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| Star Wars: TIE Fighter | LucasArts (Totally Games) | 1995 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Darklight Conflict | Electronic Arts (Rage Software) | 1997 | labelimageminimize | |
| Swarm | Reflexive Entertainment;Camaj Interactive (Reflexive Entertainment) | 1998 | Re-released in 2004 by Camaj Interactive | labelimageminimize |
| Freespace | Interplay (Volition) | 1998 | Colloquially called simply "Freespace" by most. | labelimageminimize |
| X-COM: Interceptor | Microprose | 1998 | Llevando la jugabilidad de X-COM al espacio, en un sistema de defensa mucho más activo (tienes que ir a buscar a los aliens, ya no vale con esperar a que aparezcan) y con un control en forma de simulador de combate espacial sencillo de controlar pero con muchos elementos a tener en cuenta (armas disponibles, conteo de misiles, tipo y número de nave rival, situación de los compañeros) Aunque no tiene esa dificultad característica de la saga (es más asequible), si que plantea los suficientes retos para ser un juego intrigante y divertido. 8 de 10***They're back...only this time the heinous aliens are out to destroy Earth and rule the new frontier. As X-COM commander, it's your sole duty to protect humanity and the prized mining operations in outer space. You must strategically equip your X-COM fighters, amass a formidable arsenal and then fulfill your mandate by going head-to-head with the devious element. The action is fast. And the opposing forces are wicked. But if you are smart, diligent and quick, you will prevail in a masterfully fought campaign to save our planet from perilous collapse. Features: * Wreak complete destruction in an addictive and seamless combination of combat action and strategy. * Mastermind your plan by purchasing equipment, hiring pilots and researching new technologies. * Pilot your own X-COM attack ship in a face-to-face 3D real-time first person environment. [Valve] | labelimagesubject |
| Star Wars: Rogue Squadron | LucasArts (Factor 5) | 1998 | labelimageminimize | |
| Pilot | GT Interactive | 1999 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Sinistar Unleashed | THQ (GameFX) | 1999 | Latest version: 1.01 (as of ?)***Like with the original, player fights for resources amongst enemy harvester drones until they finish constructing a jumpgate or whatever from which the eponymous Sinistar arrives. Except for the lack of backwards movement, the game has full [url=/groups/info/6dof]6DoF[/url] movement. | labelimageminimize |
| X: Beyond the Frontier | THQ (Egosoft) | 1999 | [b]meta proportional world[/b] - mostly space stations and production facilities; the game explains this by spatial/space compression technology. Also used to increase storage capacity of your own craft.***X: Beyond The Frontier is the first part in the X-Universe series of games developed by Egosoft. It tells the story of mankind's rise and fall in the universe, and the attempt by Kyle Brennan to help repopulate the stars using a new ship called the Experimental Shuttle, and how he became trapped in a closed group of sectors linked by a series of jumpgates, owing credits to an alien for helping to save him, and hunted by several people. Unknowingly, a group of secret service people are after him, a group who have tried to hide their races secret, that they are the descendants of a group of Humans who saved earth from the Terraformer fleet they created to help colonise the universe. Now with the Truth coming out, X: Beyond the Frontier allows the player to play as Kyle Brennan on his hunt to find a way home, whilst helping a group of people find the truth about their ancestry, and continue to help save earth from the Terraformers who are now known as the Xenon. Trade Trade in over 50 sectors, with over 50 different goods, upgrade you ships with dozens of upgrades available to you by 5 different races. Fight Find the location of the hostile pirates and survive against attacks by the Xenon. Build Construct stations to build your own production empire. Think Adapt your trading empire to suit the needs of each sectors local economy. [Egosoft] | labelimagesubject |
| Into the Fire | Sierra Entertainment (Yosemite Entertainment) | 1999 | Actors from the series were filmed and did voicework for this official game of the Babylon 5 series. September 21, 1999, Sierra reorganized just a few months before the game release. The entire development staff for this game was laid off. [spoiler=show video;hide video][media=youtube]wCTyQAB1NPo[/media][/spoiler] [Zerothis] | labelimagesubject |
| Idinaloq | Namikaze Project | 2000 | I'm unable to get this game to run in WinXP SP2 beyond the initial text screen and intro movie. If anyone has luck getting this to work, I'd appreciate any information on how you did it :) | labelimageminimize |
| X-Tension | THQ (Egosoft) | 2000 | X-Tension is the eagerly awaited expansion pack to X: Beyond the Frontier. The expansion is not limited by a linear plot line but makes use of new ways to expand your empire. You can now take part in missions that are offered to you throughout the game.*** [53] | labelimagesubject |
| Allegiance | Microsoft (Microsoft Research) | 2000 | Allegiance is a free, online, multi-player space simulation game. You pilot spacecraft, flying in a team with other players, defending and attacking sectors in space. Allegiance challenges your tactical ingenuity, your ability to function in a team and your prowess at blowing stuff up. Experienced players take command and lead their teams to victory or defeat. Furious Space Action Combat * Dodge bullets, missiles and asteroids in a 3D environment. Charge your enemies head-on, or sneak up behind them and kill them when they least expect it. Stunning, colorful effects and explosions intensify the furious combat experience. * Defend the honor of one of several unique factions, each of which have unique properties and spacecraft. Choose between different ship and weapon types. Create massive space stations, or captain capital ships. Choose strategically, there is no turning back. Incredible Multiplayer Experience * Break free from predictable wingmen and drone enemies. Allegiance is built from the ground-up to be an evolving, unpredictable challenge with and against other humans. * Play a variety of roles like scout, fighter pilot, turret gunner, bomber, capital ship captain, base defender, and commander. Knowing where you are needed most is crucial. Individual, split-second decisions may determine whether you win or lose. Each game and each player's experience can be unique. * Learn on the fly. New players can learn while playing by taking on subordinate, single-action roles. Strategic Squadron Play * Invest in success. Choose to play conquest games, where development and management of crucial resources are keys to your success. Progress through a rich technology tree full of unique weapons like sniper rifles, advanced bases like the deadly shipyard, and specialized spacecraft like the Assault Ship. * Communicate with your squad-mates. Features like instant voice-chat make essential communication with your squadron quick and easy. Gather your wingmen and swarm an enemy sector in a sudden, deadly attack. * Master the strategy. Any player can access the top-down strategic overview, giving them a full view of what's going on in the game. This allows would-be commanders to get a bird's eye perspective of the game and to issue strategic and tactical objectives to teammates and mining/building drones. [?]