PC Gamer
- Review by Gary Whitta, 80%. "Seasoned space pilots will be in heaven, but newbies will get smoked."
- http://www.pcgamer.com/archives/2005/07/independence_wa.html

G4techTV
- Review by Andrew Bub, 4/5. "With Independence War 2 the space shooter is back and in a big way."
- http://www.g4techtv.com/techtvvault/features/23825/Independence_War_2_Edge_of_Chaos_PC_Review.html

GameSpy
- Review by Tim McConnaughy, 81%. "The game is very hit and miss at times, but all things considered, I enjoyed it."
- http://archive.gamespy.com/reviews/september01/iw2/

GameSpot
- Review by Desslock, 89%. "Particle Systems has successfully created the type of game that fans of the genre have been waiting for years to play."
- http://www.gamespot.com/pc/sim/independencewar2edgeoc/

Firing Squad
- Review by Jakub Wojnarowicz, 79%. "It is an entertaining and worthwhile game, especially for fans of the series or space sims in general. Its linear campaign sticks out, unfortunately, and makes it feel unfinished."
- http://www.firingsquad.com/games/iwar2/

The Electric Playground
- Review by Marc Saltzman, 9/10. "One of those rare computer games I'll keep on my hard drive long after I've submitted this review. But ... forget about picking up this two-disc set if you don't have patience and a solid flight stick."
- http://www.elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=6826

Game Club Central
- Review by David Washington, 4/5. "Edge of Chaos has achieved what all sequels attempt to do: become better than the first."
- http://www.gameclubcentral.com/modules.php?name=GCCReviews&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=27&ttitle=Independence%20War%202:%20Edge%20of%20Chaos

IGN
- Review by Steve Butts, 82%. "For those who have the patience for it, IW2 delivers a truly epic experience."
- http://pc.ign.com/articles/164/164597p1.html

Gameplanet
- Review by snark, 5/5. "Just plain stunning and delivers on looks, action, plot, playability, and sheer size - it can feel like you're throwing yourself into an absolute ocean of a game."
- http://www.gameplanet.co.nz/mag.dyn/Reviews/2332.html

Games First
- Review by Aaron Stanton, 3/5. "The lack of adjustability simply means that the game will have limited replay value, but the campaign missions are well built, nicely crafted, and make it a worthy game."
- http://www.gamesfirst.com/reviews/aaron/indywar2/iw2.htm

The Armchair Empire
- Review by Lee Cieniawa, 89%. "The long timeframes of learning to be a top-flight space pirating pilot will reward you in the end as you complete the storyline and prove a proficient adversary to all those who dare challenge you for online gaming supe
- http://www.armchairempire.com/Reviews/PC%20Games/independence_war_2.htm

Action Trip
- Review by Dusan Katilovic, 81%. "The Edge of Chaos is a very demanding game, which will provide sufficient fun only to the most consistent players. It will take you quite some time and nerves to finish it."
- http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/independencewar2theedgeofchaos.phtml

GameZone
- Review by Rgerbino, 85%. "Overall a solid visually striking title with an involving storyline and a whole lotta game to battle through."
- http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15066.htm