Star Trek: Starfleet Command III

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Game Informer
    93
    Well written and expertly implemented. [Jan 2003, p.119]
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  2. ActionTrip
    91
    A deep-involving and highly addictive space-combat sim. The game's sharp learning curve and its complexity shouldn't be unrightfully misinterpreted as a game flaw, but rather as an essential part of the whole experience.
  3. GameSpy
    89
    By far the most straightforward and enjoyable version of the series.
  5. Gamezilla!
    88
    Although the controls can still be difficult to manage at first, Starfleet Command III is worth the effort.
  6. TotalGames.net
    87
    The visual display of space and the ships is still badly executed but with tightened up control methods and an enjoyable plot to wage war through as the Federation develops a station that can detect cloaked vessels.
  7. GameZone
    85
    Where the game excels in its gameplay mechanics, it lacks in its visual presentation.
  8. IGN
    82
    While both games offer unique experiences, the overall effect of Starfleet Command is much less engaging than that of "Bridge Commander."
  9. Armchair Empire
    80
    An excellent game that will appeal to the hardcore sim-freaks, but only those who have large amounts of time to spend gaming.
  10. GameSpot
    80
    A great game overall. Its voice acting, with the exception of the Borg, is superb--the game even features Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard, who provides voice-over for the game's tutorials.
  11. PC Gamer
    79
    It hurts to see an awesome game in a series I love be diminished by bugs. With some good patching, SFC III will be an excellent game. [Feb 2003, p.64]
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  12. Game Revolution
    75
    If Taldren could take care of the unwieldy camera and add a little more Star Trek weirdness, Starfleet Command might truly take Trek games where they’ve never gone before: into 'A' range.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best PC Game of 2002
42
#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

User Reviews

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. NikE.
    Feb 24, 2003
    8
    I think this version has good game play minus the bugs. I feel that a little less all combat and more inter- action with leaders and opposing I think this version has good game play minus the bugs. I feel that a little less all combat and more inter- action with leaders and opposing leaders to resove conflict as well as engage in it. Haveing more control of the entire fleet and dictations for their actions. To have total control of the selected Empire. … Full Review »
  2. MORT
    Nov 26, 2002
    10
    Three words: GE THE BORG.
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