Everspace 2 is a really good game on the verge of greatness. It is well polished, packs a lot of content, and is just plain fun to play. But, some aspects of the game design lack depth and there is a clear gap of untapped potential keeping from from 5/5 stars. The good: - Flight and combat controls are fluid and feel great even with a keyboard and mouse - Stellar art, visuals, and atmosphere - Between the main quests, missions, challenges, exploration, grinding, crafting, and economy, there is always something to keep you busy The not so good: - Close quarters combat is frustrating because once most enemies get close they pack a punch and it's difficult to target them, biasing towards medium to long range combat which is less engaging - Not many unique/unusual item affixes or abilities which would lend themselves towards more complex or interesting builds, instead the vast majority of items feel rather same-y with a limited pool of stats
This game will stand forever as a pinnacle of PC gaming. Its depth, atmosphere, creativity, and polish put Alpha Centauri a cut above practically any game made today. A must-buy for any collection!
