When I first bought this game (Way back when) it was on a Friday night and I remember spending pretty much my entire weekend playing it non stop. It really drew you into the universe from a flight simulator perspective. The updated version plays really well and despite it's age and look, it is worth buying simply for the fact that even newer games are still trying to capture what this title had.
With the new graphics engine and the time spent on both the world and character detail. This game from top to bottom is a joy to play. It would be nice if they would patch the controller support so the analog sticks weren't so sensitive, as well as make objects you interact with a bit easier to spot. Other then that, this game is worth every penny. And if you have a computer that can power the fully detail of the graphics, it rivals and beats anything else out there right now. Bravo!