Reus 2
Released
Release Date: May 28, 2024
A low-poly strategy game, in which we play as mighty giants shaping the growth of a civilization. Reus 2 expands on the formula from the first game, which debuted in 2013.
Release Date: May 28, 2024
A low-poly strategy game, in which we play as mighty giants shaping the growth of a civilization. Reus 2 expands on the formula from the first game, which debuted in 2013.
Reus 2 is the sequel to a strategy-simulation game from 2013, in which we play as a deity leading a civilization. It was developed by the same studio as the previous game, expanding its formula rather than drastically changing it.
The game has no story per se. Instead it contains short descriptions of the giants taking care of nature and civilization, and of the actions of humanity we oversee. This lets the player shape the story of their world and its people on their own and, if the results are not to our liking, we can always start over.
The gameplay makes use of two perspectives: from the side, showing us the planet's cross-section, and from above when approaching specific regions. There are many planets we must overlook, their flora and fauna developing differently depending on their conditions. Our goal isn't to restrictively control every species but to provide them with resources, space and opportunities to develop on their own. Thanks to us they'll start functioning independently using gifts granted by us - in case of humanity, this also means technological and cultural progress. Change can always occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and it is up to us to decide whether we'll influence it to happen. If we so wish, we can even wipe out a civilization in certain cases, such as using nukes.
We have many giants at our disposal, serving as guardians of nature. Their abilities are tied to specific biomes, and the more nature develops, the more combinations we'll get to develop. Thanks to the multitude of decisions to be made, each playthrough of Reus 2 is unique, letting us shape species and planets in different ways. Once humans manage to reach the stars, we will need to decide whether we want to reveal ourselves and our plans to them.
The visuals make use of a low poly 2D artstyle. The game looks appealing while maintaining low system requirements.
Platforms:
PC Windows May 28, 2024
Xbox One October 23, 2025
Nintendo Switch October 23, 2025
Xbox Series X/S October 23, 2025
Developer: Abbey Games
Publisher: Firesquid Games
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System Requirements for Reus 2 Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-4130 / AMD FX-4130, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon HD 7750, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 7 1700X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1060 / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Reus 2 Video Game.
GeekGasm: 8 / 10 by Paul Farrelly
Reus 2 on Xbox Series S is a rich and thoughtful god game that rewards careful planning, experimentation, and a love of emergent storytelling, offering hours of meditative world building for anyone willing to push through its initially daunting interface. Its evocative titans, evolving eras, and satisfying puzzle like approach to Biotica placement make it a standout in a niche genre, even if the console controls and occasionally awkward text scaling hold it back from true greatness on this particular platform.
GameGrin: 9.5 / 10 by Jacob Sanderson
Reus 2 is utterly brilliant, and what all god games should strive to be!
ZTGD: 8 / 10 by Terrence Johnson
Abbey Games clearly learned from the first outing and refined it into something both deeper and more approachable. The Xbox version looks great, runs smooth, the only real wrinkle is the controls feel clumsy with a controller. Hopefully we can see a patch or two that will address this, but even with that issue players on Xbox will find more to love than hate with Reus 2.
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