Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Released1997
Wing Commander 4 is one of the greatest space sims of all time, and some even consider it the greatest one of all. It is one of those games that did everything right. This is one of the few games that actually successfully manages to integrate a lot of FMV into the action, mostly because it uses trained film actors and directors. The combat is straightforward, fluid, and entertaining. The characters are as believable and memorable as they come. The orchestrated music -- just perfect. Finally, its enthralling story is both deep and plausible -- a combination that is often lost in modern games. There is simply no reason not to play this game and, once you do start playing, you will find it hard to think of a reason why you should stop.

Details

DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleasedMay 14, 1997
StatusReleased
GenresSimulator
ThemesScience fiction
PlatformsPlayStation PlayStationPlayStation 3 PlayStation 3PlayStation Portable PlayStation Portable
ModesSingle player

About This Game

Four years after the Kilrathi War ended with the Treaty of Torgo, the galaxy has grown comfortable with peace. Christopher Blair — the Terran Confederation pilot credited with ending the war — has traded his cockpit for a farm. Then the edges of the Confederation begin to fracture. Violent incidents flare on the outer worlds, and humanity edges toward civil war. Confed Command needs the best, and that means pulling Colonel Blair out of retirement. The player steps into his role as Blair returns to active duty, confronting an enemy closer to home than any Kilrathi ever was.