AI War 2
AI War 2 is a grand strategy/RTS hybrid against a galaxy that has already been conquered by rogue artificial intelligence. It’s also “a sequel to [Arcen’s] enormo-space RTS AI War, which we called ‘one of this year’s finest strategy games’ back in 2009″ (Tom Sykes, PC Gamer)
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming returns… with a host of mutual enemies.
Face off against a more advanced version of the original AI, who once again has captured the entire galaxy leaving you only a tiny planet to yourself. Then strike out and find a way to cleverly outwit it nonetheless. All the new capturables, larger fleets, and hacking abilities are sure to help. (You’re going to need it.)
Or immerse yourself in a far more complicated galactic struggle involving the nanocaust, macrophages, dyson spheres, and more. Other factions each have their own goals, rules, units, and entirely unique economies. Make the scenario complicated enough and it can become “World War XV is in progress, you’re in a tiny farm in the middle of it, nobody likes you, but if you can just kill that one giant angry enemy leader this will all be over.”
If that sounds over the top — and frankly that bit is wearying to us to imagine even though some people seek it out — then take a break and maybe hack the all-consuming computer virus to be your ally, and convince the star-sized alien hives to watch your back as you take on a suddenly-less-arrogant AI.
It’s been ten years since the original AI War launched, and the gaming world has changed a lot — as has the available computing power on any device you’re using to read this. We’ve pulled out all the stops to build foes more formidable and intelligent than before, and to create simulations of hundreds of thousands of units running at 120fps in a lot of cases. You can speed up and slow down the simulation without any extra load on your CPU, and pause at will.
The interface respects your time by automating things that you would do the same 95% of the time anyway. For that other 5% there are indeed advanced features such as placing spy nanites, tweaking or disabling the rules of automation, or redesigning your fleet compositions as much as you want.
AI War 2 Review
AI War II has evolved massively during it’s last months of Early Access. It has become a worthy descendant to my all-time favorite strategy game. The gameplay feels quite similar but everything has become more comfortable, more modern. Things are different, but the same. In a good way! A lot has evolved, there are loads of new features and it’s really quite excellent. If you enjoyed the first game, this is a no-brainer purchase for you. If you bounced off of it, the refinements in the sequel might give you a second chance to enjoy one of the PC’s secret gems.
BUT WAIT! There’s more. Arcen Games has a long history of releasing games that are highly creative. I own their entire library and have enjoyed most of it immensely. I have not liked every game that Arcen has released, but every one is out-of-the-box and worth checking out (except perhaps Shattered Haven. Yuck!).
Arcen Games patches their games regularly, often multiple times a week, and their patches are bursting with great content. The last six or so patches for AI War II have each been game-changing, watching it evolve so quickly is quite impressive. When they do release a DLC for one of their games, it is always massive and reasonably priced (not at all like Paradox etc).
The developers at Arcen Games are so great at communication with their fans, you’ll ask them a short question in the forum and within 15 minutes you’ll often have a lenghty detailed response. This is the type of developer that deserves your support.
SPEAKING OF WHICH! Arcen Games has not been profitable for the last few years according to the main developer, and a lot is riding on this game’s success. He has stated that if it does poorly, the world may not be fortunate enough to enjoy any more games from Arcen. This would be a tragedy! Purchasing AI War II supports a wonderful developer, one that really needs your support right now. You’ll also get a fantastic, deep strategy game with unbelievably good replay value.
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