Info about ENDLESS™ Space 2 - Harmonic Memories: Official game description: **Endless Space 2 - Harmonic Memories** --------------------------------------- More than **6 years** have passed since the release of the first **Endless Space**... **FlybyNo**, in pure madness, decided to delve into the archives and remaster his favorite songs from the game that made what **Amplitude Studios** is today! This add-on also features the arrival of a **new Harmony Hero FES2 Reflects**. **A few words by FlybyNo:** --------------------------- _**"**For this musical add-on, I chose my **9** favorite songs from Endless Space and modernized them with new instruments and musicians. In two pieces we recorded some “duduk”, the Armenian flute emblematic of ES1's main theme. I also recorded a duet of singers for all the choir parts (that I had sung myself at the time, and I can tell you that I sing particularly badly!). All the rhythmic parts were redone by my assistant Alexandre, and I replaced most of the synthesizers with brand new ones, especially the Solaris by John Bowen, and The River which a French synthesizer only produced in 20 copies to date. I hope you enjoy listening to this add-on as much as I did producing it.**"**_ Composed and produced by **FlybyNo** Duduk and drum programming : **Alexandre Bobe** Voices : **Samantha Ferrando & Bertrand Antigny** ** Track list: ----------- ** * 1 - Magenta Clouds * 2 - Slice and Collide * 3 - Reach The Amoeba * 4 - The Dust * 5 - Bleu Argon * 6 - Terraforming * 7 - Falling Night Stars * 8 - The Endless * 9 - Deafen Dawn **New Harmony Hero: FES2 Reflects** ----------------------------------- The thing that separates **Reflects** from its kin and species could best be described as **"fatalism"**. While other elements of the **Harmony** may rail and fight against **Dust**, seeking to avoid or lessen its disturbance of their senses, Reflects simply accepted Dust as a new part of its reality and moved on. The desire to understand Dust led it to the **Academy**, where curious scientists and philosophers were as eager to study this mineral specimen as it was to study their wisdom and ways... Release date: Nov 15, 2018 Categories: Soundtrack Addition, 4X, Space Exploration, Faction Management, Hero Management, Nostalgic Gameplay - Hardware Profile: No data Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 2.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The only explicit playtime is a two-hour listening session, which supports sessionLength. No review mentions completing the DLC, finishing a story, or engaging in endgame content, so those metrics remain null. - Time-to-fun: No data - Player Archetypes: No data Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Soundtrack is highly praised (weight 0.97): Multiple clusters highlight the game's music as a standout feature, with reviewers calling it enjoyable, excellent, and even divine. The soundtrack is considered a major strength of the game. - Music pack adds variety (weight 0.41): The DLC's music pack is noted for adding extra variety to the game's audio, with new songs that shuffle in during play and complement the existing soundtrack. This enhances the overall experience without disrupting the original feel. - DLC is great overall (weight 0.4): Reviewers describe the DLC as great, with the soundtrack not disappointing fans of the base game. The new music is pleasant and never disappointing. - New hero included (weight 0.4): The DLC introduces a new hero, which is a key addition for players. The hero features an animated portrait that is smooth and visually consistent with the minor faction. - Good value for price (weight 0.37): The DLC is considered inexpensive and a great price for the content it offers. Reviewers feel it is good to get, especially for fans of the base game's soundtrack. - Includes old songs (weight 0.28): The DLC includes old songs from previous games, such as music from Endless Space, which appeals to long-time fans. This nostalgic content is well-received. - Composer FlyByNo contributes (weight 0.28): The new soundtrack is composed by FlyByNo, whose work is praised for being in line with the older music and providing a nice re-imagining. This adds credibility and quality to the DLC. - Rest of game is good (weight 0.26): Beyond the music, the rest of the game is also praised, indicating that the DLC does not detract from the overall quality. The music compartment is seen as a strength. - Art style is good (weight 0.14): The art style of the DLC, including the new hero's portrait, is appreciated. This visual aspect complements the audio additions. - Contains old faction (weight 0.14): The DLC includes the old major faction 'The Harmony' from a previous game, which is a notable addition for fans. This content adds depth and continuity. Common complaints: - Lack of new gameplay elements (weight 0.3): Players report that the DLC does not significantly change the game and introduces few new gameplay elements. This suggests the content feels underwhelming and fails to refresh the core experience. - Music tracks fit poorly (weight 0.3): The new music tracks are described as fitting horribly into the mix, with a style that is completely different and jarring. This disrupts the audio experience and detracts from the game's atmosphere. - DLC considered overpriced (weight 0.28): Multiple players find the DLC too expensive relative to the content it adds. The cost is seen as unjustified given the limited new features and overall value. - Previous music preferred (weight 0.28): Players express a clear preference for the previous music, noting that the new soundtrack is not as good as the original vanilla soundtrack. This indicates a decline in audio quality or cohesion. - Duets feel at odds (weight 0.28): The duets are described as feeling at odds with each other rather than complementing one another, which harms the musical harmony. This issue becomes grating after hearing each song multiple times in a long session. - Gameplay