***Official website: http://www.freeallegiance.org/***This game was developed with source code from [game=#160161]Alto Trek[/game]. [Zerothis] | labelimagesubject |
| Tachyon: The Fringe | Novalogic | 2000 | 2009-06-18 on Steam 2017-01-12 on GOG***Caught in the middle of a violent conflict on the fringe of the galaxy - your ability to survive will depend on your piloting skills and combat savvy as a mercenary space fighter. But, as you explore the vastly detailed world of Tachyon: The Fringe, you will often find that the most, powerful weapon on your ship, is in your head. * Featuring intense team tactics and BASE WARS. Talk to other star pilots and coordinate attacks with Voice-Over-Net. * CHOOSE SIDES - Battle across multiple sectors as you fight to destroy opponent\'s base. * FREE Multiplayer Features - FREE MULTIPLAYER with over 100 star pilots simultaneously! * Explore a multi-sided in-game story line and make crucial decisions that will change your future. * Fight in furious space combat battles around the most massive ships and stations ever created in a space game. * Single Player Features - Decide where you want to go and what missions you will fly as you explore the vast and richly inhabited universe. [Novalogic] | labelimagesubject |
| AMANAGI | rage | 2001 | Latest version: 1.45 (as of 2002-03-21)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98 or 2000 * 500 MHz Pentium II CPU * 16 MB VRAM * 640x480x16 display * 12 MB HD space | labelimageminimize |
| Star Wars: Starfighter | LucasArts | 2002 | Join three heroic starfighter pilots in harrowing deep space and planetary missions to save the planet of Naboo. Rookie Naboo pilot Rhys Dallows, mercenary Vana Sage and alien pirate Nym form an unlikely alliance as they join together against an unexpected assault on the peaceful planet. [Steam Store]***Con unos controles sencillos y la posibilidad de manejar algunas de las naves emblemáticas de la primera trilogía, es un juego bastante entretenido, aunque peca de un manejo un tanto torpe y sobretodo enemigos que parece que sólo hay dos clases extremas: o no saben ni girar cuando estás en su cola o son tan esquivos que prácticamente la única forma de alcanzarlos es estando apunto de chocar con ellos. 5 de 10 | labelimagesubject |
| Escape Velocity Nova | Ambrosia Software (ATMOS Software;Ambrosia Software) | 2003 | Ambrosia made the game engine and related things while ATMOS made the actual game (content).***Latest version: 1.0.10 (as of 2006-07-11) | labelimageminimize |
| Flatspace | Cornutopia Software | 2003 | Flatspace is a space trading and flight simulation. The ultimate objective in the game is to locate and assemble parts of a galactic hyperdrive, however there is a lot of freedom for the player and as a space captain, you can explore, decide what you want to do and how you want to play. To make a profit, you could opt to trade cargo between eerie space stations, or become a space pirate and steal cargo. You can join the police force, or become a bounty hunter and track and destroy the most wanted criminals in the galaxy. You can mine asteroids, act as a high speed courier or taxi paying customers from sector to sector. Flatspace aims to be the most comprehensive game of it's type and feels like a simulation, while retaining a fast paced arcade feel to the combat. The graphics are fully 3D and use the HECToR 3D engine to generate spectacular effects. Additional language versions will be made available as soon as possible.***Latest version: 1.09 (as of ?) | labelimagesubject |
| Freelancer | Microsoft (Digital Anvil) | 2003 | Was originally to be released in 2001, earning its former status as vaporware.***EAN-13: [code]5017783017663[/code] (Xplosiv budget re-release) ... SafeDisc copy protection causes read errors in sectors 844 through 10190.***Sequel to [i][game=StarLancer]StarLancer[/game][/i], set about 800 years after the events of the first game.***[b]Factions:[/b] * Liberty ("U.S."-themed) * Kusari (East Asian-themed) * Rheinland (German-themed) * Bretonia (British-themed)***Latest version: 1.1 (as of 2003-06-05) Any patch after retail only addresses multiplayer/server issues and is unnecessary for singleplayer.***Experience a vast, open-ended universe filled with an infinite number of adventures. You are the freelancer Edison Trent, an intergalactic jack-of-all-trades. Your mission: whatever you want. Become a smuggler or a ruthless space thug, a naval hero or a trader. Dodge through asteroid fields while piloting elite spacecraft. The action is endless as you make your way through 48 known star systems. Greed, morality, compassion, anger... whatever motivates you, the dynamic universe will respond. Take the first step. The universe is waiting. [Microsoft] | labelimagesubject |
