![]() ![]() You can trade cargo if you like thanks to the game's trading component which is set up very much like Elite was, complete with the various denominations of government such as Anarchy and so forth. Without going into a long winded diatribe about the game's space flight simulation, it's very simple to fly and harkens back to the days of the early space games, you won't find a Newtonian Physics flight model or complex controls, everything is easy to understand and flying the Darkstar One is a breeze. There are several tutorial missions to get you started, both in terms of navigation and also in terms of hard monetary income, you won't get by here without cash and you're going to need lots of it to make sure the Darkstar One stays one step ahead of the competition (be they pirates or other) and always has the best weapons and equipment. Using mouse, keyboard or joystick you can navigate the Darkstar One around the various colourful star systems (clusters) and either follow the story, with the help of a comprehensive map and in-game log system, or go your own way and do your own thing until you're fed up of exploration. It is a space game that's obviously inspired by those games that have come before it and the grandfather of all space games: Elite and it adds a few little twists to make it a refreshing change from just another space shooter. Right from the start this isn't a deep tactical game nor is it the next big thing compared to the other, comparing Darkstar One to any game that's come before it is like comparing apples to oranges and tanks to bananas. The Darkstar One is integral to the plot and I won't say anymore about the actual story to the game, but it is certainly full of a few twists and a good old evil alien badguy race. This ship is definitely not the run of the mill junk freighter that most space games will have you start from scratch in. You are a young pilot, Kayron Jarvis and your father left you a rather unique vessel, the Darkstar One. I am certainly not going to deduct any kind of points for it, because out there someone will find the story compelling and as long as the game and story mesh well together then that's all that matters. Play as the "good" or the "bad" guy and take advantage of political disputes.The industry has been a bit devoid recently of space simulations and space games in general, now there are a flood of them heading our way over the next few months on a variety of platforms, the game that got my attention because I have a fondness for any kind of space sim good or bad, is CDV's Darkstar One.Īscaron entertainment, the talented developers that brought us Sacred and Sacred Underworld have taken a leap into outer space with a slightly different take on the space sim genre.Ĭlaudia Kern (German science fiction author) has created a decent story, it could be considered a bit clichéd in places but that happens to everyone.Freedom of choice - earn credits in many ways: fighting, piracy, assignments, smuggling, trading, escorting, transporting, rewards, and more.Embark on special missions - explore canyons or even underground on unknown worlds.Acquire weapons from other races - Mount distinctive weapons from other races on "Darkstar One," each featuring unique functions that require different battle tactics.This weapon becomes increasingly versatile throughout the game and greatly increases tactical options. The "Spell Weapon": a special weapon with a powerful effect similar to certain spells in role-playing games.Rockets, torpedoes and mines feature special tactical uses: mines can fire at opponents or distract approaching missiles.Over two hundred different weapons, shields and equipment items.Configure and upgrade your ship, Darkstar One, any way you choose-build a fast attack ship with many light weapons or a near-invincible cruiser with heavy weaponry. ![]() Elaborate story, related by more than fifty minutes of video sequences.A vast, simulated universe with many unique races, space ships and battle tactics.Earn credits in a myriad of ways: by taking on assignments, bounty hunting, piracy, smuggling, trading, escorting, transporting, rewards and more. In addition to artifacts, acquire credits to purchase better equipment, such as weapons and shields. Explore a vast array of solar systems in search of hidden artifacts of ancient races, essential objects for upgrading your ship-the Darkstar One. The story-based missions gradually lead you deeper into the galaxy to new races, new technologies and ever stronger opponents. Darkstar One offers a fantastic amount of freedom of choice.
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