Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

  • Excellent writing and compelling characters
  • Improved gameplay from the first game
  • Dice system is frustrating and punishing
  • Game is more difficult than the first
  • Dice rolls drive actions and story
  • Recommended for fans of first game
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Positives:

  • Excellent writing and compelling characters
  • Improved gameplay from the first game
  • Great story and engaging narrative
  • Immersive and atmospheric world
  • Strong emotional impact and connection

Negatives:

  • Dice system is frustrating and punishing
  • Game is more difficult than the first
  • Story and characters are less compelling
  • Mechanics feel unfair and unbalanced
  • Lacks meaningful choices and agency

Gameplay:

  • Dice rolls drive actions and story
  • Contracts are high-risk, resource-based
  • Resource management is key gameplay
  • Crew system impacts contract success
  • Locations feel repetitive after quests

Performance:

  • Few bugs at launch
  • Text recognition settings needed

Recommendations:

  • Recommended for fans of first game
  • Highly recommended, must-play game
  • Great story, narrative-driven experience
  • Sequel is better than first game
  • Worth playing, good value

Miscellaneous:

  • Set in bleak, ramshackle space
  • Direct continuation of first game
  • Similar art, music to first game
  • Text-heavy, no voice acting
  • Focus on personal journey