StarLancer

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  • Summary: Starlancer combines the action of first-person space combat with the drama and intrigue of a classic air combat movie. Countries from around the world including the United States, China, Russia and Great Britain have formed strategic alliances and now battle for control of Earth, Mars andStarlancer combines the action of first-person space combat with the drama and intrigue of a classic air combat movie. Countries from around the world including the United States, China, Russia and Great Britain have formed strategic alliances and now battle for control of Earth, Mars and other planets across the solar system. As part of a newly formed, ragtag aviation unit, the 45th Volunteers Squadron, players must prove themselves and earn the respect of their peers. [Microsoft]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. GameSpy
    92
    The attention to detail is unmatched.
  2. Game Over Online
    85
    Starlancer also features some of the most believable voice acting. However, I really hated Hawkee in the later missions, she was just plain irritating.
  3. Game Revolution
    83
    It's a near-perfect traditional space combat game. I'm one of the most discriminating space combat fans out there, and StarLancer was just a joy to review.
  4. GameSpot
    77
    An enjoyable story-driven space combat sim that should meet, but not exceed, the lofty expectations of fans of the developers' previous games.
  5. PC Gamer
    75
    Lots of flash, low substance. Try "Freespace" or "Tachyon" for a more fulfilling experience. [July 2000, p.84]
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  6. Yahoo!
    70
    The parts alone don't suggest a great game, but as a whole, it works really well, and I expect to be playing Starlancer for a while longer yet, especially with the incredibly fun cooperative mode available.
  7. Hot Games
    60
    Somewhat less than the sum of its parts, StarLancer just doesn’t provide anything we haven’t seen before.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. RobertS.
    May 31, 2004
    10
    Great story and gameplay, I wish that the game was just a little bit more personal, I would kill for a space sim game that actually Great story and gameplay, I wish that the game was just a little bit more personal, I would kill for a space sim game that actually recognized the indiviual character that was created, but oh well. Over all it was a great game and I couldn't sleep until I had pooned the ever loving hell out of it.… Expand
  2. TomK.
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    All in all, great game with exelent storry and atmosphere. only bad thing is constant windows crashes due to bad sound drivers.
  4. DaDakota
    Feb 14, 2013
    10
    One of the best space sims ever made. It had a gritty earth based storyline, fantastic music, effects, and game play. One of the first gamesOne of the best space sims ever made. It had a gritty earth based storyline, fantastic music, effects, and game play. One of the first games to include simultaneous multiplayer and it opened up additional missions when playing with friends. A+ effort on this one.… Expand
  5. Broyax
    Apr 9, 2017
    2
    On sent l'esprit, le fantôme de Wing Commander dans StarLancer mais malheureusement, rien n'y fait, le coeur n'y est pas ! le scénarioOn sent l'esprit, le fantôme de Wing Commander dans StarLancer mais malheureusement, rien n'y fait, le coeur n'y est pas ! le scénario directement déterré de la Guerre Froide (les méchants Russes oh mon dieu...) et de Pearl Harbour (!) fait de la peine. Pas du tout épique mais pathétique comme ses dialogues d'une beaufitude hallucinante et la VF, la Version Québécoise en fait, n'arrange pas les choses.

    Son interface est perfectible (pas de touche pour cibler les attaquants des vaisseaux que l'on doit protéger par exemple !). Le jeu est aussi bien trop sombre : même en poussant la gamma, il est très difficile de cibler ce qu'on voudrait dans le viseur. Plutôt joli, StarLancer n'arrive pourtant pas à la cheville d'un Freespace 2, un peu léger pour un jeu sorti un an après. Quant aux missions, c'est rapidement casse-roubignoles.    … Expand

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#51 Best PC Game of 2000
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#71 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
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#42 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

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