It took me a while to get along with the game. Understanding and mapping controls can be a pain, but after I got this done it was like back in the day, when playing Wing Commander Privateer. The story is not mind blowing, however it does the job to keep you moving forward. There are a few things which annoyed me during the first play thru, but guess what, I started modding the game and solve all my problems xD You can check my full mods colletion at Nexus mods. I've posted 11 so far, with new ships, new HUD's, new modules, weapons rebalance, alternative warp sound and alternative Bloom effect. I still got a few ideas for mods, the only thing missing now is time :)
It's nice that GOG included three game versions in one. So far, I've installed and played the 98 version, which runs pretty well on Windows 10. Game is still great fun. Energy, weapons, and shield management are a must to succed in the missions. No gimbal or aim assistance, as ships are not bullet sponges, so either you fly or die. If you don't have a good situational awareness, you can bump into a Freighter or Corvette while turning fast and your ship is done. Flying near Imperial destroyers, dodging their turbo lasers, is a kind of thing I've missed for a long time. No current space game can deliver this kind of experience. Having a joystick is a must, and trust me, you don't want to experience this game with a mouse or keyboard. There is no jousting combat in this game, if you know what I mean. Only dogfights : )