becomes boring and annoying (weight 0.17): The gameplay is reported to become boring and annoying after a while, suggesting a lack of long-term engagement. This could be due to repetitive mechanics or the absence of meaningful new content. - DLC fails expectations (weight 0.16): Some players did not love the DLC as expected, indicating that it did not meet their hopes or the standards set by the base game. This general disappointment may stem from the issues with gameplay and music. - Chasing AI is frustrating (weight 0.16): Players find chasing the AI to be frustrating, which negatively impacts the gameplay experience. This specific mechanic may be poorly designed or overly difficult, leading to annoyance. - Specific song is horrible (weight 0.15): A particular song in the DLC is singled out as horrible, indicating a standout negative element in the soundtrack. This may be a major detractor for players who encounter it frequently. - Music missing in Library section (weight 0.15): The music cannot be heard in the Library > Music section, which is a functional issue that prevents players from accessing or enjoying the new tracks. This may be a bug or oversight that needs fixing. Gameplay feedback: - New Harmony hero added (weight 0.16): The DLC introduces a new hero from the Harmony faction, featuring a unique skill tree. This expands gameplay options for players who favor this faction. - Nine new music tracks (weight 0.15): The DLC includes nine new music tracks, some of which are remixes from the first game. This enhances the audio experience and provides nostalgic value for returning players. Performance notes: No performancepoints Recommendations: - Highly recommended overall (weight 0.31): Reviewers universally recommend this DLC, with one stating 100% recommend and another saying not to miss it. This indicates strong positive reception. - Great for music fans (weight 0.28): The DLC is specifically recommended for fans of Endless Space 2's music and for fans of Arnaud's other compositions. This highlights the soundtrack as a key selling point. - Appeals to series veterans (weight 0.16): The DLC is recommended especially for fans of Endless Space 1, suggesting it contains nostalgic elements or callbacks that resonate with long-time players. Other player notes: - Music pack is affordable (weight 0.78): Multiple reviews highlight the low price of the music pack and DLC, considering it inexpensive and a good value. This is a common positive point across several clusters. - Soundtrack compared to predecessors (weight 0.48): Reviewers compare the music to previous titles like Sword and Sworcery, Heroes of Might and Magic, and the first Endless Space game, noting similarities or influences. This suggests the soundtrack is familiar to fans of the series. - Support for developer Amplitude (weight 0.27): Some reviews express support and respect for the developer Amplitude Studio, indicating a positive sentiment towards the company. This may influence purchase decisions. - Game is essentially an album (weight 0.15): One review describes the game as fundamentally an album, emphasizing the music as the core content. This highlights the focus on the soundtrack. - Favorite songs mentioned (weight 0.14): One review mentions favorite tracks like 'The Endless' and 'Falling Night Stars', providing specific examples of appreciated music. This can guide other players. - Potential YouTube release (weight 0.13): A review speculates that the music will likely be released on YouTube soon, which may affect the perceived value of buying the pack. This is a minor point. - Love letter to first game (weight 0.13): One review speculates that the music pack is a love letter to players of the first game, suggesting it appeals to nostalgia. This is a niche but positive observation. Emotions: - Appreciation (weight 0.19): Players appreciate the new music pack for adding variety and flavor to the game's soundtrack. The album is considered high quality, inexpensive, and a way to support the artist directly. - Satisfaction (weight 0.16): The DLC delivers a great soundtrack that meets expectations set by the base game, along with a new hero. The inclusion of the old faction 'The Harmony' and more music from FlyByNo contributes to overall satisfaction. - Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players feel the DLC is pricey and does not change the game much, with some finding the soundtrack inferior to the original Endless Space. Issues like a horrible specific song and music not being accessible in the Library section add to the letdown. - Admiration (weight 0.1): The soundtrack is regarded as among the best video game music, with the composer's work described as never disappointing and the tracks as divine. - Frustration (weight 0.06): The music tracks fit jarringly into the mix, and chasing AI in the game creates a strong desire to smash the keyboard. - Excitement (weight 0.06): The inclusion of music from Endless Space in Endless Space 2 and the addition of more music to the game generate excitement among players. - Slight dissatisfaction (weight 0.03): The DLC is considered a bit expensive for what it adds, leading to mild dissatisfaction. - Approval (weight 0.03): Despite some drawbacks, the DLC is still considered good to get, earning approval from players. - Boredom (weight 0.03): Gameplay becomes boring and annoying after a while, leading to boredom. - Annoyance (weight 0.03): The duets in the music feel at odds with each other and become grating after repeated listening during long sessions. - Enjoyment (weight 0.03): The new hero with new skill tree lines adds a new strategic option, providing enjoyment. - Pleasure (weight 0.03): Hearing favorite music from the first part again brings pleasure to players. - Support (weight 0.03): The DLC helps Endless Space 2 generate more profits, supporting further development efforts. - Respect (weight 0.03): The developer is one of the few still loved and respected by the community.}