Supreme Commander 2

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  1. TimothyD.
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    SupCom2 is a great follow up to Supreme Commander, keeping a lot of the epic feel of the game, while going towards a more standardized economy. It really is superior to the original.
  2. FernD
    Mar 2, 2010
    10
    I loved TA and still play it. Supreme Commander 2 took everything from the first and combined it with TA. I think modern rts players and new generation gamers should really take some time to take in this classic remake of one of the best games to have ever been made. Also, modern rts games just might have to step it up big time.
  3. ThomasM
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    I'm a real fan of supcom.Yesterday I played the demo and I was suprised it was better than the most ratings I had looked.It is still a very revolutionary strategy game , I would say it's the best strategy game at the moment.But the biggest acclamation to Chris Taylor and his team they get for a very interesting story!!! The graphic system is amazing.I thought the camera in the I'm a real fan of supcom.Yesterday I played the demo and I was suprised it was better than the most ratings I had looked.It is still a very revolutionary strategy game , I would say it's the best strategy game at the moment.But the biggest acclamation to Chris Taylor and his team they get for a very interesting story!!! The graphic system is amazing.I thought the camera in the first game was the best what is possible in the next years but now I am in the better know and ey look at the hardware condition they optimize it so well that the game is provided to much more people than the first game was provided... Myself had bougth the game a few weeks after release in europe but I could not realy play the game it sucked... Last year I "excavate" supreme commander and I could use the game on a high level and it became my favorite game , I bougth the addon and only played supreme commander for some month... ;) I hope the game will be such good lor much more better ;P like in my current view :) Greetings Thomas ps.my english is not the best but it's my 3rd language and I'm more a mathematician.… Expand
  4. JoeH
    Mar 3, 2010
    10
    First of all, fantastic game! Though it differs from it's predecessor I thoroughly enjoyed the changes. Matches are now quicker and every bit as exciting. With the streamlined econ, you're allowed to focus more on cranking out units and watching the clash of armies. Also of note, I am delighted with the new research system as it forces you to commit to your strategy and allows First of all, fantastic game! Though it differs from it's predecessor I thoroughly enjoyed the changes. Matches are now quicker and every bit as exciting. With the streamlined econ, you're allowed to focus more on cranking out units and watching the clash of armies. Also of note, I am delighted with the new research system as it forces you to commit to your strategy and allows for greater variety between games.… Expand
  5. cambria
    Mar 29, 2011
    10
    This game is excellent, more diversity than starcraft, more unique tech trees per race, and overview mode / rotating / zooming camera elements make this game FAR BETTER than the average user may rate. 90% of the negatives are SC1 fanboys, I've never played it. Judging this game OBJECTIVELY (which none of them seem to want to) yields the following facts: 1 The AI is vastly superior toThis game is excellent, more diversity than starcraft, more unique tech trees per race, and overview mode / rotating / zooming camera elements make this game FAR BETTER than the average user may rate. 90% of the negatives are SC1 fanboys, I've never played it. Judging this game OBJECTIVELY (which none of them seem to want to) yields the following facts: 1 The AI is vastly superior to starcraft's, not to mention fully customizable. 2 Alliances are set before match, so you won't have any idiot backstabbers at the end. 3 All AI and players can be grouped in any team, making teams complete with AI, players, or both. 4 The graphics are decent. 5 The campaign is pretty much a lengthy tutorial, but is not without it's merit. BOTTOM LINE? EXCELLENT GAME! Lots of online fun to be had, and while lacking a battle.net style interface, there are plenty of players willing to make friends! Give this game a try and you will love it if you love RTS, but if you are a fanboy of the first one? Well, you probably already committed to hating this. And the subsequent < 4 score is probably already here. Your loss.… Expand
  6. pete312
    Oct 30, 2010
    10
    I'm very surprised at the amount of negative reviews. Ive played all versions for years (way over 100 hours each one) and they all are great. My favorite one to play *is* SC 2 because the experimental units dont take an age to build like in SC 1 and they are not godlike as they are in SC 1 (they can be beaten with enough normal units). There has been a lot of attention tot balanced yetI'm very surprised at the amount of negative reviews. Ive played all versions for years (way over 100 hours each one) and they all are great. My favorite one to play *is* SC 2 because the experimental units dont take an age to build like in SC 1 and they are not godlike as they are in SC 1 (they can be beaten with enough normal units). There has been a lot of attention tot balanced yet diverse units within the factions. There are innovative units like the BFG Big Friendly Gun to convert enemy units to friendly and the grinder magnet thats very effective. Units dont get locked up bumping into each other when moving in big groups and scenery is awesome. So I think there is lot of advancement to SC2 and a must for the fan of the series.… Expand
  7. Gunship
    Nov 6, 2010
    10
    I have played though the campaign and even got hold of a second copy on Steam for my son. Both the Single player as well as some good online fun makes this a great game to play. like C&C or StarCraft you are sure to like this game too. This weekend on Steam its up for $5, you really can't go wrong! and the DLC pack is good buy too :) Enjoy !
  8. The_Silent_One
    Jan 5, 2011
    10
    I am mid 30's, married with 2 kids, I don't have near the time to game that I used to, so when I find a game I like, it usually lasts me a year or 2. (Supcom & Supcom:FA lasted me 4-5 years). I bought this game shortly after it came out. I was a big fan of TA, Supcom, & Supcom:FA before it.

