Galcon 2
{{Infobox video game
| title = Galcon 2
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| developer = Phil Hassey
| publisher = galcon.com
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| platforms = Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux
| released = 2014
| modes = Single-player, online multiplayer
|image = Galcon 2 cover.jpg
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Galcon 2 is a multiplayer real-time strategy video game for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Android and iOS created by American indie developer Phil Hassey and released in 2014. Like other games in the Galcon series, it is set in outer space and involves maneuvering fleets of ships to capture enemy planets.
Gameplay
The gameplay is similar to Risk in real time. Each planet that a player owns produces ships for that player. The ships can be used to conquer other planets. There are several different modes of gameplay that can be played with 1-12 players.
;Free-For-All: The goal is to capture all enemy planets. The last player alive is the winner.
;King of the Hill: The goal is to capture and hold the center planet for a certain time period after which you are declared the winner.
;Teams: The goal is to capture all the planets of the enemy teams. There can be two or multiple teams playing against each other.
Other official modes include Empires, Co-op, Eliminator, Billiards, Frenzy and Zap. In addition to the official modes of gameplay, players can make their own modes by modding the game.{{cite web|url=https://www.galcon.com/forums/55/65/|title=Forums|website=www.galcon.com}}{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/amp/2013/04/01/laying-the-groundwork-for-galcon-2/|title=Laying the groundwork for Galcon 2|date=April 2013 }}
Development
The kickstarter for Galcon 2 was launched on December 7, 2012. After being successfully funded, it was released on February 6, 2014.{{cite web|url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/philhassey/galcon-2-galactic-conquest|title=Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest|website=Kickstarter}} The developer frequently takes input from the players when developing new features for the game.{{cite web|url=http://arcadesushi.com/galcon-2-galactic-conquest-finds-funding-through-kickstarter/|title=Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest Finds Funding Through Kickstarter|website=Arcade Sushi|date=7 January 2013 }}
Reception
Gamezebo gives the game 3.5/5 stars, noting that it is very easy to pick up and play and fun for experienced players, but may be difficult for new players.{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2014/12/23/galcon-2-review/|title=Galcon 2 Review: A Veteran's Space War|date=23 December 2014}} Pocket Gamer states that the game has surprising tactical depth despite being stripped down to its bare bones.{{Cite news|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPad/Galcon+2:+Galactic+Conquest/review.asp?c=63112|title=Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest Review|work=Pocket Gamer|access-date=2018-10-11}} Apple'N'Apps gives the game 2.5/5 stars and says that its space strategy gameplay has withstood the test of time, but isn't catered to multiple skill levels.{{Cite news|url=http://applenapps.com/review/galcon-2-strategizing-space-surrender-together|title=Galcon 2 - Strategizing Space Surrender Together - AppleNApps|work=AppleNApps|access-date=2018-10-11|language=en-US}} Galcon 2 was nominated for the 11th International Mobile Gaming Awards for best technical achievement.{{cite web|url=http://www.imgawards.com/games/galcon-2-galactic-conquest/|title=Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest - International Mobile Gaming Awards}}