The homeworld serves as a critical launching point in galactic conquest, so it is important to consider initial expansion options carefully. Players begin with control over one planet and system. After all, players striving to conquer the galaxy are going to have to discover what’s out there first. Sappy love story for devs aside, let’s further examine what makes Star Ruler 2 tick.ĮXplore:There’s no doubt that exploration is a central tenet of the entire modus operandi of Star Ruler 2. Seeing this process take place in increments has forced me to reflect on the depth of true workmanship that goes into crafting a game like Star Ruler 2 and given me a newfound respect (not that there wasn’t one already) for the tireless effort of many developers.
The attention to detail is staggering and the endeavor nothing short of impressive. Over the course of my play-time in Early Access, Blind Mind Studios has made significant shifts, changes and adaptations to underlying core systems that have moved the game forward by great strides.
Couple that with a visually intriguing interface and players will truly see the grandiosity of Star Ruler 2 even before jumping fully into their first playthrough.īefore moving on to unpack the title further in relation to its 4X components, I feel it prudent to note that this game has been a personally uplifting experience for me as a 4X player. Before long, contact with other empires will be made, each with unique flavor and dynamics, and players must utilize trade, diplomacy, and combat to gain the advantage and, ultimately, rule the galaxy.Īppropriately fitting to the mood of the gigantic galaxy (some maps can be ridiculously large – limited in practicality only by what the player’s system can handle), Star Ruler 2 boasts an excellent soundtrack that blends the themes of somber and victorious neatly into one package. These resources are then funneled back home (and later to other colony systems) to establish thriving worlds that solidify the player’s expansion. Blind Mind Studios’ Star Ruler 2 is a grand-scale 4X RTS that places players at the helm of building a complex sprawling empire, forged from the metaphorical space fires of rampant expansion, dominating conquest, and cunning diplomacy.ĭoes that description sound appropriately epic enough for a game titled Star Ruler 2?įrom the game’s outset, players are challenged to take to the task of expanding out from their home system in search of coveted resources.