensive troubleshooting.
“So glad I didn't get that refund as it runs great and I am having a blast with it.”
“Runs great even with millions of units on screen.”
“Even runs great on my GTX 1060 6GB at medium settings... can't wait to see how it is when my 3060 comes in.”
“I have spent 2 hours troubleshooting and nothing seems to fix it.”
“Abandoned by devs, still a lot of glitches from early access; for example, if you move far enough to a different spot on the battlefield, the units in RTS mode will forget their orders.”
“There are more glitches and issues running it than at launch, and it has gotten noticeably less stable with mods over time.”
- story61 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, featuring only a few short missions that players can complete quickly, with many expressing disappointment over the absence of a robust campaign or narrative. While there is a limited campaign available, users note that custom campaigns are not yet supported, leading to a feeling of incompleteness. Some players enjoy creating their own narratives in sandbox mode, but overall, the consensus is that the story content is minimal and in need of significant expansion.
“I've created the most traumatizing heart-breaking story ever created.”
“Good game started a shrimp army created my own lore and story of the shrimp society being attacked by zombies, they fought valiantly with pride and honor.”
“I won't get into detail on how he came to die because that's a story for another review.”
“There's 1 campaign with 3 missions and custom campaigns don't seem to be supported yet.”
“The campaign is pathetic, with only 3 missions that I beat within 10-20 minutes each.”
“It does have a campaign, but at the time of writing there are only two missions.”
- humor53 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, particularly through the use of absurd characters and modding options that allow for creative and funny battle scenarios. However, some users express frustration with the game's audio and NPC comments, suggesting that optional voice lines would enhance the experience. Overall, the game is seen as a fun and comedic battle simulator, despite some technical issues and a desire for more content.
“This game is so funny and fun!”
“You can mod this game to your content and make super funny battles like a million Barack Obamas vs another million ostriches.”
“The campaign mode is also well-done, with a good balance of challenge and humor.”
“The voice lines should at least be optional so that the player doesn't have to listen to NPCs making unfunny comments during battles.”
“Help someone on my account is making unfunny reviews.”
- music25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players noting its stirring and immersive nature. However, some users have expressed frustration with audio issues, such as volume sliders not functioning properly and the inability to turn off music during gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered a significant improvement over previous iterations, there are calls for more customization options regarding music playback.
“The super serious music, the eclectic choice of armies, the easy to download mods...thank you for making this.”
“The music is amazing; when the battle ends, it transitions to a really good track that captures a mix of loss, victory, death, and sadness yet relief that the battle is over.”
“The game's sound design is also top-notch, with immersive sound effects and a stirring musical score that brings the action to life.”
“Volume/music sliders don't work.”
“Plz fix the audio, music if turned off is still playing in the scenarios!”
“Also let me turn off your shit music.”
- grinding25 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players expressing that it requires an excessive time commitment, often humorously suggesting that one would need "a second life" to manage it. The tediousness of unit placement and battle planning adds to the frustration, making the experience feel repetitive and lacking in innovation. Overall, players find the grinding mechanics to be a significant drawback, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The UI is bad, and planning battles on the map is very tedious and frustrating.”
“It's a tedious and repetitive experience that offers nothing new or interesting.”
“Even placing units using the map is tedious, and you can't even move units prior to starting the battle, meaning most of the time your soldiers are scattered over the map, stuck in hills, or just in places they shouldn't be.”
- monetization11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been overwhelmingly criticized by users, who label it as a blatant cash grab. Many express disappointment over the developers' lack of commitment to previous projects and the feeling that the sequel offers little innovation, instead repackaging old content for profit. Overall, players warn potential buyers to be cautious, as the game currently fails to justify its price.
“Buyer beware because this game reeks of a cash grab.”
“This sequel honestly just feels like a cash grab.”
“I hope it improves over the years, but so far it looks like a cash grab idea to sell exactly the same game as before with fewer features and pretend to improve it by adding old units that were already there in uebs1.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while it offers significant freedom for creating epic battles and has potential for future updates and modding, many players feel it currently lacks depth and longevity once initial ideas are exhausted. Technical issues and a high price point for what is perceived as a bare-bones experience further detract from its replay value. Overall, while there are elements that could enhance replayability, many users express disappointment with the current state of the game.
“The game's enormous replay value comes from the freedom to create epic battles according to one's own imagination.”
“The depth of play and customization options offer tremendous replay value, while improvements in AI and game mechanics indicate potential for an even more challenging gaming experience.”
“The graphics have been significantly improved, and the addition of new units and factions adds even more depth and replayability to the game.”
“For example, there is a neat fluid system where you can create a lake of blood from fallen warriors or recreate the great flood with god powers and a new 'flash flood' weather option; however, this game still severely lacks replay value.”
“No, but for massive battle simulation it is the best by far, though bare bones at the moment. I can see this game getting more and more updates and gaining even more replayability over the coming months, but as of right now, the price is a bit high for what the game offers.”
“The trailer was also misleading - we saw Chuck Norris and John Wick, neither of which are playable characters in this game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's ability to evoke deep emotions, describing it as a profoundly traumatic and heart-wrenching experience. Many express gratitude for the extraordinary storytelling that resonates on a personal level.
“I've created the most traumatizing, heart-breaking story ever created.”
“Please accept my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for creating such an extraordinary gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by the effective sound design, featuring both the humorous banter of modern soldiers and the powerful roar of warriors charging into battle, contributing to the epic feel of the game.
“The sound design is impressive; I get a kick out of listening to the modern soldiers with their grumbling 'Merica' comments, and the roar of massive bodies of warriors charging into battle enhances the atmosphere of epic clashes.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with every sound and visual detail contributing to a sense of being in the midst of an epic conflict.”
“The game's environment is rich and detailed, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws you in and makes every moment feel significant.”