Ashes of the Singularity II Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-11-11
Review summary
  • Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • Improved over Ashes 1
  • Army resupply system praised
  • Epic large-scale battles
  • Macro strategy over micromanagement
  • Game cannot launch
Ashes of the Singularity II header

Categories

Real-time StrategyLarge-Scale CombatBase BuildingResource ManagementSingle-player CampaignCooperative MultiplayerMultiplayer

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows 8-11GB VRAMpositiveWindows 12-15GB VRAMnegative
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
85%
Unhelpful reviews
14%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
281
Negative points
306
Gameplay points
265
Perf. points
31
Rec. points
75
Misc points
174
Point
Fun and enjoyable gameplay
Description
Players consistently find the core gameplay solid, straightforward, and fun, making it a key strength. This positive sentiment appears across multiple clusters.
Importance
25%
Improvement over Ashes 1
Description
The game is seen as a definite upgrade and refinement over the first Ashes game. Fans of the original appreciate the improvements.
Importance
21%
Army resupply system praised
Description
The army creation and auto-replenishment system is awesome and adds fun to the gameplay. Players find it intuitive and cool.
Importance
18%
Epic large-scale battles
Description
The scale of battles with many units and large battlefields is highly praised, creating crazy big battles. This is a standout feature for many players.
Importance
17%
Macro strategy over micromanagement
Description
The game focuses on macro strategy rather than fast-paced micro-control, which is appreciated. Players like that heavy micromanagement is not required unless desired.
Importance
17%
Skirmish mode is fun
Description
Skirmish mode and bot battles are described as incredibly fun and challenging. Players are enjoying this mode specifically.
Importance
14%
Engaging campaign
Description
The campaign is engaging and fun, with voice acting that improves as it progresses. Players enjoy the campaign experience.
Importance
13%
Solid RTS experience
Description
Overall, players consider it a pretty solid RTS game. It satisfies fans of the genre.
Importance
8%
Runs smoothly on high settings
Description
Performance is good, with the game running well on High settings even on older computers, with no graphic issues or crashes reported.
Importance
8%
Good voice acting
Description
Voice acting is considered good for some characters and a nice touch overall. It enhances the game's presentation.
Importance
7%
Accessible for RTS beginners
Description
The game is fun and accessible even for those new to the RTS genre. It plays well for beginners.
Importance
7%
Decent graphics
Description
Graphics are described as fine and decent, meeting expectations but not outstanding.
Importance
7%
Refreshingly different RTS
Description
The game feels refreshingly different for a new RTS, offering a unique experience that players enjoy.
Importance
7%