I care not a lick what this "Spoony" thinks of my beloved game. GoG provides a chance to revisit some of our favorite memories even decades ago. My Privateer 2 experience came shortly after Privateer itself (which I picked up on a whim at Toys 'R Us), and I was blown away. Weirdness of FMV aside, Clive Owen and the rest turn in some amazing performances, and you feel like a total badass because HE is representing you in the game. Contrary to "popular" belief, I found the cutscenes engaging and enjoyable, something that I always looked forward to. But why do we REALLY play these space sims? Two things: dogfighting and upgrades. The space combat is on par with or better than Privateer, and the graphics have seen a nice overhaul. My favorite reason, why I wanted this to be on GoG for so many years, is the SELECTION OF SHIPS. In P2 it's not just Orion, Galaxy, and Centurion to get you where you want to go. There are tens of ships to choose from as you move through the story. It feels more sprawling and epic than Privateer. There are missions to take down capital ships, and I never found myself bored doing "just one more run." For the trading junkies, the map is HUGE and each planet has its own unique economy, so there's actually some research to be done, and it's *very* rewarding when you make the big score. I had a TON of stuff to do today, and my calendar was immediately cleared when I saw this game show up on GoG. Thanks for granting my one true wish!
