Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a fan of the first X-Wing game, and, immediately purchased this game upon its release in 1999.The inclusion of the Battle of Endor at the end was the selling point.Ever since, I have not needed another computer game!The other reviews have pretty much spoken for the game's plot and basic features, so I won't comment on those.This game, despite its age, is simply one of the best flight simulator type game out there!

If there is one way to describe this game, its detail!From the complicated story, of which you feel a part of, to the 3-D ships, to all the stuff that happens in the missions it is simply incredible!In the heat of a difficult mission, I have often lost myself in the game, only to shudder when returning to reality!

There are over 50 different family business and Rebel Alliance missions.In these you fly YT-1300 (Milinium Falcon type) freighters, Z-95s, X-wings, A-Wings, B-Wings and Y-wings.Compared with all past games, there is alot of function.You can dock with capital ships, carry containers, operate gun turrets on the freighters and fly through space stations.Space battles are replicated down to the smallest details - sunglare, blast shockwave, large debris, even ejected pilots!You have the ability to communicate with the pilots in your squadron, and there is a variety of "comm chatter" that you get from them!

I have beaten the game twice (it takes a long, long time).The final treat is that you get to fly the Milinium Falcon in the Battle of Endor (the big space battle in Return of the Jedi), complete with a VERY challenging run through the Death Star's interior!Strap on your flight helmets...

In addition to the missions, there is a "flight simulator" section where you can review past tour of duty missions as well as create your own missions!Here you can fly most of the starfighters (Rebel, Imperial, Pirate, Civilian, etc.) see elsewhere in the game.There is a third "Pilot Proving Grounds" section where you can fly Rebel starfighters through a series of mazes and obstacles while competing for the best time.In between Tours, there are some excellent cut scenes.You also earn awards in the Rebel missions and gather various "souviners" during your family missions.

This review has gotten way too long and no one is going to read it anyways, however, X-Wing Alliance is a supurb effort put out by Lucas Arts Entertainment and is well worth the purchase!

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Take control of the fastest ship in the galaxy - the "Millennium falcon" as well as X-Wings, A-Wings, B-Wings and Corellian transports. Join the massive assautl on the fully operational second Death Star in the epic Battle of Endor. Immersive environments include true 3D cockpits - with full 360 degree views inside and out - as well as a true 3D hangar. Fifty story driven single player missions and flexible new multi-player options.

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Freespace / Silent Threat Bundle (Jewel Case) Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all, if I could, I would give this game a 4 1/2 star rating.If your looking for a space sim game that has good graphics and game play this is the one for you.One thing I happily discovered was the range of skill levels.If you're a [not-so-skilled] gamer that can never manage to win a game without cheat codes, this is a great game.If you're a skilled gamer who is looking for a challenge this is still the game to buy.
Another cool thing about this game is the fact that you aren't a one man army.Your wingmen are actually a great resourse.You can tell them what to doand they'll actually do it.
The variety from mission to mission is also excellent.In some missions your job is to destroy the enemy, in some it's to escort ships, in some it's to spy on the enemy etc.
The graphics are sweet too.This is an old game but you can't tell by the graphics.
You can choose between 5 or 6 ships to fly on different missions andyou can customise them with different weapons.
This game is at an increadible value... It is deffinately worth buying.

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Space Combat Simulation with Over 40 New Missions!Product Information[Requires Full Version of Descent: Freespace The Great War to Play]As the Great War rages on you have been commissioned by the GTI (GalacticTerrain Intelligence) for special intelligence operations. In a matter ofnational security you have been asked to go behind enemy lines in order topreserve the fragile space treaty. However you'll soon discover that theGTI has other purposes in its mind. With the help of Shivan technology the GTIis secretly building a new ship the Hades which has the power to annihilateother capital ships in a few seconds. But now that the war is over what arethey going to do with it? Is the GTI setting you up or are the Shivansspreading their evil rage?Product Features40 missions built from both the developers and game fans challenge yourskill and power in a battle to the finish.2 killer ships join your squadron of 40 stunningly realistic richlydetailed crafts.2 primary weapons and 2 secondary weapons are at your disposal to trashthe sky with enemy debris.A Capital ship has emerged and is poised to challenge the greatest fighterin space.System RequirementsRequires Full Version of Descent: Freespace The Great War to PlayWindows 95 98 Me NT XPPentium 133 MHz or faster processor with 3D Accelerator (Glide or D3D)Pentium 166 MHz or faster processor without 3D Accelerator32 MB of RAM300 MB free Hard Drive space8X CD-ROM DriveDirectX 5.0 (included)DirectX compatible sound and video cards

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Space Colony Review

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(More customer reviews)Space Colony will probably satisfy your unquenched thirst for that abandoned game. It's at least quite similar to what I imagined Simsville would be and it's described as a "blend between the sims and sim city, in space" in game and "a cross between a classic builder such as Stronghold? or Caesar3? and a people sim such as The Sims" on the firefly studios website. I find it a mix of all three (and more) - which leads to incredible awesomeness and fun galore!
There are 4 modes of play:
1) The excellent (but too short!) campaign (in game its under the button "play space colony"
2) Galaxy Mode - which allows you to play scenarios in easy, normal or hard mode (depending) on different planets. Lot's of things to do here! Some very challenging scenarios.
3) Sandbox Mode - you choose the planet and what you want to do. Part of the beauty of Space Colony is that there are so many choices of what to focus on such as creating a tourism empire, taking control of bug infested planets, or a titanium scavenging empire (just to name a few).
4) User Created Scenarios - The gane comes with the ability to make your own scenarios, and to download ones made by others. Way cool!
There are several areas where space colony really shines. One of them is the characters - their personalities, voices, wants, abilities - in general their uniqueness. Each character has a very distinct look, accompanied by great graphics, great voices, and a DISTINCT personality. The psychiatrist's report and other crew members opinions can give you an idea. Some are suited for slow moving high intellect jobs while others are energy bunnies. Some love to drink while others just want to gaze at the stars. Lots of fun buildings are availible in order to satisfy these needs - jacuzzis, observatories, restaurants, bars etc. But the best way to learn your characters is by watching & listening to them - like Tammy the white trash alcoholic, Candy the bubbly air head shopaholic or Nikolas the mentally unstable russian subatomic weapon lover. Much like the sims, you can develop relationships between them (friendship and love) and some colonists naturally dislike others. This causes disharmony in the base though, so a nice chat in one of the seating areas is a good idea from time to time.
The walking path system of the characters is highly intelligent and i have yet to see a person get stuck or take the long way around when the shortest route is right in front of them. The music is GROOVY with some seriously diggy tunes and the possibility to import your own mp3s into the game. The graphics are colorful and cute - although I wish an ability to zoom in and out had been added, since sometimes I would love to see close ups of my characters.
But how can you gripe when a game is this good? Not only have they successfully managed to balance micromanagement, tycoon, sims, action (you can attack and defend depending on the mission) and sim city aspects of the game but they've done it with style, humour and personality. Lot's of fun!

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Space Colony gives you the chance to explore the galaxy's most unfriendly planets -- and try to set up colonies on them!

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