Space sims

[Ivo]

Thanks guys, but I reckon I better start a new thread just for the identifying of the trench game

http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 49&t=23131

Ivo.

[Pulsar_t]

I've NEVER played a good space sim on a console...

An exception to your statement might be Starlancer even though it had a cookie-cutter story that was as bland as they come.

[Pulsar_t]

I started playing Project Sylpheed again, but I'm finding the typical Squeenix story bullshit to be grating, along with the mandatory mundane voice acting associated with them underwhelming JRPGs. If only Namco-Bandai made a Space-Ace Combat game.

[CRTGAMER]

Shameless plug.
Last Starfighter, well more of an Arcade Space Sim.

A free download too!
http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopi ... 45#p296545

[executioner]

I played a few non star wars space sims as well, but the last space sim I really 'got' was X-wing Alliance on PC - Great story, great combat, and awesome final level that really raised the bar. I'm sure it would hold up well to todays games, graphics may seem a bit dated, but the controls and power assignment mechanic was awesome, and they the targeting computer was just about as good as they get - you could choose between nearest enemy, between groups of enemies, enemy nearest objective, objectives, newest enemy etc. You were just in control - it was awesome, I've still not played a game which has felt so immersion. Go it sooked up with a 3D joystick with hat switch and 8 buttons, one of which was assigned to Shift, so I had all of the important controls close to hand. Sadly the joystick has now broken (the 'twist' 3rd axis went to shit). I've NEVER played a good space sim on a console...

What a great game X-wing alliance was! Think it was also my last space sim. Remember fondly going after those TIEs and routing power to rear shields then routing back power to lasers. And those great big epic battles with massive space ships and fighters everywhere. Broke quite a few joysticks with star wars sims and even played with a mouse!

[Pulsar_t]

I'm not a fan of any of the Star Wars spacesims, but I do wonder why LucasArts stopped making them altogether.

[MrPopo]

I'm not a fan of any of the Star Wars spacesims, but I do wonder why LucasArts stopped making them altogether.

I'd assume because the demographic for sims got too small to be worth another game.

[Pulsar_t]

I reckon a Rogue Squadron Wii title would sell like hot bread. LucasArts also discontinued their own AGs almost a decade ago, a most unwise move judging by the success of Telltale's episodic format.