Space games worth getting?

Matmulder · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:11

Currently playing though Homeworld, and I'm after a bit of non-RTS space-based action

Been looking at reviews for Freespace 2, Freelancer and also Starlancer - any of them worth getting?

Whats the opinion of X3 now its been out a while? Always loved Elite so this has always tickled my fancy but reviews are mixed.

Suggest me something people!

Reppyboyo · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:25

Freespace 2.
Its actually free now.

Also, get the SCP & Media VP`s from Hard Light Productions http://www.hard-light.net/index.php

Makes the game look stunning and development is continueing, so check back often for updates to the scp builds and mediavp`s.

AndyBorzi · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:39

Reppyboyo said:
Freespace 2.
Its actually free now.

Also, get the SCP & Media VP`s from Hard Light Productions http://www.hard-light.net/index.php

Makes the game look stunning and development is continueing, so check back often for updates to the scp builds and mediavp`s.

Where do you get it for free?

Kreeeee · 9 Feb 2006 at 19:55

non-RTS?

Buy StarCraft anyway!

Rincewind · 9 Feb 2006 at 20:26

X3

visually stunning, can be found slow but V. good

Azagoth · 9 Feb 2006 at 20:30

If you like a challenge, then go for X3!

The challenge, however, isn't in the gameplay it's getting the bloody thing running perfectly on a high-spec machine. Ever since the 1.3 update I've had nothing but problems with X3.

Reppyboyo · 9 Feb 2006 at 20:43

Where to get FS2:

http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,38195.0.html

Scania · 9 Feb 2006 at 21:04

^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^

Is that linky not a bit iffy?

Reppyboyo · 9 Feb 2006 at 21:18

No, Freespace 2 has been free for quite some time now.

See also: http://img459.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image50lh.jpg

LostCorpse · 10 Feb 2006 at 08:29

I-war 2 (Independence War 2: Edge of Chaose) TBH

melchy · 10 Feb 2006 at 08:52

Both Frontier and First Encounters can be found here -

www.eliteclub.co.uk

If you download JJFFE, First Encounters will run in Winows XP. I've had little luck with Frontier though.

http://jaj22.org.uk/jjffe/download.html

Do a google on Elite : The New Kind, its a reverse engineered version of the original BBC game, with slightly improved graphics. Works great under XP, and i'd go as far as to say its the best version of Elite i have played.

There's always the free Babylon 5 games as well.

http://ifh.firstones.com/

Scottly · 10 Feb 2006 at 10:15

If you can afford the monthly fee, Eve Online is well worth it. There's a free 2 week trial (no CC required) if you want to try it out, at mmorpg.com (you have to register for the site I believe before you can get the trial).

VeNT · 10 Feb 2006 at 10:19

EVE-ONLINE WIN!

ACESHIGH · 10 Feb 2006 at 10:36

Yep definitely go to http://ifh.firstones.com/

Download IFH: Danger and Opportunity (version 1.01) campaign & IFH: D&O Skirmish Pack (version 1.1) a.k.a. update.

Its a Babylon5 space combat simulator game containing 8 complete missions (including 3 training missions.

To run IFH Prequel Campaign "Danger and Opportunity" on you PC you will require:

- Windows® System 98/ME/2000/XP OS
- 800 MHz or higher CPU
- 128 MB or more of RAM
- 3D graphics card supporting OpenGL
- Approx. 220 MB of available hard drive space

a1ex2001 · 10 Feb 2006 at 12:10

find some copies of the origional x-wing and Tie fighter games or failing that get x-wing alliance the grphics may all be dated but all are stunning games. If only Lucasarts would release a proper updated version!

hola_adios · 10 Feb 2006 at 12:21

Another vote for X3 here.
Honestly the game is so rich that will keep you busy for month.
Must be said that it can be quite "temperamental" if you haven't got your windows installation properly set up, lots of conflict with different sound codecs. This should be sorted in the next patch.

Nieldo · 10 Feb 2006 at 13:09

X3 for £17 quid on read me.

Tempted to get out the old x52 stick (Currently all packed up and awaiting sale on ebay) and have a go.

Ive been thinking off buying x3 for a while, my comp played the demo pretty good but im just not sure of what the gameplay is like, is there a playable demo in the works?

chimaera · 10 Feb 2006 at 14:01

Nieldo said:
X3 for £17 quid on read me.

Tempted to get out the old x52 stick (Currently all packed up and awaiting sale on ebay) and have a go.

Ive been thinking off buying x3 for a while, my comp played the demo pretty good but im just not sure of what the gameplay is like, is there a playable demo in the works?

Its tough to get into but very rewarding when you do, the manual is useless and theres no tutorial, but when you get to grips with all the keyboard shortcuts and start making some money the game opens up so nicely.

Personally i cheated somewhat and found the location of one of the derelict ships you can sell

gave me a good start to buy a few things and its been awesome ever since.

hola_adios · 10 Feb 2006 at 14:38

Nieldo said:
X3 for £17 quid on read me.

Tempted to get out the old x52 stick (Currently all packed up and awaiting sale on ebay) and have a go.

Ive been thinking off buying x3 for a while, my comp played the demo pretty good but im just not sure of what the gameplay is like, is there a playable demo in the works?

The only demo is the one you downloaded, there is another one being prepare, but you should get an initial idea from the demo you have downloaded. The learning curve is steep in X3. But once you get there is a fantastic game. There are still a few bugs, worst one is the performance with certain sound codecs, but nothing too serious.

DaveyD · 10 Feb 2006 at 14:55

Guys can you edit your posts regarding that competitor?

Otherwise, space sims I'd reccomend are:
Freespace 2
X-Wing Alliance
TIE Fighter (If you can get it running on your system)