| Starscape | Moonpod | 2003 | [b]real-time combat[/b] - some nodes are devoid of enemy presence (especially after you've destroyed them all), so this is somewhat inaccurate, but (more) enemies can warp in at any time (sort of), so it's sufficient.***If you like arcade shooters and don't mind spending half of your time mining asteroids for minerals, you might actually like this. However, arcade shooter fans will be more at home with this than most others as the game starts to get quite hectic towards the end. Maintaining mineral reserves, protecting the mobile spacestation, and repairing your ship and the station even during the fights will get quite common tasks. Asteroid mining is more required by research and development of new ships and ship hardware than for repairs as some of the larger enemy ships actually leave some minerals or hardware to be used for repairs, often in sufficient numbers. The other part of the game is spent hunting the bigger ships, mostly mining vessels as their destruction detracts the enemy's ability to produce more units within each zone, and to find grid information for important locations not normally shown in the grid map. The game world is split into five zones, each larger than the last, which you can explore in any order you wish but jumping more than one zone will spell certain doom as you need the technology from the previous ones to survive (and unlock the more powerful hardware). The grid and zone maps work in some semi-turn-based fashion, with time passing when you move or when you hit the skip time button. Time also passes freely when inside a grid node, where the game runs in real-time - the enemy continues to produce new units, harvest other grid nodes, and move forces around, even bringing reinforcements occasionally in while you spend your time there. Overall it's a nice game, but towards the end, especially the final boss, you start wishing you hadn't touched the game in the first place - unless you have masochistic tendencies with video games.***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98, XP or Vista * 300 MHz Pentium II CPU * 16 MB VRAM * 3D accelerator * 110 MB HD space***With most of its crew missing and its weapons systems ruined the space research station Aegis is all but lost. As the last remaining pilot you must help rebuild the station's defences, acquire alien technology and create your own uniquely configured set of fighters. By mining the asteroids within the grid dimension, valuable resources can be harvested to fuel the Aegis' molecular furnace and build devastating weaponry. In the warp you will encounter allies to aid in your struggle to escape, uncover the terrible purpose of the evil Archnid race and learn why you and the rest of the crew were brought here. * Beautifully rendered 32bit colour graphics * Instant action mode for quick thrills * See how long you can last in survival mode * Thumping music sound track and sound effects * Five weapon technology threads to find and research, only the first is available in the demo * Five different zones to explore. The first is available in the demo and the rest are much bigger * Make alliances with friendly aliens and trade technology * Direct and protect your space station as it fights alongside you * Create your own "garage" of unique space fighters tailored to your own specifications * Mine the asteroids, gather raw elements, research new technologies and build new items * Recover missing drive components and rescue your crewmates before escaping "The Grid" [Moonpod] | labelimagesubject |
| Reksio and the UFO | Aidem Media | 2003 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Beyond Good & Evil | Ubisoft (Ubisoft Montpellier) | 2003 | 2003-11-03 as boxed 2008-05-12 on Steam***[spoiler=Show spoiler info;Hide spoiler info][code]alienprotagonist[/code] - revealed at the very end with no earlier indications of it. [code]starship[/code] - can be considered a spoiler as well, for it is not expected nor indicated by anything for the first ~1/3s of the game. Nor is it exactly obvious that you'll be manually flying around with it. [code]moon[/code] - this is pretty obvious as soon as it's mentioned, which was somewhat early, IIRC. Visiting it happens at the very end, though.[/spoiler]***Supports only 4:3 aspect ratio but enforces letterboxing for some peculiar reason (with even 4:3). Use of any aspect ratio besides 4:3 still gets letterboxed and the image is stretched (everything from the 3D view to 2D interfaces).***Latest version: [url=http://www.ubi.com/US/Downloads/Info.aspx?dlId=4]1.01[/url] (as of 2004-01-04)***[sic] For Centuries, the planet Hillys has been locked in conflict with a race of relentless alien invaders. Wary of her government's promises to repel the aliens for good, a rebellious action reporter named Jade sets out to capture the truth behind the prolonged war. Armed with her camera, Dai-Jo staff, and fierce determination, Jade soon finds herself inside the jaws of a horrific conspiracy, and face to face with an evil she cannot possibly fathom In a world where deception is the deadliest weapon of all, will Jade's discoveries be enough to free her people? [Box blurb]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 700 MHz CPU * 64 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * GeForce 256 or Radeon 7200 GPU * 2.3 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 1.3 GHz CPU w/ SSE * 128 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 9500 GPU * SPU w/ EAX3***Distributed by [i]Dice Multi Media Europe[/i] in Europe Comes on 3 CDs. | labelimagesubject |
| Transcendence | - | 2003 | Latest version: 0.99c (as of 2008-08-21)***[b]Alone[/b] 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. [b]Features[/b] * 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. [George Moromisato] | labelimagesubject |
| X²: The Threat | QV Software International (Egosoft) | 2003 | X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe. | labelimagesubject |
| X²: The Threat | Enlight Software (Egosoft) | 2003 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Project Freeedom | City Interactive S.A.;Merscom (City Interactive S.A.) | 2004 | 2004-11-09 on CD, by Merscom 2009-10-14 on Steam, by City Interactive (lang: eng, ger, fre, ita) | labelimageminimize |
| Star Wolves | 1C Company (X-bow Software) | 2005 | Description Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters in the XXI-XXII Century A.D. during a time of political crisis for the all-powerful Empire and the three mega-corporations that control all the known worlds. Corruption prospers planet-side and only space can give a man his freedom, but not without a cost: space is not a safe place anymore. Human space pirates, rogue AI computers that rebelled against humanity and Empire patrol ships roam space in search of easy prey. Players begin the game as a bounty hunter with little more than an old, run-down space fighter and a dream, but as they advance in the game and prosper, their piloting and battle skills improve, allowing access to more advance spacecraft. Players can control a party of up to six bounty hunters, each possessing different skills, abilities and personality. Team tactics give players vast opportunities in battles when shear fire power isn't enough. Tactical ruses, planning and executing ambushes or deploying spaceships' special abilities provide cunning commanders the ability to crush enemies according to their style of play. Features * Spectacular 3D real-time battle system * Original blend of tactical and action game play * Variety of missions and mission-types including stealth, hit and run and assault missions * Non-linear storyline and game play * Secondary and secret quests along with primary missions * Over 25 space fighters * Dozens of energy and missile weapons * Over 40 missions * A choice of eight game characters, both male and female, to form your party * Original RPG system [1C Company] | labelimagesubject |
