Distant Worlds 2

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6.8

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  • Summary: Distant Worlds, the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game is back with a brand new 64-bit engine, 3D graphics and a polished interface to begin an epic new Distant Worlds series with Distant Worlds 2.

    Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience    Distant Worlds, the critically acclaimed 4X space strategy game is back with a brand new 64-bit engine, 3D graphics and a polished interface to begin an epic new Distant Worlds series with Distant Worlds 2.

    Distant Worlds 2 is a vast, pausable real-time 4X space strategy game. Experience the full depth and detail of turn-based strategy, but with the simplicity and ease of real-time, and on the scale of a massively-multiplayer online game.

    Huge Galaxies with up to 2,000 star systems and tens of thousands of planets, moons and asteroids are yours to explore and exploit, whether peacefully through mining and diplomacy or by conquest! The complex process of generating a galaxy ensures that every new game will be different and the many galaxy setup options ensure incredible replayability as well as the ability to have your game be just the way you like it.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GameWatcher
    Mar 10, 2022
    85
    There are a lot more intricacies and features we didn’t have the time to go into here, but suffice to say Distant Worlds 2 will keep you interested in its universe for a long time with no shortage of mechanics to learn. If large scale galactic strategy is your idea of fun, you can’t go wrong giving Distant Worlds 2 a chance to shine.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 14, 2022
    85
    If you are a 4x passionate player, you will struggle a little to get into the game, but then you will find yourself kidnapped for months in an exceptional experience in terms of the possibilities offered and general satisfaction.
  3. Softpedia
    Mar 16, 2022
    80
    Distant Worlds 2 is a rich space-based, real-time strategy experience that can provide hundreds of hours of fun to a dedicated fan. The writing and narrative aren’t interesting enough but the mechanics more than make-up for this weakness. The automation options are deep and make it easier to focus on certain aspects of the 4X concept, delegating the rest to a decent computer algorithm. But before anyone jumps into Distant Worlds 2, they should set aside time and patience. Make extensive use of the in-game help, read forums if you need to, delegate a lot at first, and only engage with what you like. Code Force has delivered a solid strategy package, which means updates and DLC can only improve it and add accessibility and fun.
  4. SpazioGames
    Mar 25, 2022
    80
    If you are looking for a sci-fi 4X where to spend the coming years of your gaming life, you just found it.
  5. IGN Italia
    Mar 20, 2022
    79
    Distant Worlds 2 is a 4X for veterans of the genre, looking for a game to challenge all their management skills. CodeForce crafted a deep, complex strategy game, albeit one that doesn't concede anything to the modern age in terms of graphics and narrative.
  6. GameStar
    Mar 15, 2022
    70
    Space strategy game with massive and vibrant galaxies, enormously motivating - if you can overcome the high entry hurdle.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 11, 2022
    70
    Distant Worlds 2 is following its predecessor’s footsteps providing us a vast and enormous 4X space sim, with more options and customization than ever. The inclusion of the ship editor is very good and adds depth (if it ever needed more) to a title that can and will be daunting for many. The inclusion of an option to delegate major parts of the gameplay to the AI is refreshing but is too tempting, and could reduce the entire game to a click simulator where all we do is to accept the AI suggestions.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. cyrixgame
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Great game with great promise. Looking forward to the DLCs. Developer is constantly putting out patches.
  2. bwort007
    Mar 12, 2022
    9
    The new king of 4x gaming. In almost every case better than the first part.
  4. Glavius
    Mar 13, 2022
    9
    A little buggy but a solid improvement over universe. This game is the current king of the 4x space strategy game.
  5. Sev07
    May 6, 2023
    5
    It's a bit buggy but it has a lot of content and much more features then stelaris wen it launched well worth the price and if a healthyIt's a bit buggy but it has a lot of content and much more features then stelaris wen it launched well worth the price and if a healthy modding community forms it might be the best grand strategy space game especially if the developers continue to support the game like Gladius

    A Year latter and I think they really dropped the ball on this one    … Expand
  6. bladexdsl
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    buggy pos the lag was so unbearable i couldn't 't even zoom properly. i have never refunded a game so quick in my life!

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