Great balance between user-friendliness and depth.

User Rating: 8.5 | Space Force: Rogue Universe PC
Spaceforce isn't as easy to get into as Freelancer but it has more depth. It isn't as deep as X3 but is easier to get into. For me this creates the perfect balance. I would even go as far as saying it's my favorite space sim since Privateer 2. So what does it do right? Well it's certainly not the story mode, that's terrible... if your playing it for the story. The enjoyment of this game comes from the well crafted galaxy you can explore and the many ways the game lets you advance.

Gameplay: This game features action packed dogfights similar to Freelancer but unlike Freelancer activities like mining are far more interesting and rewarding. The combat for the most part is maybe a touch on the easy side but sometimes you get yourself into a battle where you really need to fight for your life. The reason for this is there is no jack of all trades guns, there is more then just the simple hull buster or shield buster. Different types of guns work better on the various different types of hulls and shields then others.

There is many options for upgrading your ship. You can mine asteroids for crafting material, buy crafting material or buy weapons. As well as ship upgrade related products the shops have many miscellaneous items that can be traded for profit or loss and the trading system isn't half bad but I wouldn't say it's the focus of this game. The crafting system isn't really deep either but it makes upgrading your ship more fun then if you just bought everything at shops and adds to the RPG elements the game attempts. There is also a number of different classes to choose from which give your character advantages or disadvantages depending on the situation.

Graphics: Spaceforce is a good looking game, the engine is very scalable and it gives you options that change the graphical styling of the game. You can have soft lighting for a more fantasy sci-fi look or normal for a more realistic look.

Sound: The music has a lot of variety and most of it is very good. It ranges from classical to techno and for the most part goes well with what is happening on screen. Weapons and explosions sound good too.

Value: If you enjoy this game you could spend a very long time playing it. There is a lot to see and do and there is also many different ways to see and do things.