Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
About the Game
A game of Eclipse places you in control of a vast interstellar civilization, competing for success with its rivals. You explore new star systems, research technologies, and build spaceships with which to wage war. There are many potential paths to victory, so you need to plan your strategy according to the strengths and weaknesses of your species, while paying attention to the other civilizations' endeavors. Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is a revised and upgraded version of the Eclipse ba
Reviews
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy
Eclipse: Second Dawn for the Galaxy is my go-to game when I crave a grand space 4X adventure. Over the course of a session, I get to explore unknown star systems, research cool technologies, and design my own fleet of ships to either befriend or obliterate my rivals. I’ll never forget the time I upgraded my dreadnoughts with plasma cannons and steamrolled an ancient alien menace. What impresses me is how this game condenses the sprawling space empire genre into a more manageable timeframe – we usually finish in about 3 hours, relatively short for this kind of epic. Eclipse is still a beast of a game. The table fills with components, and the first play or two can feel overwhelming with all the bits and options. And yes, there’s luck: explore tiles might favor one player, and late-game dice rolls in big battles can cause wild swings. But the overall experience is so rewarding. The production quality of Second Dawn is fantastic (those custom trays and colorful ships actually make setup and storage easier). If you want a deep space conquest experience that won’t eat your entire day, Eclipse hits that sweet spot for me. (I even enlisted an AI to compare notes with other players, and many share my enthusiasm for this stellar game.)
✓ Pros
- • Epic 4X experience in shorter time
- • Deep tech tree and ship customization
- • High-quality components and storage
✗ Cons
- • Steep learning curve with many components
- • Some luck in exploration and combat
- • Still a long playtime for some groups
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