The abilities you find having a cooldown make more sense as these hit harder, like the warp push, knocking down or stunning enemies with a jolt of lightning. Terminals are scattered around the map that let you upgrade these abilities after slaying foes.

The variety wasn’t bad: zombies, soldiers and mechs all stand in your way. Boss fights didn’t feel much different from standard enemy encounters, only adding a few more attacks to their movesets.

I found the exploration at least passable. While it looks the same throughout, the backdrops as you walk through the ship help immerse you in the world, which was desperately needed. Big cargo bays filled with equipment or large rooms piled with cryo pods going back layers was nice. And while traversing, you will find further upgrades, such as upgraded healing, which heals you quicker, etc.

The soundtrack is fitting for this world; synth tracks and techno beats accompany you as you move through the ship. And the audio of the world is fine. A standout in a bleak, oppressive atmosphere.

Overall, 2nd Eve is a miss. Slow combat, a bland story and potential use of AI assets really take away from any enjoyment that may be had within these pretty backdrops. The game being in early access hopefully means a lot can be learned and fixed to make this a worthwhile experience.