Space combat diamond in the ruff.
( mechwarrior, x-wing/tie-fighter) I might as well have been on drugs. Staying in my room staying up all night , with my joystick in my hand haha. Ok seriously, this was a title that didnt get the praise it deserved. The world was so open and sure exploring took a while, but when your really engrossed in the game its all a blur anyways. The cut scenes are all CGI which was a staple for the wing commander series, and works well for keeping the story interesting. At times you could choose what to say in the middle of a cut scene, which is a great way to get the player really hooked. I can see why some people would find this title difficult to play, and they dont spell out things for you objectives wise. This is actually how I prefer my games, as I dont like my hand being held just to shoot something or some other random easy task. The sounds are done well , and even being a DOS based game didnt keep it from looking great too. The combat controls are great if you have a good flight stick. The menus, although, are another small flaw - as navigating between locations and information can be taxing. I wont go into the story because I dont like to give anything away; thats half the fun of any game. I know this game is very difficult to get your hands on, and hell If I could I would let everyone borrow mine to see how good it is. If you can find it, play it.