Summary
- Release Year: 2000
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
- Developers: Pipe Dream Interactive, Raven Software, Westlake Interactive
- Publishers: Activision, Aspyr Media, Codemasters, Majesco Entertainment
Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force (2000)
A First-Person Shooter Adventure in the Star Trek Universe
Set in the beloved Star Trek: Voyager universe, Elite Force is a first-person shooter that puts you in the role of a member of the starship Voyager’s security team. The game was developed by Raven Software and released in 2000, utilizing the Quake 3 engine for stunning graphics and immersive gameplay.
Gameplay
As a member of the Voyager’s elite security force, you’ll embark on a series of missions across various locations, including the Voyager itself, a Borg cube, a Klingon Bird of Prey, and more. Your objectives range from eliminating enemy threats to rescuing hostages and completing sabotage missions.
The game features a variety of weapons and gadgets that you can use to complete your missions. These include phaser rifles, photon torpedo launchers, tricorders, and more. You’ll also be able to utilize the skills of your intelligent computer-controlled teammates, who can provide cover fire, heal you, or hack into enemy systems.
Story
The story of Elite Force takes place during the fourth season of Star Trek: Voyager. The Voyager crew is still stranded in the Delta Quadrant, far from home. They encounter a variety of threats, including the Borg, the Kazon, and the Hirogen.
You’ll play as a newly recruited member of the Voyager’s security team, and you’ll quickly find yourself thrust into the action. You’ll fight alongside familiar characters from the TV show, including Captain Janeway, Commander Chakotay, and Lieutenant Tuvok.
Graphics and Sound
Elite Force was one of the first games to use the Quake 3 engine, and it still holds up graphically today. The game’s environments are detailed and immersive, and the character models are well-animated. The game also features a great soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of the Star Trek universe.
Reception
Elite Force was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its immersive gameplay, stunning graphics, and faithful recreation of the Star Trek universe. The game won numerous awards, including Game of the Year awards from IGN and GameSpot.
Legacy
Elite Force is still considered one of the best Star Trek games ever made. It was followed by a sequel, Elite Force II, in 2003. The game’s legacy continues today, as it is still enjoyed by fans around the world.
Conclusion
If you’re a fan of Star Trek or first-person shooters, then you owe it to yourself to check out Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force. It’s a classic game that still holds up today, and it’s a great way to experience the Star Trek universe in a new and exciting way.
Additional Information
- Developer: Raven Software
- Publisher: Activision
- Release Date: September 12, 2000
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 2, Dreamcast
- Genre: First-person shooter
- Setting: Star Trek: Voyager universe
- Main Characters:
- Ensign Alex Munro
- Captain Kathryn Janeway
- Commander Chakotay
- Lieutenant Tuvok
- Gameplay Features:
- Variety of weapons and gadgets
- Intelligent computer-controlled teammates
- Missions set in various Star Trek locations
- Accolades:
- Game of the Year (IGN, GameSpot)
- Best Action Game (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences)
Review Score
8.5/10
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