Hay,
so, why the fuck is no one talking about <A HREF="http://www.gameshark.com/reviews/2659/Evochron-Alliance-Review.htm">Evochron</a>?
It's a spacesim in the same vein as X3, but with several twists. You can switch between free-form non-linear gaming mode and a campaign (that really requires you to earn your spoils in free form before you even think about starting it). It has trading, fighting, faction fighting, you name it.
The game started as a one-man indie effort, but has gathered a small but devoted fanbase in the US and has recently made the jump to Europe. A recent Patch 2.0 upgraded everything, from graphics to various huge gameplay tweaks and enhancements.
How did I notice the game?
Well, not thanks to anyone pointing me to it. In fact, I found it in the Bargain Bin for a ridicolously low price, so I just had a look at the screenshots and decided to bring it home.
I can't believe no one knows about the game apparently.
Get a <A HREF="http://www.starwraith.com/EA20promo2.avi">Trailer</a> here.
Oh, you can also download an older spacesim at that site, too - it (the older game) is freeware.
Edit: Looks like it also has a "kind of sequel", which is essentially the same game but with many added features and new content.
so, why the fuck is no one talking about <A HREF="http://www.gameshark.com/reviews/2659/Evochron-Alliance-Review.htm">Evochron</a>?
It's a spacesim in the same vein as X3, but with several twists. You can switch between free-form non-linear gaming mode and a campaign (that really requires you to earn your spoils in free form before you even think about starting it). It has trading, fighting, faction fighting, you name it.
The game started as a one-man indie effort, but has gathered a small but devoted fanbase in the US and has recently made the jump to Europe. A recent Patch 2.0 upgraded everything, from graphics to various huge gameplay tweaks and enhancements.
How did I notice the game?
Well, not thanks to anyone pointing me to it. In fact, I found it in the Bargain Bin for a ridicolously low price, so I just had a look at the screenshots and decided to bring it home.
I can't believe no one knows about the game apparently.
Get a <A HREF="http://www.starwraith.com/EA20promo2.avi">Trailer</a> here.
Oh, you can also download an older spacesim at that site, too - it (the older game) is freeware.
Edit: Looks like it also has a "kind of sequel", which is essentially the same game but with many added features and new content.