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Apr 12, 2015
87
StarDrive 2 does not dethrone Master of Orion 2 as the best 4X game in space ever made, but damn it gets close. It is almost as deep, it almost has the same rich atmosphere and almost that same inspired gameplay. That may not sound uplifting, but considering the bar we’re looking at, “almost” is a staggering achievement. No one has ever got - this - close.
Jun 14, 2015
82
Close to greatness, needs an end game. Like the original Galactic Council. [June 2015]
Apr 11, 2015
80
Stardrive 2 is an extremely ambitious title which I’d strongly suggest for fans of compulsively intricate gameplay.
Apr 29, 2015
80
Though its one-track mind and ruthless AI takes some getting used to, the robust mechanics, great interface and presentation are an incredibly impressive feat from a one-man studio, while sensational shipbuilding and fleet battles prove incredibly satisfying.
Apr 17, 2015
75
If you’re looking for a fun, clever little strategy game, you could do a lot worse than pick this up.
Apr 28, 2015
73
A better weapon balance, more victory conditions, more diplomacy options and ground assaults that are not at least completely soporific - there is still a lot that could be improved.
May 14, 2015
73
As it was with the first game, the future of StarDrive 2 depends on a single man – its main developer known as Zero. If he’ll give the game enough polish, it may become sparklingly brilliant. But the rough-cut diamond we have today deserves 73, and not a point more. [June 2015, p.74]
Apr 28, 2015
70
Both land and space combat lack punch, but there's a fun if predictable 4X game waiting underneath.
May 17, 2015
70
Stardrive 2 is a pretty good turn-based science-fiction RTS. An extensive tutorial takes you away to a fantastic milky way where you are a galactic colonist. At times, this game does not seem to lead anywhere, but with AI that acts up and awesome but difficult battles, Stardrive 2 challenges you and your strategic side to the max.
