Its a better game three years later...

User Rating: 8 | Freelancer PC
By Disdaine | Review Date:
When Freelancer was released in 2003, having slid of an original 2001 release date, it had a lot going against it. The storyline was short and easy. The multiplayer, while revolutionary for its max concurrent players, was hollow and also lacking difficulty. You came away sick of the game after just a week. But then again that was three years ago...

If you liked Freelancer but wanted something more, they've got a mod for that. If you're a Star Wars fan, they've got one of those too. Want to start a 24/7 server with vast amount of control, there's an application that'll do it.

While some may say that three years haven't helped the graphics of Freelancer, the art style itself has held up very well. Everything feels as if it belongs. Nothing is out of place. Sure there's some pixelation in the textures, but its to be expected. If you can't get over minor cosmetic flaws, perhaps you're looking for eye candy and not a game?

Anyway, I don't want to rant long. Nonetheless, the game is a far purchase now than when it was released. The mods have extended the difficulty, the content, and the gameplay.

Freelancer: Freeworlds (Star Wars mod):
http://www.phpbber.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=fwt

Freelancer: The Next Generation (not Star Trek, expands original game):
http://www.starfyrestudios.com/

Ignore the score I've given the game although it is true. If anything, the score is to reflect my disappointment that another game such as Freelancer has not been released. While the X series is well done (mostly), it still lacks what set Freelancer apart... multiplayer.

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