Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Simulator
- Platforms: 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Mac
- Developers: Origin Systems
- Publishers: Electronic Arts, Inc.
Super Wing Commander: A Space Combat Classic Reborn
Released in 1994, Super Wing Commander is a remake of the groundbreaking space combat game Wing Commander. It features stunning graphics, digitized speech, and a thrilling new campaign that expands on the story of the original game.
Story
Super Wing Commander tells the story of a young pilot who joins the TCS Tiger’s Claw, a carrier in the war against the Kilrathi, a race of cat-like aliens. The player takes on the role of the pilot and flies missions in a variety of starfighters, from the nimble Rapier to the powerful Thunderbolt.
The game’s story is told through a series of briefings and cutscenes, which feature digitized actors and actresses. The voice acting is top-notch, and the characters are well-developed and engaging.
The story is divided into three campaigns: the Vega campaign, the Secret Missions campaign, and the new Super Secret Missions campaign. The Vega campaign is a faithful recreation of the original Wing Commander campaign, while the Secret Missions campaign is an expanded version of the add-on campaign of the same name.
The Super Secret Missions campaign is a new addition to the game, and it follows the Tiger’s Claw as it searches for and destroys the base where the Sivar dreadnought from Secret Missions 1 was developed. This campaign is more challenging than the previous two, and it features some of the most intense space combat in the game.
Gameplay
Super Wing Commander is a space combat game in which the player takes control of a starfighter and engages in combat with enemy ships. The game features a variety of starfighters, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. The player can also upgrade their starfighters with new weapons and equipment.
The game’s combat is fast-paced and exciting. The player must use their skills and tactics to defeat their enemies. The game also features a variety of environmental hazards, such as asteroids and nebulae, which can add an extra layer of challenge to the combat.
Graphics and Sound
Super Wing Commander was a graphical showcase when it was released. The game’s graphics are still impressive today, with detailed ship models and beautiful space environments. The game also features digitized speech, which was a cutting-edge technology at the time.
The game’s soundtrack is also excellent. The music is composed by Mark Morgan, and it perfectly captures the game’s atmosphere of space combat and adventure.
Legacy
Super Wing Commander was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its stunning graphics, digitized speech, and thrilling gameplay. The game is still considered to be one of the best space combat games ever made.
Super Wing Commander had a significant impact on the space combat genre. It helped to popularize the use of digitized speech and 3D graphics in space combat games. The game also set a new standard for storytelling in space combat games.
Super Wing Commander was followed by two sequels, Wing Commander III: Heart of the Tiger and Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom. The series was also adapted into a television show and a novel.
Conclusion
Super Wing Commander is a classic space combat game that still holds up today. It features stunning graphics, digitized speech, and thrilling gameplay. The game is a must-play for fans of space combat games and anyone who enjoys a good story.
Review Score
8/10
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