Sword of the Stars II: Enhanced Edition (2012)

Developer

Kerberos Productions

Publisher

Paradox Interactive

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Strategy

Rating

2.2 of 5, 958 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 34 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A dense and intricate 4X strategy game where careful planning meets chaotic real-time battles, marred by a steep learning curve and technical rough edges.

strategicdeepsprawlingunforgivingcomplexmethodicalconfusinguneven

What players say

Players are split on Sword of the Stars II. Many say it launched broken and was never fully fixed, leaving the game reliant on fan mods. The UI is widely criticized as confusing and obtuse, and mechanics like the admiral system can be frustrating. However, those who dig deep praise the depth of ship design and the unique tactical combat.

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