Endless Space 2 - Initial Thoughts

About the Game (From the Steam Store Page)

Endless Space 2 is a Strategic Space Opera set in a mysterious universe.
Your story unfolds in a galaxy that was first colonized by God-like beings known as the “Endless”, who rose and fell eons ago. All that remains of them are mystical ruins, powerful artifacts, and a strange, near-magical substance known as Dust.

One More Turn
Endless Space 2 takes the classic “one more turn” formula to new heights. You will explore mysterious star systems, discover the secrets of ancient races, build colonies on distant planets, exploit trade routes, develop advanced technologies of unthinkable power; and, of course encounter new life forms to understand, to court or to conquer.

As a leader, you have to manage your populations like never before as they react dynamically to your decisions and to their environment, expressing their will through political parties, dictating the laws that your Senate can pass. Will you be a beloved natural leader or will you manipulate your populations to your benefit?

Epic Space Battles
Watch your fighters fly past huge cruisers while lasers rip their hulls apart in epic real-time space battles. Detailed after action reports will help you adapt your strategy for the next confrontations.

Design your ships, assemble your fleets and carefully adapt your battle plans to overcome your enemies. Once you think you’ve done it all, take it online against seven other players.

Strategic Space Opera
Immerse yourself in the Endless Universe. The galaxy belongs to the civilization that controls Dust and uncovers its secrets… but were the Endless alone in the galaxy? What is the true origin of Dust?

Lead one of eight civilizations, each with a unique playstyle affinity and story quest, and build great stellar empires capable of imposing your vision on the Galaxy!

Find out more about the Academy and its powerful cast of Heroes, that you can recruit and train to become fleet admirals, system governors or influential senators.

Amplified Reality
Press ‘Space’ anytime to activate the Amplified Reality view and reveal in-depth contextual information about your systems, trade routes, diplomatic stances and even your ship stats during battle!

Previous Playtime

0 hours

What Was I Thinking When I Bought This

 You know how, when you're dieting and you celebrate losing five pounds by eating a giant slice of chocolate cake? That's basically me and this game.

Of more pertinent moment is why I think this game is a reward. I guess it's because I used to really like the original Endless Space, but then I played some better games and became disillusioned with it, but one of those better games was Endless Legend, and so I'm kind of hoping that Endless Space 2 takes what I liked about the original, but applies the mechanical lessons the company's learned over the years to make an even better game.

Expectations and Prior Experience

Just the original Endless Space. I figure, worst case scenario, it's just like the first one and I enjoy myself, but I'm left wanting more. Best case scenario, it's everything I wanted from the first game in a slick new package. I literally cannot see how this could possibly go wrong (he said, being fully aware that those are some famous last words).