75
Everspace 2 is a perfect blend of an arcade shooter and space-looting action RPG, but not without its flaws. While a massive departure from the first Everspace game, if you’re nostalgic for classics like Freelancer and want a story that would fit perfectly into a 90s action sci-fi movie, this is the game for you.
88
If you were a fan of Privateer grab a copy. If you just like the idea of an open world space flight game with aspects of role playing grab a copy… if you might be… maybe wait for a sale then grab a copy.
82
A paradise for gamers that leave no stone unturned. There’s no procedural generation involved, so every nook and cranny were hand-made, and there’s a generous amount of loot to be found. [Issue#262, p.68]
6
It tries very hard and has crafting/upgrading/selling/buying/space flying and also upgrades offered by team mates in the game. I think it's trying to do everything sort of jack of all trades, but master of none.
We could easily cut out the upgrading/crafting, it makes the game convoluted and burdening the player with too much things to do, while not really significantly changing a whole lot. Too much grind also. As others pointed out, the game progresses ahead and a level-wall comes up early in the game and it forces the people to grind away on very generic and rather boring missions, which consist of flying to location, killing some pirates, solving some puzzle of carrying a battery and placing it somewhere else or similar and then flying back with the loot. Sell the loot but its not much money and the missions pay little. It sort of gives you the 'oh my.. how many of these missions I have to do to get xyz things or just level up? " - So it's super grindy. I'm gonna try to unlock the rest of the systems, but I'm afraid I will be just doing what I do right now, just different colors in space and different objects.
It's really just average. The graphics is great, music is generic, the main mission can be boring. Too much grind.
0
Can't keep playing, nothing interests me while the game progresses, I don't understand the hype, it is a boring game
7
It's definitely better than the first one, but somehow it can't hold my attention. Maybe it's the overloaded user interface and complex controls? Or perhaps the unfair mission objectives? Or maybe it's the animatics cutscenes? It's okay if you don't have the budget, but it does feel a bit unfinished. I don't know. Maybe it's a bit of everything. I like the German voice audio and had fun with the game overall. It's a good game, but it lacks that certain something. Galaxy on Fire 2 also has unfair situations, but I had a lot of fun with it. Even mining asteroids to gather resources was something special what I like. That game gave me a sense of ownership and progression, kind of like Freelancer. I'm not trying to knock this game at all, but I hope the next game gets even better. It's definitely a step in the right direction. For the next game maybe less is more? Inspired of GoF2, Freelancer, and Darkstar One? I don't know. Keep it up!
EVERSPACE 2
Released On:
Apr 6, 2023
Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
81
86% Positive
31 Reviews
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14% Mixed
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Apr 4, 2023
95
With fast paced frenetic combat, a story that keeps you guessing, and enough interlocked systems to bring it all together in a way the first game never could, Everspace 2 is the best space game I’ve played in a very long time. Rockfish reached for the stars, and damn if they didn’t catch ‘em.
Apr 4, 2023
90
Everspace 2 is an excellent game filled to the brim with content. Regardless of your genre of choice, Everspace 2 will definitely have something for you, from a fun, lengthy story, to intense space combat, to an endgame fueled by the hunt for better loot.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
66% Positive
75 Ratings
75 Ratings
25% Mixed
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11 Ratings
11 Ratings
Aug 2, 2023
10
Great space combat game, and most important: it's a 100% single player experience.
May 27, 2023
10
After more than 200hrs of gameplay I must say that EVERSPACE 2 is a masterpiece than no other. Early reviews with less than 50hrs of gameplay did injustice to the game since they did not even toughed to the slightest the variety and depth of gameplay of this sandbox unique space themed game. Played with an Xbox type controller Logitech F710 for PC (recommended way to play using an Xbox type controller is by reducing the moving sensitivity of the controller sticks to the bare minimum).
