Freespace 2

I can't even begin to describe the overwhelming joy I felt when I found this site, and then proceeded to find a version of Freespace 2 that was stable and Vista compatible to boot!!! I would have to agree with anyone who says that this is THE defining game of the spaceflight/combat sim genre. This is only confirmed when, as was stated before, when you look on e-bay and see it going for $100 and up. If you enjoy flight/combat sims you must pick this game up!!! Really, for $6 you can't go wrong. Keep those good 'ole games coming GOG.com!!

It doesn't matter what you've played before, play Freespace 2. This game redefined the genre. The graphics are still strong, there's a bunch of mods, the story is great, the combat is varied and the differences in scale between small fighter ships and capital ships is incredible. I can go on at great length and break things down but it all comes down to this: BUY THE GAME.

I have not quite got around to playing yet. However, I have come across the source code project which adds a stunning graphical update to Freespace. It is the engine behind Wing Commander Saga, a very good standalone mod for Freespace 2, which is also well worth a play for free. Source Code Project http://scp.indiegames.us/ WC sage http://www.wcsaga.com/

Together with the Wing Commander, Privateer and the first FS, this had got to be the best space "sim" i've ever played. I am gutted that they had no plans for a sequel as the story is just begging to be continued.

Possibly the greatest space-sim ever made. The missions have plenty of variety, the campaign is well thought-out, and even the graphics have aged comparatively little. Given the massive mod community that still exists around this game, it has huge replay value too. Extremely addictive!