The amount of time I have spent in this universe is mind boggling. Sure, its difficult, and while there is a tutorial, it doesn't do a ton to hold your hand while you are literally thrust (as a character in the story and player) into the universe. But my, what a compelling universe it is. I actually still have the disks and the manual from when I first bought it, and load it up every now and again - probably played through 3-4 times. While the story stays the same (incredible btw), all the little things that happen along the way - pirating, trading, fighting, the random huge space battles occuring around stations between warring factions, make the game really engaging. The engine, in my opinion, still looks great. I know it sounds like im just blowing the game (which I am), but its really pretty amazing. Buy it. You'd be hard pressed to find a better $6
