Supreme Commander 2 PC - A Game of Strategy and Economy

The Supreme Commander 2, a real-time strategy game developed by Gas Powered Games, has received mixed reviews from gamers and critics alike. While some appreciate the changes in art style and gameplay mechanics, others have been turned off by the new economy system. As someone who has played the original Starcraft, I can understand why.

The biggest issue with the economy in Supreme Commander 2 is that it doesn't provide clear feedback on resource availability. Unlike other real-time strategy games, there is no 'not enough mass' warning or indicator to let you know when your engineers are idle because they lack the necessary resources to build what they were supposed to construct.

This can lead to a frustrating experience, as players may find themselves struggling to manage their resources effectively and building structures that they cannot afford. It's not just about micromanaging, but also about understanding how the economy works in the game.

While I appreciate some of the visual changes and new gameplay mechanics in Supreme Commander 2, the weird economy system has kept me from enjoying the game as much as I would have liked. I'm not sure if it's because my brain is too used to playing Starcraft-style games with a flow-based economy or if there's something fundamentally wrong with the design of Supreme Commander 2.

Overall, my only big problem with Supreme Commander 2 is the economy. Until the game provides clearer feedback and more intuitive resource management mechanics, I'm afraid it will continue to be an obstacle for me to fully enjoy this otherwise engaging game.

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