What's Ahead: Unfortunately, Totally Games decided to scrap Bridge Commander's multiplayer features so that the developers could focus on making an engaging single-player experience. The single-player mode already looks polished, and it appears that only a few cosmetic changes need to be made before the game's final release. Even so, it remains to be seen how the whole game will fit together, and whether Totally Games can re-create its successes with its Star Wars games within the Star Trek universe.

In the tactical mode, Bridge Commander changes into a game that's somewhat similar to Starfleet Command in that you control the ship and all its other functions yourself. All your ship's systems are located onscreen, so you can adjust power levels, set repair priorities, and manage weapons without leaving the tactical mode. This is helpful, especially during combat because you don't want to worry about switching between the two modes while being pounded by enemy fire.

Bridge Commander is similar to Starfleet Command in many respects, but whereas Starfleet Command catered mainly to hard-core Star Trek fans, Bridge Commander makes an effort to appeal to a much wider audience in its bridge mode. Of further note, Bridge Commander was not only one of the best-looking games at E3, but it's also the best-looking Star Trek game to date, on account of its detailed ship models and generous use of impressive special effects.