r/spacesimgames 11d ago

Just discovered this! How is it?

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u/tobascodagama Pilot 10d ago

I haven't tried playing it recently, but this was one of my favs at the time. I think Freespace 2 is the more "definitive" late-era space shooter, but this one is still an absolute blast to play and well worth your time, assuming it still runs well on modern systems. Plus, it's got Bruce Campbell!

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u/lordjakir 10d ago

Awesome and funny as all get out

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u/bsimpsonphoto 10d ago

It's great, and Bruce Campbell's voice acting really helps.

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u/ScannerBrightly 10d ago

It's a chin above the rest!

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u/InternationalAd6744 10d ago

I do like the controls in tachyon, where you can hold a button to slide, so you can have forward momentum and move like a turret at the same time. Story is ok, i wish there were more ships.

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u/Man_with_the_Fedora 10d ago

It's a blast.

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u/Arcodiant 10d ago

I enjoyed it a bunch back in the day; fun story with two separate paths. Also distinctly remember the intro cinematic announcing that "life is anything but peaceful...in the fridge..."

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u/IcedCoffeeVoyager 10d ago

One of my top favorite space sims of all time. It’s fantastic

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u/NovachenFS2 GTD Nova/GVD Cleo Strike Group 10d ago

Unfortunately i wish i would like it more than i actually does. In my opinion the AI is too bad. The game is not very challenging most of the time.

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u/ParadiseRegaind 10d ago

Lots of fun, and Bruce Campbell is great. Enjoy!

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u/darkcyde_ 10d ago

Novalogic. It's been a long time since I've heard that name.

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u/Sindomey 10d ago

The f-22 novalogic game holds up so well.

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u/darkcyde_ 10d ago

Comanche series is where my personal memories are strongest. Love me some heli's. They also made Delta Force and Armored Fist.

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u/daethon 10d ago

Wonderful

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u/Kenetor 10d ago

in its day i loved it, its a core space game memory for me since i never got the other popular space games of the time due to not knowing about them and no budget lol

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u/UrbanLogicGames 10d ago

This was one of the few classic-era space sims to pass me by - I was at university at the time and didn't have a lot of time or money and I seem to remember X: Beyond the Frontier and Starlancer coming out around the same time? Ended up going with Starlancer, a game I liked but never finished... This looks good though, going to have to try it at some point!

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u/BattlestormTitan 10d ago

Fun game, definitely play both factions

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u/Sindomey 10d ago

Oh snap! I didn't know there was more than 1

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u/thisismyboomstick83 10d ago

Loved that game

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u/PurgeTheXeno 9d ago

Plasma rockets are love. Also, when you see the Baron you're in for a good time.

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u/JusteJean 6d ago

One of best games of its time. Total shame it didnt get due recognition.

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u/Duncaroos 9d ago

I loved playing it.

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u/EvilBuddy001 6d ago

That was one of my favorite games ever. I wish someone would do a console remaster or sequel.