Galaxy on Fire 2

Galaxy on Fire 2 – Space battles, an interesting plot... it has it all!

Space has been fascinating to humans ever since we learned to look up at the sky. Some of the greatest mysteries ever told and without any true answer have been tucked away in the far corners of the galaxy, such as is their life elsewhere and if Star Trek’s boldly going where no-one’s gone before... then why do they always seem to bump into someone?

Thankfully rather than simply trying to contemplate our existence and earth’s part in this universe, all we really want to know is, can we kick alien butt? To help answer this question we have a number of exciting games to delve into and happily I can report Galaxy on Fire 2 is certainly one of the best seen on the iPod/iPhone.

Galaxy on Fire 2 is a pretty epic game with plenty of twists, developments and none too shabby graphics either. Largely the game follows a neatly scripted and engaging plot where you discover after a short battle with space pirates, your hyperdrive’s been damaged and somehow you wake up more than a decade later at the opposite end of space and forced to work your way back home using any means possible.

I’m pleased to report that apparently not every alien is unfriendly and actually when they’re not trying to kill you, they’re keen to help you out with not just giving you means of an income but also ships and weapons. Also more importantly, you get access to weapons and show your flight skills off.

You’ll soon discover that every jaunt out in space will offer you a few challenges, whether its mining for rare or precious minerals and ore, to fending off attacks.

The missions are in general pretty quick affairs, only really made to last longer if you happen to be a bit of a lousy shot or just enjoy zooming around space. Overall this is a pretty entertaining game and although the script does arguably take up more gaming time than the actual playing bit (if you fail to skip through it) there’s lots to get involved with and it’s nice to modify your craft for the missions and improve your craft along the way.

Positives

Good graphics

Engaging script

Lots of missions

Negatives

Too much waffle at times

The controls are a little twitchy

Missions are pretty short and basic

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