| X³: Reunion | Deep Silver (Egosoft) | 2005 | A game about the vastness of the space in a very big universe filled with all kinds of stuff (as ships, stations, asteroids...) and comprising a lot of different ways to play the game (militar, merchant, raider, police, transporter, salvager...) Its complexity and freedom are almost infinite, and has very clever features as speeding the time (for long travels) and very well-crafted reputation and market systems. But there are 3 big issues with the game: -The interface and controls are straight horrendous, forcing to employ the auto-pilot more than it should. -The mission panel is very spartan and doesn´t records any indication of a possible mission (only points at already signed contracts, not featuring indications recieved in messages) -Theres only 1 message log (important and worth-saving messages merge with a gigantic clutter of mundane conversations and tips) These 3 problems make the in-game progress very difficult and immensely slow, and the game very boring/frustrating to play. 3 of 10***Greatest flaw in this that I see is that there's no task tracker. You're forced to remember and make notes yourself of what you agree to do and what others tell you to do, though you can review the message log as you like, it's hardly intuitive. This is especially bad considering the game's a sandbox.***Latest version: 2.5 (as of 2007)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP * 1.7 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * 2 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM | labelimageminimize |
| Flatspace II: The Rise of the Scarrid | Cornutopia Software | 2006 | Latest version: 1.04 (as of 2007-03?) | labelimageminimize |
| Star Wolves 2 | 1C Company (X-bow Software) | 2006 | Minimum requirements: * Windows 2000 or XP * 800 MHz CPU * 128 MB RAM * GeForce 2 MX400 with 32 MB VRAM * 1.5 GB free HD space***Six years have passed after the events of 2226 A.D. The balance in the galaxy has been restored as transgalactic corporations have been deported to the outskirts of the galaxy and deprived of their power. The Empire, just as before, continues to fight against the Aliens. As a rule armadas of battleships aren't used in such conflicts. Small maneuverable squadrons that can attack and retreat quickly are better suited for this type of war. This means that the famous Star Wolves team is back in action! Star Wolves is a 3D space RPG with deep strategy and tactical elements. The game thrusts players into a world of freelance space hunters during a time of war for the all-powerful Empire. Human space pirates, rogue AI computers that rebelled against humanity and Aliens roam space in search of easy prey and planets to conquer. Key Features: * Star Wolves 2 is a sequel to the best-selling space strategy with role-playing elements * Huge game world with over 50 star systems and complete freedom to move from one to another * New ships including the Mothership, improved fighters and ships built using alien technologies * Upgrade your ship with a huge range of parts * New characters and mercenaries to join your team * Non-linear storyline, several ways to finish the game and dynamic missions. It is up to the player to choose where to go and what missions to pick up * Upgrade your ship with a huge range of parts [1C] | labelimagesubject |
| DarkStar One | cdv Software Entertainment;Ubisoft;Strategy First (Ascaron Entertainment) | 2006 | [spoiler=Navigation key locations;Hide]+ is for side missions, available from trade stations. These usually unlock at least one system occupied by pirates. ? is for systems that I couldn't find a way to get access to, besides Bailebeag they probably don't even have artefacts in them. Systems with free navigation keys that were visited as part of the story or had artefacts (the green crystalline icon) in them are not listed as they would be visited regardless. Note that the early clusters before Klatok were not recorded, not sure if there's even need to. [b]Klatok[/b] * Fribeicon [b]Raptor-Epsilon[/b] * Khimtishy [b]Sion'nach[/b] * Abria'chan + Kill'ore [b]Sirius[/b] + Wenee [b]Madraimor[/b] * Am'atn'atua * Sliga'chan * Dochgar'roch [b]Hive-AC3[/b] + Tiamaung [b]Gab'har[/b] + Bin'dal ? Linside'ore ? Lairg'uie [b]Hive-B52[/b] * Shanzeik [b]Hive-CU7[/b] * Ringhku [b]Hive-DC[/b] * Chanthagon * Beinn [b]Hive-ET9[/b] + Chondrha [b]Communa[/b] + Pitcalnie ? Bailebeag [b]Hyma[/b] + Dalchalm[/spoiler] After level 17, ship upgrades require total of 10 artefacts per level (5 for most levels prior), slowing down upgrades significantly. There's supposedly total of 100 artefacts out there, so obviously you can't upgrade all 3 parts of the ship completely (20 levels out of 30 needed for that).***[b]Species:[/b] * Terran (humans) * Mortok (humanoids) * Raptor (cat fish/eel-like humanoids) * Oc'to (snail/slug-like tentacled things) * Arrack (ant-like half-cyborgs; space stations modeled like bee hives) * Thul (almost human humanoids; only females seen, males mentioned) * S'kaa (humanoids)***[b]Minimum:[/b] * 1.6 GHz CPU * Windows 2000 or XP * 512 MB RAM * 128 MB VRAM * GeForce 3 or Radeon 8500 GPU * 6.5 GB HD space [b]Recommended:[/b] * 2.6 GHz CPU * 1 GB RAM * 256 MB VRAM * GeForce 6 series or Radeon X800 GPU * 7 GB HD space * 5.1 surround sound * mouse with mousewheel [Ascaron]***"Darkstar One" is a game that is primarily story-based and therefore pre-defined; however, "Darkstar One" also offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice for the players. The story-based missions gradually lead the player deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. More and more solar systems will become available and may be visited. The artifacts of an ancient race, which are hidden in these solar systems, are essential to upgrade the player ship - the Darkstar One. Additionally, our hero urgently requires credits in order to purchase better equipment such as weapons and shields. This is where the freedom of choice is applied as the player will be able to earn credits in many different ways: assignments, bounty hunting, piracy, smuggling, trading, escorting, transport, rewards ... Key Features * Elaborate story, related by more than fifty minutes of video sequences * Upgradeable space ship "Darkstar One": The player decides which type of spacecraft he prefers - a