I don't think anyone will argue that Star Control 2 was the most successful of the Star Control series but don't write this one off as a second-rate sequel either. The space exploration is fun, (albeit frustrating when you're sitting around waiting for more fuel) and the story is genuinely engaging and rivals anything the big studio game-mills churn out today. All the old races are there, and are brought to life like never before thanks to the puppeteer genius of Jim Henson's Creature Workshop, who created the race leaders you will interact with. The gameplay has been simplified a bit over SC2 but not, I would argue, to it's detriment. The focus in this title is definitely on interaction with the races and uncovering the story. This game will provide a fun, engaging experience for those who are willing to put aside Star Control 2 and enjoy it for what it is.
