#solar 2

[eldrytchcryptid]

one of the greatest joys in life is rediscovering a childhood game, and finding out over a decade later, phones are now strong enough to have the mobile game version you can buy and play to pass the time whenever you want

the game in question:

please be my friend if you know which game this is

[redphienix]

Oh yeah, post about two games no one knows about:

I played the heck outta Solar on the 360 and remembered having a really chill time exploring the options and getting all the ingame achievements.

So I bought Solar 2 in like 2011 (when it released) or 2013 (when I bought like 30 games on steam because I had a new desktop at my disposal and splurged) and promptly didn't play it much, probably because of sudden computer issues by the time I got around to it in 2013? Worth mentioning "new desktop" is a relative term.

Anyways, I played it a few days ago for a couple hours and man, disappointing.

Not for any of the right reasons either.

Solar 2 is bigger, better, deeper, more challenging, has more goin' on- I mean Solar 1 (I didn't know this) was apparently just a prototype for this, so Solar 2 is basically "Solar, for real this time"-

but that's kinda my disappointment with it :(

Solar 1 was a relaxing scavenger hunt where you sought out all the in-game challenges, did little things like fly to the edge of the universe, or I believe one challenge had you seek out and get similar color planets to revolve around you- it was just a relaxing "Oh! That does THAT! Neat :)" kind of game.

Solar 2 is like tossing a combat engine into animal crossing :(

The challenges are much harder, the game has a LOT of combat challenges, multiple challenges are "We're gonna throw a million things at you, dodge em or protect this weak little asteroid, k thanks"

It's just not fun :(

I'm sure a lot of people enjoyed it- it has positive reviews- but I played Solar to chill and occasionally tackle a hard idea- but this is like "Solar fight mode" and it's so uninteresting like that :(

Perhaps I mis-remember Solar 1, but regardless my enjoyment in 2 is nil :(

[doyouknowthisgame]

Do you know Solar 2? (Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, 2011)

Yes, I have played it to completion

Yes, I have played a little bit of it

Yes, I have watched someone else play it

I have only heard of this game

No, I haven't ever heard of this game

Voting ended onMay 26, 2024

[cassie-jean]

We love space! If you love space you should totally check out this video!

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[cajun-games-blog]

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[ultrace]

What initially began yesterday afternoon as a bout of “I’m bored, let’s try one of my 100+ untouched games on Steam” turned into a six-hour exploration of the universe in Murudai’s Solar 2. This deceptively simple game is a total time-waster, but a surprisingly fun one. You start out as an asteroid, smashing into other asteroids to gain enough mass to become a planet. Grow that planet large enough and it will gain life, as well as spaceships to defend itself with. You’ll work your way up through various celestial bodies. There are small missions to be done at various stages of your development. It’s sandbox with a little bit of structure thrown in and, as long as you’re willing to have a little fun with it, you ought to be entertained. It’s not quite worth the $10 asking price in my opinion, but it’s something to keep an eye out for in a bundle or on sale. (There’s even a demo so you can try before you buy.)

[herobyclicking]

Highlights from Solar 2 for day 69 of 100 #100daysofgaming for extra-life.org.

[ewzzy]

Free Humble Bundle Games

I got some extra Humble Bundle Steam Keys. First come first serve:

Galcon Fusion https://www.humblebundle.com/gift?key=bffuBexpA6tApuW4

Frozen Synapse https://www.humblebundle.com/gift?key=mwBEM4RGuKqeNV6f

Gemini Rue https://www.humblebundle.com/gift?key=5KXCMUH42pdDTYS6

Solar 2 https://www.humblebundle.com/gift?key=sPbd2yXzGSpe4PBk