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Endless Space 2

Sega, Amplitude Studios
May 18, 2017 - PC
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

82

Top Critic Average

81%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
77 / 100
IGN
7.9 / 10
Metro GameCentral
8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10
USgamer
4 / 5
Game Revolution
4.5 / 5
Destructoid
8.5 / 10
Areajugones
8 / 10
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Critic Reviews for Endless Space 2

Gorgeous grand strategy with atmosphere, depth and replayability—but it needs more time to reach its potential.

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IGN

7.9 / 10.0
Leif Johnson

Endless Space 2 is a beautiful and capable 4X game, with memorable personality that's seemingly calculated down to the pixel level. It doesn't deviate much from the genre's norms, but it delivers a generally satisfying 4X experience with only a few missteps in combat and diplomacy. Provided you're also okay with tackling a steep learning curve, it's also a satisfying entry point for the genre.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
8 / 10
Metro GameCentral

One of the best sci-fi strategy games ever made, with an impressive amount of storytelling variety and accessible controls.

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Endless Space 2 provides loads of 4X strategizing and space-opera-styled storytelling in this epic about building an intergalactic empire.

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Where other 4X titles lean towards a more utilitarian presentation, Endless Space 2 starts with a great 4X game and layers on good art, great writing, and excellent UI design. There's a wide variety of play in the available factions and a deep political system that underpins the entire thing. The combat disappoints and the AI could use some improvement, but Amplitude is known for its expansions and improvements. What's here is already a 4X class act.

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And I must again praise Endless Space 2's depth, that seems … well … endless. I've put more than 40 hours into Endless Space 2, and, while I still feel like there are things I don't understand and I'm not always sure if I'm doing the right thing, I also don't want to stop playing. Endless Space 2 is addictive, rewarding and substantive, and it stands tall in the 4X genre even among the greats of Stellaris and Civilization.

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I had a lot of fun with Endless Space 2, and I'm looking forward to putting more time in with it. Despite my initial reservations about diving into the deep end, I soon found myself invested in the stories that came from my triumphs and failures. There's a lot to like here if you give it a chance, and even if strategy isn't your preferred genre, you might find that it's worth your time to give ES2 a shot.

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Endless Space 2 is the game that the fans of the 4X genre wanted and expected. Not only it is great for the most experienced players, but also has a style that is perfect for the newcomers.

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