ENDLESS™ Space 2 - Awakening Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-07
- Nakalim faction well received
- Academy adds engaging mechanics
- DLC improved after patches
- Academy faction is unbalanced
- DLC adds little content
- Buy only on sale
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 99%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 1%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 34%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 66%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 127
- Negative points
- 333
- Gameplay points
- 166
- Perf. points
- 1
- Rec. points
- 61
- Misc points
- 101
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Nakalim faction well received
| The Nakalim faction is praised for being interesting, fun, and uniquely designed, with a cool aesthetic and story. Players enjoy the challenge of mastering their relic-based mechanics and find them competitive when enough relics are found. | 62% |
Academy adds engaging mechanics
| The Academy is praised for adding depth and interesting mechanics, such as bidding for roles, customizing behavior, and competing for control. It is seen as a fun, interactive addition that enhances gameplay for all factions, especially in multiplayer. | 54% |
DLC improved after patches
| The DLC is now considered fixed, playable, and a worthy addition after the Re-Awakening update and subsequent patches. The updates addressed previous issues, rebalanced problems, and improved faction interaction, making the DLC safe to buy. | 40% |
Nakalim relic mechanic engaging
| The relic-based mechanic is unique and provides strong bonuses to heroes and fleets, such as significant damage and health increases. Relic hunting and quests are neat, and collecting relics can cover science needs and make the faction competitive. | 16% |
DLC worth the price
| The DLC is considered worth the price, even if the additional challenge isn't enjoyed. With the ESG Mod and academy expansion disabled, it becomes a very good expansion pack, and the major and minor races are cool. | 16% |
DLC lore and story praised
| The lore pieces in the DLC are described as incredible, and the story is deeper and clearer. The Nakalim faction is interesting from a story perspective, and Isyander's addition as a non-playable faction makes the narrative more interactive. | 15% |
Nakalim start with many techs
| The Nakalim start with a lot of already known technology, including access to all technologies from the first two tiers. This gives interesting tactical possibilities and can make the faction overpowered at the start. | 12% |
Academy roles provide benefits
| The Academy's four positions (fleet admiral, legal advisor, envoy, librarian) offer useful benefits, such as revealing leaders and providing top fleets. Bidding for these roles can economically put players ahead and is considered the best part of the expansion. | 12% |
Academy adds strategic depth
| Dealing with the Academy adds depth to the game, and its abilities can offer a fresh change of pace. The Academy's territory and roles are a very good addition, and it gains substance with borders, attack power, and stronger relations. | 12% |
Nakalim ships visually appealing
| The design of the Nakalim ships and the faction in general is praised as beautiful and pleasant to look at. The new music and art are also considered good, contributing to the overall positive reception. | 11% |
Academy can be customized
| Players can customize the Academy's expansion, fleet strength, and behavior at the start of the game. This allows for adjusting the challenge and can even turn off the Academy while keeping the good parts of the DLC. | 11% |
Developers responsive to feedback
| The developers have recently started owning up to their mistakes and respond to player feedback. They hotfixed many issues in a couple of days, and the upcoming patch should reverse broken additions while keeping the good. | 11% |
Nakalim early game strong
| The Nakalim can earn money quickly with religious laws early on, and their early scout ships have high combat power and many slots, usable as fighters. The Spear of Isyander is strong early but has been patched to prevent an early win in 1v1. | 10% |
Academy competes for control
| The Academy now competes with the player for control of the galaxy, adding depth and a new challenge. It can turn into an empire, and players can interact with it by competing for special ranks and managing its aggression. | 9% |
Academy exploitation possible
| The Academy can be exploited for resources, fleets, population, and information. Donating to it grants a powerful fleet that dominates the early-mid game, and giving it systems in your sphere of influence yields relics and income. | 8% |
Xirmisala minor faction welcome
| The Xirmisala minor faction is a welcome addition to the game. It adds to the variety and enjoyment of the DLC. | 3% |
Destroying Academy satisfying
| Destroying the Academy and killing Isyander was a satisfying experience for players. This adds to the interactive and engaging nature of the DLC. | 3% |