Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

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Top Critic Average

98%

Critics Recommend

IGN
8 / 10
Eurogamer
5 / 5
PC Gamer
80 / 100
TheGamer
4 / 5
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Nintendo Life
9 / 10
DualShockers
9 / 10
Digital Trends
3.5 / 5
Creators: Jump Over The Age, Fellow Traveller
Release Date: Jan 31, 2025 - PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PC
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Critic Reviews for Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector fine tunes the slow-paced, dice-heavy gameplay of the original with its new and aptly named stress system and multi-stage, multi-character missions.

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With a new found sense of tension, and showpiece Contract missions, Citizen Sleeper is transformed. This follow-up has improved the RPG formula in every way.

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Citizen Sleeper 2's broader scope stretches its mechanics thin, even while its story flourishes.

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The writing is as striking as it is illustrative, which is so important in a text-based game. The RPG mechanics have been fleshed out, iterated, doubled down upon. It’s Citizen Sleeper, but more. I’m just not sure if I wanted less.

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Citizen Sleeper 2's space and stations can be cold and cruel, and the vast corporate machine never ceases its churning, but there is a certain romance to everyone moving forward with their lives and loves – often in spite of all this – and it is hard to not be charmed.

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Citizen Sleeper 2 is an excellent example of a polished sequel, continuing all the things that made its predecessor a beloved indie darling while building upon and expanding those systems with some new and interesting ideas of its own. The decision-driven narrative, tense RPG systems, and incredible soundtrack all come together to make for a game that is almost impossible to put down once you get pulled in. Newcomers who want to see what all the fuss is about will enjoy this as much as players who loved the first game - Citizen Sleeper 2 stands tall as a worthy follow-up.

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DualShockers

Joshua Speer
9 / 10.0
DualShockers

It features complex but fun dice mechanics, a choose-your-own-adventure playstyle, and many memorable characters to interact with. If you're able to push through the initial learning curve, you'll find a worthy and long-lasting VN experience.

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Citizen Sleeper 2 isn’t about living in a perfect world free from oppressive systems, nor does it posit that such a thing is possible. Its comfort is in the belief that we can carve out a home in a world that’s built to box us out. That’s accomplished through the people we keep close, the communities we build, and what we do with our bodies. These should be the things that no one can take from us.

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