Freespace 2

This game is amazing. The plot and dialog feel very authentic and you really get sucked into what is going on. With a joystick, this game is a dream to handle. Check out the open source Freespace 2 project and download and install all of fancy new graphical updates to really enjoy this classic reborn.

This game is awesome! I had Babylon 5 before, and this is infinatly better. I was suprised by how good the graphics are, and the sounds are good as well. I dont think that any other space simulator can compare to this one, and it is definatly worth getting!

freespace 2 is my favorite game of all time for a reason, the amazing voice acting, excellent combat, realistic physics. plus it has a lot sentimental value. all of this makes it my #1 favorite of all time, its sad that interplay no longer exists

Not much needs to be said, if you want space dogfighting, this is THE prime example. So! Instead of writing another long winded review here, instead I'll direct you to hard-light.net. There you'll find a modding community dedicated to FS1 and 2. They've done spectacular work upgrading the engine, the models, you name it. There's also a lot of custom campaigns ranging from babylon 5 to homeworld and a fantastic series called Blue Planet.

I grew tired of Freelancer and opted to give this a try because of the glowing reviews. It is really good for sure, but I think many of the reviews here tap into that "well It was great when I was younger". Best space ship sim is Freelancer, and its not even close. This is a very good game still, but no where near the quality that the people flush it with.