Supreme Commander 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. VideoGamer
    70
    It's also a marked improvement on the 360 version of the first game. But it falls down in some crucial areas: the single-player campaign, ever more crucial to an RTS' appeal, fails to sparkle, and the online experience, while fun, lacks an essential feature. We're delighted the 360 port exists, but Gas Powered Games could have tried harder.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    70
    A vast improvement on the previous console port and a sequel that seems less disappointing on the 360.
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    70
    Well-adapted to consoles and a lot of fun, Supreme Commander's technical shabbiness and overly nostalgic design are defined by the endearing accessibility of its old school strategy play. [Issue#59, p.97]
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  5. Gamer.nl
    70
    Supreme Commander 2 shows that RTS-games can work on a console. The graphics aren’t on par with the PC-version, but in exchange you get an overall smooth experience. It’s a shame that the already empty multiplayer can’t compensate for the short and easy singleplayer on the Xbox 360, because an AI just can’t replace human competition.
  6. Console Monster
    68
    Supreme Commander 2 is like the simple younger brother of Supreme Commander. It's more accessible to people but, as such, misses out a number of vital points that it's Oxford graduating older brother holds so high.
  7. XGN
    65
    Supreme Commander is not very accessible for beginners. Furthermore the graphics are disappointing and the controls are not always functioning like they supposed to be. That makes this game only attractive for a smaller price.
  8. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    55
    A sad step back in the quest to get a deep RTS to work well on the Xbox 360. [June 2010, p.89]
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#33 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2010

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. SinisterVortex
    Mar 13, 2011
    7
    A far cry from its predecessor, SC2 is a major disappointment. Lesser scale, story (from what little there was in the first game to beginA far cry from its predecessor, SC2 is a major disappointment. Lesser scale, story (from what little there was in the first game to begin with), and dumbed down game mechanics make this a classic case of sequel slump.


    The story is not so much worse then that of the first game. The problem with this is the fact that the first game didn't really have a story worth mentioning. Just like SC1, the second game tells more or less the same conflict from the perspectives of three different commanders, each belonging to one of the three factions. It does try to have some depth, but any attempt at this is mired by terrible writing and voice acting that is often even worse. My least favorite character is the villain, who tries to come across as sinister but only succeeds is making himself look like a crazy person of the type you would find a loony bin. The gameplay tries to live up to that of the first game, but ultimately fails due to the degree to which everything has been simplified. To build things you now have to pay up front instead of just having a steady enough flow of mass and energy. To make matters worse, the economy system is even more time consuming because you have to set up so many resource structures. There are fewer unit types to choose from as well, so prepare to miss the good old days when you always had the right unit for the right situation. Furthermore, the scale seems like less then a tenth of that of the first game. No more continent sized maps, just small islands. Most if not all of the content you get from this game will be from multiplayer, as the campaigns are not worth playing. However, there is still some fun to be had with matchmaking, particularly for the console version. There are quite a few bugs though, so don't be surprised if you have to wait more then ten minutes for a stable match.


    Overall, this game is an average RTS, but still a failure considering how far reduced it is from the original. Speaking of which, if you have the first game and its expansion on your PC, stick with that. There is nothing in this game that will be worth your while over what you already have.    … Full Review »
  2. AlexandraJ.
    Mar 29, 2010
    9
    Simply fantastic and fun. Easy to pick up but still challenging enough to have struggle.
  3. BobbyS.
    Mar 17, 2010
    3
    Not near as good as the PC version. Sometimes RTS should stick to PC and concentrate on making that the best experience possible!
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