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[SeaBee]

I didn't see an existing topic for this after a quick search.

In short, this is a sandbox game where you play as planets, stars, and asteroids. The physics are simple and not intended to be accurate simulations of the cosmos, but familiar enough to be recognizable.



Official description in the spoiler tags.

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Solar 2 is an open-world, sandbox game where you play as asteroids, planets and stars in an infinite universe. The game will feature many missions all activated and played during the extensive sandbox mode. I guess you could say the game is structured a bit like GTA, non-linear missions punctuated by a vast sandbox world. You can grow your system, destroy other systems, gather objects to become more powerful, grow and nuture the life growing in your system or just use the planets as wrecking balls. There are many ways to tackle the missions, if something isn’t working take a step back and think again. Other features include hidden missions, game modifying physics options, secrets to discover and more.

You can see the official announcement (with an embedded YouTube demonstration) or wait for it to go on sale (Steam definitely, "others" TBA). Might be fun for $10.

Rock, Paper, Shotgun did a quick story on the announcement.

Finally, here are a few more screenshots from IndieDB.

[Shadowlord]

In short, this is a sandbox game where you play as planets, stars, and asteroids.

What.

[Biag]

Oh my god there's a sequel?! Solar is one of the best games on the XBLA, in my opinion. And probably the most original yet entertaining game I've ever played.

[ductape]

looks way fun. I'll buy.

[timferius]

Wait, rewind here for a second... so, you play as, essentially, a solar system.... doing missions... and fighting other solar systems...................................................................... What?

[Hugehead]

I've tried the demo of the first one, and believe me it works.

[timferius]

So I DID understand that correctly.... odd.

[Knight of Fools]

Sounds sweet - A nice out-of-the-box approach.

And only $10?  Wow.