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Starlancer

by Microsoft
Platform:   Windows 95 / NT / 2000 / 98
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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  • Platform:   Windows 95 / NT / 2000 / 98
  • ELSPA Minimum Age: 11
  • Media: Video Game
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Product Features

  • 3-D graphics with stunning special effects.
  • Intense space combat as players pilot 12 fighters and dogfight with enemy fighters.
  • Over 25 missions, assault on Coalition space stations to escorting marine boarding ships.
  • Immersing story based on the dynamic history of 20th-century warfare.
  • Includes over 25 minutes of Hollywood-quality, computer-generated cinematics.

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  • ASIN: B00004UA1H
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 16,023 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
StarLancer recruits space fighter pilots into the 45th Volunteers, a ragtag group of US-led Western Alliance freedom fighters tossed into the war against Russia's Eastern Coalition. It's the cold war in space.

This is the first game by Digital Anvil, the company formed by legendary game designers Chris and Erin Roberts of Wing Commander, Privateer, and Strike Commander fame. It's no surprise that StarLancer's gameplay follows standards set by its classic predecessor and obvious inspiration, Wing Commander. Players are briefed on the tactical situation of the upcoming mission, then choose a fighter and ordnance. Only a few playable ships are offered at the outset; mission performance determines how quickly you earn access to more powerful fighters.

StarLancer's ships are well balanced: some are fast and lightly armoured, while others carry powerful weaponry but can't keep up with an agile foe. But while the ships are cool, they lack the customising features found in FreeSpace 2 and Tachyon: The Fringe. You're able to equip particular missiles and add additional afterburner fuel, but you can't customise gun weaponry or add upgrades or special features.

StarLancer's mission design is certainly its best feature. Mission goals often change on the fly, and frequent pilot chatter immerses players into the game's war atmosphere. Decisions made during missions can drastically alter later missions. For instance, if you fail to eliminate an enemy battleship early in the game you'll face a tough fight in a later mission when the enemy reinforces its front lines with that same battleship.

Though offering nothing really new to the space combat genre, StarLancer's crisp 3-D engine, frenetic combat action, and complex missions make enlisting worthwhile. --Doug Radcliffe, Amazon.com

Pros:

  • Keeps you on your toes by switching objectives mid-mission
  • Missions feature multiple paths to victory and failure
  • Stellar multiplayer support with deathmatch, team, and co-operative play
  • Excellent musical score
Cons:
  • Inability to fully customise ships
  • Visually pleasing, but it doesn't exceed standards set by FreeSpace 2


Product Description
Starlancer is a gripping space combat game that combines the intense action of first-person space combat with the drama and intrigue of a classic WWII air combat movie. With stunning 3-D graphics and over 25 spine-tingling missions, players are pulled into an epic battle for control of the solar system. Developed by the creators of the Wing Commander and Privateer series of games, Starlancer is sure to set the standard by which future space combat games are measured.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Simply great fun!, 30 Jul 2000
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The designers of Starlancer have taken a tired old format and made it a lot of fun. This game is unusual for its genre in that it oozes atmosphere and has wonderful gameplay. The use of FMV and movie sequences in the game is second to none blending perfectly into the plot and balancing well between and during each mission. This game really draws you in and has some great Sci Fi. My only real criticism of this game is it`s lack of a "save anywhere" option which means the same mission often has to be replayed in it`s entirety which can be extremely frustrating. However, the overall gameplay and stunning graphics makes this a must have for lovers of Space Combat Flight Sims. Play this with headphones on in a darkened room and....."Get ready to jump out..."
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very impressive, 28 Jul 2000
Space combat sims have become a bit tedious over time. Generally speaking they lack depth and very few have any kind of storyline that's worth following.

Starlancer dares to be different. From the start the storyline is engrossing, pulling the player in in such a such a way as to hold the interest. THe graphical representation is nothing short of jaw dropping with rendered cutscenes that only Diablo II betters and a virtual walkaround of the mothership that so varied it becomes as engrossing as the combat portion of the game.

It's the combat segment where Starlancer really excels, graphics are quick and contain massive amounts of detail, the mix of fighters and capital ships is enough to create a varied mix of scenarios and the keyboard layout is such that even though you're using 80% of the available keys it's (almost!) impossible to select wrongly.

Digital Anvil, the team behind Starlancer and Midtown Madness, have really worked wonders with this game. It's difficulty level is nicely balanced, presenting an interesting challenge, and it's so gorgeous it wouldn't look out of place on an art gallery wall.

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