Endless Space 2
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About Endless Space 2
Endless Space 2 dropped on May 18, 2017 from developer Amplitude Studios and publisher Sega. You can run this turn-based strategy title on PC or Mac. The game casts you as the ruler of a faction in a galaxy teeming with life right at the dawn of space travel. Your early days involve uncovering ruins left by a dead race called the Endless. These structures contain Dust, a strange substance that warps reality and acts as universal currency. The core hook is building your own story within a randomly generated universe filled with alien civilizations and dangerous worlds you must explore or conquer.
Gameplay
A typical session involves managing a complex economy while expanding your fleet across the star map. You spend turns constructing buildings on planets, researching new technologies, and negotiating treaties. Combat is turn-based but happens in real-time tactical battles where positioning matters more than raw stats. The interface lets you juggle multiple systems at once without feeling overwhelming after a few hours of practice. You can engage in single player campaigns or jump into multiplayer lobbies with friends. Every match feels different because the galaxy layout changes each time. Controls are mouse-heavy, requiring you to micromanage trade routes and fleet compositions while keeping an eye on your population growth.
What Players Think
Critics gave Endless Space 2 a Metacritic score of 82 out of 100, which signals strong reception among reviewers. The PlayPile user base shows high engagement with an average completion rate that suggests players stick around for long campaigns. Most users report spending over forty hours in the game before finishing a standard run. Community moods lean heavily toward "satisfied" and "addicted" rather than "frustrated." Review snippets frequently mention the depth of the narrative events triggered by your choices. The price has dropped to $7.99 at Green Man Gaming, making it a steal compared to its launch cost. Players consistently praise the random galaxy generation for keeping every playthrough fresh and avoiding repetition.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth your time if you enjoy deep strategy games that reward long-term planning over quick reflexes. The achievement system tracks progress across dozens of categories, encouraging you to master different factions and win with various strategies. At $7.99, the value proposition is solid even for players who have seen similar titles before. You should avoid this if you dislike reading lore text or managing complex supply lines during battles. The game demands patience but offers a satisfying payoff when your empire finally dominates the sector. Endless Space 2 stands out because it respects the player's intelligence rather than holding their hand through every decision.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
81.2
RAWG Rating
3.9
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