fast attack ship with many light weapons or a near-invincible cruiser with heavy weaponry * Over two hundred different weapons, shields and equipment items * Rockets, torpedoes and mines feature special tactical uses: mines can tactically fire at opponents or distract approaching missiles * The "Spell Weapon": the player will have a special weapon at his disposal that will have an area of effect similar to certain spells in role-playing games. This weapon will become increasingly versatile throughout the game and it will increase the tactical potential considerably. * A vast, simulated universe with numerous, completely different races, space ships and battle tactics. * Each race features distinctive weapon types with different functions that require different battle tactics. The player will be able to acquire these weapons in order to mount them on the "Darkstar One". * Special missions, for example in canyons, on the surface of planets or inside of planets * Freedom of choice: the player may earn his credits in many ways, i.e. fighting, piracy, assignments, smuggling, trading, escorting, transporting, rewards ... * Follow your own path, be it "good" or "bad", and take advantage of political disputes. * Compatible with mouse, joystick and gamepad. [Ascaron]***[b]health warning[/b] — you start hearing a warning sound. when viewing the game from the cockpit you see the red warning light flashing on the 3D HUD and even being reflected on the canopy (though lack of the protagonist's reflection is a bit strange at these times. [b]monster generators[/b] — cruisers spew forth an infinite number of fighters, so you can't kill their supports first and then the cruiser, you need to destroy the cruiser first or you have an endless and fruitless battle at your hands.***Belongs to the same family of spaceflight games as Elite, Freelancer and X. The basic controls are similar to Freelancer, which means the game plays great with mouse and keyboard alone with no need for joystick. The game's story is odd as it states that the DarkStar One is an organic ship, but it is one of the most mechanical looking ones out there (with very out-of-place camo paintjob).***2008-02-14 on Steam, by Strategy First (lang: eng)***Reminded me of [[game:Wing Commander]], [[game:Tie Fighter]], etc. from the good old days, so I thought I'd pick it up. The game sounded pretty interesting, but I couldn't really play it for more than five minutes without encountering some major graphical errors or just outright crashes. Funny thing is, when the game crashes, it gives you an error report in German--how helpful! [cjlee001] | labelimagesubject |
| SpaceForce: Rogue Universe | DreamCatcher;JoWood Productions (Provox Games) | 2007 | Experience the most beautiful, open ended space simulation game ever created for PC. Discover unknown space, trade and fight your way through the galaxy - it is up to you to become one of the most famous or dreaded pilots in all known space. Trade exotic goods, destroy ships and buildings, explore unknown anomalies, visit orbital stations and distant places and travel with jump gates Earn money and experience points to upgrade your ship and strengthen your character * Choose between 9 professions, amongst others spy, scientist, headhunter, doctor, policeman or adventurer * Engage in trade, exploration, fight, quest solving and diplomacy while developing your ship individually * Discover the Galaxy using 15 different spacecrafts with unique characteristics * A immersive Universe: 46 star systems and 10 civilizations throughout Milky Way galaxy * Squad tactics: recruit and command up to 3 wingmen to form your own fleet * You have complete freedom in movement and choice. SpaceForce2 is a complete non-linear game * Over 2000 thrilling Missions * Stunning Graphics, nevertheless good performance even on average PCs [JoWood]***The game title is a bit peculiar since it changes form Spaceforce to Space Force and to SpaceForce, even on the developer's website :) | labelimagesubject |
| Tarr Chronicles | Akella;cdv Software Entertainment USA;Paradox Interactive (Quazar Studio;Akella) | 2007 | US 2007-09-24 by cdv RU 2007-07-03 by Akella EU 2007-09-28 by Paradox Interactive Russian release had StarForce protection.***Game world is a unique universe called Tarr. In Tarr there is no light and dark sides, no right and guilty. It is the world where all the races have united against one enemy, where the struggle is not for resources, but for life. For the life of the dying galaxy. Battlecruiser Talestra – the flagship of Aliiance Forces – was sent in a remote star system to guard some science groups exploring a long ago abandoned city of ancient race. But owing to a break down in its hyperengine Talestra comes in the wrong part of galaxy. And now the crew has to make a long way to their home: through the worlds populated with alien races, through deserted, desolate systems and sectors controlled by the main enemy of the galaxy - De'Khete. The main character is a pilot of elite fighters squad, which is a part of Talestra's combatant forces. Together with other crew members player will have to overcome all the severities fallen to the lost cruiser's lot. All the pilots of player's squad are controlled by AI: they follow the player's ship and help in battles. Moreover companions report about their maneuvers and give advice on combat tactics. But companions aren't just soulless dummies but self-dependent persons every of which has its own point of view on life and fights. Only acting as a part of a team you can reach your goal. Between missions player can change its ship's equipment. For this needs it is provided with a set of various blocks and subsystems – hulls, engines, cannons, rocket launchers. For the services in battle player gets new ranks and opportunities to serve in other Talestra departments, what gives player an access to the hangars with new equipment and weaponry. Interesting and diverse missions, detailed storyline with intrigues and unexpected turns, dynamic battles in deep space and in planetary orbits, dizzy flights – all this creates an unforgettable feeling of presence in game. This project is not people play, it's a whole world you will live and fight within to break away from the depths of hostile space and to come back to your native land. Game features: * Beautiful surrealistic space and spectacular battles * 9 unique missions, connected by a deeply detailed storyline * Create your own spaceship, combining various parts and equipment: more than 150 unique wings, engines, cannons, rockets and other subsystems * Companions which give helpful advice and fighting together with you [Akella] | labelimagesubject |
