Star Trek Starfleet Command: Orion Pirates

 PC
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Gamer's Pulse
    90
    There were a thousand things that could have gone wrong, making the gameplay experience a chore, or making it boring, but none of those things went wrong, and the gameplay is exciting and fun.
  2. GamePower
    88
    Orion Pirates is still "Starfleet Command II," only this time, for better or worse, it's turned up to 11.
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  3. Gamezilla!
    83
    Basically the same graphics engine and gameplay as the original, with some welcome additions like pirate cartels, new ships, and missions that fit requirements of most expansion packs. Unfortunately, it also has long load times and a few bugs.
  5. Armchair Empire
    83
    If you are a big fan of the Star Trek universe and revel in the details and strategy involved in knowing the many races and ships and how to use them in battle, then Orion Pirates is the game for you.
  6. GameSpy
    83
    A great game. Sure, it's a wee bit difficult, and pirates aside, the game offers little that is different from its predecessor, but for series aficionados, or those looking to become series aficionados, this is a solid piece of work.
  7. GameSpot
    79
    Orion Pirates has an impressive amount of content for a stand-alone expansion, so it's great for new players; but ardent fans of "Starfleet Command Volume II" will merely find more of the same.
  8. IGN
    78
    While the extra stuff in the game has a lot of potential, the real meat of this game is the tactical combat model. Luckily there's enough going on outside of that to give you a sense of continuity.
  9. Computer Games Magazine
    60
    A perfect launching point for anyone new to the series, but it simply isn't worth the steep $30 price tag for anyone who already owns "Starfleet Command Volume II."
  10. Yahoo!
    60
    A worthwhile purchase for those new to the series, provided you feel ready to take on the initially steep learning curve.

Awards & Rankings

57
#57 Best PC Game of 2001
73
#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Lono
    Jan 19, 2010
    9
    Now owned entirely by the fans of this game - SFC:OP has become THE difinitive Star Trek Combat Game on ANY platform!
  2. Holocat
    Feb 17, 2003
    9
    Runs perfectly well on a AMD K6-2 500 Mhz with a 16 MB video card. If you're having problems running this game on a 750+, you system is Runs perfectly well on a AMD K6-2 500 Mhz with a 16 MB video card. If you're having problems running this game on a 750+, you system is seriously *screwed*. Solid gaming community behind the SFC series as well.… Full Review »
  3. HughG.
    Feb 23, 2002
    9
    Just great.
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