***FREESPACE 2*** FreeSpace 2 is a 1999 space combat simulation computer game developed by Volition, Inc. as the sequel to Descent: FreeSpace -- The Great War. It was completed ahead of schedule in less than a year, and released to great critical acclaim. Engrossing gameplay, excellent sound effects in addition to the inclusion of vocal talent such as Robert Loggia and Ronny Cox led several gaming sites to have proclaimed it as the definitive simulation game for 1999. The game continues on the story from Descent: FreeSpace, ...
This game was released in 1998, thanks to the wonderfull Source Code Project which has enhanced the game graphically, this game is still the king of Space Combat Simulation. No game has been released which betters the game in intensity of combat, atmosphere and fully realised universe. The voice acting is even good which is rare in these types of games. Come on devs, stop making crappy space games and start innovating again....
Digital download of the game is now avaliable from: gog The FreeSpace Source Code Project (also known as FS2Open), was started after Volition released the FreeSpace 2 source code, which has elevated the features of the game far past its original capabilities. Although many improvements are graphical in nature, there are also a number of beneath-the-hood improvements for modding the game. This has helped spur the development of mods for other sci-fi universes, such as Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars, Wing Commander...
Freespace 2 space combat simulator for the PC. Replaying the game and trying out with my PS3 USB controller. First encounter with Admiral Aken Bosch. Play as a pilot for GTVA in the midst of civil war with NTF while the Shivan threat looms in the background. Game by Volition. Massive dogfights....