![]() I’ve always been a fan of open ended sand box type games where you can do pretty much whatever you want Trading, smuggling, piracy, bounty hunting etc. As I understand it, they will use simular methods now and with todays technology, this might be one of the games of the decade. ![]() I didn’t know back then, how someone could fit a game containing an entire galaxy on a single floppy disk, and even though I know how it was done now, it’s still pretty impressive. I used to play Elite II frontier a lot, and the game was very revolutionary for it’s time. The game is a sequal to The elite series of games called Elite Dangerous and the kickstarter can be found here. Since this project is not yet funded, and there isn’t much time left, I decided to make a short post about it. It’s a game I’ve been hoping for for something like 20 years now, and finally the game was announced as a crowdfunded project on kickstarter. Thankfully, you can ignore it if you choose.A few days ago, I decided to participate in crowdfunding of a game. There’s also an RTS sub-game about planetary defense against the Dominators – and it’s terrible. Some quests involve text-based puzzles that can be frustrating. Gamers who prefer the direct approach will not be bored, though you'll need to upgrade your ship before you can fight the AI head-on. But don’t think combat is boring the turn-based system, while unusual, is complex and challenging. This provides the NPCs with better weapons to fight their foes. While you can attack the Dominators directly, victory is more likely to be secured by helping planets and systems by eliminating pirates, completing quests and assisting research. The Dominators attack systems on their own, and those systems defend themselves however possible. Your mission is to help save the galaxy while amassing your own personal fortune. Space Rangers HD is the re-release of Space Rangers 2: Dominators, a cult classic from 2004. The game thrusts you into the role of an independent pilot navigating a galaxy under siege by vicious AI warriors bent on domination. You may also want to check out X3: Albion Prelude, a sorta-sequel that builds on Terran Conflict and provides a new campaign. There’s a new game, X3: Rebirth, but it’s harshly criticized for bugs, lack of content and poor optimization. And, since its offline, you can install mods! Once you’re comfortable with it, though, X3 is the closest you can get to Eve Online without actually playing it. You’ll need to read some fan-made tutorials online and keep the X3 wiki at the ready. Nothing’s explained well and you can quickly find yourself dead or, worse, bored. ![]() ![]() Unfortunately, X3: Terran Conflict has another similarity to Eve a hopelessly obtuse interface and general disinterest in helping new players get into the game. The game world isn’t as large as Eve Online, but the options are similar. You can fight it out as a combat pilot, learn intergalactic trade, or explore the stars. Like Eve, X3: Terran Conflict takes place in a large universe with many possibilities. This is undoubtedly the most Eve-like of the games listed here. You can download the game from the developer’s website or Steam. I’ve already penned a full review of the game, so check it out if you’re interested. While the game doesn't include capital ships, it does have vessels ranging in size from tiny, agile interceptors to lumbering, heavily armed frigates. Your shots travel where you point them and, in the case of projectile weapons, you need to lead your target. Unlike Eve, where a hit is often determined by stats, Star Conflict operates as a third-person shooter. The game is essentially the space-faring equivalent of Team Fortress 2 two teams of players fly about a map to capture objects or annihilate the enemy captain.Ĭombat is the focus here while the term “MMO” has be used in conjunction with Star Conflict, this is a persistent shooter at best. Star Gem’s free-to-play space shooter is an under-rated title that’s unfortunately flown under the radar of most gamers.
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