STAR WARS™: X-Wing Special Edition

No, this does not include the Collector's CD-ROM, no It's not the definitive version of the game but that, by no means, means its a bad game. X-Wing, no matter which you download (the 1998 or 1993 releases, both of which are included) you'll have a great time blowing TIEs out of space. I've been playing the '98 version, to my surprise. And the feeling of playing X-wing remains; that classic sensation of dogfighting imperials over star destroyers or in open space. Plus the graphics aren't as drastically off-putting. Either way, '93 or '98 you'll have a great time. As a huge Star Wars fanatic, this is the pinnacle space simulator, along with TIE Fighter, and a must have despite its not being the "definitive" version.

I purchased this on March 5 2015 from GOG and was disappointed that the 1994 Dos CD Version was not included. Now i see that as from the 28.4.2015 this version is now included. i was over the moon until i checked my library to see that it doesn't show up there. Am i correct in thinking that to get this vision i have to buy the game again, if so, it doesn't seem very fair. Still a great game even today.

I had hoped for this game to come on Gog even though I already own the games plus the Special Editions that were in the X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter engine. X-Wing is a really good game, I picked X-Wing up when I got a gift certificate from my grandmother not quite 20 years ago and I was hooked. I had a problem with sound due to the game going for the conventional memory so I was mostly only able to play it silent while playing Star Wars music in my room. The basic premise is that you're a new pilot joining the Rebel Alliance and you are fighting against the Empire. You have 3 options: Flight Training which is an obstacle course, more or less, with some target practice. Historical Battles in which you are set into certain "historical" missions like "Farlander's First Mission" and a few missions that seem not to have an actual Star Wars historical background like Mock Combat in the A-Wing which, if I remember correctly, is the A-Wing Historical Mission 2 in which you have to fight off increasingly skilled A-Wings, Y-Wings and X-Wings up to Top Ace level, I believe it was. Tour of Duty: In this mode you are fighting the actual ongoing battle between the Empire and the Rebels and take on a variety of missions. This is basically what you would call a "Story Mode" as what it entails is your missions and cutscenes. Overall I would say it's one of the best space flight games I know and if I had a counter of how many hours I spent with it over the years I think I would have a minor stroke. If you have any interest in space flight games such as Freelancer and Wing Commander then I implore you to pick up this game.

I remember I had to upgrade my graphics card and clean over half of my harddrive to play this game... but it was worth it!

I loved this game so much! I can remember using my X-Wing to make raids against convoys, and charging down capital ships! The gameplay was imersive, and the campaign challenging, but still doable. The graphics are dated and low res, and it would be great to see someone do a mod to update the graphics. X-Wing vs Tie had better graphics and played well, but it didn't have as great of a campaign.