Freelancer

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  • Summary: A society taking its first timid steps into 48 sprawling galactic systems cannot hope to dam every human spring of greed and bloodlust. Make your own way, Freelancer. Ply the trade lanes for profit or raid them for plunder; slake your own thirst for vengeance on the world or take up arms toA society taking its first timid steps into 48 sprawling galactic systems cannot hope to dam every human spring of greed and bloodlust. Make your own way, Freelancer. Ply the trade lanes for profit or raid them for plunder; slake your own thirst for vengeance on the world or take up arms to enforce the law. Take your wealth as a hired gun if you choose. No single truth rules the limitless possibility of space. [Microsoft]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. Cincinnati Enquirer
    100
    The word epic describes Freelancer, Microsoft Game Studios' latest title, thanks to its strong narrative and virtually limitless game play opportunities.
  2. Game Chronicles
    94
    Freelancer isn’t just a game – it’s a way of life.
  3. PC Gameworld
    90
    It is not the revolution in the space combat genre that many were hoping for, but it certainly is the next evolution.
  4. Computer Games Online RO
    84
    If we consider they worked for this game for about 4 years, a massively multiplayer add-on being cancelled 2 years ago, its presence on just one CD doesn't really justify the absence of a true nonlinear gameplay, the imbalance between the economical and military aspects, the lack of some options which are considered now a standard of the genre, the low difficulty of the game due to the poor quality of the AI and the short period of time after which both modes don't offer any more challenges.
  5. GameSpot
    83
    While it's not the revolutionary title it initially promised to be, it delivers the exact combination of addictive and accessible gameplay that the genre has needed for a long time.
  6. PC Gamer
    81
    Suffers from a severe lack of character development in almost every nook and cranny of its design. But it offers an interesting main story, bottomless value for the dollar in terms of sheer open-ended exploration, and a very cool co-op mode. [May 2003, p.96]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    50
    Remarkably compelling. But there's only so much joy to be found in repetition, particularly when dogfighting interludes are so mannered. Ultimately, it's difficult to recall what all the fuss was ever about. [May 2003, p.100]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 56
  3. Negative: 1 out of 56
  1. DesertFox
    Oct 7, 2007
    10
    My favorite PC game of all time. Incredible single player story and atmosphere, and an unbelievably deep multiplayer experience.
  2. Vitamin-J
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    Iconic open world space game with a great in depth galaxy to explore.

    We have yet to have another game like this.
  4. Chowjust
    Feb 17, 2019
    10
    I feel like most reviews I see on this page start with "My favorite PC game of all time" and unfortunately I'm also on that bandwagon. TheI feel like most reviews I see on this page start with "My favorite PC game of all time" and unfortunately I'm also on that bandwagon. The story is one of the most memorable and amazing stories I've ever experienced, ship combat and control is perfect, the system to explore is huge and with so many different ships to choose from and parts to customize them with, I never got bored. In my opinion, to this day no single player space sim compares to it. If you enjoy these type of games, you'll love. If you don't, still give it a shot. It's one of the only games I've replayed four times and I still consider it one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  5. Ender
    Mar 16, 2003
    9
    The bar scenes suck, but the game plays nicely. Would have been nice to be able to use the joystick. Try to make the jump hole in the Outcast The bar scenes suck, but the game plays nicely. Would have been nice to be able to use the joystick. Try to make the jump hole in the Outcast zone if you have a good rep. It's the run of your life! INCOMING!… Expand
  6. wololooo
    Mar 12, 2012
    9
    My favourite space sim of all time. Huge universe to explore, dark, immersive atmosphere and a captivating storyline. Sure, it has its flaws -My favourite space sim of all time. Huge universe to explore, dark, immersive atmosphere and a captivating storyline. Sure, it has its flaws - the freeplay after finishing the story is extremely repetitive, for example - but Freelancer is an incredible game that's aged beautifully.… Expand
  7. ImmortalHemp
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    The game it self is pretty arcade, though it can be challenging.
    Good visuals, fantastic cinematographic story. Interesting and intuitive    The game it self is pretty arcade, though it can be challenging.
    Good visuals, fantastic cinematographic story. Interesting and intuitive game play.

    The only negative side of the game is force stretching of the storyline, via implementing "milestones", certain cash that you need to gather via side-missions or trading, before you'll be able to proceed to the next main story part. It's not that big deal, it also have a positive side, because it gives the player time to rest from pretty intense action moments and replenish of some supplies.    … Expand
  8. mega98
    Dec 22, 2022
    0
    Very interesting game , I played it after so long time and it is as interesting as 20 years ago, it was pity to play this game with gtx 1080Very interesting game , I played it after so long time and it is as interesting as 20 years ago, it was pity to play this game with gtx 1080 :), gameplay is very interesting never gets boring… Expand

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#18 Best PC Game of 2003
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#21 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#16 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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