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Quick Look: Solar 2

Ever wanted to blow up a planet with another planet? This indie Steam game has you covered.

Sit back and enjoy as the Giant Bomb team takes an unedited look at the latest video games.

Jun. 21 2011

Cast: Jeff, Ryan

Posted by: Drew

In This Episode:

Solar 2

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Edited By videospacegames

How is this in any way different than Solar 1?

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So is the end game to be a black hole and gather a galaxy of stars?

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@Ares42 said:
Bought it and it's actually pretty fun. Started to get a tad tiring to collect asteroids after a while, but then I discovered system-jacking and eventually got to black hole which is just awesome =D Too bad Jeff didn't show that off in the QL.
awesome.
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I was not expecting to be interested in this game. Just figured I'd watch the QL since I watch most of them. However I'm downloading the demo from steam right now, and I might even buy it now. GB needs a   thank you from the developers.

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I just played this game for the first time. I bet it would make a great game to play while listening to podcasts.

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Edited By bkbroiler

This looks crazy. Bought.

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Edited By mozzle

Wait how much is Solar 2 on steam? Cause it's on XBL for 400 points under indie games.

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Man, I love me some Giant Bomb, but this Quick Look didn't do the game justice at all. Solar 2 is an awesomely fun game.

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You guys just sold me this game. Good work.
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Edited By FesteringNeon

wait... am i wasted?

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@Doskias said:

You guys just sold me this game. Good work.

Same.

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Edited By penguindust

Interesting little game.  I can't see myself playing it more than a half dozen times, but I appreciate its break from the norm.
 
Too bad they couldn't have used this license...

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Worst.... gameplaymovie.... ever!

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@WerewolfGuy said:

This game is on xbox indie games for $5. The first was also released there and is currently among the higher rated games.

 

 Thanks for the info, game looks  really cool.

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I love how Jeff says ''This is Soooooooo Relaxing''

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Edited By Keeper_Garrett

This is a great game. Played through the story and it has a great ending! Very cute would best describe it.

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Okay, how do you make a multistar system or "jack" other solar system?

Every time i get close to either a lone star or a system, i just ram into them, No matter how carefully i approach the stars or star, it just rams into me.

any suggestions?

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Seems cool, I'd love to have my own little solar system.

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@Jethuty: You have to create stars out of planets that are already orbiting you; then they snap to the center and your stars connect.

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@Phoenix778m said:

@Jethuty: You have to create stars out of planets that are already orbiting you; then they snap to the center and your stars connect.

oh yeah i found out and came back and saw this.

Thanks for replying tho :)

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Edited By TenFootMonster

Yep, sold me too. I just got it. Pretty cool.

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This looks a lot more fun then I thought it would.

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Edited By drozzy

Started quicklook - bought game - finished game - finished quicklook. 
 
Good game! Too short though. Not sure if 1hr of gameplay is worth $10. 

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Edited By Stahlbrand

Very dope. Don't think I'll pick it up, small games are not my wheelhouse, but I can respect it and dig it's tunes.

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Edited By Bollard

Well this was a shit quick look, I wanted to see a star >.>

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Terrible quicklook, Jeff doesn't seem to realize the missions change depending on what stage you are at, he also plays ultra slow and doesn't mention the massive amount of creativity and fun there is outside of hitting other planets.
There are missions where you save the word from sentient space-capable dinosaurs, knock black hole bombs into solar systems, theres a boxing match esque hierarchy of assassination missions, you make friends and get chased by missiles.

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@Divarlyth said:

Terrible quicklook, Jeff doesn't seem to realize the missions change depending on what stage you are at, he also plays ultra slow and doesn't mention the massive amount of creativity and fun there is outside of hitting other planets. There are missions where you save the word from sentient space-capable dinosaurs, knock black hole bombs into solar systems, theres a boxing match esque hierarchy of assassination missions, you make friends and get chased by missiles.

I don't think the Quicklook is that terrible, considering I bought the game before it was halfway over. Quicklooks aren't supposed to show every feature in the game.

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Edited By T0mF5

I actually played the first Solar. It is an Xbox Live Indie game.

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@abdo said:

@Zol said:
Enough with these stupid little games already!
No.

@huelarl said:
More little indie games please!
Yes.

This.

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Edited By citizenkane

This game looks really fun. I might have to pick it up soon.

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Edited By apoloimagod

This is $5 on XBLM... not bad.