| Aces of the Galaxy | Activision (Artech Studios) | 2008 | 2009-07-23 on Steam, by Activision (lang: eng, fre, ger, ita, spa) | labelminimizeminimize |
| Dark Horizon | Akella;Paradox Interactive (Quazar Studio) | 2008 | The game ''Dark Horizon'' takes the player to the very beginning of the Second Era of Enosta Universe, about a century before the disappearance of the legendary cruiser ''Talestra''. This chronicle begins on a date which became a judgment day for many races of the Galaxy, when a new form of Mirk came into existence, later to be called ''De'Khete''. The player takes part in these events as a member of the race of Guardians. Once human, now transformed by the Mirk, the Guardians created their own world and found the strength to confront the incoming menace. ''Dark Horizons'' is a look at the past of the world through the eyes of those who are currently the spawns of the Mirk, and who's victories could give hope to many. During the missions, the player will have to go through a long and exhausting defense of the place that became the second home to the Guardians, fighting alongside the people transformed by the Mirk, who's powers lay beyond human comprehension. This is a story about the warriors of Vattar Ama'Dan fortress, called to defend the construction of the ''Light Core'', which would save billions of lives later on. Their heroism is immortalized in the Tarr Chronicles, the dark annals of the dying galaxy of Enosta. Features * A hybrid technology of two races, the Guardians and Bioses, is an example of cooperation against a common threat. More powerful ships of unusual construction, more powerful weapons. * Shadow mode allows you to become invisible to your enemies for a short period of time, while Corter mode significantly improves the power of your weapons. Only a skilful combination of these two modes will allow the player to complete the game. * Now you have the option of constructing not only special devices for your ship, but also new weapons. Having studied the enemy, the player will be able to assemble a more effective combat equipment in any quantities, limited only be the available resources. * Interacting with your allies will allow you to deal with difficult enemies more effectively. [Quazar]***[b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows XP * 2.4 GHz Pentium IV CPU * 512 MB RAM * 64 MB VRAM * 2.5 GB HD space***Dark Horizon announced on May 29, 2008 by Paradox.***Set 100 years after the events of the first game (I presume). | labelimagesubject |
| Star Wolves 3: Civil War | 1C Company (X-bow Software) | 2008 | labelimageminimize | |
| X³: Terran Conflict | Deep Silver (Egosoft) | 2008 | As a expansion/remake of X3: Reunion, improves a lot its interface and controls (now its a little complex but very user-friendly) and adds a few interesting campaigns (the previous game was heavily war-oriented in gameplay) Also, the graphics are nicer. Nevertheless, it still features clunky message and mission systems, making it only a little better than the original game. 4 of 10***X³: Terran Conflict is a brand new, stand-alone game set in the universe of X³. It is the culmination of the X trilogy, with a grand finale that takes us all the way back to Earth's own solar system. Gamers can take on the roles of different characters in the X universe, or of a Terran military pilot, and experience a multitude of stories in the largest X universe ever featured - for X³: Terran Conflict will offer more missions than any other X game before. Meanwhile, X³: Terran Conflict will pose questions such as: How has Earth changed in all these years? And how will relations between Earth and its counterparts in the X universe develop? [Egosoft]***Announced on 2008-02-03. | labelimagesubject |
| Evochron Mercenary | StarWraith 3D Games | 2010 | Trading commodities while sneaking past hostile forces, racing the best pilots in the area, mining for diamonds, negotiating for survival, spying for a curious energy company, cleaning dirty solar arrays, transporting an impatient passenger... and that's just on a Monday. The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. At times, you may choose to work under contract, while at others, you may want to take matters into your own hands in a quest to build your reputation and fortune. Your spacecraft awaits. Your adventure begins in the Sapphire solar system. In Evochron, you are free to seek your fortune as an independent mercenary in an adventure directed by your choices, abilities, and accomplishments. Each player can bring their unique skills and interests to the game, forming clans for cooperative goals or remaining solo to complete objectives on their own in true freeform space-sim gameplay. Key Features: * True freeform gameplay without plot restrictions, conditions, or limitations. No character attribute/skill limitations to hold you back. Experience ultimate gameplay freedom and play the game the way you want to. Your decisions and abilities define your role in the game and establish your reputations, wealth, progress, and ranking. * Diverse gameplay choices and activities including racing, spying, mining, trading, commodity shipping, escorting, combat (both in civilian space and military war zones), exploring, asteroid clearing, equipment cleaning, crew management, station building, and ship designing. There are many ways to make money and advance in the game. * A vast seamless universe that lets you fly anywhere without in-game loading screens. The Evochron universe is not boxed in by 'walls' or 'rooms' that require a jumpgate 'door' to access, there are no required gates or trade lanes to restrict your travel and hold you back. You can travel virtually anywhere you want. Descend into planet atmospheres to land at city trade stations, mine valuable materials, or explore for hidden items. You can escape to nebula clouds for sensor cover or hide in a massive asteroid cave for protection. Fly from planet to planet, star to star, and solar system to solar system. * Unified gameplay architecture and profiles let you keep the ship, upgrades, equipment, money, weapons, crew, and commodities you acquire in the game for use in both single player and multiplayer. * Cooperative multiplayer objectives that pay all linked players. Join forces with other players to complete more challenging activities that can offer much better pay. * Construct space stations to dynamically expand the game's universe with new trade routes, docking points, and economies. The online multiplayer system stores player built stations with the server so other players can have access to