Summary
- Release Year: 2017
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Role-playing game (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: MinMax Games Ltd.
- Publishers: MinMax Games Ltd.
Space Pirates and Zombies 2: A Deep Dive into the Spacefaring Sequel
Introduction
Space Pirates and Zombies 2 (SPAZ 2) is a real-time strategy game developed by MinMax Games and published by Paradox Interactive. It is the sequel to the 2011 game Space Pirates and Zombies. SPAZ 2 was released on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux in May 2017.
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic galaxy where the zombie threat has been defeated, but infrastructure has collapsed, fuel is scarce, and scavenging means survival. The player takes control of a fleet of ships and must explore the galaxy, scavenge for resources, and battle enemy fleets.
Gameplay
SPAZ 2 is a real-time strategy game with a focus on ship-to-ship combat. The player controls a fleet of ships, each with its own unique abilities and weapons. The player can give orders to their ships, such as moving, attacking, and repairing.
The game world is procedurally generated, which means that it is different every time the player starts a new game. The galaxy is divided into sectors, each of which contains a variety of planets, moons, and other objects. The player can explore the galaxy by moving their fleet from sector to sector.
As the player explores the galaxy, they will encounter a variety of enemy fleets. These fleets can be pirates, scavengers, or remnants of the old galactic government. The player must battle these fleets in order to survive and progress through the game.
Features
- Real-time strategy gameplay: Control a fleet of ships and battle enemy fleets in real time.
- Procedurally generated galaxy: Explore a vast and ever-changing galaxy.
- Variety of ships: Choose from a variety of ships, each with its own unique abilities and weapons.
- Deep crafting system: Scavenge for resources and craft new weapons, armor, and ships.
- Multiplayer: Play with friends or against other players online.
Reception
SPAZ 2 received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its deep gameplay, beautiful graphics, and engaging story. Many reviewers also noted that the game was a significant improvement over its predecessor.
Accolades
- IndieDB Indie of the Year Award 2017
- GameStar Best Strategy Game 2017
- Rock, Paper, Shotgun Best Strategy Game 2017
Conclusion
Space Pirates and Zombies 2 is a fantastic sequel that improves on the original in every way. The gameplay is deep and engaging, the graphics are beautiful, and the story is engrossing. I highly recommend it to fans of strategy games and space exploration games.
Additional Information
- Developer: MinMax Games
- Publisher: Paradox Interactive
- Release date: May 23, 2017
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or later, macOS 10.9 or later, Ubuntu 14.04 or later
- Processor: 2 GHz dual-core processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 11 compatible graphics card with 1 GB VRAM
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Review Score
8.5/10
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