Thursday, May 21, 2015

Game Review: Solar 2



Game Review: Solar 2
Solar 2 is a unique game which provides you the opportunity to take the identity of an asteroid in the vast universe. The game mechanics are fresh and interesting and the sandbox nature of the game gives players freedom to go at their own pace.

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Beginning as an asteroid, Solar 2 has you bumping into smaller asteroids in order to gain mass to eventually evolve. The general progression in the game begins from an asteroid to a planet, life planet, star, large star, neutron star and eventually a blackhole. The game feels fluid and has a simple progression which allows for an easy relaxed experience.

Being an Indie game, the graphics are not AAA level however Murudai (the developer) has created  unique, easy looking, and easily identifiable objects in the space of the game. The distinct objects and colours make differentiating what is friendly and what isn't very simple, adding to the games relaxed and easy going nature.


Missions are also available and has also been one of the games main points of harsh criticism. The missions which are available by simply following arrows around the players main system, have been criticised as being overly difficult and at times seemingly impossible. The high skill level of these missions will often leave players feeling frustrated as they often require a few retries before being able to complete a mission





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In conclusion, Solar 2 will satisfy many kinds of players, from people who want to role-play a planet, those who want a relaxing easy going game and those after a challenge. Solar 2 will however not satisfy those after a long and in depth adventure, with replayability.

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