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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Released On: Jan 31, 2025
86
7.4
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 Critic Reviews
86
95% Positive
38 Reviews
38 Reviews
5% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 40 Critic Reviews
86
95% Positive
38 Reviews
38 Reviews
5% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector tells a radical science fiction tale through an impeccably designed system and a moving narrative rife with themes that are acutely attuned to our times. This is bolstered by a crew of companions who are not only well-fleshed out but offer genuine support during crises - a predicament you’ll find yourself in frequently. The soothing atmospheric soundtrack doesn’t hurt, either.
Despite fundamental similarities between the two games, Starward Vector builds on its predecessor in a way that feels perfectly logical: a reframing and culmination of the design philosophy that defines the series thus far. You could easily look at screenshots of either Citizen Sleeper game and think them a niche interest, but I don’t think that’s true. It may resemble a visual novel in some ways, but the overall experience it offers feels like a full-fledged RPG. As long as you aren’t opposed to reading a lot of good writing, Citizen Sleeper 2 is an indie investment worth considering. With an endearing and well-rounded cast, tight and expressive game systems, and a visionary sci-fi world to get lost in, this is an early frontrunner for 2025 RPGs.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 56 User Ratings
7.4
66% Positive
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
18% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
16% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 56 User Ratings
7.4
66% Positive
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
18% Mixed
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
16% Negative
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
Captivating story! Impactful decisions. A 10 out of 10 soundtrack. Funny enough, our kids walked in while we were playing the game and my surprise over the next 2 hours we all played together and had such fun reading for different characters.
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Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is the perfect sequel to a great experience.
A worthy sequel that maintains a high level of story and art. Worth
playing, even if, for some reason, you are not familiar with the first
part.
Starward Vector is at its best when it tackles modern problems and expertly blends them with science-fiction concepts. Workers unionising, the gig economy, overbearing family members. The writing is as striking as it is illustrative, which is so important in a text-based game. The RPG mechanics have been fleshed out, iterated, doubled down upon. It’s Citizen Sleeper, but more. I’m just not sure if I wanted less.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a narrative RPG full of choices, risks, and survival. The dice and stress mechanic add tension, while the strong writing and layered choices enhance the story. Not for everyone, but fans of narrative RPGs will feel right at home.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector balances survival stress and transhumanist optimism, even if those ideas are sometimes at odds with one another.
Such a perfect game! I'm Cuban and the Spanish translation was perfect and the game looks incredible! Would Recommend!
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The writing here is still as good as in the first game (which means that it's great), but the magic of discovering an entire new universe is lost as you're already accustomed to everything, and Starward Vector does not do enough to push into new territories.
The music is great and a huge highlight of the game.
There isn't that much to talk about regarding gameplay; the contracts are a good shake-up, but the system still feels incredibly monotonous and dull
I preferred the less linear approach the first game had over the one fit ending we get here, but it isn't that much of a downgrade.
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This game is a mixed bag. Overall, I wish all the books I read were like this. Interactive, with things happening in the background. I've never played a game like this and it was a wonderful experience. The ending wasn't great. There are suggestions from the characters that something is going to happen after the ending sequence but then credits roll. It wasn't awful, but made you feel like you missed something. The game embraces the grammatically incorrect woke gender theory when it comes to pronouns that has plagued many aspects of society over the past several years, which makes it confusing at times as you read. They/Them are multiple, to suggest otherwise is grammatically incorrect and unnecessary, only adding frustration to an otherwise decent story. I would recommend this title, but it does disappoint in some aspects.
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The dice mechanics are clumsy and mostly broken and the story is more woke than it needs to be. Conceptually there is a lot to like but the execution is sloppy and frankly makes the game not even particularly engaging which is a shame because it wouldn’t take much to fix it
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This game is too political. No clue why the dev changed it up so much from the first. Makes it a bit smelly. The graphics are decent though.
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Summary You are a Sleeper, a corporate-owned android hiding out in the Starward Belt at the edge of the Helion System. After a desperate attempt to free yourself from servitude by rewriting the very code that governs your system, you are on the run with a malfunctioning body, a price on your head and no memory of your past. You stole a ship and...
Platforms:
- PC
- Xbox Series X
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Jan 31, 2025
Developer:
- Jump Over The Age
Publisher:
Fellow Traveller
Genres:
