Transcendence

published in 2003-11, running on Windows

type: action/reflex, shooter, manag./econ.
genre: Science Fiction
perspective: bird's-eye
player options: single player

other: Freeware
languages: eng

3.5/5

Official description

Alone at the edge of Human Space, a Viking-class gunship approaches. Mistaking you for a harmless craft, the Viking attacks, but its thin hull is no match for the blast of your slam cannon.

Looting the Viking's wreck, you consider your path. The next system is filled with Slavers and your armor needs repair. Push on towards the Core or backtrack to a safe port?

Domina awaits you at the Galactic Core and with her hangs the fate of the Galaxy. Will her powers be enough to overcome the ancient malevolence known as Oracus? And what role will you play?

Leaving the floating wreck behind, you thrust towards the stargate at the edge of the system. Your journey continues.

Features

* Explore dozens of randomly generated star systems. No two games are ever the same.
* Fight over a hundred different kinds of enemy ships and stations, each with distinct abilities.
* Loot wreckage to obtains more powerful weapons, armor, and shields. Or purchase them at dozens of different friendly stations.
* Escort transports for Korolov Shipping, smuggle illegal items for the Black Market, or join the Commonwealth Fleet and fight against the Ares Orthodoxy.