VGSources / Games / Toys for Bob
shoot 'em up
Star Control II
By Toys for Bob, released 1 Jan 1992
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- 3DO
- space opera video game
- adventure video game
What it is
Star Control II is a space adventure from Toys for Bob, included alongside Star Control 1 in a two-game pack. The setup casts humanity against the Ur-Quan Hierarchy, an invading alien power, while the sequel puts you in command of the Vindicator, a prototype ship with room for upgrades. Explore stars and worlds, meet alien races, and fight in space; the description also highlights humor and plot twists. The listed genres include action, adventure, indie, and strategy. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP, shared or split-screen PvP, shared or split-screen play, Steam Cloud, Remote Play Together, and Family Sharing. The entry lists Linux, Windows, DOS, and 3DO among its platforms, with Windows as the Steam platform. Its Steam release date is October 19, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- Pack includes Star Control 1 and 2
- Explore stars and meet alien races
- Vindicator has upgrade potential
- Remote Play Together and split-screen options
- Steam platform listed as Windows
- DOS and 3DO are also listed platforms
Who it suits
It suits players looking for space exploration, ship upgrades, alien encounters, and combat. The listed multiplayer and split-screen options may also suit groups who want to play together.
Star Control II centers on exploration and combat in a space adventure, with ship upgrades and alien encounters. The pack also includes Star Control 1, and its listed Steam features cover both solo and group play.
