Sci Fi on the PC

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  • #38444
    theVodkaCircle
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    And my angst is mainly caused by the lack of good software. At least the lack of good software that I own anyway.
    I love a good flight sim in space. Multi coloured nubulas flashing past your cockpit window etc etc. The are the ones I know about (the bold ones I have)
    Which ones have I missed ?

    Tachyon:Beyond The Fringe
    Independence War
    X Wing
    Tie Fighter
    X Wing v Tie Fighter
    Descent Freespace
    Wing Commander
    Wing Commander 2
    Wing Commander 3
    Privateer
    Priveteer 2
    Elite
    Elite First Encounters
    Elite 3
    Starfleet Academy
    X Wing Alliance

    Independance War 2: Edge Of Chaos
    Descent Freespace: Silent Threat
    Freespace 2
    Allegience
    Starlancer
    Freelancer
    Terminus
    Klingon Academy

    Ive also got a heap of the resource management, conquer galaxies type games but unfortunately, with most of them, they fail to capture my imagination.

    I am very much hanging for Third World to be released. That would have to be my ultimate sci fi game ever.

    #61879
    Flamegrape
    Participant

    Well, there’s Atari’s Star Raiders from 1979…

    #61880
    Anonymous
    Guest

    http://ebweb.westwood.com/Test

    Im under NDA so cant tell ya too much, but lets just say Privateer Online by Origin now owned by EA, and this is a EA game

    #61881
    Anonymous
    Guest

    quote:


    Originally posted by theVodkaCircle:
    And my angst is mainly caused by the lack of good software. At least the lack of good software that I own anyway.
    I love a good flight sim in space. Multi coloured nubulas flashing past your cockpit window etc etc. The are the ones I know about (the bold ones I have)
    Which ones have I missed ?

    Tachyon:Beyond The Fringe
    Independence War
    X Wing
    Tie Fighter
    X Wing v Tie Fighter
    Descent Freespace
    Wing Commander
    Wing Commander 2
    Wing Commander 3
    Privateer
    Priveteer 2
    Elite
    Elite First Encounters
    Elite 3
    Starfleet Academy
    X Wing Alliance

    Independance War 2: Edge Of Chaos
    Descent Freespace: Silent Threat
    Freespace 2
    Allegience
    Starlancer
    Freelancer
    Terminus
    Klingon Academy

    Ive also got a heap of the resource management, conquer galaxies type games but unfortunately, with most of them, they fail to capture my imagination.

    I am very much hanging for Third World to be released. That would have to be my ultimate sci fi game ever.


    Well hang on to yer britches boy, there’s a game that is about to get released that will blow you away.
    It’s called Star Trek: Bridge Commander, and the graphics and gameplay are amazing, it’s done by Larry Holland of X-wing fame (Totally Games), and they have have actually taken the technical layouts for the Galaxy and Sovereign class starships and recreated them perfectly.
    Neat little effects like the phasers moving along their arcs before firing (ala Galaxy), and the bridge lights lowering when in red alert, plus the patented Star Trek shake when you’re hit and consoles exploding all over the place!!!
    The music as well is supposed to be all orchestral and has a true cinematic feel to it.
    It’s storyline has been written by Star Trek legend D.C Fontana, and has the voices of Brent Spiner and Patrick Stewart.
    Even if your not a Star Trek fan, this will still blow you away.
    The other one to keep on the look out for is Freelancer, as this is gonna boast some nice graphics.
    But if you got the money now, then I-War 2:Edge of Chaos is a real humdinger!!!, I keep thinking of how the guys who made this would do an excellent job with a Lexx game, as it’s absolutely huge.
    Squishy

    #61882
    theVodkaCircle
    Participant

    Cheers Squisky, a few to keep an eye on.
    Im stuck on this mission on Freespace I. Eight goes at it (at about 45 kills per go) and I still can’t do it.

    Ah well. where’s that joystick ?

    #61883
    Anonymous
    Guest

    I don’t see any mention of X-Com Interceptor, strategy and space flight sim a very good mix.

    #61884
    theVodkaCircle
    Participant

    Never played it. Who brought it out ?

