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
MATCH THE GAME
TO THE MOMENT.
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