I sent in an inquiry to GOG awhile back, asking if this one was in their queue; they replied they couldn't say...but I'm super psyched to see someone might've been paying attention! I first encountered Starflight back...god, I can't remember when. My best friend recommended it, and I picked it up based on his recommendation. I was almost immediately blown away. The size, depth and scope of this game was unlike anything I've ever seen before--and to be honest, I've never found another game like it. It's a nice mix of RPG/trader/shoot-'em-up/exploration. You start out with a crappy ship, a lousy crew, a pathetic amount of fuel and are effectively turned loose on the galaxy. There are multiple alien races to encounter, and it's entirely up to you which ones you ally with--and which ones you decide to blow away! (A word of advice: Don't have Elowan AND Thrynn in your crew, or you won't be able to interact with either!) There are ancient artifacts to discover, worlds to explore, and an ancient weapon of mass destruction slowly working its way toward your home. Unlock the secrets, destroy the weapon in time and save Civilization As You Know It...or don't. Either way, the game doesn't end--but note that if you allow Arth & Starport to be destroyed, you can't barter with anyone else, nor can you upgrade your ship. Parting words: Think of this as an early Elder Scrolls type of game...only in space. And with a quirky(er) sense of humor. Oh--I should add that all this only applies to the original Starflight. Starflight 2 ramps up the difficulty level to a ridiculous level with a weakass nonsensical story. It's a shame they come packaged together.
