Summary
- Release Year: 1992
- Genres: Shooter, Simulator
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE, DOS
- Developers: Digital Image Design
- Publishers: Ocean Software
Epic: A Space Opera Masterpiece
Released in 1992 for the Amiga and Atari ST, Epic is a science fiction-based flight simulator that tells the story of the evacuation of mankind through the territories of the evil Rexxons. Developed by Digital Image Design and published by Ocean, Epic was heavily inspired by Battlestar Galactica and features impressive vector graphics, engaging gameplay, and a gripping storyline.
Gameplay
Epic is a space opera game that combines elements of flight simulation, action, and strategy. Players take control of a spaceship and must navigate through eight levels of increasingly difficult challenges. These challenges include navigating through minefields, destroying enemy communication arrays, and engaging in dogfights with enemy spacecraft.
The game is played from a first-person perspective, and players can view their spaceship from six different angles. The action is viewed from the cockpit, and players can use the mouse to control their ship’s movement, weapons, and shields.
Epic’s gameplay is challenging but rewarding, and the game features a variety of different enemy types and obstacles to keep players engaged. The game also features a number of cutscenes that help to advance the story and add to the game’s overall atmosphere.
Graphics
Epic’s vector graphics are some of the most impressive of any game released in the early 1990s. The game’s ships, space stations, and planets are all rendered in beautiful detail, and the game’s use of color and light is simply stunning.
The game’s cutscenes are also very well-done, and they help to create a truly immersive experience for the player. The cutscenes are full of action and suspense, and they do a great job of advancing the story and setting the stage for the next level.
Story
Epic’s story is one of hope and survival. The game tells the story of the evacuation of mankind through the territories of the evil Rexxons. The Rexxons are a race of aliens who are determined to destroy humanity, and the player must do everything in their power to stop them.
The story is told through a series of cutscenes and in-game dialogue, and it is full of twists and turns. The player will learn about the history of the Rexxons and their motivations, and they will also learn about the different characters who are involved in the fight against them.
Legacy
Epic was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the best flight simulators ever made. The game’s impressive graphics, engaging gameplay, and gripping story have made it a classic of the genre.
Epic has been ported to a number of different platforms over the years, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s legacy is also evident in the many other space opera games that have been released since its debut.
Conclusion
Epic is a masterpiece of the flight simulator genre. The game’s impressive graphics, engaging gameplay, and gripping story have made it a classic of the genre, and it is still enjoyed by gamers today. If you are a fan of space opera games, or if you are simply looking for a great flight simulator, then you owe it to yourself to check out Epic.
Additional Information
- Developer: Digital Image Design
- Publisher: Ocean
- Release Date: 1992
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST, PC
- Genre: Space opera, flight simulator
- Number of Levels: 8
- Perspective: First-person
- Control: Mouse
Review Score
8.5/10
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