Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators

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  • Summary: 200 years after the first chapter for Space Rangers, a new, even more dangerous threat arises in the galaxy. A key planet producing war androids has become self-aware and is attempting to conquer the galaxy one planet at a time. These machines are not only capable of fulfilling any order,200 years after the first chapter for Space Rangers, a new, even more dangerous threat arises in the galaxy. A key planet producing war androids has become self-aware and is attempting to conquer the galaxy one planet at a time. These machines are not only capable of fulfilling any order, but they have their own intellect and force of will. This new type of cyber life is driven only by instinct of destruction and cares only about expanding the realm of the silicate. Freedom of choice is a distinguishing feature of the Space Rangers saga and continues as players explore the massive world. The game is not limited by borders and allows players an opportunity to influence the branching storyline. At the same time, the larger and more expansive game world lives and develops by itself. In Space Rangers 2 players will have an opportunity to test their skills not only in outer space, but on planets' surfaces as well. 3D real-time battles on planets is a new part of the game. By producing and upgrading war machines, gamers have a chance to defeat the ominous threat of the Dominators. [1C Company]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. GamingTrend
    96
    Imagination will always substitute for visual splendor if a story is told in a genius way, and Space Rangers 2 does exactly that. This is one for the record books, and simply must be played.
  2. CPUGamer
    93
    What they gave us is not just Baldur’s Gate in space; the core gameplay and thus subsequent gameplay elements are very different – making Space Rangers a unique experience.
  3. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Though it can be hard on a novice, Space Ranger 2's amazing breadth and considerable depth more than make up for its initial difficulty and intermittent lack of polish. [Nov 2005, p.74]
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  4. Game Chronicles
    85
    Space Rangers 2 combines an eclectic mix of commerce, action, and RTS-elements, along with a strong visual presence. With that being said, it may falter because it tries to do too many things, instead of one aspect really well.
  5. IC-Games
    83
    It’s a space sim, it’s a text based adventure, it’s a 3D shooter, and it’s a trading game. And it comes with the original game as well. A very impressive package with something for everybody.
  6. VGPub
    82
    It isn’t the most beautiful or best-sounding game out there, but it is one of the most diverse.
  7. PC Format
    51
    Like "Pirates!" in space, but not as good as that suggests. [Oct 2005, p.92]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
  1. GenaL.
    May 23, 2006
    10
    This is my favorite games (with Space Rangers One). Strategy + RPG + Space Adventure.
  2. SamF.
    Nov 1, 2005
    10
    Great game! PC Format totally rules on making game reviews....
  4. pazmacats
    Aug 11, 2011
    10
    Innovative, nice to look at, turn-based, strategical, tactical, economical, role-playing game. Excellent. Wish there were more games likeInnovative, nice to look at, turn-based, strategical, tactical, economical, role-playing game. Excellent. Wish there were more games like this. One of the best games I have ever played since 1990.… Expand
  5. MikeW.
    Sep 23, 2007
    10
    This games success lies in its many different aspects, its a great top dawn space combat & exploration game, then you land on a planet and it This games success lies in its many different aspects, its a great top dawn space combat & exploration game, then you land on a planet and it becomes a good RTS with Mechs. Then you enter a black hole and it becomes a great fun arcade shoot em up, later you accept a mission from an alien race and enter an interesting text adventure story similar to the old Fighting Fantasy Books! This game is a breath of fresh air why can't all PC games be more like this?… Expand
  6. Mitja
    Oct 30, 2005
    10
    One of the Best games ever !
  7. lightzy
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Difficult to describe this game. It's one of those rare gems that defy classification and are just a full experience. It's full, FULL of humorDifficult to describe this game. It's one of those rare gems that defy classification and are just a full experience. It's full, FULL of humor and style. It has it's own atmosphere and draws you into the setting. It's simply amazing, and that's that.

    I replayed it many many time even though there doesn't seem to be any real reason to replay it. It's just so fun!    … Expand
  8. Ziamboni
    Sep 19, 2011
    4
    This will be two reviews in one.

    First few hours of the game, I rate an eight (first 3-5 hours). The fights look cool, tend to be    This will be two reviews in one.

    First few hours of the game, I rate an eight (first 3-5 hours). The fights look cool, tend to be thinking-based, you can trade here and there - you know, the usual.
    Quests are fun, script-based text adventures.
    However, after those 5 hours, you'll see that the possibilities game offered had just ended. And you don't want to play it anymore. It gets irritating then, and you rate it a 0.

    What I mean is, all the things that made me like this game to a point of an 8, turned the other cheek and began irritating me. Pointless battles, pointless fighting, pointless pointless pointless.    … Expand

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