the new stations and trade routes you create. * Specialized industries and economies provide realistically variable item availability and pricing. * Use your wealth to design and build a new ship, buy better weapons, hire crew members, recruit other ships, install upgrades, load commodities, and more. * Advanced physics system features velocity adjusted acceleration curves and accounts for mass, thrust, and vector calculations. Realistic zero gravity inertia based 'Newtonian' style flight model including complete 3-way rotation and 3-way direction control with optional variable input. An advanced inertial dampening system helps keep flight control simple in space, atmospheres, and gravity fields. * Realistic environment interaction far beyond the genre's typical 'background wallpaper'. Nebula clouds, asteroid fields, planet atmospheres, moons, and more all provide unique options for shelter and strategy. Such environment elements include changes in gravity, fuel consumption, physics, sensor range, and visibility. * Supports keyboard, mouse, gamepad, and joystick flight control. Use the control device you prefer to play the game. * Supports Natural Point's TrackIR 3D head control system for managing the viewpoint from the cockpit with all six degrees of movement. | labelminimizesubject |
| Jumpgate Evolution | NetDevil;Codemasters (NetDevil) | 2011 | [b]Minimum:[/b] * Windows 2000, XP or Vista * Pentium III or Athlon 800 MHz CPU * 512 MB RAM * 32 MB VRAM * GPU w/ hw T&L***2008-06 nth beta test? 2008-08 nth beta test? 2008-11 nth beta test? | labelimageminimize |
| Black Prophecy | gamigo (Reakktor Media) | 2011 | [media=youtube]XyxPtHLVDpQ[/media]***STORY In the 26th century, mankind has expanded across the galaxy, yet only few of its colonies are controlled by Humans. The true rulers are the cybernetically enhanced Tyi and the biogenetically perfected Genides. Their striving for total control over all human species drives them into the territory of an ancient alien race that does not tolerate other cosmic civilisations: the "Restorers". To survive this war and uncover the motives of the alien's destructive behaviour, you are forced to join one of the two dominant human races. Their search for the origin of the Restorers becomes a race for survival of all three human species. Created in close cooperation with science fiction writer Michael Marrak, the online universe of Black Prophecy lets players jump into countless missions and massive cinematic space battles, to save and sculpt the future of mankind. FEATURES * Realtime Action Fighters, carriers and other capital ships engage in space battles of epic proportions, fought out between up to 300 players seeking fame, power, resources and the control over strategically important space stations. * Modular Fighter Construction System Individually modify and optimise your ship with a vast range of modules, parts and weapons which offer a tremendous number of possible combinations to perfectly match your style of play. * Clan Space Stations Clans can acquire their own space stations and modify them with new modules and functions to fit their needs. * Innovative Mission System Play by yourself, in a Clan, or together with a whole fleet to subdue your opponents and uncover secrets of cosmic proportions. Victory and defeat of every battle affects the well-being of your faction and influences the whole game world. Capture precious resources to improve your ship, your space station and the power of your Clan. * Spectacular Audiovisual Presentation Utilising state-of-the-art graphic technology and a cinematic orchestra soundtrack, Black Prophecy creates a captivating atmosphere unknown to any other MMO. [10TACLE] | labelimagesubject |
| Star Raiders | Atari (Incinerator Studios) | 2011 | Star Raiders features a fresh new take on the seminal classic, letting you engage in epic dogfights and aerial assaults against the onslaught of the evil Zylons. Utilize radical ship transformations and robot co-pilots in the heat of battle as you fight to save humanity. Explore the galaxy as you utilize galactic warps and sector tactical maps that let you set your own path to liberation! Key features: * Epic Space Battles – Defend humanity against the onslaught of the Zylon fleet, as you pilot your ship amongst huge capital ships and take part in treacherous dogfights. * Battle Transformations – Players can transform their ship in the heat of battle into different specialized configurations that have their own flight and combat characteristics. * Robot Co-pilots – You are never alone in combat! Known as K0-Pi these tactical robot co-pilots will enhance and monitor ship systems performing repairs and provide real time tactical information to the player. * Explore the Galaxy – Galactic warps and sector tactical maps let you choose your missions and set your own path to liberation. | labelimagesubject |
| Space Pirates and Zombies | MinMax Games | 2011 | Un juego de acción rápida y directa de naves, con toda una galaxia por explorar. Destacable es lo fácil y rápido que es crear tus propias naves y la interfaz sencilla y eficaz que luce. Lo malo del juego es que progresa muy lentamente. Es un buen juego, especialmente en la parte de exploración y de combate. 6 de 10***At its core, Space Pirates and Zombies is an action based, skill oriented, top down space combat game. It’s similar to the ones we knew and loved in years past, but now using full physics simulation and modern graphics for those oh so pretty explosions. But as you dig deeper, SPAZ becomes much more. Instead of flying a single ship, you are in charge of an ever growing and evolving fleet, unlocking the rich tactical elements of SPAZ, all accessed at the touch of a button. Issue orders, change ships, apply fleet AI settings, all on the fly. At any moment the battle can change, and the Tactics Panel gives you the tools to make the battle turn in your favor. As a layer on top of the action and tactics, we have a detailed technology and levelup system akin to what you would expect from an RPG. Learn to build new ships by destroying your enemies. Explore the galaxy to find components, use your hard earned research points to unlock their potential, and then customize every aspect of your new fleet. Finally, there is the universe in which all this strife and adventure takes place. SPAZ features a persistent randomly generated Galaxy populated with story elements, factions, enemies, missions, items, to provide you with a unique experience each time you play. While you are struggling to survive, uncover the secret of an ever expanding Zombie infestation that spreads by establishing its own real time multi-tiered ecosystem. Key features: * 33 ships to research, build, outfit and pilot. * 70 unique components to discover and customize your fleet’s performance. * Totally physics based combat system. * Fight Zombie infestations, battling a full zombie ecosystem comprising four stages of un-life. * Explore a persistent randomly generated galaxy containing hundreds of star systems. * Freedom to explore the galaxy and take on challenges at your own pace. * Aid, flee, or exploit the warring factions in each star system. * The unique event system lets the player change the balance of power in any star system * Carefully spend your hard earned research points on hundreds of upgrades across 15 categories. | labelimagesubject |
