STAR WARS™: X-Wing Special Edition

X-Wing (and TIE Fighter) are two of the best Star Wars games ever made. They are the first games I had for my PC and I still recommend them. Way to go GoG for getting these titles. Any chance for Dark Forces? :)

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!