FREELANCER ANYONE?

[CHR15T05]

I've played the demo... anyone got the full version?

Thoughts? Good buy?

Thinking of getting it?

Is the multiplayer/Online any good?

I used to be VERY into Elite, Frontier, and Frontier First Encounters.....

From the Demo of Freelancer it looks like a good modern version of the old genre but wouldn't mind some player feedback.....

Thanks

 

[Dracil]

Missions are repetitive and boring. No matter where you go, it's just the same old missions. Storyline isn't that long. Most of the time is spent just travelling around getting to where you need to be at.

 

[cartridge]

I'm sorry to disagree but Freelancer is a truly excelent game, the graphics are superb, the engine is fantastic and the storyline is a classic. Only those who cant play it properly dislike it, as they have obviously not explored the huly diverse galaxy which the game offers.

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[Dracil]

The "huly diverse galaxy" is actually rather bland and simple. The faction relations to you also get really screwed up for no reason except for the sake of the storyline.

Graphics and engines are good, but if you want storyline in a Freelancer type game, play Escape Velocity Nova instead. The graphics will look dated, but the gameplay and storyline are much superior.

To put it simply, Freelancer looks good from the outside, but it lacks depth, thanks to the the cookie-cutter missions and completely linear storyline.

A nice review that points out its pros and cons can be found at http://www.gamesdomain.com/gdreview/zones/reviews/pc/mar03/freelancer.html

 

[CHR15T05]

Thanks for the feedback.

That review was very helpful.

Hmm....... David Braburn, wheere are you????? (Creator of the Elite Series. I spoke to him on the phone once you know... He told me how to make a bigger swap file to get Frontier working....anyway.....)

I remian un-decided so I think I'll save my money for now and buy Halo2 on release

Thanks again.

 

[Cozmo]

My wife played it steadily for 1 month. She thoroughly enjoyed it during the time but says that once you beat it, the enjoyment totally dies and has never played it again. Wait for it to land in the bargain bin or buy something else.

 

[CHR15T05]

My wife played it steadily for 1 month. She thoroughly enjoyed it during the time but says that once you beat it, the enjoyment totally dies and has never played it again. Wait for it to land in the bargain bin or buy something else.

A woman flying a space ship? Can they do that?

Oh of course.... auto docking... the thing parks it'self

(joke) he he

 

[Maxxie28]

A woman flying a space ship? Can they do that?

Oh of course.... auto docking... the thing parks it'self

(joke) he he

HEY!!! What a brat.

 

[-=Burnt Toast=-]

the trading was good but not as good as elite, i finished the main storyline in 18-20hrs...so that must mean the 80 hrs i spent playing were just freeform roaming... it didnt lose its excitment for e

 

[CHR15T05]

DUDE the A-TEAM rocked man!!!! (Not sure what you mean about MP3's though :S. They are just a medium that the music industry needs to embrace and not fear) Anyway......

Thanks for your comment on Freelancer. With the elite series it was free roaming that was the fun for me (sad I know.) And the quest to buy a bigger, better, "more killy" (as a good mate once put it) ship.

Ah, the time I purchased my first Panther Clipper and loaded it with 4 guns and as many shilds as I could...... watching those pirates just fly into me... HA HA HA.......

...so anyway, I may just sit back and carefully watch the price of Freelancer drop.

Has ANYONE tried it online/lan??????

 

[Maxxie28]

Yes, online was the only place I played it. But bein just a lowly woman and all...

 

[Cozmo]

Yes, online was the only place I played it. But bein just a lowly woman and all...

There ain't nothing lowly 'bout my woman. She can and will play just about anything I'd play and more, LoL

 

[OceanAngel]

Ever heard of a game called X2:The Threat?

Its a Freelancer/Elite style game, but you can control a fleet of ships in this instead of just one.

'Tis a cool game, much better than Freelancer.


My first post, do I get a prize?

 

[Cozmo]

Welcome, The UK Cowboy! I have heard of X2: The Threat, but haven't gotten around to picking it up. Never really gave it much thought, but might need to check it out.

 

[OceanAngel]

Thanks for the welcome

Its a good game, don't ask about the story tho' becasue all I did was fly around and fight, plus I used a cheat to get loads of cash so I could buy my fleet.

 

[CHR15T05]

Yes, online was the only place I played it. But bein just a lowly woman and all...

Hiya. I was only joking about women ya know

...anyway, can you give me more detail about what it involves online and how good it is?

It really is the online gaming I am interested in as let's face it, solo gaming just isn't as good (IMHO).

Would love your feedback. Thanks.

 

[Entropy]

I enjoyed Freelancer. It's in the style of the classic Privateer, though with a much upgraded engine. The single player game isn't too long, or too original (fetch this, kill that, run here) and you can't get the best ships in sp. Multiplayer though, it's quite different. There's quite a few persistent universe servers where you can play with others (200 max total, 30 at a time I think)

The multiplayer plays much the same as the single, but with access to all the ships and gadgets, and depending on the server, there can be guilds, factions, quests, etc. I enjoyed it, but stopped playing when it took a lot of time.

 

[Newsboy1900]

I heard of that game i havent played it though it sounds fun

 

[Maxxie28]

I enjoyed Freelancer. It's in the style of the classic Privateer, though with a much upgraded engine. The single player game isn't too long, or too original (fetch this, kill that, run here) and you can't get the best ships in sp. Multiplayer though, it's quite different. There's quite a few persistent universe servers where you can play with others (200 max total, 30 at a time I think)

The multiplayer plays much the same as the single, but with access to all the ships and gadgets, and depending on the server, there can be guilds, factions, quests, etc. I enjoyed it, but stopped playing when it took a lot of time.

This is about right... and I know you were joking, I was too.