I know this game came out a long time ago but I've played through it several times, marveling at the way it was done right (as opposed to other games in the genre), and just started multiplayer the other day so... I felt this game deserved ten minutes of my time and an incredible review. Up until Freelancer came out, and afterwards, all other space simulation games either had aweful controls as if someone closed their eyes and randomly selected buttons to do different things, or they only worked if you went and spent more money and bought a joystick (which in my opinion was replaced by the mouse when the mouse first came out), or they were extremely difficult and you would die in the first 30 seconds off your home planet. Needless to say, Freelancer threw in easy controls, utilizing the mouse which comes with every computer, it isn't an extra budget testing device, made the difficulty just right, and created a breathtaking universe. The story is great in the game, the hidden secrets and wrecks are fun to find as well as the weapons and very heavy fighters. Each system has a unique look and is very beautiful. The different systems have different looks and it all feels like a very believable universe. So, which brings me to the bad stuff. Now, since the game is a 9.5, remember the bad stuff is very minimal and does little to affect the game as a whole. First, the story was kinda short but this isn't a big deal since the game continues afterwards. Secondly, the universe is incredible but not very deep. A lot of display with little substance. I want to be able to do more things such as build bases, destroy bases, perhaps destroy planets, fly around planets in the atmosphere, not above it, etc. The missions needed to be more varied. There were four types that just got repeated over and over again. Also, I would like to see some more depth like being able to "commandeer" other vehicles that you've attacked, not just destroying them. Also, it would be nice to control capital ships or gunboats or the like (without trusting some stranger's mod). Since games like San Andreas came out (blagh, blagh, blagh, there's go the billionth comparison to that game, sorry), we can expect alot more depth in the games we by, not just run and gun games but real games where you can do whatever you want. But yeah, that is my one thing to nitpick with this game is it limits you slightly. Other than that, it is the BEST space simulation game out there. I tried x2, the Threat, or whatever it is. That game was aweful. Freelancer awesome, all other space simulation games, suck!
I played this game old time ago and it was best game ever. I waited for x-3 renion, darkstar one but thay dissapointed me, i couldnt find that mistery, that pashion. Only in freelancer i could feel that. In freelancer y... Read Full Review
Ask anyone who has played Freelancer-- its so amazingly addictive, refreshing and almost easy to pick up that it will leave you wondering why there is so few similar games in the market. I have tried a few Space Simula... Read Full Review