    What made Supcom (Supreme Commander) one of the few games that I've played over the last 3-4 years    I am mid 30's, married with 2 kids, I don't have near the time to game that I used to, so when I find a game I like, it usually lasts me a year or 2. (Supcom & Supcom:FA lasted me 4-5 years). I bought this game shortly after it came out. I was a big fan of TA, Supcom, & Supcom:FA before it.

    What made Supcom (Supreme Commander) one of the few games that I've played over the last 3-4 years is that I could jump into the que for 1v1 without having to arrange my schedule to meet up with friends etc. (It was also a great game and improved on Total Annihilation)

    After I bought Supreme Commander 2, I played it once or twice but it was different than Supcom:FA and there was no skirmish ladder when it was released. Therefore it was a lot more work to get into games. So, I went back to playing Supcom:FA. However, one of the last Supcom:FA 1v1's that I played, the guy I kept getting matched up wtih complained that Supcom:FA didn't have as diverse strategy as Supcom 2.

    This stuck in my head for a number of months until I decided to give Supcom 2 another chance. First of all, the 1v1 ladder has been initialized although it has been simplified somewhat. The main thing is that it allows relatively quick matchups for games. Second of all, (and most importantly), I have been pleasantly surprised to find that it actually does have more diverse strategy than Supcom & Supcom:FA and this is a good thing! Supcom and Supcom:FA give more weight to unit spamming and aggressive tactics. I'm not a unit spammer by nature and one of my main frustrations with Supcom/FA was losing on small maps to players who were simply more aggressive with unit spamming and/or always used a race that was suited to small map unit spamming.

    I started playing Supreme Commander 2 in earnest last weekend. Nobody can deny that there are less units and the game does not have the depth that Supreme Commander / FA had. However, I think I would have a hard time going back to FA now that I have been playing Supcom 2 for a week. I can't speak for it when it first came out, but at this point in time, it may be the best multiplayer rts out there. I never would have believed that simpler is better in RTS games, but in this case it is. Somehow the developers have managed to shed dead weight fromt he first Supcom. Games feel faster. There is more back and forth in a game. Some games in Supcom were back and forth, but a lot end up with one player steamrolling the other and once it starts to happen, there is little that can be done stop it. In this game, there is more variety of ways to win.

    For example, I just played a game, where I lost everything but my commander. I ended up losing, but I have my opponent a good run for his money and managed to last about an hour after I had lost everything. That would never have happened in Supcom or Supcom:FA!

    I can't speak for the single player part of this game. I haven't played any. I only ever played a handful of missions for supcom and supcomFA over 5 years. If you want to know about that, you'll have to ask someone else.    … Expand
  9. Balthazzar
    Feb 16, 2011
    10
    The only flak this game receives comes from SupCom:FA fanboys. None of them care to admit the credit it deserves for being:
    -easy to learn / hard to master
    -offering more diverse strategic choices -being unparalleled in its design (from the simplistic GUI to the details of models/effects) -offering a hell of a lot content. Above average for the mainstream RTS. Don't compare it to    The only flak this game receives comes from SupCom:FA fanboys. None of them care to admit the credit it deserves for being:
    -easy to learn / hard to master
    -offering more diverse strategic choices
    -being unparalleled in its design (from the simplistic GUI to the details of models/effects)
    -offering a hell of a lot content. Above average for the mainstream RTS.

