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Re: Wing Commander Prophecy?

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From: cir...
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 1998 00:00
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On Mon, 27 Apr 1998 15:39:40 -0500, Demian Rose
<dd-...@students.uiuc.edu> wrote:

>I've been eying the sale copy of WCP at my local store and a good review
>here has got me almost ready to buy it...anyone got any opinions about
>this game, especially how it compares to XvT and Tie Fighter (both of
>which I own)...not looking for a "which is better" thread, just wondering
>how WCP's interface, play "feel", etc. are different.  I have played WC3,
>but never finished it (got frustrated by the limited info you were given
>for missions...also, don't like combat sims where there's a "trick" to
>winning scenarios...if I wanted that, I'd play an adventure game instead).

If you like XvT, you'll *love* WCP.  Since there is no real
single-player experience in XvT, WCP is infinitely better in that
regard.  The FMV actually isn't too bad and adds a lot to the game
(suprise, surprise).

As for the interface, I picked it up pretty quickly, which is an
important thing in a game, at least for me.

Is it better than TIE Fighter?  Mmmm...I wouldn't go that far.  TIE
has more missions and is just a lot more fun, IMHO.

However, if WCP is on sale, definitely go for it.  You won't regret
it.


Jeff Godemann
cir...@worldnet.att.net
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