Star Control II cover

1992 game guide

Star Control II

Star Control II, the sequel to the original Star Control, is a space adventure game that features role-playing elements alongside a 2D space ship melee combat system. The player assumes the role of The Captain of a single starship wandering a detailed environment of solar systems, gradually gathering information and resources in order to defeat a mysterious and implacable enemy.

At a glance

IS IT A
GOOD FIT?

Platforms
Windows PC
Play modes
Solo, Competitive multiplayer
Best for
a relaxing experience, a challenge, a strong story, exploration, building and improving, and fast action
Time commitment
1–3 hour sessions, a focused weekend, and weeks or months of play
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Adventure, Indie
Themes
Action, Science Fiction

Why it may fit

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Star Control II is available on Windows PC and supports solo and competitive multiplayer. It may be a good choice when you want a relaxing experience, a challenge, a strong story, exploration, building and improving, and fast action. Its genre may suit 1–3 hour sessions, a focused weekend, and weeks or months of play.

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Game facts and description are provided by IGDB. View Star Control II on IGDB.com

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