Is Freespace 2 any good?

[Tolknaz]

I'm looking for a decent space sim to play after finishing Space Rangers 2. Everywhere i look, this game pops up and is praised by all. For graphics whores it supposedly has a fanmade engine update out. The game seems to be available on GOG. So is it actually worth it?

 

[Panthera]

YES YES YES YES.

http://scp.indiegames.us/

Get this and the Media upgrade to make it prettier.

 

[DriacKin]

One of the greateset space sims ever made.

 

[Quilty]

One of my favourite games and definitely one of the best space sims out there. Try the fan update, it comes with a great graphical update (even though I personally prefer the old blocky look, I dunno why) along with several fan-made campaigns.

 

[fractal]

Definitely recommended. SCP 3.6.10 makes a huge difference in graphics (bump maps, redone ship models, shader effects, etc).

The fan-made campaigns I tried (two of them) were disappointing, but there is a remake of the official Silent Threat FS1 add-on - "Silent Threat: Reborn". It is very well made (even the voice-overs) and doesn't require FS1 or the add-on. Recommended.

 

[MetalCraze]

There is a port of FS1 and it's addon for FS2 SCP actually.
Needless to say that you must play with SCP as the game with it looks quite good and all those new explosion effects are pretty impressive.

 

[WhiskeyWolf]

Is Freespace 2 any good?

*fap*fap*fap*

 

[kingcomrade]

Freespace 2 is pretty much the best space sim I've played.

Needless to say that you must play with SCP as the game with it looks quite good and all those new explosion effects are pretty impressive.

The 1337 facade breaks and we see you're a shit loving graphics whore after all.

 

[Jasede]

Yes, it's good.

 

[MetalCraze]

The 1337 facade breaks and we see you're a shit loving graphics whore after all.

I see you've missed my Deus Ex for graphics whores thread.

 

[Cthulhugoat]

If you don't care about spoilers and still need convincing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrchciHCI8A

 

[CrimsonAngel]

It is AWESOME!!!

It has the right mix of pretty battles, interesting story and INTENSE action.

 

[DriacKin]

For only 6 US dollars (that's what the price was on GoG), it's most definetely worth it.

 

[WalterKinde]

Or for the cheap theres the opensource/freeware version.

 

[MetalCraze]

Not anymore. SCP removed it when GoG started selling FS2. I downloaded it just in time.

 

[Occasionally Fatal]

yes. it is amazing. its too bad the rpg genre didnt go out with a similar last hurrah.

 

[oldmanpaco]

Yes.

 

[poocolator]

Is Freespace 2 any good?

A thick, multi-headed, cum-spewing, rock-hard YES!!!!

 

[denizsi]

There are no space sims, there's only Freespace.

 

[JrK]

I found it dissappointing. It just didn't have the spark X-Wing or X-Wind Alliance had. Maybe it had to do with the missions that I found way too easy. I can't remember the main campaign taking so long.

 

[MetalCraze]

FS2 is loved because it is a graphics whore's delight of epic proportions with simple but addictive gameplay (if it catches you - think f.e. Red Alert). Huge ships, their battles with other huge ships with lots of beams, the biggest amount of special effects and explosions in one square meter - that was it. As well as simple plot which however was good at making you understand that this is an uphill battle and you will lose anyway - in contrast to the usual "superhero saves the galaxy".

 

[RottingNaziSurfer]

It is AWESOME!!!

and INTENSE action.

 

[oldmanpaco]

FS2 is loved because it is a graphics whore's delight of epic proportions with simple but addictive gameplay (if it catches you - think f.e. Red Alert). Huge ships, their battles with other huge ships with lots of beams, the biggest amount of special effects and explosions in one square meter - that was it. As well as simple plot which however was good at making you understand that this is an uphill battle and you will lose anyway - in contrast to the usual "superhero saves the galaxy".

Very wordy. Did you like it or not?

 

[Satori (original)]

How does it compare to Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos?

 

[NiM82]

How does it compare to Independence War 2: Edge of Chaos?

No comparison really, once you've played Edge of Chaos everything else feels pretty meh (at least control wise). FS2 is more old school, like X-Wing or whatever.