So Raz is thinking of getting into space simulators.

[Tamas]

Raz, you need to decide, do you want jostick-twitching combat and 3D visuals, or the whole RPG experience of a sandboxy space game? Sadly, you cannot really get both.

Yeah, the X-series is somewhere in-between, except that it's a tedious spreadsheet strategy game, with a real time travel and combat part put on it.

If you want the RPG experience, then you can get the complete Space Rangers 2 compilation (Reboot, or something like that), for quite cheap.

It is a top-down turn based thing, and it's loads of fun. There is an annoying RTS mini-game about battling on planet surfaces but luckily it is optional. The other mini-game is an elaborate text adventure thingie when you are thrown into prison somewhere.
It has trade, it has combat, it has a plot, and it has tons of NPC ships and characters going about their business.

[Razgovory]

Everyone I know who has ever got one tried to use it once or twice then it ended up just cluttering their cuboard

I had a joystick for Crimson Skies a long time ago.  Lot of fun.  One of my favorite PC games ever made.

Tamas, I'm thinking about dog fighting like it's 1942 in spaceships and perhaps some trade etc.  I wanna be a hotshot space pilot with a girl in every port of call.  Since that is unlikely, I'll go for a game that simulates that.

[Syt]

Tamas, I'm thinking about dog fighting like it's 1942 in spaceships and perhaps some trade etc.  I wanna be a hotshot space pilot with a girl in every port of call.  Since that is unlikely, I'll go for a game that simulates that.

If you don't mind dated graphics, then Wing Commander: Privateer might fit the bill.

[szmik]

http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/star_wolves is surprisingly good game, even if not sandbox type. Sort of RPG in space, but you're not too restricted to missions or areas.  I've had a lot of fun with it. Combat is quite good and sometimes really challenging.

No joystick required.

I didn't like the sequel.

[Razgovory]

Interestingly the X series is on sale on Steam.

[Admiral Yi]

What does sandbox game mean?

[Grey Fox]

What does sandbox game mean?

It's meant to represent a game where you have mostly free will of action. The setting of the game is a "Sandbox". GTA games are a good examples. There are missions, a story, objectives but you can choose to ignore them & just keep running over pedestrians.

[Ed Anger]

SPAZ was entertaining for 3 bucks before 'easy' difficulty turned into shoving bamboo sticks up my ass difficulty.

[Caliga]

Anyone remember that old game Space Rogue?  It was awesome.  So was Starflight.

[Ed Anger]

Starflight on the genesis and Star control 2 on the 3do. Good times. 

[Caliga]

  I don't remember if I ever beat Starflight.

[Ed Anger]

I did.Back when I had the time and energy for video games.

[Razgovory]

Raz has decided to hold off on buying expensive new PC games and controllers.  My sis is having a tough time up in Wisconsin and I'm going to send her some cash to help make ends meet.  I bought Torment off Good old Games for like 10 bucks.  That'll be enough for now.

Thank you all for your input.

[Pedrito]

Raz has decided to hold off on buying expensive new PC games and controllers.  My sis is having a tough time up in Wisconsin and I'm going to send her some cash to help make ends meet.  I bought Torment off Good old Games for like 10 bucks.  That'll be enough for now.

Thank you all for your input.

I just finished a rerun of Torment. Get the widescreen mod and some of the restored content, it becomes even better than it was.

L.

[Razgovory]

Oooh!  Sounds neat.  When I booted it up I was surprised that I couldn't change the resolution.