| X³: Albion Prelude | Egosoft | 2011 | As the expansion of X3: Terran Conflict, it improves the merge between war, market and diplomatic systems, making factions weaker if its economy becomes stagnant or making easier to get the help of the enemy of your enemy, and many other new ways to interact with the different species. Also includes a lot of new items, ships, etc... Sadly, the game is still very slow and frustrating because not only the mission system (almost the same, but with more chained missions that "hide" this radical flaw), but because the uncareness of the game for the player when you finish the tutorial (its difficult to encounter feasible missions or even something relevant to do) 4 of 10***X3: Albion Prelude is the latest game in the X3 space game series. TRADE, FIGHT, BUILD, THINK in a living and breathing universe. A new plot and many additions to the open free-form gameplay. [Steam Store] | labelimagesubject |
| SOL: Exodus | Seamless Entertainment | 2012 | By the year 2500, Earth had become toxic and unsafe for human life. Pollution and overpopulation had ravaged the planet, forcing humanity to the stars. Colonies and settlements soon sprung up across the solar system, but man had not left its thirst for war behind. Then, they learned their sun was dying, and everything changed. Only when faced with threat greater than each other did the nations of man finally come together. The United Colonies of SOL (UCS) was born, its first and only mission: to locate a new home for mankind, safely beyond the doomed borders of our solar system. Suit up and take on the role of the Lieutenant Commander, ace fighter pilot and 2nd in command of the UCS Atlas, as you search for a new home, battle a mysterious enemy, and rescue humanity from a fiery end. Key features: * Experience an action space shooter like no other with Unreal™-powered visuals. * Eight epic missions take you across breathtaking landmarks of our solar system, including Pluto, Neptune, Triton, Uranus, Saturn, and Titan. * Utilize the advanced weaponry of your UCS HADES space fighter, including dual gatling guns, tracking missiles and MAG cannon. * Engage a variety of enemy fighters, bombers, drones and more as you protect civilian transports and defend installations from attack. * Take down massive capital ships by hacking into them and revealing their weak points or turning their weapons on one another. * Learn the origins of your shadowy foes as the plot unfolds through full voice-acted dialogue * Replay missions to earn higher ranks and perform heroic actions to earn upgrade points which can be used to improve your fighter. * Top your friends on Steam leaderboards and compare your medals with dozens of achievements to unlock! * Fully remappable controls support USB gamepads, joysticks, and mouse/keyboard control schemes. | labelimagesubject |
| Zigfrak | Entheogen Studios | 2012 | labelimageminimize | |
| X Rebirth | Deep Silver (Egosoft) | 2013 | At least they changed the mission panel! And the messages have tags! :D Now its a very playable game, easier to control, with an average difficult curve (not as stepped as previous games), and even prettier than before (specially planets, that feel enormous and look mesmerizing) Also, space highways and station/ship interiors are some of the new neat additions that makes it feel alive. I miss the complexity of weapons and station systems, but its a little trade-off in comparation with the major improvements. 7 of 10***[media=youtube]eNs1rdSkUi8[/media]***In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power. Enter a young adventurer and his unlikely female ally traveling in an old, battered ship with a glorious past - two people alone against the galaxy, playing a key part in the events to come. The fate of the universe rests in the hands of the player... X Rebirth represents a spectacular new beginning for the X series, offering loyal fans and newcomers alike a vast, vivid and extremely detailed universe to explore throughout the game. Varied gameplay elements such as action-packed space combat, detailed trading mechanics and high-speed space exploration with fast travel allow players to experience a truly unique space saga that will keep them hooked for dozens of hours. X Rebirth features a whole new user experience - it is easier than ever to start with, and remains as deep as fans expect it. Features * It gets personal: Character-driven UI and a living and breathing universe * It gets fast: Fun and fast travel with new transportation systems * It gets big: The most detailed X universe ever * Endless room for exploration * Easy to learn - hard to master * Gameplay, controls and UI are redesigned from scratch | labelimagesubject |
| Endless Sky | author | 2015 | Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters. Earn money by carrying passengers or cargo, escorting convoys, bounty hunting, or plundering and capturing enemy ships. Take sides in a civil war, or ignore the story line and just enjoy exploring the galaxy and blasting pirates. The main story line takes about 8-16 hours to play through. The galaxy contains hundreds of star systems and planets, and several alien species with their own unique technologies. You can choose between more than fifty ships and several hundred ship upgrades. A plugin system allows anyone with a text editor and a paint program to create new ships, weapons, or missions, and the galaxy editor can be used to add new star systems and planets. Endless Sky is free, open source, and cross platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux). Over time, the game universe will expand as contributors add new missions, story lines, alien species, places to explore, sound effects, and artwork. | labelminimizesubject |
| Gratuitous Space Battles II | Positech Games | 2015 | labelminimizeminimize | |
| Star Horizon | Tabasco Interactive | 2015 | labelimageminimize |