    #61885
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Vodka Circle. I’ve finished Freespace 1 and 2.I can help you with that mission you stuck on. Please tell me which one it is and what the primary and secondary objectives are.Is it close to the end?

    #61886
    theVodkaCircle
    Participant

    It’s the one where you arrive to late to save a ship from that big mother of a cap ship but then you have to defend the comms satellite. The guy from the comms centre has radioed me saying they are now in position to defend themselves, thanks for the help etc. Then more bad guys appeared so after nailing them I hung around for another 5 mins or so, no one else appeared so I jumped out of system and then got my arse kicked for abandoning the field of battle. Maybe I have to wait longer, not sure.
    Thanks for the help.
    tvc

    #61887
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Can you please tell me what is the name of the mission. I’m sorry it’s just that I haven’t played the game in a year. Is the capital ship the Lucifer?

    #61888
    theVodkaCircle
    Participant

    That’s the one, about 5 or so missions into the 2nd CD. It’s the lucifer, it fries a cap chip and jumps out and then fighters and bombers come at you from about 3 clicks away. The comms station sets up 4 gun emplacements around it. Can’t remember the name although Something like Break In Communication is ringing a bell.
    Cheers

    #61889
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Well here’s a walkthrough of the misssion from Gamefaqs.com.I hope this helps you in your struggle against those Shivan *******s!
    A Failure to Communicate
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    Difficulty Rating: *10 of 10* (GEEZ!)
    **********

    Difficulty Rating with cheap trick: 1 of 10 (GEEZ!)

    Briefing

    Red Alert! The Beta Aquilae installation is under attack. The Lucifer
    has been sighted in the area. Protect it at all costs. Additional
    orders will be given to you on site.

    Available Ship: Valkyrie
    Available Lasers: Prometheus, Avenger
    Available Missile: Phoenix V

    Objectives

    Primary Objectives
    *Protect Aquilae Installation
    *Defend Communications Station

    Bonus Objectives
    *Protect all four escape pods

    Directives
    Destroy Deva
    Destroy Karna
    Destroy Krishna
    Destroy Asura
    Destroy Rama
    Destroy Bheema
    Destroy Arjuna

    Strategy
    This mission is nearly impossible to complete unless you know exactly
    what to do. This strategy will be very detailed. As soon as you
    arrive, put drop your shields and weapons and put up your engine power
    to the max. Target the Lucifer and go toward it. Order your wingmen
    to attack it. Two Dragons, Deva wing will arrive from the Lucifer’s
    fighter bay. Order all fighters to attack one of the Dragons, take out
    the other yourself. Use your Phoenix V missiles to do the job. When
    you have destroyed one of the Dragons, attack the other Dragon if it is
    not already dead. If any of the Escape Pods are destroyed, restart the
    mission. Head toward Escape 4 and order your wingmen to protect it.
    Pretty soon Karna wing will jump in. Order your wingmen to engage
    enemy while you help out. Once Karna is no more, head back to Escape
    4. Krishna will be your next foe. Destroy them quickly. That was the
    hard part. Now quickly head toward the Communications Terminal. Order
    your wingmen to guard it. Asura and Rama will jump in and attack the
    Terminal. Destroy them quickly. Once they are down, order your
    wingmen to cover you. Keep attacking the waves as they come. Before
    you know it, the Hope will be in position to guard the Terminal.
    Mission complete!

    If you don’t save all the escape pods, don’t worry. I can’t save them
    all on the medium difficulty. You don’t get anything special for
    saving them all except a bonus objective.

    *************
    *CHEAP TRICK*
    *************

    Let one member of Krishna wing survive. Tell your wingmen to ignore
    it. The other wings will not arrive until all of Krishna is toast.
    Wait until the Hope reaches its waypoints and then kill it. Mission
    complete!

    Debriefing

    There was nothing you could do to preserve the Aquilae. There was too
    little time and the Lucifer is too powerful.

    Protecting all the escape pods is most impressive. The survivors thank
    you and hope we can avenge the destruction of the Aquilae.

    By protecting the Beta Aquilae Communications Terminal we are able to
    keep in contact with out forces in the outer systems. Losing the
    communications terminal would have been a severe blow. Well done
    pilot.

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