What Gamespot Users have to say about Escape Velocity Nova

  • Rating:8.7

    A classic, based on a classic. A bit pricey, perhaps, but worth it; read on...

    By SOCOM-DELTA | Review Date: Jan 23, 2006 | PC

    I first heard of my friends playing this open-ended, top-down space combat scroller years ago; they were playing the original Escape Velocity on MAC (circa 1995), and the ideas behind this game - choose your alignment, y... Read Full Review

    3 of 3 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.2

    A classic formula but not much else..

    By Idiom | Review Date: Nov 29, 2005 | PC

    GamePlay: Well this is one of the games strengths though unfortunately thats not saying too much, the gameplay is based around the classic space trading formula with most things you could wish for included. There are... Read Full Review

    0 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.1

    the game you have to play to understand.

    By jaredwilder | Review Date: Oct 22, 2005 | PC

    Escape Velocity nova is a space exploring action game in witch you've just got your first space craft and your very excited. as you land on the planet next to where you start a nice man comes up to you and asks if you co... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.3

    Completely captivating space exploration game.

    By tonywalthall | Review Date: Jun 28, 2005 | PC

    A must-have space exploration game. Multiple plots and subplots. pick your destiny: space pirate, trader, or government agent. Gain levels and upgrade your vessel. Build a fleet. Real time ship defense/attack. Revo... Read Full Review

    5 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:2

    By Hydralisk | Review Date: Jul 23, 2003 | PC

    If this game had been free, it would nearly be worth your time. Bash me all you want; this isn't a good game. I was more than ready to like it, having seen my friends play it starting with EV Classic many years ago. I... Read Full Review

    1 of 40 users found the following review helpful
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