    Don't compare it to SupCom:FA. It's not a sequel like Starcraft 2 is to SC:Broodwar. Its a game for tacticians rather then strategists.    … Expand
  10. MonkeyD_Luffy
    Mar 31, 2011
    10
    This game is really great only the limit for the units is to low....
    It's good that there are only two ressources.
    The AI is good too.
    Well only the multiplayer(number of online games) and the unit limit is a problem...
  11. smk123
    May 27, 2013
    10
    I have no idea what all the fuss is about with the game scores I played the original quite a lot, and I liked it, but personally I find the sequel to be more fun. Yes it's simplified and the scale isn't as vast, but if that isn't to your taste just play the first game, this game is much easier to just pick up and play without having to devote a lot of time to learning its intricacies.I have no idea what all the fuss is about with the game scores I played the original quite a lot, and I liked it, but personally I find the sequel to be more fun. Yes it's simplified and the scale isn't as vast, but if that isn't to your taste just play the first game, this game is much easier to just pick up and play without having to devote a lot of time to learning its intricacies. Even if you prefer the original there is no denying the battles in SupCom2 are immensely satisfying to watch, the graphics are very nice and the sounds are awesome. If you like a faster paced RTS this game is definitely for you, unlike the first… Expand
  12. how-hiGh
    Jun 19, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an awesome game with polished game mechanic, optimized graphics and good balance. I totally love strategical zoom, and really missing it in other RTS games. My favourite RTS.… Expand
  13. wazzy
    Jul 4, 2012
    10
    This game is a lot of fun for my and my friends, we play this at minimum once a week still. The theme and style of the game is very neat and it's easy for new players who know nothing to pick up tricks easier. Very happy and I hope to see a number 3.
  14. NiteOfDoom
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    HE HE, im a huge fan of RTS and this is certainly my favorite, at least until PA. It does get boring when you become one of the best in the world at it, but until then the game is amazing. Maybe if ididnt play it as much as i did i would give it a 9, but this game is simply too epic on many levels!
  15. Red-Rocket
    Jun 23, 2013
    10
    it oozes production value and has good gameplay. The campaign story was bland but mostly makes up for it with mostly good missions. Multiplayer is still alive and intense.
  16. Mbdelta
    Jun 14, 2013
    10
    A must have. Supreme Commander 2 is a masterpiece of futuristic strategy gaming. This game has a enjoyable campaign and an even better multiplayer experience.
  17. cookieclicker
    Oct 9, 2013
    10
    this game is awesome but I only played the first mission before my step father took it back he got it the day it came out. we loved forged alliance. this game is still awesome from what I read even if it is a "shell of the original" that's right i'm quoting u bjj8383
  18. Buckedpeach9
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    I've been playing this game for a year now and i still am not bored of it, it like hmmm will my nuke hit there base or be blasted out of the sky or is there a army of planes hiding in that area i can't see always makes me want to play again
  19. darkassassin408
    Oct 16, 2014
    10
    this game is the best real time strategy for xbox 360 that i have played so far. this game has non stop action. i love that there are more than one way to defeat an opponent. plus you can use land, naval, and air units. this is the first RTS game that i have played that has naval units, which is great. keep up the good work guys. i really hope that there will be a 3rd one, looking forward to it.
  20. DOge123demon
    Jun 3, 2022
    10
    beautiful graphics, good sound, beautiful characters, good plot, long gameplay duration
  21. DevonL
    Mar 3, 2010
    9
    There are some realism problems with the game when, for example, the ACU pushes a Megalith 2 experimental out of its way. I love the fast paced gameplay, not to mention the turtle favoritism...if you know how to play the game you can get a good turtle going and be nearly unbeatable...if not unbeatable. Is this not the purpose of a turtle after all? The research tree adds a level of There are some realism problems with the game when, for example, the ACU pushes a Megalith 2 experimental out of its way. I love the fast paced gameplay, not to mention the turtle favoritism...if you know how to play the game you can get a good turtle going and be nearly unbeatable...if not unbeatable. Is this not the purpose of a turtle after all? The research tree adds a level of re-playability to the game that is a big improvement from the stale t1 t2 t3 exp...progression that was the same for every single game SC:FA. Overall there could be some improvements but Ill give it a 9 for multiplayer awesomeness.… Expand
  22. AlanG
    Mar 2, 2010
    9
    As a die-hard fan of the original Supreme Commander, I had high expectations for SC2. I was disappointed by a few changes in this new incarnation, most notably the lack of unit variety and a limited tech tree. However, many improvements have been made that outweigh the drawbacks to this game. The performance has been heavily optimized so that the game runs silky smooth, even when As a die-hard fan of the original Supreme Commander, I had high expectations for SC2. I was disappointed by a few changes in this new incarnation, most notably the lack of unit variety and a limited tech tree. However, many improvements have been made that outweigh the drawbacks to this game. The performance has been heavily optimized so that the game runs silky smooth, even when thousands of units are active in a game. The AI is better than the original, but still prone to misguided decisions that make single player a breeze. It's the multiplayer where this game really shines, and where the lasting replay value is to be found. The game has been streamlined and the learning curve has been greatly reduced from the original, and unfortunately this has resulted in a restriction of some of the strategic depth of the original. However, as has been a tradition with its predecessors, SC2 is almost certainly going to receive added variety in the form of DLC or expansions. Dont buy this game if you just want to play the story mode or single-player (try the demo first), but if you enjoy highly strategic RTS multiplayer, and don't want another "click-fest," then this may be the game for you.… Expand
  23. Damon
    Oct 17, 2010
    9
    What a great strategy game, I got it on super sale on Steam and its probably the best $15 I've ever spent. Graphics are good, lots of units to choose from, many different strategies. Everything you could want from a RTS game and more. I'd give it an 8 as of a month ago but with the latest patches and new maps, definite 9. If it was a bit faster and had a few more techs, I'd be close to perfect.
  24. RCIX
    Oct 27, 2010
    9
    Supreme Commander 2 is an exciting and fast-paced RTS game with many unique and innovative features. It features a blend of tactics and strategy, with a passable story. While there have been some bugs, development of the game continues (as evidenced by the latest patch altering the way the economy works, and the recent DLC patch). The performance is improved across the board from theSupreme Commander 2 is an exciting and fast-paced RTS game with many unique and innovative features. It features a blend of tactics and strategy, with a passable story. While there have been some bugs, development of the game continues (as evidenced by the latest patch altering the way the economy works, and the recent DLC patch). The performance is improved across the board from the prequel, as well as the look. The AI is far improved from the first game, as GPG went so far as to hire the maker of a popular AI mod to improve that aspect of their development.