Apr 13, 2023
85
Everspace 2 works very well too. Despite all the changes compared to the first chapter, or perhaps precisely because of them, it manages to present itself as a space epic on the one hand, and as an engaging shooter with spaceships on the other.
Apr 28, 2023
80
Don't mind me complaining about its monotony, a game with a similar sense of action and exploration comes along once in a blue moon. Fans of sci-fi set in space should not miss it.
Apr 7, 2023
80
Disguised as a simple space sim, Everspace 2 hides an engine full of solid and very well accomplished ARPG systems. The story leaves something to be desired, but there is no shortage of options when it comes to the variety of builds possible. Combat is a real pleasure at every stage of the game, propelled by systems that are easy to understand and deep enough to let your skill and imagination run wild.
Apr 6, 2023
78
EverSpace 2 is a snazzy loot shooter with intense combat that could do better with its story and world.
Apr 4, 2023
70
Everspace 2 is pure, distilled video game, all about how its space combat action plays moment to moment rather than whether that makes sense in a game world or fits a complex and nuanced story.
May 1, 2023
10
superb game! I love the "diablo" meets "space sim" aspect. The visuals are really nice. The story is nothing too special but interesting so far and the open world gives you a "freedom" experience. it is far more accessible than star citizen. If you liked freelancer, you will also like this one. If you like science fiction, you will also like it :)
May 12, 2025
7
It's definitely better than the first one, but somehow it can't hold my attention. Maybe it's the overloaded user interface and complex controls? Or perhaps the unfair mission objectives? Or maybe it's the animatics cutscenes? It's okay if you don't have the budget, but it does feel a bit unfinished. I don't know. Maybe it's a bit of everything. I like the German voice audio and had fun with the game overall. It's a good game, but it lacks that certain something. Galaxy on Fire 2 also has unfair situations, but I had a lot of fun with it. Even mining asteroids to gather resources was something special what I like. That game gave me a sense of ownership and progression, kind of like Freelancer. I'm not trying to knock this game at all, but I hope the next game gets even better. It's definitely a step in the right direction. For the next game maybe less is more? Inspired of GoF2, Freelancer, and Darkstar One? I don't know. Keep it up!
Jan 28, 2025
7
Everspace 2 es un arcade espacial bastante entretenido en todas sus dinámicas. La historia cumple, sin ser la gran cosa. Pero lo que realmente importa es el espacio, la nave se maneja de modo muy arcade lo cual está guay aunque hubiera preferido que algunas cosas cambiasen en ciertos lugares (por ejemplo, en la superficie planetaria sigue sin haber gravedad como si estuvieras en el espacio). Los combates son ágiles y dinámicos, con una cantidad justita de variedad de enemigos como para que no llegue a hacerse aburrido. La exploración también está bien, con multitud de secretos y cosas que encontrar. Y hay una personalización también bastante decente de las distintas naves no solo a nivel estético sino también por medio de perks, los distintos armamentos y subsistemas, etc.Gráficamente el juego es discreto, no va a llamar la atención de nadie en especial por esto. El sonido cumple pero tampoco es la gran cosa. Y si que es destacable que, al menos en mi experiencia, no me he encontrado ningún bug importante, solo algunos glitches gráficos y cosas muy **** todo ello, si te gustan los arcades espaciales, Everspace 2 es un juego recomendable. Un 7,5.
Aug 3, 2023
4
Pros - The combat is acceptable - There are rewards for exploration Cons - Alienates the original Everspace fanbase by scrapping the roguelike concept of the first game for a mediocre story driven sequel. - Uninteresting environment. Everywhere looks the same. - Encounters are extremely repetitive
Jun 28, 2024
3
There are a tons of loading screens. Around 35% of the gameplay is you traveling from point A to point B through a loading screen . This is unacceptable. I do not wanna play this anymore for that reason alone.
SummaryEVERSPACE™ 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with deep exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience a thoughtful story, set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
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- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Apr 6, 2023
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