Summary
An immense, sprawling game of epic proportions; truly a classic!
The Good
For its time, Star Control II was state-of-the-art, combining the best elements of a real-time strategy, an RPG, an arcade game, and a space exploration game. The alien races each have their own unique style and personality, many of which are quite humorous. This game features a heroic struggle against oppresive overlords, which are not neccessarily evil, but rather obsessed with a millenia-old pact. Nevertheless, the game never gets preachy. A MUST-HAVE for any serious gamer.
The Bad
The graphics are somewhat dated (although not TOO MUCH), and the game generally runs far too fast on modern machines. Additionally, this title may not hold the interest of gamers who expect immediate results and constant, intense action. However, serious gamers, fans of real-time stragety games, and sci-fi fans will be amazed and delighted with the game, as it has aged EXCEPTIONALLY well.
The Bottom Line
A fantastic mix of sci-fi, action, comedy, drama, and strategy. If you have ever enjoyed a single sci-fi movie, book, or comic novel, you will LOVE this game.