    Battles are fluid and snappy, with a variety of technologies available to turn the tide of battle. The factional differences are astounding, and end-game fights can break several hundred units. The online community is small but dedicated, and there are players of a variety of skill levels.

    Die-hard fans of the first game will not find much to like in this though; the battles are smaller and the game simply is far different. Verdict: Would Buy    … Expand
  25. kidd_sadam
    Feb 20, 2011
    9
    This is a great game. I just love the experimentals, monster cannons.. It is classis C&C game type and its awesome! I don't like the first SupCom but SupCom2 is great! It's simple for understanding, you have many strategies, best zoom.. I think, its one of the best stragy ever (not story and single campaign). I like it more than StarCraft II. For me, this is a strategy of year 2010 :) ButThis is a great game. I just love the experimentals, monster cannons.. It is classis C&C game type and its awesome! I don't like the first SupCom but SupCom2 is great! It's simple for understanding, you have many strategies, best zoom.. I think, its one of the best stragy ever (not story and single campaign). I like it more than StarCraft II. For me, this is a strategy of year 2010 :) But its not for single players, but multiplayer is great and awesome and a like it.. I recomandet for any strategies fans.… Expand
  26. Mideaa
    Jan 4, 2011
    9
    Awesome game. At first I was really really disappointed because it was so different from SupCom1, but later when I played it at lan parties with friends I learned more about it and it was great fun! In addition it has good support and since the October updates (incl. DLC) it has become even better and got more missing functions from SupCom1 added.
  27. Mikester7
    Dec 22, 2010
    9
    A great game to play with friends, and one of the only RTS that is dedicated to creating epic battles. I haven't played the first one and I assume its different, but coming into the series for the first time, I was defiantly impressed by Supcom2. Creating and joining games seems to be hassle free and there isn't a huge amount of bugs which is a bonus.
  28. bricky
    Jan 7, 2011
    9
    Although its been downsized in scale and mass i found this game extremely fun with an immersive singleplayer. the only reason i can think that lots of people are giving it bad reviews is because its different to the original. Im almost 100% sure if this was given a new name and advertised as a tactical strategy game it would be raved about by everyone.
  29. rando0333
    Jan 8, 2011
    9
    i havent played the first supreme commander i have only played Supreme Commander 2 Demo and i realy like the demo i do not care about story or voices i care about those units and the massive explosions and huge machines and so on, i have played demo and i like this game only bad thing is that the camera which shows faces when they talk is so lame
  30. GGsGameReview
    Feb 17, 2011
    9
    I was a huge CnC Generals player until I could no longer get LAN games to work properly. Thus my search for a better RTS began. Though I didn't play the first one. I did play Total Annihilation years back. This game topped my expectations and was a great buy. 9/10 because like generals the units didn't start moving the INSTANT you told them to. Otherwise well made, well done Gas Powered Games!
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 54 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 54
  3. Negative: 1 out of 54
  1. games(TM)
    70
    This is a purist RTS with old-school communists values, where there's power in numbers. [Issue#95, p.122]
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    80
    Supreme Commander 2 is a hybrid between Total Annihilation and the first Supreme Commander: it has the accessibility of the former and the immensity of the latter. Probably the best “classic” RTS until today, though it has nothing special to grant it a long future.
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  3. SpazioGames
    85
    Supreme Commander 2 is the result of how, through prudent choices it's possible to convert a title suited almost exclusively to a niche of fans of the genre into a game for everyone. With the recent release of strategic games such as Napoleon: Total War and the imminent arrival of Starcraft II and Command & Conquer 4, all the fans of strategy games have something to have fun with and we are confident that the new creation from Chris Taylor can succeed in carve out its space, thanks to this new dynamic and intuitive formula .
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