Topic: Anyone recommend some good space sims? (Read 6836 times)

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **on:** November 25, 2006, 03:16:54 pm »

I just downloaded the freelancer demo and wondered what the good current space sims are.

Iceman · « **Reply #1 on:** November 26, 2006, 09:12:32 pm »

Quote from: FPF-Tobin Dax on November 25, 2006, 03:16:54 pm

I just downloaded the freelancer demo and wondered what the good current space sims are.

You'll have to define "space sim" 'cause Freelancer really isn't one. You'd have to go all the way back to Independence War to find a "space sim" in my opinion.

Other than that, I really don't know of much. There's a few MMO's but nothing truly stunning....

EXCEPT Eve Online.

If you have the time and don't mind paying monthly, it's well worth the price. I don't play currently due to time constraints but it's really a great game.

Anthony Scott · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:08:55 pm »

Well, strictly speaking Orbiter is more of a space shuttle/spaceflight sim but well worth checking out:

http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/orbit.html

I have it on both laptop and desktop. It is free and when it says that it values realism you get your money's worth! Just try docking with the ISS slightly angle off or trying to switch direction suddenly and you will have a meeting with Mr. Gravity.

I highly recommend to all.

Semper Fi, Carry On

Sirgod · « **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2006, 10:54:00 am »

Home world 1 and 2 where pretty good, Space rangers one is ok also, I would shy from the second one, due to the Starforce CD thingie. I kinda like the ST Armada games also, SFC of course, that goes without saying.

Hope this helps.

Stephen

Villa64 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2006, 11:53:56 am »

Lunar Lander

25 cents a play when you can find it.

Nemesis · « **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2006, 05:40:31 pm »

Quote from: Villa64 NCC-64D on December 03, 2006, 11:53:56 am

Lunar Lander

25 cents a play when you can find it.

Java version. I haven't tried it.

Dracho · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2006, 01:05:34 pm »

Any one seen Starshatter?

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?pfp=BROWSE&N=200538+502483&Ne=500955&Ns=ship%5Fdate%5Fsort%7C1&product_code=52504963&Pn=Starshatter:_The_Gathering_Storm

762_XC · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2006, 03:15:45 pm »

TIE Fighter.

Iceman · « **Reply #8 on:** December 07, 2006, 05:18:49 pm »

Strictly speaking the Homeworld series is not a space sim but a real time strategy.

It is, however, AWESOME!

Soreyes · « **Reply #9 on:** December 07, 2006, 11:50:19 pm »

Quote from: 762_XC on December 04, 2006, 03:15:45 pm

TIE Fighter.

And Remember. While flying as Darth Vaders Wingman...... Never and I mean Never give him an Order

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2006, 08:18:11 am »

Thanks guys. I really don't want to build infrastructure, I just want to fly and shoot stuff, preferably online with multiplayer, but not paying a fee or having a steep learning curve as my time and funds are limited. That said, I have spent a few minutes with the freelancer demo now and liked it and apparently there are still people playing it online.

Sirgod · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2006, 10:06:16 am »

I think Lyrekiller (CayneG) still plays it abit along with Soreyes. So you would even have some friends here to help get you started online.

Stephen

Lepton · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:01:04 pm »

Free game, shoot-em up with online servers

http://www.freeallegiance.org

It's a game that Microsoft abandoned and these folks got MS to give them the sources.

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #13 on:** December 12, 2006, 11:17:59 pm »

thanks.

IAF Lyrkiller · « **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2006, 06:31:42 pm »

I did play Freelancer online though only through my server that I had setup. Against other people no.

Javora · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2006, 07:13:02 pm »

If your looking for a space sim, take a look at this.

http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163371148.0.html

It's not out yet, but it might be what you are looking for.

Dracho · « **Reply #16 on:** December 14, 2006, 08:51:45 am »

How about X3?

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #17 on:** December 14, 2006, 09:58:40 am »

Quote from: Lepton on December 12, 2006, 11:01:04 pm

Free game, shoot-em up with online servers

http://www.freeallegiance.org

It's a game that Microsoft abandoned and these folks got MS to give them the sources.

Steep learning curve.

FPF-Tobin Dax · « **Reply #18 on:** December 14, 2006, 10:04:32 am »

Quote from: Javora on December 13, 2006, 07:13:02 pm

If your looking for a space sim, take a look at this.

http://www.dynaverse.net/forum/index.php/topic,163371148.0.html

It's not out yet, but it might be what you are looking for.

organic, evolving pacman. Cute and gross all at once. won't be an E rating for this one.

Lepton · « **Reply #19 on:** December 14, 2006, 08:41:33 pm »

Quote from: FPF-Tobin Dax on December 14, 2006, 09:58:40 am

Quote from: Lepton on December 12, 2006, 11:01:04 pm
Free game, shoot-em up with online servers

http://www.freeallegiance.org

It's a game that Microsoft abandoned and these folks got MS to give them the sources.

Steep learning curve.

Yes, unfortunately. That's why I dumped it after a while.

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