I played it in the mid 80s, but it still disappointed me. I liked playing around in a virtual universe, felt immersed, tried to trade some drugs or something, got chased by cops, etc. It was cool. But I got quickly bored because there just isn't much substance there. For early 80s it was fair enough, but in all these years and with a bunch of sequels, they still haven't developed it into something bigger. It is mostly still the same game each time, just with updated graphics. At least the X series tries to let you own your own corporation with your own fleets of ships and some intergalactic war and whatnot. They always make a mess of it, but at least they try
Space Rangers 2 is still the only time I really loved a space game, because the combat is interesting enough that even with 1000 battles, I don't get bored. Also the trading is dull in every game, but at least in space rangers I can trade from one station to another in about 1 minute. Also I loved the Dominators, they were untouchable for a long time, had to be scared of them and flee if you even see them. Then eventually I was strong enough to sneak into an area and pick a few of them off before escaping. And then late game you can take them all on. That sense of progression was awesome.
Space Rangers 2 is still the only time I really loved a space game, because the combat is interesting enough that even with 1000 battles, I don't get bored. Also the trading is dull in every game, but at least in space rangers I can trade from one station to another in about 1 minute. Also I loved the Dominators, they were untouchable for a long time, had to be scared of them and flee if you even see them. Then eventually I was strong enough to sneak into an area and pick a few of them off before escaping. And then late game you can take them all on. That sense of progression was awesome.