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Article #105998

Re: Favourite space sim <<from the past if possible>>

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From: Memnoch
Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:56
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On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 08:05:42 +0100, "MindFever" <MindFever@blowme.org> wrote:

>
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>"Memnoch" <memnoch@nospampleaseimbritish.ntlworld.com> wrote in message 
>news:t9m5m4htel70tar28ipmjll5ctvnlnne8e@4ax.com...
>> On Tue, 6 Jan 2009 04:12:51 +0100, "MindFever" <MindFever@blowme.org> 
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I-war 2 ... yes,this game had the WOW factor and you felt realy involved
>>>playing it.Too bad i never finished playing it (deleted my 
>>>savegames,stupid
>>>me).I think i'll make a "marathon" again and try to finish it ;)
>>
>> The last mission in I-War 2 almost drove me nuts. Combat in that game was 
>> fun,
>> probably the best I have ever played I expect.
>>
>> Regarding Darkstar One, I loved the ability to customise your ship in a
>> variety of ways. I think I went with all hull giving you a dreadnought 
>> with
>> turrets everywhere. It didn't turn too fast but didn't need to.
>
>
>Hmmm, Darkstar One ... dammit, this game sounds so extremely familiar. I 
>think i got an email from them a few months ago. Is DS One a MMO game or is 
>it single-player only? I probably confused this with another game ;)

Its a single player game. A bit weak on story but the combat is fun.
Definitely worth a look and I found it superior to Freelancer.

>Don't tell me the ending of the I-war 2 ... i warn you  :))) 

I wouldn't do that. You are in for a hell of a ride!
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Subject: Re: Favourite space sim <<from the past if possible>>
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