Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom

Released1996
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.
89Wit Score

Details

DeveloperOrigin Systems
PublisherElectronic Arts
ReleasedFebruary 12, 1996
StatusReleased
GenresSimulator
ThemesScience fiction
PlatformsPC (Microsoft Windows) PC (Microsoft Windows)DOS DOSMAC Mac
ModesSingle player

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Community Score
Highly Recommended89/100

About This Game

The year is 2673, four years after the Treaty of Torgo brought an end to the Kilrathi War. With the fighting over, the Terran Confederation has turned to less dramatic matters — rebuilding what was lost and dealing with space piracy. Even Christopher "Maverick" Blair, the legendary Confed pilot credited with ending the war, has settled into life as a farmer. But peace has bred complacency, and it can't last. Violent incidents flare up on the fringes of the Confederation, pushing humanity toward civil war. With the best pilots needed once more, Confed HQ recalls Colonel Blair to active duty — and that's where you step in.