Issues don’t must be advanced, both in the actual world or in gaming. Generally all you need is to make a coloured form into one other coloured form, after which toss that form right into a hungry maw. Easy. The place Shapez 2 makes its mark, nevertheless, is by taking that concept of mixture, re-coloring, and transport and letting you increase it virtually with out limits – creating colossal creations that span enormous distances. It seems lots additionally wish to toss shapes into the void, as a result of it has hit an enormous gross sales milestone mere days after its launch.
Constructing video games have been massive enterprise for some time on PC, with titles like Factorio, Passable, and less-intense video games like Townscaper all staking robust claims on followers. What Shapez 2 does extremely nicely is stripping the system again, taking away limits on building and sources, and making all of it concerning the pure act of constructing, refining your builds, and watching all of it come collectively.
We’ve already lined how its reception on Steam has been completely magnificent. It’s nonetheless managing to carry to a 98% score on the platform, one thing I don’t consider I’ve ever seen earlier than. Plainly individuals do need one thing slightly extra relaxed than many constructing titles on the market, but in addition nonetheless need a recreation that has clear targets so that you can work in direction of quite than being completely freeform.
At this time, Monday August 19 – simply three days after the sport launched – developer tobspr video games has introduced that Shapez 2 has offered over 150,000 copies to date. That’s an unbelievable quantity for an indie title, particularly one which’s nonetheless in early entry and is simply simply starting its journey.
“We’re thrilled and brought aback by the success of Shapez 2 over its launch weekend and are excited to see so many individuals leaping in to present it a go,” tobspr video games CEO Tobias Springer says. “Relaxation assured that we’re listening to all suggestions from our gamers and dealing to make the sport much more satisfying and satisfying throughout Early Entry.”
What’s clear is that from right here the sky is kind of actually the restrict for Shapez 2, and there’s no telling how massive it’ll get because it provides to the system, fixes points, and attracts extra gamers within the months to return.
Shapez 2 is out now in Steam Early Entry and it can save you 20% on the sport till Thursday August 29. Head over to the sport’s web page to test it out for your self, and see what the fuss is all about.
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